Therapy for Grief & Loss

Loss in any form, whether it is a loved one, a job, or a way of life, is a natural part of our existence, but that doesn’t make it any easier to process. We are all impacted by the changes that result from loss, but no one experiences the emotions of loss in the same way. You might be feeling your grief emotionally, physically, or even psychologically. Regardless of how your grief is presenting itself in your life, processing your emotions is critical to your overall health. Life is unpredictable and can often feel unfair, but the therapists at Counseling Works have the necessary experience to help you understand and work through these difficult moments. Grief over a big loss may never truly leave you, but learning to live with your losses, honor your emotions, and celebrate your life, can make all the difference.

Are You Struggling with Grief or Loss?

Following a loss, you may find yourself thinking, “I’m doing fine, and I’ll get through this on my own,” or you could be thinking, “I’m supposed to feel miserable right now, so isn’t it wrong to go to therapy to feel better?” If you’re thinking either of these things, we hope you’ll consider meeting with us at Counseling Work. You deserve to feel healthy and fulfilled, but you can also honor your feelings of grief following a loss. These two things are not mutually exclusive. You may want to consider counseling for grief and loss if the following sounds familiar:

• Do you feel overcome by shock?
• Are you unsure how to manage your pain and move forward in your life?
• Do you worry about feeling stuck the way you are now and look for ways to prevent it?
• Are you struggling with expressions of grief that can be physical, emotional, or psychological?
• Do you have difficulty finding the positive in daily life?

How Does Counseling for Grief & Loss Help?

Everyone handles loss differently, and the thoughts and emotions you’re experiencing are valuable. You should honor the feelings that emerge through the grieving process while taking steps to keep yourself healthy and continue moving forward in your life. During therapy for grief and loss, a Counseling Works therapist will assist you with:

• Identifying the Stages of Grief and your place within the stages
• Encouraging you to embrace the emotions and feelings as you move through the grieving process
• Learning productive coping mechanisms
• Providing healthy methods for you to move forward

Want to Feel a Little Better During Times of Grief & Loss?

If you need assistance managing your grief, or just want to talk to someone please contact one of our grief and loss Counseling Works therapists. We look forward to offering you a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which to work through the emotional experience of losing a loved one.