What Is Grief Therapy?

Grief therapy gives clients a space to process loss—whether it’s the death of a loved one, a relationship, a life transition, or something more complex and difficult to name.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and it doesn’t always look like sadness. It can show up as anxiety, numbness, irritability, or feeling disconnected. Therapy helps you understand and move through these experiences without forcing you to “move on” before you’re ready.

How We Support You

Our approach to grief therapy in Chicago is depth-oriented and nervous system-informed.

We may use:

EMDR to process painful or unresolved aspects of your loss

Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand the different parts of you navigating grief

Somatic practices to support your body through waves of emotion and help regulate your nervous system

You may benefit from grief therapy if you:

○ Are navigating the loss of a loved one or significant relationship

○ Feel stuck in your grief or unsure how to move forward

○ Experience waves of sadness, numbness, or emotional overwhelm

○ Feel pressure to “be okay” but aren’t

○ Are adjusting to a major life transition or identity shift

This approach allows us to honor your grief while gently supporting healing—so you can carry your loss in a way that feels more integrated, supported, and less overwhelming over time.