Support for Grief and Loss
Affirming Therapy for Grief and Loss in TX| Holding Gentle, Sensitive Space for Every Loss
You don’t have to hold it all together for everybody else, all the time. You deserve same the compassion and gentleness you give to others.
It’s okay to have a safe space just for you. You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Support for Grief and Loss
You may feel hesitant to share, worried about expressing the full depth of your emotions, sensing that others may not be able to hold the immensity or complexity of your pain, or that your grief could feel like “too much.” You may find yourself holding it all together, pushing through because you feel you have to — for the sake of those you care about, and for the responsibilities and obligations that never stop. It can be especially difficult if you often hold space for others and don’t receive the same support in return. Here, you have a safe, unconditionally compassionate space just for you, giving yourself full permission to grieve with no need to filter or carry any heaviness in return.
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I offer an unconditionally compassionate, gentle approach to grief and loss, tailoring our therapy together to match your needs. Here, you have a safe place to explore and openly talk through the heaviness at your own pace.
Therapy is a dedicated space just for you, untangling and carrying the complexities together. Creating a space where you feel safe to be vulnerable is at the foundation of our work.
I may utilize other evidence-based strategies, and knowledge of the unique intersection of your losses and identity to best support you through these difficult times. You may respond differently to grief and loss as a Highly Sensitive, Neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and/or Autistic/ADHD person - or even have different losses altogether connected with who you are authentically.
I’m both neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming in my approach to grief and loss.
Some may benefit from a type of therapy called EMDR, especially when it comes to traumatic and sudden, unexpected losses. We may talk through the possibility of EMDR together, if that feels right for you.
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Yes, I do. It is okay to feel how you feel — losing something that matters can be painful, and grief and loss encompass a wide variety of experiences.
Here are experiences associated with grief/loss that clients often seek support for: Loss of a loved one, such as a family member, friend, or romantic partner
Loss of your beloved pet, a best friend and loving companion
Loss of a dream, life plans, expected future, or parts of your potential
Loss of early support and accommodations, such as having been unaware of your neurodivergence
The end of a relationship or friendship
Loss of intimacy or closeness
Loss of health, physical or mental abilities; chronic physical or mental health conditions and disability
Burnout and compassion fatigue
Childhood trauma
Loss of childhood, identity, or sense of self
Miscarriage, infertility, and reproductive loss
Traumatic loss
Sudden, unexpected changes
Life transitions, such as career changes or role changes (e.g., becoming a parent or a caregiver)
Complicated or ambiguous loss, such as estrangement or loss without closure
Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
Loss of community and support systems
Loss of safety and acceptance
Loss of freedom
Loss of personal time and boundaries
Loss of trust, belonging, connection, understanding; ability to feel joy, peace, happiness, or contentment
Loss of life opportunities
Loss of identity authenticity, such as with masking traits or concealing identities
Loss of religion or faith
Loss of belief systems
Loss of financial stability and security
Loss of autonomy and independence
Loss of emotional safety and trust in systems
Loss of creativity and personal expression
Loss of previous body image, appearance, or bodily function
Multiple repeated losses, adding up over time
Offering affirming, compassionate therapy for grief and loss via telehealth in Texas.