Grief Therapy
in Falls Church, VA
Virtual therapy available in Virginia and Washington, DC
Grief can reshape the way you experience yourself, your relationships, and your world. It may follow the loss of a loved one, but also the loss of health, identity, or the life you once imagined. Over time, you may find yourself feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes sense.
Therapy can help you take time to process what’s been lost, make sense of your experience, and begin to find your footing again. Together, we can explore your grief with care, honor the depth of what you’re carrying, and find ways of moving forward at your pace.
Grief therapy may be helpful for you if…
You’re grieving the loss of a loved one, your health, a relationship, or a version of your life that’s changed
Your grief is showing up in unexpected ways, impacting your day-to-day life
You feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to heal after loss
You’re holding sadness, anger, guilt, or other emotions that feel difficult to process
You feel disconnected from yourself, others, or the world around you
You’re wanting support in processing your grief, honoring your loss, and finding your way toward healing
The weight of your loss feels hard to put into words
Your grief feels isolating and it feels like others don’t understand
You’re trying to make sense of what’s happened and what it means for your life
Others expect you to be “doing better”, but it doesn’t feel that simple
Grief therapy can help
Over time, it’s possible to begin moving from…
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of your loss → Finding moments of steadiness within your grief
Feeling alone in your grief → Feeling less isolated and more understood
Holding tension between what was and what is → Finding ways to hold both with more ease and compassion
Feeling like life has lost its meaning or direction → reconnecting with a sense of purpose, even in small ways
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In our work together…
we’ll take time to make sense of your grief and how it’s showing up in your life. With care and curiosity, we’ll explore your experience, honor what’s been lost, and find ways of carrying your grief that feel compassionate and manageable.
Meet your grief therapist
in Falls Church, VA
Virtual therapy available throughout Virginia and Washington, DC
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Hi, I’m Lauren. I’m a therapist who supports individuals navigating grief and loss - whether that’s the loss of a loved one, your health, a relationship, or a version of life that has changed. My work focuses on helping you make sense of your experience, sit with and honor your feelings, and find your footing in a way that feels steady and supportive.
Grief can show up in many ways, and not always in the ways we expect. Your emotions may feel heavier or less predictable, your energy shifted, or things that once felt familiar might now feel harder to connect with. Grief can lead to feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. If you’re here, there’s likely a part of you that’s looking for space to understand what you’re carrying and how to navigate it.
In our work together, we’ll take time to make sense of your grief and how it’s showing up in your life. Rather than trying to move past it, we’ll approach your experience with care and curiosity, honoring what’s been lost while finding ways to carry your grief that feel manageable and compassionate.
I also bring a strong awareness of how grief can impact your identity, your relationships, and your sense of meaning. My work is LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, kink-allied, and trauma-informed, and I welcome clients of all identities and experiences.
What grief therapy looks like with me
A thoughtful starting pointWe’ll begin with an intake process that helps me understand your loss, your story, and what’s been most present for you. This is a space for your full experience however your grief is showing up.
A collaborative shared processYou are the expert on your own experience. Together, we’ll explore what you’re needing and shape our work in a way that feels supportive, respectful, and aligned with where you are.
Making sense of your griefWe’ll take time to understand how your grief is unfolding emotionally, physically, and in your everyday life. so you can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
An integrative and evidence-based approachI draw from approaches such as ACT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and relational frameworks, tailoring our work to what resonates most with you.
Finding ways to carry your griefTherapy becomes a space to acknowledge and honor the depth of your loss, without pressure to move on or feel a certain way. We’ll explore ways of holding it that feel steady and manageable, while also making space for what continues to matter to you.
Between-session reflection and practiceAt times, I may offer exercises or reflections to try between sessions—nothing overwhelming, just opportunities to bring what we’re exploring into your daily life. I also ask for your input on these exercises to be sure they fit into your life and your goals.
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FAQs
Curious to learn more?
If you have more questions, take a look at my FAQ page. There, you can find answers to common questions about therapy, fees, services, and how to get started on the FAQ page.
Ready to get started?
Book a free consultation with me
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation as a chance for us to connect and confirm that working together feels like a good fit. Therapy can feel like a big step, so there’s no pressure and no expectation to have the “right” words. Wherever you are, I’ll meet you there.
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Schedule your first appointment
Toward the end of our call, we’ll talk through next steps for scheduling your first appointment. We’ll find a time that fits your schedule, and I’ll take care of getting everything set up.
Get the support you’re looking for
In our work together, we’ll draw from approaches such as ACT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and relational frameworks, among others. We’ll work to understand how your grief is showing up for you, create space for open and honest reflection, and begin finding ways to carry your grief with care and understanding.
