Grief

Some experiences are hard to overcome.

You’ve come to this page, because you’re looking for help with grief.

First, I’m sorry you’re going through such a difficult experience.

Second, thank you for spending a few moments here.

Honoring our losses is painful.

When people hear the word “grief,” most probably think about death; but there are many kinds of loss that lead to grief.

Certainly, the death of a family member or a friend is an important loss, and we expect to go through a grieving process when someone we care about dies.

Unfortunately, most of us haven’t been taught much about grief and loss, and we are often caught off guard by just how disorienting and powerful it can be.

We tend to think it shouldn’t be this painful, and it shouldn’t last this long.

You might ask, “Is this normal?”

When a client comes to work with me, I often hear, “Am I normal? Am I having a nervous breakdown? Sometimes I feel like I’m going crazy.”

I’ve always been able to say, “The good news is, yes, you’re normal; and, no, I don’t think you’re having a nervous breakdown. But the bad news is that grief is usually much harder than we expected and lasts longer than we think it should.”

On top of that, the pain can be made worse by unhelpful words spoken by well-meaning people.

There are many kinds of losses.

Not everyone who comes for grief counseling is mourning a death.

Sometimes they’re grieving the end of a marriage. Sometimes it’s the loss of a friendship, a job, or a pet.

It would be impossible to list all the losses that might lead to counseling; but if the loss is causing you pain, the loss is worthy of taking the time to pay honor and respect through mourning.

Together, we will enter sacred territory.

Being invited to walk with you on your journey through grief would be an honor.

I take very seriously the privilege of being your companion, as we journey through the sacred territory of your grief experience.

I encourage you to reach out for support now.

Let’s work together as we venture to help you overcome your grief.

Please call (214) 458-0647 for a 15-minute phone consultation to talk about how we can work together to move you through this mourning period.