Grief Counseling in Texas: You Gotta Feel It To Heal It
We live in a world where death and loss are not talked about often enough. Losing someone you love can feel like a part of you died with them. You may miss them so much it physically hurts. Grief can evoke a whirlwind of emotions and you feel so overwhelmed you can’t decide if you should swallow your emotions, scream, cry or break something to express how angry you are that they are no longer physically part of your life. Maybe you are numb and feel nothing at all. Perhaps, you cycle through all of these emotions in your heart in one day. All of these feelings are normal when someone you love dies. The thing about grief is that everyone goes through it in a different way and there are countless ways you may be experiencing it. You don’t have to walk this path in solitude. I can help you find solace where memories will bring you comfort and not pain.
“Grief is like a stone you carry in your pocket. You always notice it. You feel it. You know it’s there. But as time goes on, it just get’s lighter to carry. You didn’t move on. You didn’t have to “get over it.” You didn’t forget about it. The stone didn’t get smaller, it didn’t disappear. It stayed the same. You just grew stronger and as you became more resilient the stone felt lighter and didn’t weight on you in the same way.”
~ Paraphrased from a story told by Jay Shetty
Grief: A Profoundly Intimate Experience
Exploring the Soul-Stirring & Heartfelt Process of Grief
Your loved one may have died years ago and you find yourself still reeling from that experience. You have noticed the greater the length of time that has passed from the actual death, the less people will check on you and bring up your loved one. You probably feel like you can’t talk about it anymore (because the person doesn’t care anymore, so much time has passed, why would they? Or you fear being a burden by injecting your experience of grief into the conversation). This feels incredibly isolating and as if you are the only one still hurting; still missing them; still very aware of their absence. Please know that grief has no timeline! No matter who has passed away or what you are feeling, you deserve to be heard, find the strength to face your grief, and honor your past while figuring out how to discover meaning and purpose in your future. So speak their name, share your memories and know that your feelings are valid no matter how much time has passed.
Grief and Loss Counseling in Texas, Florida
and across much of the United States
“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom.”
– Rumi
Death and loss change us in ways we cannot understand until it has been experienced. I understand the intricate and tangled nature of grief. Having lost my father at 22, my mother at 29, and my last living grandparent during the challenges of COVID-19, I am intimately familiar with the emotional journey grief can take us on and what a profound teacher it can be, with lessons I am still learning. Because of my lived experience, I know just how difficult it can be to navigate holidays, their absence in important life events (e.g., weddings, graduations), anniversaries of their death and awkward conversations when people ask you about your parents (and why you “never” talk about them). In therapy with me, you’ll find a compassionate and understanding space to gently unravel the tangled emotions of grief, support for the challenging moments of holidays and important life events without your loved ones. I’ll stand beside you as you find strength to honor their memory while carving out a meaningful path forward. In our sessions, we’ll address the awkward conversations and the unspoken struggles, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. You deserve to be heard, seen, and understood, and I am here to help you discover new ways to honor these memories and find a path forward.
You, courageous human, have come to the right place!
Finding Grief Relief with Dr. Vincent:
Begin sifting through the aftermath of your loss(es)
Develop new daily routines and rethink plans for your future
Find acceptance in the reality of the loss
Express the emotions of grief in whatever way works best for you
Safe and supportive outlet to talk about your loss(es)
Avoid negative grieving patterns that often result in complicated grief
Helping you is what I do.
I often use a metaphor of describing therapy as driving a car. YOU are in the driver’s seat and you tell me what your final destination is. Want to sort out the tangled mess of emotions grief has left you in or find creative ways to honor your loved one while still feeling connected to them? I am your professional GPS and know many different ways to get us to your respective destination(s). Some routes may be shorter, while others may be longer, less bumpy, more scenic, and require experimenting to find the ones that resonate with you and are the most efficient in reaching your desired destination. Similar to Waze and Google Maps, alerting you to upcoming obstacles or suggesting alternate detours, I will also help you navigate these obstacles and find better paths. Therapy is just a matter of making tweaks and trying new routes until we find the one(s) that are the most efficient for you! Unlike Waze and Google Maps, my professional GPS navigation system comes equipped with oodles of valuable support, encouragement, a consistent presence throughout the length of your therapy journey and expert tactics to help you create the life you crave. This all begins in therapy by: leaving your comfort zone, experiencing a relationship with appropriate boundaries, connecting with someone who can handle #allyourfeels, having someone show up for you consistently, and whom you genuinely trust to share your authentic self with.
Disclaimer
Online counseling is not appropriate for all kinds of problems.
If you are in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, it’s important that you seek help immediately.
24/7 Help is available at your fingertips: please call 1-800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) or visit them
at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ and ask for help.
You may also text ‘HOME’ to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Life In Progress Psychological Services, PLLC does not offer emergency services.
Therapy can change your life if you let it…
Life In Progress
Dr. Nichole Vincent, PsyD
“I’m always looking for ways to help you have the best life possible. No matter what you have been through, I believe you can still have a life worth living that is full of meaning.” ~David Kessler
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