Grief and loss counseling, for any loss.

Your world changed forever when you lost your loved one. One moment, you were one version of yourself. The next, you’re living in a storm of overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, and emptiness. You’re living in a world without them, and you’re struggling to know how you’ll go on with your life. How can you feel joy for the future that doesn’t include them? This feeling grief has made you lose touch with yourself, and you wonder if you’ll ever feel normal again. 

And then there’s the other people in your life who don’t quite know what to say, now that your loved one is gone. It’s exhausting dealing with awkward or invasive questions. You wish you had someone who would let you talk, or not talk. Someone who just listens and accepts you. You may be wondering if grief and loss therapy can help you.

This experience is all too typical of grief and loss, and it’s so painful to deal with alone. I provide grief and loss counseling in Georgia to teenagers, young adults, college students, and adults. I’m ready to walk with you through your grief process, and all the confusing, overwhelming feelings that come with it. Are you ready to find some relief and space to be you?

Common Types of Grief and Loss

Whatever type of loss you are facing, grief and loss counseling is here for you.
Here are the ways we might experience loss in life. Are you dealing with any of these right now?

• Loss of a partner, sibling, friend, parent, child
• Loss due to stillbirth or miscarriage
• Loss of a pet or significant animal
• Loss of a loved one to suicide
• Loss of a loved one to addiction
• Disenfranchised grief (a loss that doesn’t fit in with society’s attitude about dealing with death and loss)
• Anticipatory grief (for example, a loved one with a terminal illness, dementia/Alzheimer’s, etc.)
• Ambiguous loss (a loved one who is physically or emotionally absent)

Frequently Asked Questions about Grief and Loss

During this difficult and confusing time, it’s important to have the right information about what’s to be expected.  Check out the following FAQs to learn the facts about grief and loss.

Why do I feel so many different emotions at once?
Grief is nothing short of a rollercoaster of emotions. You are probably feeling sadness one minute, anger the next, guilt, and even relief. Even though your feelings may be rapidly changing, or seemingly making no sense, I promise that nothing you are feeling is abnormal! To help you unravel your different emotions, talk to a trusted loved one or a therapist, or spend time journaling.

How long will it take for me to feel better? 
I wish I could tell you that there’s a linear process or a set timeline for grief. But the truth is, there isn’t. Everyone experiences it differently, on different timelines. It’s important to be patient with yourself and allow yourself to heal at your own pace. Grief and loss therapy in Georgia can help support you through this process.

Is it normal if I’m not following the “five stages of grief”?
The five stages of grief are so ingrained in our society’s understand of what it means to experience a loss. However, what if I told you that this model isn’t meant for grieving folks at all? That’s right! Elizabeth Kubler-Ross developed the five stages model to describe the emotional stages common for those with terminal illnesses facing death. So, you don’t necessarily need to expect yourself to follow these stages at all. All emotions (and I mean ALL) are normal and valid in the grieving experience.

How can I cope with grief in a healthy way? 
There are a lot of helpful strategies when it comes to dealing with grief and loss. I suggest talking to a therapist, joining a support group, practicing supportive self-care activities, spending time in nature, and expressing your emotions through writing or art. If you have a religious/spiritual practice, you might also find some way to involve your loved one, such as a prayer or meditation practice, or a sacred physical marker of your loved one.

Is it normal to want to move on even though I love the person I am grieving? 
Moving on from a loss doesn’t mean forgetting about the person or the significance of the loss. Instead, it means finding a way to integrate the loss into your life and create a new sense of normalcy. While it may seem impossible now, with time and support, you can find a way to move forward while still honoring the memory of your loved one.

How Will Online Grief Counseling Help?

Online grief counseling in Georgia provides a supportive and understanding environment for anyone navigating the complex emotions of loss. In our private virtual sessions, we will create a safe space to explore your feelings of grief, process your experiences, and talk about strategies to help you find comfort and relief. With the flexibility of the online therapy platform, you can access therapy easily and conveniently. During this challenging time, you deserve an easy solution to receive support.

My approach to therapy is highly collaborative, chill, and compassionate. In working with you with your grief process, I may use various approaches such as compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and somatic-oriented approaches. 

You can find hope and feel more like yourself with grief and loss counseling. Let’s get started today. I can work with you virtually from anywhere in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

Start therapy for grief and loss in Georgia today.

Grief and loss feel completely isolating, like the world is rushing by as you’re stuck in the pain. You don’t have to navigate this storm by yourself. I work with teenagers, college students, and adults to create a space to help you explore your feelings, explore the lost relationship, and understand your own grief process. We will help you connect with your religious or spiritual beliefs (optional) to help cope with the loss. We’ll also help you develop skills to work through the pain of grief, day by day and adjust to life without the deceased. You’ll be able to move through the grief and find yourself again.

If you’re ready to start therapy for grief and loss in Georgia, South Carolina, or Florida, here’s what to do:

1.    Contact Kellyn for a free 15-minute phone meet-and-greet.

2.    Meet with Kellyn, an online therapist.

3.    Begin online therapy from anywhere in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

Other Mental Health Services with Kellyn Brooks in Augusta, GA

If you’re not looking for help with grief, I provide other mental health services in my online Augusta, GA counseling practice. Other focus areas include PTSD/trauma therapy,  therapy for depression, therapy for anxiety,  counseling for people-pleasing, and walk-and-talk therapy. These therapy services are available via online counseling in Georgia from anywhere in the state, including Augusta, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, Macon, Athens, or Statesboro. I also post psychoeducational material on my blog. I look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can work together.