Grief and Loss
Grief isn’t linear. It doesn’t follow a schedule. It’s not always about tears or funerals. Sometimes, grief is quiet and isolating. Other times, it’s overwhelming and messy. Whether your loss happened recently or years ago, it can resurface in unexpected ways—especially when the world expects you to “move on.”
At Life Redefined, we believe grief deserves space. Our counseling services are here to help you navigate the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of loss with compassion and care. You don’t have to do this alone.
What do you think?
Read the question below and see if you know the answer.
True or False? If I’m still grieving after a year or more, something must be wrong with me.
It’s a common fear—but the answer is false. There’s no expiration date on grief. It changes over time, but it doesn’t simply go away. You’re not broken. Therapy offers a space to honor your loss while learning how to live alongside it.
False is the correct answer. The grieving process can be very complex. Typically, the greater the loss, the longer the grieving process takes. Read more about how we can walk with you in the grieving process.
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Understanding Grief: Beyond Bereavement
While grief often follows the death of a loved one, it can also stem from other forms of deep loss:
Divorce or the end of a significant relationship
Miscarriage or infertility
Loss of a pet or caregiver
Career changes or retirement
Loss of identity, health, or faith
Estrangement from family or community
Life transitions that come with “ambiguous loss” or unspoken grief
Grief can affect every part of you—your body, emotions, memory, energy, even your sense of self or your connection to God. That’s why we treat grief not as a condition to fix, but as a journey to walk with tenderness.
Our Approach to Grief Counseling
We begin by offering you something rare: a space where your grief is welcome—exactly as it is. There’s no pressure to be strong, positive, or “finished.” We walk beside you, helping you explore the emotional and spiritual impact of your loss with curiosity, not judgment.
Our therapists may integrate:
Attachment-informed grief work: To explore the nature of your connection and how it continues after loss
Meaning-centered therapy: Helping you make sense of your grief story and the legacy of what was lost
Mindfulness and nervous system regulation: To reduce overwhelm and support emotional resilience
Narrative therapy and creative expression: Writing, metaphor, and storytelling to help process complex emotions
Faith-based reflection (if desired): For clients of faith, we explore spiritual questions, anger at God, or Scripture-based comfort
Grief changes over time—but with the right support, you don’t have to be swallowed by it.
Goals + Objectives:
Normalize and validate the full range of grief responses
Provide tools to process and express painful emotions safely
Explore meaning, identity, and hope in the midst of loss
Develop emotional regulation and self-compassion
Support reconnection with life, relationships, and purpose
Next Steps:
Grief doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you loved—and that’s worth honoring. Whether you’ve lost someone close to you or something important within yourself, we’re here to hold space for that pain and walk with you toward healing.
Reach out today to connect with a therapist in Wheaton who understands the quiet complexity of grief—and believes in your capacity to carry it with strength and grace.