Grief

Grief comes in many forms. It’s not only about losing a loved one or pet—it can also stem from the loss of dreams, roles, relationships, identities, or abilities. Whether sudden or expected, grief can feel like a deep crater with sharp, tender edges. Emotions like sadness, anger, fear, or numbness may rise in waves, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from life.

As a therapist, I hold space for all forms of grief—without rushing or minimizing. Grief therapy isn’t about “getting over” your loss—it’s about learning to live with it in a way that feels bearable and true. Together, we’ll gently explore your pain, honor what you’ve lost, and find ways to integrate it into your story without letting it consume your present.

Approach to Grief Therapy

At Totum Counseling, we combine compassionate, down-to-earth conversation with personalized tools that support your mind and body through the grieving process. This may include:

• Exploring and validating complex emotions

• Processing unresolved feelings and regrets

• Creating new rituals or meaning-making practices

• Rebuilding connection to joy, purpose, and identity

We’ll go at your pace—there’s no timeline for grief. Whether you’re newly grieving or carrying pain that’s lingered for years, I’ll meet you where you are and walk with you toward healing.

Grief doesn’t mean you stop loving what you’ve lost. Therapy offers space to remember and carry forward those connections, while also reconnecting to life in meaningful, hopeful ways.

If you’re ready to take that first step, We are here to support you—tenderly, honestly, and with care.