ONLINE GRIEF & LOSS THERAPY FOR WOMEN THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
Grief & Loss Therapy in California
Honor Your Grief. Reclaim Your Glow.
You don't have to carry your grief alone.
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS
When Grief Feels Heavy to Carry Alone
Grief looks different for everyone. You may benefit from additional support if you:
Feel overwhelmed by sadness, anger, guilt, or regret.
Feel disconnected from yourself or the people around you.
Struggle to accept a loss or major life change.
Feel anxious or uncertain about what life looks like now.
Find everyday life harder to navigate than it used to be.
Wonder why it still hurts months—or even years—later.
There is no timeline for grief.
Whatever you’re grieving, your experience is valid. You don’t have to justify your loss, rush your healing, or grieve according to someone else’s expectations.
UNDERSTANDING GRIEF
There Is No Right Way to Grieve
Grief has a way of changing us. It can affect how you think, how you feel, how you relate to others, and even how you understand yourself and the life you thought you would have.
Some days, your grief may feel impossible to carry. Other days, you may laugh, experience joy, or briefly forget—and then wonder whether you’re grieving “the right way.”
There is no right way.
Grief doesn’t move through predictable stages or follow a timeline. It can come in waves. It can soften and return. A song, anniversary, place, conversation, or ordinary Tuesday can bring feelings rushing back when you least expect them.
Healing isn’t measured by how quickly you move forward.
It’s measured by how gently you learn to care for yourself while carrying what you’ve lost.
Many Forms of Loss
What Can Grief Look Like?
Grief isn't limited to the death of a loved one. Many women grieve relationships, dreams, identities, and chapters of life that have come to an end.
The Death of a Loved One
The loss of a parent, partner, spouse, sibling, child, family member, close friend, or beloved pet.
The End of a Relationship
A breakup, divorce, or the end of a meaningful relationship often brings grief—not only for the person, but for the future you imagined together.
Major Life Transitions
Career changes, retirement, becoming a parent, children leaving home, relocation, or other significant life changes can involve grieving the life you once knew.
Family Estrangement
Sometimes grief comes from mourning the relationship you wished you had with a parent, sibling, or other loved one.
Pregnancy Loss or Infertility
Miscarriage, infertility, or pregnancy loss often involves grieving hopes, dreams, and expectations for the future.
Immigration and Cultural Loss
Leaving your home country, family, traditions, language, or community can create a profound sense of grief that often goes unrecognized.
Loss of Identity
Sometimes we grieve the version of ourselves we were before trauma, illness, caregiving, burnout, or major life changes.
Anticipatory Grief
Grief can begin before a loss occurs—when someone you love is ill, a relationship is changing, or you know an important chapter of life may be coming to an end.
No matter what you're grieving, your loss deserves to be acknowledged with compassion—not comparison.
MAKING SPACE FOR THE WAVES
Grief Doesn’t Follow a Straight Line
Grief can come in waves and show up in many different ways. There is no set order—and there is no rush.
Sadness
You may feel overwhelmed, heartbroken, or heavy.
Relief
Moments of lightness or relief can emerge—and they don’t diminish the significance of your loss.
Anger
Frustration, resentment, or anger may surface, sometimes when you least expect it.
Connection
You may find moments when you feel close to others, supported, or connected to what you’ve lost.
Longing
You may deeply miss someone, something, or the life you thought you would have.
Joy
Moments of happiness and joy can exist alongside grief. Experiencing them doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten.
Grief Again
The grief may return unexpectedly—even after days, months, or years when it felt less present.
You Are Not Going Backward.
Grief can hold seemingly opposite emotions at the same time. You can miss someone and laugh. Feel devastated and grateful. Experience relief and guilt. Begin enjoying your life again and still wish things were different. There is no finish line you’re supposed to reach
You Don’t Have to Leave Your Love Behind to Move Forward.
Healing doesn’t mean you stop grieving.
It can mean learning to make room for your loss while slowly making room for life, too.
What's Possible
Benefits of Grief & Loss Therapy
Through Grief & Loss Therapy, you can begin to:
Carry your grief with greater self-compassion.
Feel less alone in your loss.
Process difficult emotions without judgment.
Reconnect with yourself at your own pace.
Honor your loved one while continuing to live meaningfully.
Make room for hope without letting go of love.
Navigate life's changes with greater resilience.
Discover moments of peace without feeling like you're leaving someone behind.
A COMPASSIONATE PATH
What We’ll Work On Together
Grief therapy isn’t about helping you “get over” your loss. It’s about creating space for what you’re carrying and helping you find ways to live alongside it.
There is no expectation that you’ll grieve in a certain way or reach a particular milestone by a certain time. Our work will be guided by what you need.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning that your grief can continue to exist alongside love, hope, and healing. Both can be true.
Together, we may work on:
Processing painful or complicated emotions without judgment
Understanding how grief is affecting your mind, body, and relationships
Developing ways to care for yourself during difficult moments
Navigating anniversaries, reminders, and unexpected waves of grief
Rebuilding routines and stability when life feels unfamiliar
Reconnecting with sources of meaning, hope, connection, and support
WHY WORK WITH GLORIA
Grief Deserves More Than Advice to “Stay Strong”
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported women navigating grief, loss, difficult transitions, and the moments when life no longer looks the way they expected it to.
Grief doesn’t need to be rushed, fixed, or witnessed according to someone else’s timeline. In our work together, there is room for sadness, anger, relief, guilt, love, confusion—and even joy. You don’t have to protect anyone else from what you’re feeling here.
My approach is warm, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and deeply relational. Together, we’ll honor what you’ve lost while helping you find ways to care for yourself as you navigate what comes next.
You don’t have to carry your grief alone.
15+ Years of Experience
Trauma-Informed
Attachment-Focused
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE
Evidence-Based
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grief & Loss Therapy?
Grief & Loss Therapy provides compassionate support for women navigating loss in all its forms. Together, we'll create a safe space to process difficult emotions, adjust to life's changes, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy isn't about "moving on"—it's about honoring your grief while learning to carry it with greater self-compassion.
Do I have to lose someone through death to experience grief?
Not at all.
Grief can follow many different types of loss, including the end of a relationship, divorce, miscarriage, infertility, family estrangement, career changes, relocation, or major life transitions. You may also grieve the loss of a dream, a future you imagined, or a version of yourself after a significant life experience.
If something meaningful has been lost, your grief is real—and it deserves support.
How long does grief last?
There is no "normal" timeline for grief.
Everyone's experience is unique, and healing doesn't happen in predictable stages or on a set schedule. Some days may feel lighter, while others may feel unexpectedly heavy.
Therapy isn't about helping you move through grief more quickly.
It's about helping you move through it more gently.
Why does my grief come in waves?
Grief is rarely linear.
Some days may feel manageable, while others can feel overwhelming. Birthdays, anniversaries, songs, places, or even everyday moments can unexpectedly bring emotions to the surface.
This doesn't mean you're moving backward.
It's a natural part of the grieving process.
Is it normal to still be grieving months or years later?
Grief is rarely linear.
Some days may feel manageable, while others can feel overwhelming. Birthdays, anniversaries, songs, places, or even everyday moments can unexpectedly bring emotions to the surface.
This doesn't mean you're moving backward.
It's a natural part of the grieving process.
Can grief cause anxiety or depression?
Yes.
Grief can affect every part of your emotional well-being. You may notice increased anxiety, sadness, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, fatigue, or trouble concentrating.
Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing and develop compassionate ways to support both your emotional and physical well-being. If anxiety has become a significant part of your grief, we may also integrate Anxiety Therapy into our work together.
Can grief bring up childhood wounds?
Sometimes.
Loss often reawakens earlier experiences of abandonment, loneliness, or unresolved emotional pain. You may notice old fears or patterns resurfacing after a significant loss.
When appropriate, we may integrate Inner Child Therapy to help heal those deeper emotional wounds alongside your grief.
Is it normal to feel guilty after someone dies?
Yes.
Many people experience guilt after losing someone they love. You may wonder if you could have done something differently, said more, visited more often, or prevented what happened.
These thoughts are incredibly common in grief.
Therapy provides a compassionate space to process those feelings, practice self-forgiveness, and begin finding peace without minimizing your love for the person you've lost.
Can therapy help after a breakup or divorce?
Absolutely.
The end of a relationship often involves grieving not only the person, but also the future you imagined together. Therapy provides space to process the heartbreak, rebuild your confidence, understand relationship patterns, and move forward when you're ready.
If your breakup has uncovered deeper emotional wounds, we may also explore Relationship Therapy or Inner Child Therapy as part of your healing journey.
Do you offer online Grief & Loss Therapy throughout California?
Yes.
I provide secure online Grief & Loss Therapy for women throughout California, allowing you to receive support from the comfort, privacy, and familiarity of your own home.
When You’re Ready, I’m Here.
You don’t have to carry your grief alone.
Whether you’re grieving someone you love, the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or a future that didn’t unfold the way you hoped, your loss deserves space to be acknowledged and cared for.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Your complimentary 20-minute consultation is an opportunity for us to connect, talk about what’s bringing you here, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
My hope is that you’ll leave our conversation feeling heard, supported, and more confident about your next step—whether we decide we’re the right fit or not.
Honor Your Grief. Reclaim Your Glow.