Grief & Bereavement Counseling

Healing After Loss

Grief Is Deep, Personal—and Deserves Support

The death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a dream—grief takes many forms, and no two experiences are the same. Some people cry daily. Others feel numb. Some feel anger or guilt. Some want to talk. Others isolate.

At Jessica Wolfe, LCSW LLC, grief and bereavement counseling offers a compassionate space to process your emotions, find meaning in your loss, and discover how to move forward—at your own pace, without pressure or judgment.

What’s the Difference Between Grief and Bereavement?

While often used interchangeably, grief and bereavement have distinct meanings:

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Bereavement refers specifically to the period of mourning after the death of a loved one.

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Grief refers more broadly to the emotional response to any form of loss, including divorce, miscarriage, retirement, a serious diagnosis, or the loss of identity or safety after trauma.

Both involve a mix of intense emotions, physical reactions, and shifts in behavior—and both deserve care and support.

Common Grief Reactions

Everyone grieves differently, but these symptoms are common and completely normal:

  • Physical Symptoms

    • Crying or sighing frequently
    • Headaches or tension
    • Loss of appetite or weight fluctuations
    • Insomnia or disturbed sleep
    • Fatigue or body weakness

  • Emotional Symptoms

    • Deep sadness or yearning
    • Feelings of guilt, anger, or helplessness
    • Irritability or emotional numbness
    • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Social Symptoms

    • Withdrawal from friends or social activities
    • Feeling disconnected from others
    • Avoiding reminders of the loss
    • Changes in typical behavior or routines

If these symptoms sound familiar, therapy can provide the tools and support you need to move forward.

How Grief Counseling Can Help

Grief counseling is not about “getting over it” or rushing your healing. It’s about:

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Creating space to feel and express your loss

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Understanding the complex emotions you’re experiencing

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Honoring the relationship or future you’ve lost

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Creating new purpose after losing someone or something important.

Jessica Wolfe offers a supportive, trauma-informed approach to grief therapy. Whether your loss is recent or years old, she provides guidance without judgment, helping you process pain, celebrate connection, and rebuild hope.

Therapy for All Types of Loss

Jessica supports clients grieving a wide variety of losses, including:

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The death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or pet

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Miscarriage or infertility-related grief

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Sudden, traumatic, or violent loss

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Loss related to divorce, separation, or estrangement

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Grieving a life-altering diagnosis or chronic illness

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Cumulative grief from multiple losses or unresolved grief

She is especially experienced in working with complicated grief, where symptoms are prolonged, intense, or interfere with day-to-day life.

What to Expect in Sessions

During your sessions, Jessica may guide you to:

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Explore and name your emotions, even the uncomfortable ones

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Use CBT and mindfulness tools to ease distress and improve sleep, appetite, or focus

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Reflect on the meaning of your relationship with the person or thing you’ve lost

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Develop ways to honor their memory and stay connected in meaningful, non-painful ways

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Rebuild structure, connection, and purpose in your daily life

You Deserve Support During This Time

Grief is not a problem to solve—it’s a process to be supported. If you feel overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in your sadness, you don’t have to face it alone.