How I approach working with grief and ambiguous loss
Many people carry grief in ways that aren’t always recognized. You might appear to be managing, while inside you feel waves of sadness, confusion, or disconnection that are difficult to name.
This page offers a closer look at how grief and ambiguous loss can show up, what may contribute to them, and how therapy can provide a steady space for healing.
What does grief and ambiguous loss feel like?
You might notice:
An ache or emptiness that lingers, even when others expect you to have “moved on”.
Thoughts that your loss doesn’t quite “count”, especially when it isn’t widely acknowledged or understood.
Shifts in your body and relationships, such as fatigue, difficulty focusing, or pulling back from others.
Grief has no single form. It can feel raw and consuming, quiet and long-lasting, or reappear when you least expect it. However it shows up for you, it’s valid.
Where does it come from?
Grief and ambiguous loss can emerge from many experiences:
The end of important relationships, such as romantic breakups, divorce, or friendship endings.
Changes in work or purpose, including job loss or career shifts.
Loss of health or ability, whether through illness, injury, or living with new limitations.
The death of someone important to you
You don’t have to know why it’s there — we can explore that together, gently.
How therapy can support you in grief and loss
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Making space for your grief
Allowing your feelings to be named and witnessed without judgment or timelines.
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Understanding your unique process
Recognizing that grief doesn’t follow a single path, and honoring your own rhythm of healing.
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Exploring meaning and finding steadiness
Recognizing what has been lost, and finding new ways to feel rooted, supported, and grounded as life shifts around you.