IN-PERSON IN CHICAGO & EVANSTON
TELEHEALTH IN ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, and TEXAS
Grief & Loss
“I believe in the promise of the Resurrection, but right now, God feels silent and miles away.”
"I feel a literal heaviness in my chest and a constant exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix.”
"Sometimes the grief comes out of nowhere and completely overwhelms me. I feel like I’m drowning in a 'dark night of the soul.’”
Sound familiar? I see you.
Grief is not just a series of thoughts; it is a profound physical and spiritual weight that can leave the heart feeling hollow and the body deeply exhausted. In the wake of loss, our nervous system often enters a state of protection—either through a crushing heaviness or a protective numbness. This can make the world feel gray, your daily responsibilities feel impossible, and your connection to God feel like a "dark night of the soul."
But theologically and somatically, we know that sorrow is not the end of your story. By integrating Somatic Experiencing with a deep respect for your spiritual journey, we create a sacred container for your mourning. We move slowly to honor the pace of your heart, releasing the physical tension of grief and making space for a new kind of presence. You are not lost in your loss; you are a person of infinite dignity walking a path of transformation. Together, we will invite your body and spirit back into a state of harmony, finding a way to carry your history with grace and peace.
finding
ground amidst the storm
Grief can leave you feeling unmoored. We begin by finding resources—both somatic and spiritual—that allow you to feel anchored. By creating a stable foundation of safety, we ensure you have the capacity to hold your sorrow without being consumed by it.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall find a place of rest.”
listening
to the heart’s weight
We gently explore the "felt sense" of your grief, identifying where loss is held in the body. Using titration, we touch into the pain of the past in small, manageable waves, ensuring your system remains supported as we process the depth of your experience.
“We honor the body's pace, trusting that healing cannot be rushed.”
moving
into new life
Through pendulation, we find the rhythm between your sorrow and your strength. We work to release the "stuck" energy of loss, allowing you to carry your story with a sense of peace. You are empowered to integrate your loss into a life of meaning, vitality, and hope.
“Love is stronger than death; we move forward, carrying both.”
I’m here to help with:
+ life transitions
+ religious trauma
+ parental & perinatal loss
+ Moral & Existential Grief
+ complicated grief
+ bereavement support
+ spiritual loss
+ anticipatory grief
If you’re ready to…
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Move through the "heaviness in the bones" and the physical exhaustion of grief, allowing your nervous system to find moments of genuine rest and breath again.
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Learn somatic tools to "titrate" your grief, allowing you to touch into the pain of the past without becoming overwhelmed or lost in the waves of sorrow.
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Create space for your spiritual questions and the silence of God, transforming your grief from a wall that separates you from your faith into a doorway toward deeper restoration.
04
Transition from "frozen" in the past to a state of "flow," where you can carry the love for what you’ve lost while reclaiming your capacity for joy, presence, and vitality.
…then let’s get to work.
because, At the end of the day:
your healing can change everything.
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Not at all. In both Somatic Experiencing and Christian theology, healing isn't about "moving on" or forgetting; it’s about integration. Somatically, we work to move the grief from a state of overwhelming "shock" to a place where it can be carried with more ease. Theologically, we believe that love is eternal. Our goal is to help you reach a place where you can hold your love for them without being constantly paralyzed by the pain of their absence.
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Grief is a full-body experience. When we lose someone or something vital, our nervous system often reacts as if we are in a state of survival, leading to that "weight in the chest," digestive issues, or profound exhaustion. Because "The Word became flesh," we respect that your body is a vital part of your mourning process. We use somatic tools to help your nervous system process the physical shock of loss so that your heart and spirit have the space they need to heal.
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Yes, and this is a very sacred part of the work we do. Many people feel a "Dark Night of the Soul" during grief where old prayers or beliefs no longer feel like enough. Drawing from my studies at the Catholic Theological Union, I provide a space where your anger, doubt, and silence are welcomed—not judged. We look at these as honest expressions of a heart that has loved deeply, and we work to find a path toward spiritual restoration at a pace that feels honest to you.