Grief and Bereavement Care
The Experience of Loss
Loss touches every part of life, often bringing waves of sadness, confusion, anger, and longing. These emotions are part of the human experience, yet mourning can sometimes become prolonged or complicated. When that happens, it may disrupt emotional balance, relationships, and physical health, leaving individuals feeling ungrounded or overwhelmed.
Each person’s path through mourning is unique. Recovery unfolds in its own rhythm, and the role of care is to provide support for that journey—acknowledging both the pain of absence and the possibility of renewal.I hold additional certifications in both bereavement and couples therapy, which enable me to support individuals and families as they work toward healing—both together and as individuals—after a loss.
Moving Forward With Meaning
Healing after loss does not follow a straight line. It is more like a tide—sometimes rising, sometimes receding. In time, many find that the weight of absence shifts into a softer presence, carried in memories, rituals, and daily life. This gentler integration makes room for moments of peace, love, and even joy to return.
Approaches to Care
Care may include supportive psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, somatic work, nutritional support, and spiritual guidance. In some cases, medications can offer relief, especially when symptoms of depression, anxiety, or disrupted sleep arise alongside loss. The aim is not to erase memory or love but to restore stability, strengthen coping, and create the conditions for gradual healing.
Supporting Individuals and Families
I work with both individuals and families, recognizing that loss often reshapes relationships as much as it reshapes inner life. I hold advanced certifications in bereavement care and couples therapy, which allows me to help families navigate mourning together while also respecting each person’s private process.
This work may involve strengthening communication, addressing conflict under stress, or finding ways to support one another when responses to loss differ. When families can move through this process both collectively and individually, they are better able to maintain connection and resilience.
