Grief Therapy Services
for Parents, Children & Teens

You are living every parent’s worst nightmare. When daydreaming about parenthood, you never saw yourself here. Life is hazy and you are swinging between deep sorrow and straight-up PISSED that the rest of the world doesn’t seem to notice that a bright light has dimmed.

You realize you are now a member of the worst club out there. A club where membership benefits include pity, half-hugs, and “thoughts and prayers” from everyone around you. They don’t understand. How could they?

I want you to know that even though the club SUCKS, you are in good company. As a parent who has experienced the death of a child, I get it. Intimately.

I have unique personal experiences and professional training to help you process your grief and learn how to live a life without being able to hug your child.

I work with parents “surviving” the death of their child to find meaning in life again. We will design a plan together. Goals can include:

- Processing a traumatic experience
- Learning from a parent who’s been there
- Learning ways to honor your loved one

It is a difficult journey and you do not have to make it alone.

Sometimes we know why our children are struggling—whether behaviorally, emotionally, socially, or otherwise. Other times, the source of their distress isn’t clear, but we sense that something feels “off.”

Grief can complicate this even further, especially for young children, those who are nonverbal, or those hesitant to express their feelings. Whatever the situation, the parent-child dynamic can feel different, tense, or fragile.

I specialize in nature-informed grief therapy for children‍ and have found that the combination of play and nature creates a safe, non-judgemental space for children to explore, process, and express their grief. Sure, it sometimes looks like we are “just having fun” or “playing.” I assure you, play is healing and so is nature.

I also work with parents, usually on a grief journey themselves, to teach practical skills to respond to your child’s underlying needs, set limits with compassion, and rebuild trust and connection in the context of grief and the changes that the absence of their loved one has created.

Grief therapy helps both children and parents navigate loss while strengthening the parent-child relationship.

If you’re ready to support your child through grief while regaining confidence in your parenting, contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.

**Parents may be required to participate in weekly individual sessions for children in this age range. Details will be discussed after the intake session.**

Bright, misunderstood teenagers are my jam. I know that may sound odd, considering many people avoid working with teens and young adults—but not me.

I spent nearly 10 years as a Professional School Counselor before moving into private practice, and during that time I learned I connect best with young people who struggle with self-expression, relationships, and finding their place in the world.

Maybe your teen or young adult is grieving a loss—whether from the death of a loved one, a family divorce, a breakup, or major life transitions like starting high school or college. For some, neurodivergence can make it even harder to process and express emotions, adding another layer of complexity to grief. Often, they don’t know why they feel the way they do; they just know something feels “off.”

In grief therapy, we work together to identify physical, emotional, and grief-related needs, using a blend of approaches to help meet those needs. I also work with parents and teens to notice what is going well, because grief and transitions can make it feel like everything is going wrong.

My goal is for the young people I work with to understand that their feelings are valid, normal, and theirs to have—even if others don’t understand or agree. Grief can be confusing, isolating, and overwhelming—especially when neurodivergence complicates emotions—but it doesn’t have to be faced alone.

So, if your teen is miserable and does not necessarily know why or what to do, I can help! Contact me for a free 15-min consultation.

**Parents are required to participate in parent/family sessions as clinically indicated. Details will be discussed after the intake session.**

• Complete Family Medical Leave forms

• Help you prepare your case for extended leave or accomodations

• Speak with your other providers to coordinate care

• Hold workshops or meetings with staff at school or work to educate them on needs of the grieving