Grief Treatment & Evaluation in Austin and Surrounding Areas
Living with grief can feel like walking through life with a heavy, invisible weight strapped to your chest. Many people think grief is simply “feeling sad after a loss,” but in reality, it’s a complex emotional, mental, and even physical process that can disrupt every part of daily life. With the right evaluation and support, you can move from feeling consumed by loss to finding a way forward while honoring what you’ve lost.
Understanding Grief
Plain-English definition: Grief is the natural emotional response to loss — whether that loss is a loved one, a relationship, a career, or even a life direction you thought you’d have.
How it appears in adults: Grief is not linear. It may come in waves, feel unpredictable, and affect mood, concentration, and even your physical health
Common symptoms and examples:
Deep sadness and emptiness
Anger or irritability
Guilt or regret
Trouble sleeping or oversleeping
Changes in appetite
Social withdrawal
Feeling “numb” or disconnected from life
Why it’s often missed or misunderstood: Many assume grief has a set timeline, but in reality, unresolved or complicated grief can linger and evolve over time, sometimes leading to depression or anxiety if not addressed.
My Diagnostic Process
Comprehensive intake — exploring the nature of your loss, your personal coping history, and current challenges.
Evidence-based assessments — identifying signs of complicated grief, depression, or anxiety that may need targeted treatment.
Differential diagnosis — ruling out other mental health conditions that can mimic or intensify grief symptoms.
Personalized plan — not just a label — tailored to your emotional needs, life circumstances, and personal goals for healing.
Treatment Tailored to You
Therapy to process the loss: Gentle but effective strategies to work through emotions without rushing your healing.
Coping skills training: Practical tools for handling intense grief spikes, anniversaries, or triggering situations.
Lifestyle adjustments: Sleep, nutrition, and routine changes that support emotional stability.
Optional medication support: For persistent symptoms of depression, anxiety, or insomnia when needed.
Why My Practice is Different
Most online information about grief is too simplistic or overly clinical. I believe you deserve more than platitudes or textbook definitions. That’s why I give you clear, actionable strategies from the very first session so you can:
Understand your grief process
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Regain control over your daily life while still honoring your loss
Quick self-reflection exercise: At the end of each day, write down one small moment of comfort you experienced — no matter how minor. Over time, this can help you rediscover where life still offers warmth and meaning.
Grief Often Comes with Company
It’s common for grief to appear alongside depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, or sleep issues. Treating grief effectively means addressing the full picture, not just one part.
Serving Austin and Beyond
I provide grief treatment and support for clients in:
Austin, Barton Creek, Bastrop, Bee Cave, Bertram, Blanco, Briarcliff, Brushy Creek, Buda, Burnet, Cedar Park, Circle C, Creedmoor, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Great Hills, Hays, Hutto, Jarrell, Johnson City, Jonestown, Jollyville, Kyle, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Leander, Liberty Hill, Lockhart, Luling, Manor, Marble Falls, Martindale, Meadowlakes, Mountain City, Mustang Ridge, New Braunfels, Niederwald, Pflugerville, Point Venture, River Place, Rollingwood, Round Rock, San Marcos, Smithville, Steiner Ranch, Sunset Valley, Taylor, The Domain, The Hills, Thrall, Volente, Webberville, Weir, West Lake Hills, Wimberley, Woodcreek, Zilker, and throughout all of Texas!