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About My Clients
You may be coping with the death of a loved one, a major life transition, the loss of a relationship, a job, or sense of identity. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, numb, or unsure how to move forward. Some experience anxiety, guilt, or depression alongside their grief. Others may seek a safe space to process emotions or find meaning after loss. I help individuals 16+ navigate their grief at their own pace with guidance and normalization of your experience.
My Background and Approach
I became a therapist first and foremost because of the healing relationship and therapeutic rapport I had in my own personal therapy. Knowing how grounding, challenging, and transformational therapy can be, in addition to how crucial it is to find the right therapist, I never questioned that becoming a therapist was the career path for me. In 2018, I received my Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and as I spent time with clients, I found that I professionally felt most impactful when working with clients experiencing any version of grief. After a few more years and a few practice settings later, I founded Blackwater Woods Center for Grief Therapy to provide a safe, client-centered space to explore emotions related to grief/loss and to help others navigate these transitions at their own pace. I also offer professional consultations and speaking engagements to deepen understanding of grief.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Grief is not something to "fix." Rather, it is something to intentionally and compassionately tend to. Most grief is not pathological or in need of cognitive challenging. Instead, the "symptoms" are rooted in personal attachment history, learning styles, and your brain's ability to wire together those unique pathways. Hence, my job is to help you unfold these experiences so that your reactions to grief make more sense to you. Lastly, when I say I've been through grief, too, I do not mean that I have walked in the same shoes as you. What I mean is that grief affects us all, and it is the one issue affecting our mental health that every single one of us will encounter in some way. Where others might avoid this topic, I help create space to help you explore its personal impact.