Grief Counseling
“There is nothing to fix here.”
Grief is not a problem to solve or a wound to be healed. It is a natural response to losing someone or something significant in your life. It’s a process, a journey, and though it’s heavy and painful, it’s not something you need to “get over” or “move past.” Grief deserves time, space, and a compassionate presence.
At Comma Co., I support clients in navigating grief with care, understanding, and gentleness. Together, we’ll explore ways to find peace with your loss—not by erasing your grief but by integrating it into your life in a way that honors your experiences and your relationship with the person or thing you lost.
Not Linear, Not Wrong
Many people feel pressure to “move on” after a loss, but grief isn’t something that follows a straight path or a timeline. It comes in waves. Some days, the weight of loss may feel unbearable, and other days, you might feel light enough to laugh. Both are okay. Grief isn’t something to be fixed—it’s something to be felt. My role is to walk beside you as a compassionate companion on your grief journey, helping you find balance in a world forever changed by your loss.
Types of Loss I Work With
Grief is not just about the death of a loved one—it can arise from the loss of anything significant in your life. If you’re mourning a relationship, a life stage, or even a part of yourself, grief therapy can provide the space to process those emotions. Here are some of the types of loss I help clients navigate:
Death of a Loved One: Losing a parent, spouse, child, or close friend can create an emotional void, and each relationship brings its own unique grief.
Divorce or Breakup: The end of a marriage or a long-term relationship can evoke profound grief, similar to the feelings experienced after the death of a loved one. You’re grieving the future you imagined and the person who was a part of your life.
Miscarriage or Stillbirth: The loss of a pregnancy can leave you grieving a future that never came to be. This is often an unspoken grief, but it’s no less real.
Terminal Diagnosis: Whether you or a loved one are facing a terminal illness, the anticipatory grief that comes with knowing loss is imminent can be overwhelming.
Loss of Identity: Life transitions, such as retirement, job loss, or even becoming a new parent, can create a sense of losing who you once were.
Loss of a Beloved Pet: Pets are often seen as family members, and losing one can evoke deep sorrow.
End of a Friendship: Whether due to conflict or natural drift, losing a close friendship can feel like the loss of a vital support system.
Empty Nest: The shift of children leaving home can bring a sense of loss and loneliness, even if it’s a natural part of life.
Loss of Health or Mobility: A diagnosis or injury that limits your abilities can lead to mourning your former independence or lifestyle.
Each loss is significant and deeply personal, and there is no “right” way to grieve. My work focuses on supporting you through whatever loss you're facing, in a way that respects your journey and helps you integrate it into your life.
Compassionate Companioning Through Grief
When working with grieving clients, I utilize the companion model of grief care, which means I’m here to walk alongside you without pushing, fixing, or rushing you. I embrace a person-centered approach, meeting you exactly where you are with the emotions you’re carrying. You’ll find no judgment or forced positivity here—just authentic, human connection.
In grief therapy, we work together to:
Honor Your Loss: We’ll explore ways to honor the memory or relationship you’re grieving, whether through rituals, storytelling, or quiet reflection.
Process Complex Emotions: Grief is rarely just sadness. It can also bring guilt, anger, confusion, and sometimes even relief. We’ll make space for all of these emotions.
Find Moments of Peace: While the goal isn’t to eliminate grief, we’ll work on finding small moments of calm or clarity amidst the waves of emotion.
Embrace the Ongoing Nature of Grief: Grief doesn’t disappear; it changes shape. We’ll explore how to live alongside it while still finding meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Therapy That Respects Your Journey
Grief doesn’t have a finish line, and it doesn’t need to be wrapped in a neat bow. Whether you’ve just begun to process your loss or have been carrying it for years, therapy can offer you the space to breathe, reflect, and heal in your own way. There is no rush, and no wrong way to grieve.
If this approach resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for more information or to schedule a free consultation below. You deserve a space to navigate your grief with compassion, patience, and real human connection.