Grief Therapy After a Major Loss
Support for adults who are keeping life going on the outside, but still feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not like themselves after a significant loss.
You’re back at work, taking care of others, and doing what needs to be done.
But inside, grief feels heavy, confusing, or unchanging—and you may be wondering if what you’re feeling is “normal,” or why it isn’t easing.
I work with high‑functioning adults who are grieving a major loss while still carrying a lot of responsibility, and who don’t feel like they can fall apart, even when they’re hurting.
Sadly, each of us will all experience grief and loss in our lifetimes. Grief brings with it a wide range of hard emotions including confusion, fear, anger, and deep, deep sadness.
The process of adapting to a loss differs from person to person, depending on their background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.
Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional, or social, and make it hard to look and feel ok as you try to get back to normal life.
Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after another loss -- especially if they are close in time. Challenging grief symptoms that can interfere with functioning include - sleep, concentration, energy and social withdrawal,
Professional grief counseling and support can be valuable.
If you are finding it difficult to feel better, and particularly if you've had any of the following grief experiences -- therapy can be a bridge back. I have experience and training in the following areas of grief/loss.
Prolonged / Complicated Grief
Extended and intense grieving that persists well beyond typical bereavement timelines and significantly impairs daily functioning could be Prolonged Grief Disorder.
Loss without Closure
Grief that arises when someone or something is gone in ways that are unclear, unresolved, or ongoing. Often experienced in estranged relationships, unexpected or sudden life transitions or job loss.
Suicide Loss Survivors
The grief following the loss of a loved one from suicide can be devastatingly painful. Therapy can be extremely helpful in healing and navigating the intense, complex emotions, which can include guilt, stigma, and unanswered questions.
"Invisible" Grief
A quiet, often unspoken sorrow that doesn’t fit traditional definitions of loss. Sometimes you may have a feeling that speaking about your loss is uncomfortable or unacceptable (for instance, loss of a beloved pet.) This can also include grief over lost dreams (career, marital, fertility) or loss of youth/identity.
If you, or someone you care about is experiencing grief-related symptoms, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today for a free 15-minute phone consultation. I look forward to talking with you.