Grief or Loss

Grief is about so much more than death. Sometimes my clients are giving the loss of purpose they feel now that they've retired. The loss of a sense of place and belonging after moving into assisted living. The loss of the mom they once knew, as she slips into the grip of Alzheimer's. I always say - grief is everywhere - we are surrounded by it. Sometimes grief is sadness, sometimes it's relief. Most of the time it's everything in between.

I have done specific training in grief with a training facilitated by Elizabeth Hospice. I have personal and profession expense with hospice. Also, I find the type of therapy that I practice, AEDP, to be especially helpful for those experiencing grief and loss.

Losing someone you love can be overwhelming. Grief can make us feel like no one understands. I provide a safe space for you to work through your grief and find ways to work through the hurt and suffering of loss. We can together help you find ways to see your loss from a perspective that allows post-traumatic growth and healing from what you can't fix and what seems hopeless. We can instill hope through finding ways to see your loss in a way that helps you get through your sadness.

Few people understand what it is like to grieve and most prefer avoiding the topic all together or give unsolicited advice. You may be feeling alone and sense that others are uncomfortable or inpatient when you discuss your feelings. I provide a space where you can relax, learn about, process and express your feelings freely without judgment. It can be a great relief to have someone who understands personally and professionally what grief and loss is like.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate grief and loss, offering support during one of life’s most challenging times. I help clients process painful emotions, honor their memories, and find ways to heal. Whether you're grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other forms of loss, I provide a compassionate space to explore your feelings, find meaning, and work toward emotional healing and peace.

I have extensive experience and training in assisting individuals through the grieving process. I provide compassionate support and guidance during difficult times. My approach involves helping clients understand and navigate the various stages of grief, offering personalized strategies to cope with loss. Through my own experience in grief I have tremendous empathy for this process and foster healing and resilience, ensuring each person feels heard and supported throughout their journey.

Grief is a natural and universal experience not only for humans but for other mammals as well. Grief can be extremely intense following the loss of an important person. This is a natural and potentially transformative process. I will be with you in the intensity and the confusion. This process can manifest in a variety of ways - intense sadness, anger, bitterness, depression, guilt, peace, relief, joy, compassion, numbness, confusion, and physical symptoms. Or, perhaps we are not grieving a

Claudia completed The New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care - Foundations Program, where she offered spiritual care and counsel for the sick, dying and their families.

The grief process is disorienting, non linear and, often, lonely. But it's also profoundly natural. The work of grief is holding space for all the emotions and memories to show up as they need to, and to do so with enough internal safety to not become lost. Grief is exhausting and profoundly meaningful work.

Focusing on the nuanced impacts of bereavement on personal and professional life, I specialize in understanding the psychological intricacies of mourning. I employ psychodynamic insights to explore how past losses influence current behaviors and emotional responses, and integrate CBT to restructure grief-related thoughts, with mindfulness to enhance present-moment awareness. I have found this approach most effective in fostering a balanced approach to healing from loss.

I specialize in Pet Bereavement. The loss of a pet is often misunderstood and undervalued by our society. I am here to help you feel heard and process through your pain. I utilize EMDR therapy to help you get back on your feet while remember and embracing your loss.

Grief is heavy. "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition & of unspeakable love." I support people learning to live with the absence of a loved one as they build a new life. Grief may be the heaviest human emotion. Healing is not about finding "closure," rather movement forward, living life that includes a lost loved one.

As a Certified Grief Educator, I’m honored to walk with individuals through various types of loss, including the death of a loved one, miscarriage, infertility, life transitions, and the loss of relationships. I offer compassionate support to help you navigate grief and find healing.

I've worked as a hospice nurse for seven years and have had the privilege to witness countless individuals and families navigate end of life issues, caregiving, and grief. I also recognize grief as a natural response to the many losses that we inevitably experience as we walk through our lives. Often, we aren't taught to recognize and honor these losses. Learning how to be with the wild force of grief can open our hearts and bring us closer to ourselves.

As a survivor of loss, I know that the typical platitudes can feel empty and can provoke anger towards even the most supportive person in your life. Know that you will receive no such hollow words from me. What you will receive is a place to feel safe to feel or to not feel, skills to manage those feelings, and greater insight into your patterns so that you can feel more in control of the life you deserve to live.

Grief is part of the human experience and it is something we all experiences at various points in life. It is painful, yet beautiful at the same time. As a former Hospice bereavement counselor, I have sat with clients in all different points of the grief process and I understand what the journey looks like. People often have a hard time relying on their support systems during grief. I'd like to help you cope with your loss and give you support as you walk through your own grief journey.

Many clients find me by searching for support after a miscarriage or stillbirth. I've worked with many people who have experienced this uniquely painful loss. This kind of grief is not only about the loss of your baby, but also the loss of all of your dreams for your child, the loss of the idea of what your family would look like, the loss of a part of you, and the loss of your expectations for your pregnancy. It takes as long as it takes to move through grief, so don't rush yourself.

Focusing on the nuanced impacts of bereavement on personal and professional life, I specialize in understanding the psychological intricacies of mourning. I employ psychodynamic insights to explore how past losses influence current behaviors and emotional responses, and integrate CBT to restructure grief-related thoughts, with mindfulness to enhance present-moment awareness. I have found this approach most effective in fostering a balanced approach to healing from loss.