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Grief & Loss

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Understanding Grief

Grief is a deeply personal journey that can profoundly impact your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. There are various forms of grief, including:

  • Grief: The mourning process that follows the loss of a loved one or a significant change in your life.
  • Complex Grief: A prolonged and intense form of grief that can disrupt your daily functioning and make it hard to find joy or purpose.
  • Traumatic Grief: The combination of grief and trauma resulting from a sudden or violent loss, which can complicate your healing process.

Whether you’re experiencing a recent loss or navigating the layers of complex or traumatic grief, it’s important to remember that it is perfectly okay to seek help.

How I Support You

  • Safe Space: I offer a nurturing, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without pressure or fear. Here, you can express your vulnerability and uncertainties freely.
  • Emotional Processing: Together, we will work to untangle the confusion and pain, helping you identify coping mechanisms that resonate with your unique situation.
  • Tailored Approach: Using evidence-based methods such as Grief Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, I’ll equip you with the tools needed to process and navigate your grief effectively.
  • Strength and Hope: My goal is to help you find meaning and rebuild a sense of strength after your loss. I will support you as you reconnect with or redefine your beliefs and values, guiding you toward healing and a renewed sense of purpose.

You may feel ambivalent about seeking support, but you don’t have to face your grief alone. It’s okay to feel lost and unsure; what matters is that you’re taking the first step toward healing by considering help.

If you’re ready to begin your journey toward understanding and healing, please contact me to schedule a session. Together, we can create a personalized plan that honors your grief process and helps you find your way forward.

(424) 305-3815
3510 Torrance Boulevard
Suite 216 
Torrance, California 90503


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