Grief is not a problem to fix. It’s a process to move through—slowly, tenderly, and in your own time.

Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, facing anticipatory loss, or navigating the complex emotions around dying and mortality, therapy offers a space to explore your experience without needing to rush or make it make sense.

In this work, I am deeply inspired by Alua Arthur, a death doula and author of Briefly Perfectly Human, who reminds us that death isn’t separate from life—it’s part of it. Her words invite us to reflect on the reality that we are all temporary, and that acknowledging this truth can bring us closer to what really matters: connection, love, meaning, and presence.

Grief can show up in many forms; sadness, numbness, anger, relief, confusion. It’s never just one thing. In therapy, we gently explore these emotions and the stories attached to your loss. We make space for rituals, memory, rage, gratitude, silence. Whatever feels authentic to you.

For Black and marginalized communities, grief often carries added layers: cultural silence around death, historical loss, disenfranchised grief, or lack of support. I approach this work with cultural humility, recognizing how your identity and background shape how you grieve, remember, and heal.

Grief isn’t something to get over. It’s something we learn to live with. Together, we’ll explore how to carry your grief while staying connected to what it means to live fully—even in the presence of loss.

Book recommendation: Briefly Perfectly Human