Grief and Loss Therapy

What is grief?

Grief is the emotional response to loss. While it is often associated with the death of a loved one, grief can also arise from other significant losses, including the end of a relationship, changes in health, loss of identity, or major life transitions.

Is grief a normal part of life?

Yes. Grief is a natural and human response to loss. While it can feel overwhelming or disorienting, it is not something to be “fixed,” but rather something to be understood, witnessed, and धीरेly integrated over time.

What does grief feel like?

Grief can affect people emotionally, physically, and mentally. It may include sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, confusion, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or feeling disconnected from others and from daily life. Grief often comes in waves and may shift over time.

How long does grief last?

There is no set timeline for grief. For some, the intensity lessens over time, while for others, grief remains present in different forms throughout life. Therapy can help you navigate grief at your own pace, without pressure to “move on” too quickly.

Can therapy help with grief?

Yes. Therapy can provide a supportive space to process loss, express emotions, and make sense of the changes that come with grief. It can also help you find ways to carry the memory of what was lost while continuing to engage with life.

What is your approach to grief work?

My approach is relational and informed by Jungian psychotherapy. I am interested not only in emotional expression and support, but also in the deeper meaning of loss and how grief may shape identity, relationships, and one’s inner life. Therapy offers space to explore both the pain of loss and the ongoing relationship we maintain with what has been lost.

Do you work with complicated or unresolved grief?

Yes. Some forms of grief feel especially complex, prolonged, or unresolved. This may include grief complicated by trauma, sudden loss, or unfinished emotional experiences. Therapy can help create space for these experiences to be held with care and understanding.

How does EMDR relate to grief?

When appropriate, EMDR may be used to help process distressing memories or overwhelming aspects of loss. This can support emotional integration while also allowing space for the ongoing meaning and presence of grief in your life.

When should I seek therapy for grief?

You may benefit from therapy if grief feels overwhelming, isolating, or difficult to navigate alone, or if it is interfering with daily functioning, relationships, or your sense of meaning and connection.

Can grief change over time?

Yes. While grief does not necessarily disappear, it often changes form. Over time, many people find a way to carry their loss differently, allowing space for both remembrance and continued engagement with life.