grief & Loss

Grief can arise from many different kinds of loss: the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, major life transitions, or changes in identity, health, and family roles.

Earlier in my career, I worked in hospice and palliative care supporting individuals and families through the experience of illness, death, and loss. That experience continues to inform the way I approach grief in therapy today.

Grief rarely follows a predictable path. It often comes in waves, sometimes appearing unexpectedly in moments that seem ordinary. It can also be a complex experience depending on the nature of the relationship or the type of loss.

Many people feel pressure to move forward quickly or return to their normal routines before they feel ready. Therapy offers a space where grief does not need to be rushed or minimized. Instead, we allow it to unfold in a way that honors both the loss and the life that continues around it.

In our work together, we create a supportive environment where emotions can be expressed safely and meaning can gradually emerge. Some sessions may focus on memories, feelings, or the impact of the loss, while others help the body process the physical and emotional weight that grief can carry.

Our work may draw from somatic approaches that support the body’s processing of grief, emotion-focused therapies such as AEDP that allow feelings to be experienced and integrated safely, and meaning-making practices that help people reconnect with purpose and direction over time. When it feels appropriate, I may also incorporate structured tools from the Grief Recovery Method to gently support people in working through incomplete emotions connected to loss.