Therapy for Grief
Online in indiana & colorado
Grief doesn't only come from loss; it can come from change, transition, and the endings we didn't choose.
Grief has a way of showing up when you least expect it. A song, a smell, or an ordinary Tuesday, and suddenly the weight of it is right there again. It can feel like a pit in your stomach or chest that won't go away, or like the wind got knocked out of you and you're still waiting to catch your breath. Sometimes it feels like disbelief, like some part of you is still waiting for things to go back to the way they were.
And it's not linear.
One moment you're angry, the next you're bargaining, and the next you're not sure how to exist in a world that kept moving when yours stopped.
Maybe you’re struggling with…
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Whether sudden or expected, the loss of someone you love changes everything. You're not just grieving a person; you're grieving the future you imagined with them, the conversations you'll never have, and the version of yourself that existed when they were still here.
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The end of a relationship, whether a marriage, a friendship, or a family estrangement, can be a significant loss. You're allowed to grieve it, even if the relationship was complicated, and even if you were the one who chose to leave.
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Losing a job, moving away from a community, a health diagnosis, the end of an era - these are losses too. Grief shows up wherever something meaningful ends, and you don't have to have lost a person to need support in moving through it.
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Sometimes grief shows up without a clear name. A big life change, a relationship ending, or even a spiritual awakening can bring with it the loss of who you thought you were and the future you thought you'd have. You may be grieving the identity you built, the version of yourself you've always known, or the life that was supposed to look a certain way.
Most people try to move through grief by staying busy, staying strong, or waiting for time to do its work. And sometimes those things help… for a little while.
But grief that doesn't get tended to can show up in ways we may not expect:
as anxiety, anger, numbness, or a persistent feeling that something is missing.
My approach
Grief asks a lot of you. Our work will make space for all of it - the sadness, the anger, the guilt, the relief, and the love. You can talk about the person or situation as much as you need to. We'll honor what was lost, process what it meant, and work toward a relationship with your grief that feels livable, rather than all-consuming.
We'll work to:
Make space for the full range of what you're feeling without judgment.
Honor what was lost and what it meant to you.
Process the trauma that sometimes lives underneath grief.
Work through the guilt, regret, and unfinished business that grief often brings.
Find a way to carry this that doesn't require you to leave it behind.
What we’ll talk about:
Loss and bereavement
Life transitions
Relationship endings
Anticipatory grief
Guilt and regret
Anger
Identity after loss
Finding meaning
And anything else you're carrying
What becomes possible
Grief changes as time goes on. It doesn't disappear, but your relationship to grief changes. The loss that once felt impossible to carry becomes something you can hold alongside the love that caused it. You find yourself able to talk about what you lost, to remember it, to honor it with love and maybe some sorrow, but without being undone by it every time. You figure out how to live a life that looks different from what you expected, and over time, you find that life is still worth living.
What that can look like:
✓ Moving through your days without the weight of grief sitting on your chest every moment.
✓ Feeling the full range of what you feel and talking about the loss without being consumed by it.
✓ Finding moments of peace, even joy, without it feeling like a betrayal.
✓ Carrying what you've lost in a way that feels like love, not just pain.
✓ Knowing that moving forward doesn't mean leaving anyone or anything behind.
Sometimes letting yourself feel the grief
is exactly what sets you free.
FAQs
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Grief is a natural response to loss. It's a complex mix of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that you may experience in response to losing someone or something important to you. Grief can be triggered by a variety of losses - not just the death of a loved one. The end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or any new beginning/end may contribute to grief.
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While there are five stages of grief, it’s important to note that not everyone experiences the stages of grief in the same way. Grief is not a linear process and does not necessarily occur in any particular order.
The five stages are:
Denial: Disbelief or shock about the loss.
Anger: Frustration/anger about the loss expressed toward oneself or others.
Bargaining: Attempting to negotiate with a higher power or seeking ways to change the outcome.
Depression: Feeling overwhelmed with sadness.
Acceptance: Coming to terms with the loss and finding ways to move forward.
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There isn’t a set timeline. Some people experience intense grief for weeks, months, or even years. The duration of grief can be influenced by many factors, such as the nature of the loss, how you cope, and your support system.
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Grief therapy can be a helpful resource for anyone struggling to manage their emotions and adjust to life after a loss.
If you find that your grief is interfering with your ability to carry out daily activities or affecting your relationships, work, or physical health (e.g., trouble sleeping or eating, difficulty concentrating), it may be time to consider therapy.
