Hello! I'm Patricia. Thanks for checking out my profile. Grief enters our lives uninvited and its impact can continue to effect us for years. It may have been the death of a loved one, either recent or long ago. It may have been a divorce or the break up of a romantic relationship. It may have been the loss of a treasured pet, or any of the more than forty other losses that a person can encounter in a lifetime. Regardless of the cause of your broken heart, you know that life is not as happy or fulfilling as you want it to be. Often, well-meaning people say to "be strong" or "just give it time" which can leave us feeling like we are doing something wrong or should feel differently. Sometimes, we simply tuck our feelings away, hoping that they will eventually disappear. In our sessions, we will uncover the misinformation and beliefs keeping you stuck and unhappy. Unresolved grief stems from the things we wish we'd said or done differently, better or more. You will learn how to discover and communicate those unsaid things, so that they no longer limit you or affect your capacity for happiness.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I, too, have been down this road called Grief. All grief is 100% unique to the person and their experience. We connect with each other when we share our feelings and experiences in a nonjudgmental and respectful setting. This is what I offer all clients.
I love working with adults who understand that they need to do something different. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, anxious and depressed about the direction of their lives and relationships.
The focus of my practice is to help you recover from any type of loss or change in life situation. Almost all losses and many life changes can produce feelings of grief (sadness, regret, resentment, etc.) and an increased sense of isolation. Recovery from loss is achieved by a series of small and correct choices made by the griever.