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Therapy for grief in Seattle WA
Are you tired of your life being on pause but fear the pain of moving forward?
Does it feel like the rest of the world has moved on?
Do you wonder if you will ever laugh again without that painful reminder of sadness?
Are you feeling anxious that you will never feel happy again?
Are you missing out on things you used to enjoy?
Maybe you are afraid to get close to someone new and loose them too.
Are you ready to feel comfortably whole again?
How therapy works
You can move forward without loosing more.
Grief can be all consuming at times. We will find a way to sooth your grief and find a path forward that honors your loss. Through grief therapy, I will help you identify emotions and stages of grief as well as get unhooked by strong emotions and unhelpful thoughts. There are no right or wrong ways to grieve.
We will build tolerance for big emotions so they do not consume you. You will develop confidence and trust that you will not get lost in your emotions.
We will identify your needs and values as it pertains to your loss. We will honor what is lost through finding meaning and continued purpose in your life.
Therapy for grief can help you…
Discover ways to ease the pain
Adapt to a life without your loved one
Find peace, get unhooked from anger
Connect to friends, family, and passions that are still present
Live a life with joy again
Frequently asked questions about Grief therapy
FAQs
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Truthfully, probably. Many people move through grief in time but you don’t have to do it alone. Finding a neutral person, like a therapist, to process your loss with can reduce the unnecessary suffering and the time it takes to find peace. This might be self blame, wishing things were different, anger, and loosing sight of your own life.
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No, often through therapy we can find meaning in the loss. Meaning often gives people a purpose to refocus their own life and vales.
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In therapy you will learn to feel the feelings without being controlled by them. You may cry a lot and that is okay! Crying is natural. Eventually, you will cry less and it will be easier to cope with. Suppressing or attempting to avoid feelings, only makes them more intense.
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Schedule a free consultation. We will identify what it is that you most want out of therapy and what is getting in the way. We will develop a path towards your valued, fulfilling life.