Support for loss, identity shifts, and grief in motherhood, relationships, and life transitions
Grief Therapy for Women in DC & Northern Virginia
Therapy for Grief, Loss & Life Changes
Grief doesn’t always look the way people expect it to. It’s not just about losing someone; it can be the loss of who you were before motherhood, the life you thought you’d have, or the version of yourself that felt more in control.
Many women we work with are grieving quietly. Miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Changes in their relationships. Their independence, identity, or sense of self. Even milestones that don’t feel the way they thought they would.
You might feel heavy, disconnected, irritable, or like something is just… off. And because it doesn’t always look like “traditional grief,” it can be hard to name, let alone talk about.
This is a space where your grief is allowed to exist, exactly as it is.
what therapy looks like here
We don’t rush you through grief or try to “fix” it. This is a space to understand what you’re carrying, make sense of your experience, and process it at your own pace.
We help you put language to what you’re feeling, even when it’s complicated, conflicting, or hard to explain. Over time, this work can help you feel less stuck, less alone, and more able to move through your life without being consumed by what you’ve lost.
What this can look like:
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Processing loss without minimizing or comparing your experience
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Making space for mixed emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, relief)
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Understanding how grief is showing up in your thoughts and body
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Navigating changes in identity, relationships, and expectations
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Learning how to carry grief without it taking over everything
types of treatments/specialties
Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage
Grieving a loss that often isn’t fully acknowledged or understood by others
Perinatal & Postpartum Grief
Grief tied to birth experiences, expectations, or the transition into motherhood
Loss of Identity in Motherhood
Grieving who you were before becoming a parent
Ambiguous Grief
Grief without clear closure: relationships, life paths, or unmet expectations
Grief Around Developmental Concerns
Processing emotions when a child isn’t meeting expected milestones
Relationship Loss & Changes
Friendships shifting, family dynamics changing, or emotional distance
Life Transitions & Unmet Expectations
Grieving the life you thought you’d have versus the one you’re living
Grief isn’t always about who you lost,
it can be about what changed.
How to Get Started
Step 1
Book Your First Appointment
Use our online scheduling system to book a session or schedule a consult call if you have questions
Step 3
Start Processing at Your Own Pace
Begin therapy in a space where you don’t have to rush, explain, or justify your experience