Losing someone you love can feel overwhelming emotionally, mentally, and physically. Grief may come in waves, leave you feeling disconnected, or make it hard to function. At Healing Roots Psychotherapy, I offer grief therapy in Troy, MI to support you through your loss with care, compassion, and understanding.

Grief counseling isn’t about “moving on” it’s about learning to live with your loss while slowly reconnecting with yourself and life again.

Grief touches every part of life. Many people who come to therapy for grief and loss experience:

• Overwhelming sadness that comes in waves, sometimes without warning
• Loneliness or isolation , especially if others don’t understand your pain
• Anger or resentment —at the loss itself, the circumstances, or others who cannot relate
• Guilt or regret about things said, unsaid, or beyond your control
• Difficulty concentrating , making decisions, or staying engaged in daily life
• Physical symptoms , such as fatigue, restlessness, or changes in appetite
• Anxiety about the future , unsure how to move forward without your loved one
• Loss of meaning or identity , as life feels unfamiliar without them
• Struggles in relationships , especially when people grieve differently or can’t offer support

These are all valid responses. Therapy can help you move through them at your own pace with compassion, not pressure.

If your loss was sudden, traumatic, or tied to complex circumstances, it can feel even heavier. The body often holds this pain which can lead to anxiety, panic, or other physical symptoms.

Therapies like EMDR and brainspotting can help you process grief gently and safely, especially when traditional talk therapy isn’t enough on its own.

Grief can deeply change how you see yourself and your place in the world. You might feel lost or unsure without your previous roles as a spouse, parent, child, or friend. Therapy offers a gentle space to explore who you are now, reflect on what still matters to you, and reconnect with a sense of meaning and purpose. It also helps you carry your loved one’s memory in a way that feels healthy and comforting.

There’s no set timeline for grief, but it may be helpful to reach out for support if sadness or hopelessness persist, or if you’re struggling to manage everyday tasks. Feelings like intense guilt, anxiety, or regret can weigh heavily, as can the sensation of being stuck and unable to imagine a future. Relationship difficulties connected to loss are also signs that grief counseling could provide relief and understanding.

At Healing Roots Psychotherapy in Troy, MI, grief counseling provides a safe and compassionate environment to express your pain without pressure to “move on” quickly. Together, the focus is on processing the emotional weight of your loss at your own pace, acknowledging the full range of feelings whether sadness, anger, guilt, or even relief. Therapy also helps identify and manage triggers, such as anniversaries or holidays, and supports creating meaningful rituals to honor your loved one’s memory. Practical coping tools are built to support daily life, while also addressing feelings of isolation and helping you strengthen your support system.

Grief isn’t something to “get over” it’s something to carry differently. Therapy helps lighten this weight, allowing you to live alongside your loss with greater peace and strength.

Grief and loss are part of the human experience, but that does not make them easier to bear. With the right support, it is possible to move through grief, carry your loved one’s memory, and find hope for the future. At Healing Roots Psychotherapy in Troy MI, I offer grief and loss counseling tailored to your needs. Together, we will create a space where your story is heard, your grief is honored, and your healing can begin.

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