Because it is. When grief enters your life for the first time, especially through the loss of someone close, it can completely upend your sense of reality. You’re facing something that no one is ever fully prepared for. I do this work because I believe that nobody should have to grieve alone. Everyone’s grief is different and there is no “normal” way to grieve. Grief counseling can help you normalize your grief, helping you understand what you're feeling and why.

There’s no perfect way to grieve, but there are ways to move through it that feel more supported and less isolating. A grief counselor can help you find language for your loss, process emotions as they come, and develop healthy ways to cope—at your pace, and in your way.

Yes, completely. Grief is unpredictable. You might feel numb, exhausted, furious, even oddly peaceful—sometimes all in the same day. Working with a grief counselor gives you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and make sense of those shifts, and to feel a little less alone in the chaos. When grieving, everything you feel is normal. Grief is a complete mind and body experience.

Grief creates a kind of invisible separation between you and the world—especially if the people around you haven’t been through a similar loss. Counseling offers a space where you don’t have to explain or perform. Just be you. Raw, sad, angry, quiet—you’re welcome as you are. I am here to bear witness to your grief and be present for all parts of it.

That kind of loss is devastating, and it's okay to say it out loud. This kind of a loss really is unfair. Counseling can help you carry the pain of the loss and try to make the process a little bit smoother, with coping tools and strategies. Over time, with support, you can begin to breathe again and build a life that honors your loss — without being consumed by it.

The goals is to adjust to the “new normal” — a life with the absence of your loved one. Grief affects every part of life—sleep, work, relationships, even how you see the future. While a grief counselor can’t bring your loved one back, counseling can help you create a more comfortable “new normal.” The goal is to grieve and be able to move forward in your own life, just differently.

Feeling pain is scary and real. You may feel like you are going to exploed. It’s hard to hold it all in alone, and grief counseling help by giving you space for small, manageable steps. You're never rushed. You're never judged. You're simply supported.

If you’re here reading this, there’s already something inside you that’s looking for support. Whether your loss happened yesterday or years ago, counseling is for anyone who wants a place to talk, cry, be quiet, or figure out how to live in a world that looks different now. It’s worthwhile to give grief counseling a try, and the right counselor can sometimes “save your life.”

Grief counseling is a supportive, therapeutic space in which, guided by a grief professiona,you can beging to process the loss of someone you love. It’s not about “fixing” grief—because grief isn’t a problem—it’s about helping you understand and navigate the emotional, mental, and physical impact of loss.

Every client is different. Some people come for a few sessions to get grounded. Others benefit from ongoing support over months, especially after a sudden or traumatic loss. And i’ve even had clients with me for up to two years. In addition to processing the loss together, I offer coping tools and help navigating this new life, experiencing a loss. Together, we’ll create a pace and plan that feels right for you.

Sessions are customized to you, but generally, we talk about your loss, how it’s affecting your life, and exploring your thoughts and emotions. I incoroporate coping tools and strategies for navigating a life with the loss, from everyday parts of life to future events. I also encourage the sharing of memories of your loved one, which may bring comfort and a smile in the sharing. It’s okay if you cry. It’s okay if you don’t.

No. I’ve had clients come to me even ten years after the death of a loved one, when they become ready for processing of it and getting help to move forward differently in their new life. Grief counseling is helpful at any point after a loss, no matter when the death occured. Death is a major life event, and inevitble causes shifts in your worldview, your life and how you change as a person. It’s important to fully process grief, no matter when. Better later on, than never at all!

You may start noticing subtle shifts: feeling more emotionally steady, less isolated, more self-aware, or better able to talk about your loved one. You might not cry less—but you may cry with more understanding. Progress in grief isn’t at all about “moving on,” afer a loss, but about moving “forward” and learning to live with the loss and despite the loss.