Loss of a loved one

Losing a friend or family member can bring on a wide range and depth of emotions including anger, pain, guilt, despair, regret, relief, loneliness and shame. Although these emotions are a normal and healthy part of the grieving process, they can profoundly impact us on a physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual level. At times, grief can feel out of control and impact our ability to engage well at school, work, or at home. It is important to feel, process, and express these emotions instead of bottling them up, which can increase stress levels and prolong and complicate the healing process.

Grief focused therapy can help you manage the experience of your loss in a healthy way, and walk forward into your life with resilience.  

loss of a pet

For many of us, our pets are not just our animals, they are our best friends, companions, and family members. Losing a pet can lead to feelings of grief similar to those experienced after any other significant loss.  

For some, coping with the loss of a pet, or helping our children through their own grief can feel overwhelming. If your feelings of sorrow or guilt have not lessened after several weeks, or if they get in the way of family, social, work, or other activities, grief focused therapy can help.

I know just how difficult the experience of losing a pet can be, and am honored to help you and your family get on a healthy path. Individual and family sessions are available. Short-term support and guidance, as well as longer term therapy is offered. Our work will focus on creating a supportive space to grieve the loss or impending loss of your pet. Sessions often include activities that help memorialize your pet in a meaningful way.