Grief and Loss Counseling in Archie, MO.

Experiencing grief can be gut wrenching and very painful. Healing from the painful loss of a loved one can take time and attempting to move forward seem impossible. I have extended training in helping individuals work through what can seem impossible - but eventually become a little easier with each passing day. Counseling won't cancel your pain - but it can help you move through your pain to understand and respond to your loss in a healthier way.

Your loved one will always be a part of you. The process of acceptance, and integration of their memory and the emotions around this, is a journey. Don't let anyone tell you that you should be over your loss in a set amount of time. We are all do grief differently. Our current culture is often not helpful with this process. Sometimes those closest to us are not helpful either. I have lost both parents, and 25 years ago suffered the loss of my brother. My family had no experience with healthy processing of grief. My experience informs my training and passion for wanting to be a place of compassion and empathy for you and your loved ones. Help is available now

It is important to understand that working through grief is a journey. It is coming to terms with the loss of hopes, dreams, and visions of what we thought the future would bring. Working through grief takes time and permission to allow ourselves to feel what we feel and still move toward a resolution of hope and healing for the future. Let me help you discover ways of coping that are best suited to you and your pace during this time of healing. Giving yourself permission to move forward with life is not a dismissal of the loss of people, events, physical belongings, or plans that were most important to you… it is redefining what you envision for yourself and your future.

I am passionate about my work with individuals suffering with grief and loss. I have been touched personally by significant losses including the death of my father when I was a child and the unexpected death of my first husband after being married for just seven months. Some life experiences teach you more than what can ever be learned in the classroom. I consider it a privilege to be with you in this process. While no two experiences are the same I can relate in a very real way and be able to draw on experiences to help you manage your way through grief. I can hold your hope when you are left to pick up the pieces and create a life that you can live in without the one you love.

At Trent Sullivan Counseling, we recognize that grief and loss extend beyond the death of a loved one. As a therapist specializing in supporting busy millennials and helping professionals, I understand that grief can stem from various life transitions and endings. Whether it's the loss of a relationship, a career change, or a shift in identity, these experiences can evoke powerful feelings of loss and sorrow. In our therapy sessions, we provide a compassionate space for you to explore these emotions and navigate through the complexities of grief. By acknowledging and honoring these endings, we empower you to find healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose as you move forward in your journey.

Grief is overwhelming. It's hard to know where to begin at times. Grief is also complicated. Often times we experience several emotions besides sadness when dealing with the lost of a loved one. I help clients identify these emotions and barriers they may have to feeling them, while also providing a comforting and safe space for you to process your loss.