EMDR for grief and loss in Santa Monica and throughout California

Grief Therapy in California for Women Navigating Heartbreak, Divorce, or Loss

Heartbreak, grief, and emotional loss don’t just fade with time. Whether you’re reeling from a breakup, coping with divorce, grieving the loss of a loved one, or carrying the ache of a childhood wound that never healed, the pain can feel overwhelming and isolating.

You may smile on the outside and try to keep it all together, but inside, you feel heavy, exhausted, and unsure how much longer you can keep going like this.

Grief therapy is a place where you don’t have to carry that invisible weight alone. Together, we’ll honor your loss, process the emotions you’ve been holding back, and help you rebuild trust in yourself so you can move forward with more peace and meaning.

Does This Feel True For You?

You replay moments in your head, wondering what you could have done differently.

  • You feel waves of sadness, anger, or guilt that others don’t understand.

  • You wake up with a knot in your chest, unsure how to get through the day.

  • You feel disconnected from yourself, numb, or like a part of you is missing.

  • You’re tired of pretending you’re “okay” while carrying unbearable pain inside.

  • You hear people say “just move on,” but those words feel impossible, even shaming.

  • You want to be present for your family, friends, or kids, but inside you’re stuck in loss.

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re grieving and grief is not something you have to face alone.

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How Grief Therapy Can Help You Heal

Grief therapy isn’t about forcing you to “move on” or pretending the pain didn’t happen. It’s about finding meaning, safety, and connection again — gently and at your pace.

With the right support, you can:

  • Process heartbreak, grief, or betrayal without drowning in it.

  • Release the guilt and “what ifs” that keep you questioning yourself.

  • Rebuild self-trust after loss shattered your sense of stability.

  • Soothe your nervous system so you feel grounded instead of overwhelmed by emotion.

  • Reconnect with your body and your life so you don’t feel like you’re just surviving.

  • Feel moments of lightness again — not because the loss disappears, but because you learn to carry it differently.

    • You deserve a space to grieve, heal, and rediscover the parts of yourself that are still strong, still worthy, and still here.

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My Approach to Grief Therapy

I know how easy it is to minimize your pain because the world tells you to “be strong” or “move on.” In my practice, we take a different approach.

I combine trauma-informed therapy with EMDR and nervous system regulation tools, so we’re not just talking about your grief, we’re helping your body and mind actually release the weight of it.

Here’s what our work together can look like:

  • Understand your patterns: We’ll explore how grief shows up in your body, your emotions, and your relationships. Connecting the dots between past and present pain.

  • Soften your nervous system: You’ll learn calming, body-based tools to regulate when memories, shame, or loneliness hit.

  • Release what’s stuck: With EMDR, we’ll help your brain reprocess painful memories so they lose their grip and stop replaying endlessly.

  • Strengthen your resilience: We’ll uncover the parts of you that are still whole, helping you rebuild trust in yourself and your ability to move forward.

Every step of the process is tailored to you. You’ll never be rushed, pressured, or told how to grieve. Instead, you’ll have a safe space to honor your loss while also remembering your own strength.

Who I Work With

You might be a good fit for grief therapy with me if:

  • You’re tired of carrying heartbreak, betrayal, or loss alone.

  • You feel weighed down by grief, guilt, or shame and want to finally feel relief.

  • You want real healing and a way to trust yourself again.

  • You’re seeking a compassionate therapist who understands the depth of grief and will walk with you through it.

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Imagine This…

  1. Imagine waking up without that heavy knot n your chest.

  2. Imagine feeling grounded enough in your emotions that you can handle whatever life brings.

  3. Imagine honoring your loss while also feeling lightness, connection, and safety again.

Grief therapy can help you create that reality.

Heartbreak and loss often go overlooked and people tell you to “just get over it,” but the pain runs deeper than words can explain. Therapy is your space to grieve what was, honor what you’ve lost, and gently create a life that feels safe and meaningful again.

  • You’re tired of feeling stuck in heartbreak or grief and want to feel like yourself again.

  • You’re ready to release guilt, shame, or the belief that you aren’t enough or lovable.

  • You want more than coping. You want to truly heal and rebuild trust in yourself.

  • You’re seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who understands the weight of loss and will walk with you through it.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

Imagine waking up without the heavy knot in your chest. Imagine feeling grounded in your emotions and knowing you have the tools to handle whatever life brings. Therapy for emotional loss can help you create that reality.

FAQs about Support After Emotional Loss Therapy

If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.

  • Emotional loss can be a breakup, a friendship ending, losing someone you love, or even losing a version of yourself. It’s the kind of grief that doesn’t always get recognized but still feels heavy and real.

  • No. We go at your pace. You don’t have to have the “right” words or share everything at once. This is your space to feel safe enough to share when you’re ready.

  • That’s completely okay. Many people come in knowing they feel “off” or heavy but can’t put their finger on exactly why. Together, we’ll slow down and explore those feelings without judgment.

    I’ll help you develop emotional intelligence, the practical skill of understanding what you’re feeling, why it’s there, and how to respond to it in a safe, healthy way. Because once you know what you’re feeling, you get to choose what you want to do with it.

  • Not at all. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in emotional intelligence. We’ll use tools to help you actually feel your emotions, understand them, and know what to do with them…so you can respond to yourself with compassion instead of shutting down, avoiding, or numbing.

  • You don’t have to have closure to start healing. Grief can begin long before things “end.” Therapy is a space to explore what you’re feeling, even if nothing on the outside has changed

  • Heartbreak and loss can feel like so much more than sadness. It can feel like you’re completely alone, even in a room full of people. Like no one really understands what you’re going through when you’re at your lowest.

    It can bring up guilt about what you said or didn’t say. Anger at them, at yourself, at how unfair it feels. Numbness so deep you start wondering if you’re even capable of feeling anymore. Confusion about who you even are without them.

    Fear that you’ll never feel safe getting close to someone again. This space is for all of it. You don’t have to filter your feelings here.

Reach out to a California therapist today!