Grief & Loss
Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about loss in all its forms. It can come from losing a loved one, a beloved pet, a relationship, a job, a dream for your life, a part of your identity, or even a sense of safety you once had. Sometimes grief is tied to someone who hurt you deeply, and the feelings are complicated and confusing.
Grief has no timeline, no “right way” to move through it. It’s deeply personal, and it can show up in waves—sometimes as sadness, sometimes as anger, sometimes as numbness, and sometimes as a deep ache you can’t quite name. It can feel lonely and overwhelming, especially when the world seems to expect you to “move on” before you’re ready.
In our work together, you’ll have a space where your grief is welcome in all its shapes and layers. You can bring the tears, the silence, the questions, and even the laughter that sometimes surprises us in the middle of sorrow. I will sit with you in it—without rushing you, without judgment.
I also recognize that grief is shaped by the systems and histories we live in. If you are South Asian, immigrant, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, or part of a marginalized community, your experience of grief may carry extra layers—such as cultural expectations around expressing loss, the impact of discrimination, or the weight of intergenerational or colonial trauma. These realities are not separate from your grieving; they are part of the story, and they deserve to be acknowledged.
Common experiences of grief and loss I support clients with include:
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Feeling isolated and alone after a loss
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Guilt or regret connected to what happened—or didn’t happen
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A painful sense of incompleteness or “something missing”
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Anger, frustration, or resentment
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Anxiety, panic, or feeling constantly on edge
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Navigating cultural or family expectations about how grief should look
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The impact of past trauma or oppression on current grief
Grief changes us—but it doesn’t have to close us off from life. With compassion, patience, and support, it can become something we learn to live alongside, carrying it in a way that feels lighter and more integrated into the story of who we are.