Grief and Loss Counseling

All loss is impactful but certain losses are devastating. Everyone’s journey is
different, but no one is meant to heal alone. We want to know who that person
was, and what they meant to you. We would love to know the story, and are here
when you want to talk about it.

Symptoms of unresolved grief:

Continued obsessing/missing of the other
Sudden and unusual destructive behaviors (addictions, anger outbursts, isolation, hypersexuality, problematic spending/gambling, etc.)
Chronic depression and numbness
Sleep disturbances (either too much or too little)
Anxiety, agitation, and restlessness
Difficulty feeling hopeful about the future

Facts about Grief and Loss

Loss is a part of life, so feeling sadness after a loss is normal. However, if someone has difficulty living a normal life, and has experienced strong feelings of saddness and grief for an exceptionally long time, they may benefit from getting help. Getting help from a therapist to help you process the loss of someone can be very helpful. We are not meant to go through loss of loved ones alone, and talking it through with someone that wants to see you get well can lessen the pain. One may never fully “get over” the loss of a loved one. So, the point of therapy for grief and loss is not to “forget about it”. Instead, it is to be able to live an otherwise normal, productive, and fulfilling life while accepting and understanding the loss that happened.

How do I know if I need help with Grief & Loss

You may need help if any of the following ring true for you:

You are struggling with depression and lack of hope because of this loss
You avoid talking about, thinking about, or addressing the loss as doing so is too
overwhelming or destabilizing
You are struggling to do normal daily tasks and activities including sleeping, eating,
hygiene, cleaning your home, answering calls, working, and shopping
You have been struggling with this for at least 2 months