peace is possible

Therapy that Specializes in Grief and Loss

For adults in Oregon and Florida

Have you lost a loved one and are feeling isolated, depressed, or angry?

Maybe you are starting to think you will never feel normal again, or that your grief is never-ending. Or that no one understands what you are going through or can talk with you about your loss, so you feel all alone in your grief. Perhaps you have thought, “What is the point of going on after such a devastating loss?” Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to see how your loss is affecting every facet of your life:

 

Does this sound like you?

You are struggling to get back to work after the loss or to stay focused and productive at work;

You have feelings of anger, guilt, shame, or thinking you could have stopped the loss from happening.

You are experiencing profound sadness that prevents you from connecting with family or friends.

You feel alone and that no one understands.

your feelings are normal

Therapy to help you move through the grief process can help.

Grief occurs after significant loss. Grief and loss are a natural process in life, as everything in life is impermanent and always changing. We can experience grief after a death, relationship loss, job loss, or the losses associated with trauma. Unfortunately, in our society, people do not talk much about death and loss, and we are not encouraged to feel all the feelings that come with grief, such as anger, guilt, depression, and sadness. Instead, the message is to “get over it and move on.” The problem with that approach is that, if we do not fully experience grief and all of the associated emotions, we can get stuck in the process. We call this prolonged or complicated grief. This is when sadness, depression, anger, and guilt can linger for many months or years. Using the six stages of grief, and a client-centered approach, I can help you process grief in a healthy manner to find acceptance, healing, and even joy in your life again.  

 

Grief and loss therapy helps you do the following:

  • Stop feeling alone by talking about your thoughts and feelings surrounding the loss;

  • Process your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, so you can move through the grief process in a healthy manner;

  • Learn how all stages of grief are healthy and normal; and

  • Find healing, acceptance, as well as deeper meaning in your life and relationships.

 

please know this:

You will not always feel overwhelmed and lost in your grief.  You will find peace again.

Grief is a normal process…

It may feel impossible now, but you can experience healing and acceptance. You will feel like life is worth living again. You can find acceptance and embrace your new reality with peace, joy, and love. And I can help you get there.

 Peace is Possible

Questions about therapy for grief and loss?

FAQs

  • You will be met with compassion, support, and encouragement to talk about any thoughts and feelings surrounding your loss. Grief therapy may include journaling or other written exercises as well as focusing on self-care.

  • Grief is a normal and natural process that follows a path toward healing when given attention and support. Talking and sharing your grief is an important part of that process. With grief therapy, all feelings are acceptable, and there is no set agenda or timeframe.

  • Everyone experiences grief differently. While there is no wrong way to heal from loss, some people get stuck and can experience what is called prolonged or complicated grief. If you are struggling with grief or feeling like it has been taking too long to heal, grief therapy will help you. Also, if you have had a recent loss and would just like support and guidance, I can help.