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You may be feeling overwhelmed by heartache and unsure how to move forward…
From one moment to the next, your world was suddenly turned upside down. You knew losing someone would be hard, but you weren't prepared for the heaviness of grief. Your daily routine that once felt natural and normal, but now it's just a constant reminder of the hole you feel in your heart. And nights are so long...during the day you try to distract yourself and stay busy, but the quietness of the night feels unbearable.
You've been trying to keep it together for your family and you've been told to "stay strong" or "with time it'll get easier", but you starting to wonder if you'll ever feel like yourself again.
You've even started to question yourself since it seems like everyone is able to process their grief and can move on, but you're feeling stuck. You're starting to wonder what's wrong with you and why can you get over this, since everyone knows that loss is part of life.
You’re tired of feeling:
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Numb, empty, and like you'll never feel joy again.
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Overwhelmed by the waves of grief when you see reminders of your loss
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Guilt, regret and stuck in the what-ifs you had done something differently.
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That your new reality is overwhelming and the sadness is so heavy due to your loss
If you're looking to start grief therapy in San Jose, CA or San Juan, PR, you're in the right place.
Common feelings and experiences of grief
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Deep sadness, emptiness, or loneliness
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Anger or irritability at the situation, others, or even yourself
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Guilt or regret over things said or unsaid
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Anxiety about the future or fear of more loss
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Moments of relief, then guilt for feeling that relief
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Numbness or feeling emotionally “shut down"
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Fatigue or low energy
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Changes in appetite or eating patterns
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Trouble sleeping; insomnia or wanting to sleep all the time
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Tightness in the chest, heaviness in the body, or headaches
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Difficulty concentrating or staying present
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Forgetfulness or feeling “foggy”
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Racing thoughts or mental replay of the loss
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Avoiding reminders of the loss or clinging to them
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Pushing yourself to stay “busy” so you don’t have to feel
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Questioning meaning, purpose, or beliefs
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Feeling disconnected from your faith or community
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Searching for signs or a sense of connection with the person or thing you lost
You're ready to move forward and begin adjusting to changes and processing the waves of grief you're facing.
Grief is not something to “get over.” It’s something to be witnessed, tended to, and carried in a way that feels lighter over time. Together we’ll work on how to navigate your loss you’re facing, whether it’s the loss of loved one, a relationship, or major life change. Therapy can help you find support that is tailored to your unique cultural influences during these moments of grief.
Therapy offers a safe space where you can openly process difficult emotions and we'll hold space for you to sit with the heaviness of loss. Therapy is here to provide support for both the practical and emotional aspects of your loss, helping you move forward with self compassion.
However you've arrived here, we're so glad you're here seeking grief counseling and taking time to see if therapy for los is right for you.
YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
HOW GRIEF AND LOSS COUNSELING IN SAN JOSE, CA AND SAN JUAN, PR COULD HELP YOU:
✓ Honor your grief without feeling pressured to rush the process
You'll be learning mindfulness techniques to help you feel more grounded and whole as you navigate your new circumstances. Therapy can help you process your loss and adapt to change. It also supports gaining a new perspective and adjusting to a new life, empowering you to embrace fresh starts and overcome challenges.
✓ Develop coping skills to manage waves of sadness, anxiety, or anger
Together we'll develop an action plan to gain understanding about your emotions and practice the skills in your day-to day life to cope with your loss. We'll help you practical coping strategies to manage the waves of grief and sadness.
✓ Reconnect with meaning and purpose after loss
Learn to lean into your strengths and core values to move you towards this next chapter after loss. Working with a grief therapist can foster personal growth and help you discover new strengths. As you move through loss, you can develop self acceptance and a deeper understanding of yourself.
✓ Build resilience to navigate the changes that follow
We'll help you regain your sense of self so you can show up more fully in your life and in your relationships after your loss. Grief therapy provides a safe space to process emotions and receive support during major loss. It can help you gain clarity, communicate your needs, and find peace as you navigate this next chapter, making it easier to manage this loss.
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Learn how to carry your memories with more ease and less pain
Grief touches every part of life, your identity, your relationships, your routines, even your sense of safety in the world. It’s deeply personal and can resurface in unexpected moments: a song, a season, an empty chair.
Grief counseling offers a safe, compassionate space to:
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Tell your story without worrying about “burdening” others
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Explore the complicated emotions that often come with loss—relief, anger, guilt, or confusion
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Learn how to carry your memories with more ease and less pain
Grief therapy in San Jose, CA and San Juan, PR offers a supportive environment to process these feelings and build resilience. Together, we will work to make sense of your experience and gently build a life that honors both your loss and your future.
GRIEF THERAPY IN SAN JOSE, CA & SAN JUAN, PR
There’s no timeline, and no “normal” way to heal
Your core values will be our compass in our work, so they can provide guidance towards navigating loss in way that is meaningful to you.
Grief is not something to fix, but something to be honored. Our approach is:
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Compassionate and trauma-informed where we create a space where your story and pace are always respected.
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Culturally sensitive since grief is shaped by your culture, beliefs, and relationships. We honor all of that.
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Integrative so we draw from mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy to help you heal in body and mind.
Together, we will work to make sense of your experience and gently build a life that honors both your loss and your future.
We provide mental health treatment and grief therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, and Puerto Rico who are looking to create more intentional lives aligned with their values. .
