Grief and Loss Counseling in O'Fallon, MO.

Much of life, whether we like it or not, involves saying goodbye. We say it to family members, to beloved friends, and even to careers and dreams. Sometimes we have a say in how our goodbyes happen; more often they’re forced upon us. Through Grief and Loss Counseling, I help clients learn how to express their grief and remorse in healthy, productive ways. They’re able to honor the departed and grieve their losses, while, at the same time, re-gain the clarity, energy and resilience needed for the life that’s before them. Deep sadness turns to hope and renewed purpose as they honor the past without staying stuck there.

Grief can take many forms with one of them being grieving a relationship. One of the ways Amy helps her clients is to work on forgiving themselves for what feels like a weakness and to uncover their hidden strength. The emotional and physical symptoms of grief after a breakup can be so intense that the body and psyche can overwhelm the logical brain to create a way of functioning that appears necessary for survival, even though it might be self-destructive.

At Sharon's office you aren't just another client. She truly cares about you, your well being, and developing an individualized treatment plan for you. To address grief and loss Sharon frequently begins with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and biofeedback. She provides various forms of biofeedback, Including EEG biofeedback, Quantum biofeedback and more. She has found that this combination can have an uplifting and stabilizing effect. Often the next step is to provide/add EMDR therapy with the goal of increasing healing and decreasing the length of therapy. Please call Sharon today and discuss your goals.

"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." The pain of losing someone never quite fully goes away, but my hope is that you will benefit from being comforted as you grieve the loss of someone close to you. Grief has an important place in life and as we walk through this difficult time together you'll begin to make sense of the pain that may be overwhelming you. However, you may also learn some important truths about life, purpose and meaning.

My approach to grief counseling is to listen with an open heart and an open ear while holding a space where you can feel safe to share your unique grief story. In sharing your story you begin to process your grief, and ultimately you learn to integrate the loss into your life in a way that feels appropriate and right for you. My approach to this process is always with deep compassion and without judgment.

We all experience loss at some point, but we don't always use, or even see grief as a way to grow our lives and existing relationships. My hope is to build a relationship where people can walk through their grief in their own personal way. As I walk beside people, I hope to help them process the loss, to allow the suffering to eventually be an avenue of growth that can change how they see life and relationships.

Have you lost someone you cared for deeply? Grieving comes in many different forms and circumstances, which is why it is so important to honor the loss in your life. Grieving is never easy, but you don't have to go through it alone. Together we can work through the stages of grief to begin the healing process. Healing is not forgetting about your loved one, it is quite the opposite. Healing is learning to cope with the pain of loss by cherishing the memories and keeping them alive in your heart. There is another side of grief and together we can walk in that direction.

You've heard "time heals all wounds", but that doesn't help you much now. You've told yourself to "get over it", but you can't. Trite phrases seldom help the depression and anxiety that accompanies significant grief and loss. You don't have to walk this painful journey alone. I have helped many persons work through the loss of a loved one(s) and the losses of material possessions, jobs, identity and life changes, painful parenting, divorce an other, broken relationships. Call, and let me help you, as well. More info on grief and loss may be found at: www.judykoehlertherapist.com.