Grief

Grief is the natural response to loss. While we often think of grief in connection with death, people grieve many kinds of losses — the end of a relationship, a major life change, the loss of health or ability, or even the loss of what might have been.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Some people feel intense emotions immediately, while others feel numb at first. Grief often comes in waves, with difficult moments arriving unexpectedly even after time has passed.

Grief is not something to "get over" or move past on a timeline. It's a process of learning to live with loss, and that process looks different for everyone.

Understanding that grief is natural — and that support is available when needed — can be an important part of navigating loss.

Grief counseling provides a supportive space to process loss without judgment or pressure to feel a certain way. A therapist can help you understand your grief and find ways to carry it that feel manageable.

Many people find it helpful to talk with someone outside their usual support network — someone who can listen without their own grief or expectations getting in the way.

Therapists may help you explore the meaning of your loss, work through complicated feelings, develop coping strategies, or address ways grief might be affecting your daily functioning.

Some people seek support soon after a loss, while others reach out months or years later. There's no wrong time to ask for help.

Grief therapy isn't about forgetting or "moving on" — it's about finding ways to honor your loss while continuing to live.