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Grief & Loss
Compassionate support for life after loss.
You don't have to "move on." But you do deserve to move forward, gently, in your own time.
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G
rief isn't just sadness. It's the hollow silence in the house, the ache of what was, and the weight of everything left unsaid.
Whether you're mourning a death, navigating a breakup, facing a health crisis, or experiencing a major life transition, the pain can feel overwhelming and isolating. It can show up as numbness one day and unbearable heaviness the next, with no clear pattern to make sense of it.
At Laike Rising Therapy, we offer trauma-informed, integrative care to help you process, honor, and heal. We don't rush your grief or measure it against anyone else's timeline.
You don't have to move on. But you do deserve to move forward, gently, in your own time.
Loss Comes in Many Forms
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it's not limited to death.
A Loved One
Partner, child, family member, or friend
A Pet
A companion or service animal
A Relationship
Divorce, breakup, or estrangement
A Pregnancy
Infertility, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss
Your Health
Chronic illness or disability diagnosis
A Life Chapter
Retirement, relocation, or identity shifts
Common Grief Responses
Grief affects your whole being: body, mind, heart, and spirit, often all at once.
EMOTIONAL
Sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, longing
PHYSICAL
Fatigue, appetite loss, sleep changes
COGNITIVE
Brain fog, difficulty concentrating
SOCIAL
Isolation or withdrawal
SPIRITUAL
Loss of meaning or questioning beliefs
When Grief Becomes Complicated
This is known as complicated grief, and it's more common than you think. With the right support, healing becomes possible.
Intense pain that doesn't ease with time
Avoiding reminders or emotions
Intrusive thoughts or persistent yearning
Difficulty resuming daily activities or relationships
Feelings of emptiness or hopelessness
Our Approach
Gentle, holistic, and trauma-informed, meeting you where you are.
IFS
Work with the parts of you holding sadness, guilt, or protection.
EMDR
Process unresolved or traumatic memories around loss.
CBT
Shift unhelpful thought patterns around your loss.
ACT
Move toward your values while honoring the pain.
Narrative Therapy
Re-author your story with meaning and connection.
Specialized Grief Support
Some losses need a more specific kind of care. We're trained in all of these.
Anticipatory Grief
Support when a loss is expected, before it happens.
Disenfranchised Grief
Validation for misunderstood losses, like miscarriage or estrangement.
Sudden or Traumatic Loss
Care after suicide, accidents, or violent deaths.
Complicated Grief Treatment
When grief becomes overwhelming or stuck.
Cumulative Grief
Support when multiple losses stack up close together, before you've had time to process any of them.
Community & Collective Loss
Care after a shared tragedy, community trauma, or loss that touches a whole group at once.
Somatic & Creative Modalities
Grief lives in the body too. These approaches help you process it beyond just talking.
Mindfulness & Nervous System Regulation
Grounding your body so grief has room to move through rather than stay stuck.
Breathwork & Grounding
Simple body-based tools to help regulate waves of grief as they come.
Expressive Therapies
Art, writing, and movement as ways to give shape to what's hard to say out loud.
Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy
Reaching deeper emotional layers grief often keeps just out of reach.
How IFS Supports Grief & Loss
Grief touches many internal parts at once. Here's what some of them might say.
"I can't breathe under how heavy this feels."
The Overwhelmed Part
"If I'd only done something differently..."
The Part That Blames Itself
"I want to move on, but I'm scared of what that means."
The Part That Can't Let Go
"Don't go there. It's too much to feel."
The Protector Part
IFS helps you reconnect with your Self, the calm, compassionate center of you, to support these parts and restore internal balance.
What to Expect
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Building Safety & Clarity
Assessment, grounding, and a customized plan built around your loss.
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Active Therapy
Weekly sessions processing grief, memories, and meaning.
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Ongoing Integration
Support through anniversaries and lasting resilience.
Healing doesn't mean forgetting.
We help you honor what you've lost while reconnecting with what remains, and rebuild your capacity for joy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal to still be grieving after a long time?
Yes. Grief doesn't follow a set timeline. It only becomes a concern when it feels stuck, overwhelming, or prevents you from functioning, which is what we'd explore together.
Is my loss "big enough" to seek grief therapy?
Yes. Grief from a miscarriage, an estrangement, a divorce, or any loss others may not fully recognize is just as valid as any other. It doesn't need anyone else's permission to matter.
Can therapy help before a loss happens?
Yes. This is called anticipatory grief support, and it can help you process what's coming, alongside the grief that's already beginning.
What if my grief comes with a lot of guilt or anger?
That's common, and it's welcome here. Guilt, anger, and even relief can all be part of grief, and we help you work through all of it without judgment.
Do I need IFS specifically, or is that optional?
IFS is one of several approaches we use, not a requirement. We build your plan from what actually fits how you process and what you're going through.
Do you support loss from suicide or a violent death?
Yes. We provide specialized, trauma-informed care for sudden and traumatic loss, including loss by suicide, accidents, and violence.
Do you support pregnancy loss or infertility grief?
Yes. These are often disenfranchised losses that don't get the recognition they deserve, and we hold space for them fully.
How long does grief therapy typically take?
There's no fixed timeline. We work at your pace, whether that's a handful of sessions or ongoing support through anniversaries and triggers over time.
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You don't have to carry this alone. Pick a time that works for you, and let's talk through your loss and how we can help you move forward, gently, in your own time.
What happens next
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Pick a time on the calendar to your right.
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Talk through your loss in a free 15-minute call.
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Begin moving forward, gently, in your own time.
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