Support for Life After Loss
Grief has a way of reshaping the ground beneath your feet. Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one or pet, the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or another meaningful loss, the experience can feel disorienting and deeply personal.
At Second Draft Counseling, grief therapy offers a steady, compassionate space to make sense of what you’re carrying. There is no single “right” way to grieve, and there is no timeline you are expected to follow. Instead, we move at a pace that respects both your loss and your capacity in the moment.
When Grief Feels Heavy or Complicated
Many people come to therapy when grief begins to feel stuck, overwhelming, or harder to carry alone. You might notice waves of sadness, numbness, guilt, anxiety, or difficulty re-engaging with daily life.
In our work together, we gently explore:
- The story of your loss
- The emotions that come and go
- The ways grief is showing up in your body and daily life
- The parts of the relationship or experience that still feel unfinished
- How to stay connected to what matters while moving forward
Grief counseling is not about “moving on” or leaving someone behind. It is about finding ways to carry your loss with more steadiness and support.
My Approach to Grief Therapy
My work with grief and loss is grounded in a compassionate, attachment-informed perspective. Together, we create space for both the pain of what has been lost and the gradual rebuilding that often follows.
Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
- Gentle emotional processing
- Support for anxiety, sleep, or stress related to grief
- Cognitive and mindfulness tools for overwhelming moments
- Exploration of meaning and continuing bonds
- Support through life transitions that accompany loss
Above all, our work honors your relationship, your story, and your own pace of healing.
What Healing Can Look Like
Over time, many clients begin to notice:
- More room to breathe alongside the grief
- Greater emotional steadiness
- Less fear of the waves of feeling
- More connection to meaning, memories, and support
- A growing sense of footing in daily life again
Grief does not disappear, but it can become more integrated and less isolating to carry.
Next Step
If you are navigating a loss and would like support, I invite you to reach out for a brief consultation.