Grief and Loss Counseling in Belton, TX.

The best way I can describe the grief experience is that everything feels surreal and our brain feels like it's under water. Sometimes we can't make a complete thought. Often we feel disconnected from others. Other times our pain is so intense we feel that if it doesn't ease up, we might die from it. Our "normal" is disrupted and between the time we pass from our old normal to a new normal we travel through intense emotions. We can experience grief because someone we loved died. But we also experience grief from other losses, such a divorce, lost jobs, news of sickness or chronic illness, friendships, moving to new cities. Simply put, change, even small ones can create a grief response.

Grief is hard. Grief is natural. Animals grieve. Grief is something we feel deep in our bodies and can be disorienting and destabilizing. Grief brings up questions about who we are, the world, the existence or goodness of God, and purpose and futility of life. Dealing with grief, especially when the loss is traumatic and unexpected, requires a slow and tender space to allow the grief to move through our body and to settle in our hearts with warmth and memory. I am here to help you grieve the loss of your loved one, experience, health , future or even your beloved pet. .

My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the intricate emotional processes individuals go through when facing loss. Through tailored therapeutic techniques, clients will benefit by gaining insights into their grief, developing coping strategies, and finding ways to honor their loved ones while navigating the journey toward healing and resilience. Together, we will work towards finding a path forward, allowing you to gradually rebuild your life and discover a sense of hope and purpose amidst grief.

My approach to counseling grief and loss is to provide a calm, safe environment in which individuals who are experiencing grief are encouraged to allow themselves to grieve. I guide the grieving person in the sometimes difficult process of giving themselves "permission" to grieve. By helping the person overcome the barriers to the appropriate expression of grief feelings, the healing process can move forward. They also learn that it is not only normal to grieve, but also emotionally healthy.

Each person moves through grief and loss at their own unique pace. There are no rules. It can be like both a roller coaster with ups and downs and a wave, rolling back and forth. I provide a safe place to feel and work through the pain and ways to hold onto the treasures that were formerly present in that which is now lost. Grief is universal, in that it touches each persons life. It is unique in that we move through it in our own way. I will support you in your unique journey toward healing.

The grief process is often difficult and confusing. There are 80,000 books, blogs, and techniques out there to help you grieve "correctly." Sometimes, the "correct" way only leads to frustration and increased grief when it doesn't work for you. I believe each person needs to learn how to grieve in their own way. I work with you to help you understand what your process will be and how it can be most effective for you.

In Grief & Loss Therapy, I'll give you a safe and accepting place to work with the complex emotions that come with loss. Together, we'll work on creating coping mechanisms for handling your loss, avoiding problems, and recognizing the legitimacy of your feelings. Our sessions will also emphasize on your communication abilities so that you may better explain your needs and feelings to others who are supporting you. Also, I want to help you regain meaning and purpose in your life after experiencing loss by providing you with new views and insights. I believe that by going through this, we can find a way to assist you to get past your grief and accept the possibility of a fulfilling future.

Navigating grief and loss can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to go through it alone. At Carlisle Collective, we specialize in supporting individuals through their journey of mourning and healing. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or any significant loss, we provide a safe and compassionate space to explore your emotions, memories, and struggles. Through our holistic approach, we help you honor your loss while finding resilience and meaning amidst the pain. You're not alone in your grief, and together, we'll walk this path towards healing.

I am trained as a Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT) provider by the Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University. The structured protocol addresses "stuck grief" that is marked by an attachment fissure that causes rumination, excessive guilt, loss of former interests and hopelessness 6 months and longer (sometimes many years) after a significant loss. PGDT is evidence-based and has a over a 70 percent efficacy rate for movement into adaptive grief.