Grief and Loss Counseling in Sheridan, IN.

My approach to grief counseling involves understanding the five phases of grief and moving towards eventual acceptance. Learning to understand, cope with, express and accept ones feelings about a lost loved one is the goal of grief and loss therapy. I also help clients to find ways to come to some kind of resolution of the loss and its impact on his or her life.

You are hurting. Grief is physical, it's intense, and it's non-stop. It's also misunderstood and mismanaged in our culture which makes this heartbreak you are feeling even harder to bear. You do not have to go through this alone. There is nothing wrong with you and you have every reason to feel the way you do. I will help you navigate this life-altering thing step by step so that you can move forward and find joy again. Please reach out and continue in your journey of healing.

As an experienced Christian Counselor and ordained pastor, I’ve supported many men through the grief process. If you’re grieving, I will provide a supportive space for you to process your emotions. Because grief is a normal part of being human, I can’t take it away or rush you through it. However, I can help you identify barriers to grief, and help you prevent the grief process from becoming stuck. I know grief professionally. But I also know grief personally. Losing one of my best friends and my beloved grandparents was hard enough, but facing the untimely death of my father was, and is, a uniquely painful experience. If given the chance, I would be honored to help you process your grief.

Grief is not something to “get over”—its a tender, sacred journey. In our work together, you'll have a compassionate space to process your pain, honor what or who you've lost, and begin to feel more grounded and less alone. Clients often describe a sense of peace as we explore their grief, and many experience the quiet, steady presence of the Lord in new ways—reminding them they are held, known, and gently being restored, one step at a time. You don't have to navigate this season alone. Healing won't mean forgetting—it means discovering that even in sorrow, you are not forsaken, and that meaning, connection, and hope can still be found on the other side of loss.

At some time in our lives, grief and loss will become a part of our experience. Knowing where to turn for help and support can make the difference between a complete and sustaining healing process and a protracted period of emotional pain and suffering. At Chrysalis Connections, LLC, we understand how difficult it can be to process great loss and grief and strive to offer clients a safe and supportive environment to consider and heal from the emotional, mental, and spiritual woundings that often result during times of loss. If your season of loss is becoming difficult to bear, consider setting an appointment to assess your specific needs.

Losing someone or something you love is profoundly painful. One of the greatest myths we hear is that “time heals all wounds.” In reality, time often deepens the ache unless we give ourselves permission to grieve. Healing requires space to mourn, honor what has been lost, and gently begin to carry it in a new way. It is my privilege to walk alongside clients as they move through grief toward healing, meaning, and peace.

I have worked with many families who have gone through a time of grief and loss. Whether it is a death in the family or a divorce (which is commonly seen as a type of loss), I try to help individuals and families work through all the emotions that come along, from anger, sadness, and denial to feeling able to move forward in a new chapter in life. I also recommend support groups for all types of grief and loss - one of the best ways to heal is to be able to hear and relate to others who are in a similar situation.

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of grief & loss through the lens of innovation----instead of growing the same neural networks responsible for the pain in weekly therapy sessions, we reset the brain to move forward quicker and efficiently by working on the stuck limbic system so as to empower the person with more success and traction. For no one wants to stay in a grief mode for too long; but when you don’t include the brain in your work with someone, you risk describing the water to them while they drown and calling it success. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.