Grief and Loss Counseling in Richmond, TX.

In Grief & Loss Therapy, I'll give you a safe and accepting place to work with the complex emotions that come with loss. Together, we'll work on creating coping mechanisms for handling your loss, avoiding problems, and recognizing the legitimacy of your feelings. Our sessions will also emphasize on your communication abilities so that you may better explain your needs and feelings to others who are supporting you. Also, I want to help you regain meaning and purpose in your life after experiencing loss by providing you with new views and insights. I believe that by going through this, we can find a way to assist you to get past your grief and accept the possibility of a fulfilling future.

Grief and loss is, unfortunately, a normal part of living. There is no single "correct" way to grieve: different cultures and even individuals from the same culture grieve differently. The only consistent feature is that grief takes time. The most effective thing anyone can do for someone grieving is to be there—to listen, to empathize, to walk along with the grief. There is no "fixing" grief. But counseling can help prevent normal grief from developing into major depression or other mental health conditions.

Grief and Loss can be debilitating and seemingly impossible. It takes time to heal, and there is an appropriate way to heal. Involving an experienced counselor can make a difference in your future success in mental health At Connected Life Counseling, we are here for you. We are here to listen and to provide you with mental health goals and tools to ensure long-term mental health success.

In my approach to counseling grief and loss, I am guided by values of empathy, respect, and support. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly express their feelings and experiences. Recognizing that grief is a deeply personal journey, I tailor my support to each individual’s unique process and timeline. I value the importance of honoring the client’s emotional experience, acknowledging their pain, and helping them find ways to navigate their grief while fostering resilience and hope. My goal is to walk alongside them with compassion and understanding, empowering them to find their own path through the healing process.

The loss of a loved one can be a life-shattering experience. It can be difficult to carry on with daily life. You are probably reading this because you are living through this difficult time. There may be times of day that are more difficult than others. You may have troubling memories or images. Or, your heart may be so broken that you don't know what to do. Traumatic death loss has additional challenges...you may be experiencing "secondary trauma". I have extensive experience in providing support for loss and trauma for both children and adults. You are welcome to call me to schedule a time for you to receive compassionate, respectful support.

Death of a loved one, Suicide, Overdose, loss of a job, a dream, sobriety,...the list goes on...these and more leave us left with the knowledge that our lives are out of control and can be changed without our consent. These thoughts are often time too much and lead us into behaviors, feelings and negative self talk. Being able to tolerate your grief and loss often takes another person to join us on the journey. Some one who will not judge, shame or condemn us no matter what we say or feel about ourselves. When working with these issues Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Grief, DBT and narrative therapy are the modalities which I use.

We tend to only think of grief as being associated with death. But allowing yourself to grieve is an important part of healing from any loss. Some of the biggest losses are losses of ideals, beliefs, or what you thought you had. The loss of the belief that you had an honest and open marriage, for example, can be devastating and traumatic. Talking about this, instead of holding in your pain, is the only way to heal. I'd be honored to join you in this painful journey to help you find hope.

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of grief & loss through the lens of innovation----instead of growing the same neural networks responsible for the pain in weekly therapy sessions, we reset the brain to move forward quicker and efficiently by working on the stuck limbic system so as to empower the person with more success and traction. For no one wants to stay in a grief mode for too long; but when you don’t include the brain in your work with someone, you risk describing the water to them while they drown and calling it success. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

As an experienced Christian Counselor and ordained pastor, I’ve supported many men through the grief process. If you’re grieving, I will provide a supportive space for you to process your emotions. Because grief is a normal part of being human, I can’t take it away or rush you through it. However, I can help you identify barriers to grief, and help you prevent the grief process from becoming stuck. I know grief professionally. But I also know grief personally. Losing one of my best friends and my beloved grandparents was hard enough, but facing the untimely death of my father was, and is, a uniquely painful experience. If given the chance, I would be honored to help you process your grief.

Grief is hard. Grief is natural. Animals grieve. Grief is something we feel deep in our bodies and can be disorienting and destabilizing. Grief brings up questions about who we are, the world, the existence or goodness of God, and purpose and futility of life. Dealing with grief, especially when the loss is traumatic and unexpected, requires a slow and tender space to allow the grief to move through our body and to settle in our hearts with warmth and memory. I am here to help you grieve the loss of your loved one, experience, health , future or even your beloved pet. .

Grief & Loss can hit you hard and unexpectedly. Providing with with a safe place to grieve is important to me and I will be committed to stand with you so that you are not alone. Together we will have a plan that will allow you the time you need to make peace with the loss and walk through the steps of grieving in a way that will bring ultimately be designed to restore job.

My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the intricate emotional processes individuals go through when facing loss. Through tailored therapeutic techniques, clients will benefit by gaining insights into their grief, developing coping strategies, and finding ways to honor their loved ones while navigating the journey toward healing and resilience. Together, we will work towards finding a path forward, allowing you to gradually rebuild your life and discover a sense of hope and purpose amidst grief.

Change is hard, especially when it arrives in the form of a loved one’s passing, the end of a significant relationship, or estrangement from family or friends. It might also manifest as the loss of a job or home due to circumstances beyond your control or other unforeseen and abrupt transitions. Grieving can feel isolating, frustrating, and confusing as a host of emotions show up, relentless and unbidden. Most of us don’t naturally possess the tools to deal with the intensity of emotion, and so we get stuck, unable to break free from its grip, and uncertain about how to proceed. Grief counseling can help. I can be your companion and witness in grief as you walk this difficult journey.