Frequently Asked Questions

Grief 101 — What You’re Experiencing

These are some of the most common questions people bring with them into grief. If you see yourself here, you’re not alone.

  • Yes. Grief shows up in many forms — emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. There is no “right” way to grieve, and no universal timeline or pattern.

    Feeling overwhelmed, numb, exhausted, angry, foggy, or deeply sad can all be part of a natural response to loss — even if it feels unfamiliar or unsettling.

  • Grief doesn’t have a fixed endpoint. For many people, it changes over time rather than disappearing. While the intensity often softens, waves of grief can return around anniversaries, memories, moments of transition, or even out of the blue, for seemingly no reason.

    This doesn’t mean you’re going backward — it means your love and loss are still being integrated.

  • You may have heard of the “five stages of grief,” but most grief does not unfold in a linear or predictable way. Emotions can come and go, overlap, or repeat.

    Grief is more cyclical than sequential, and your experience doesn’t need to match a model to be valid.

    You can also put here your question: My grief feels insignificant compared to whats happening in the world? Should I still reach out?  

  • Yes. This is exactly when you need support. Your grief doesn't become less real because collective crisis exists. In fact, unprocessed personal grief can make collective trauma harder to bear. You deserve support for ALL your grief.

About Grief Coaching

  • Grief coaching is a supportive, one-on-one space where your experience of loss is met with care, presence, and guidance. It’s designed to help you navigate life after loss without rushing or fixing your grief.

    Coaching focuses on your present experience — offering support as you make sense of what’s changed and begin to find your footing again.

  • Grief coaching is non-clinical and does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Therapy may be a better fit if you’re seeking support for clinical depression, trauma, or crisis.

    Coaching focuses on helping you live with grief day-to-day — making meaning, navigating emotional waves, and rebuilding life after loss. Some people work with both a therapist and a grief coach.

  • People often seek grief coaching when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward after loss — even if they’re “functioning” on the outside.

  • No. Grief can come from many forms of loss — including divorce, estrangement, job loss, health changes, identity shifts, or the life you thought you’d have.

    If you’re grieving, your experience belongs here.

  • I offer one-on-one coaching remotely or in person on the North Shore of the great state of Massachusetts. I also facilitate group coaching and workshops. Check my “Work With Me” page for more details and booking links.

  • You get to show up exactly as you are. Messy, angry, numb, sobbing—all of it welcome. This is your journey, not mine. My job is to hold space, offer support, and remind you of something you might have forgotten: you're not broken, and you have everything you need to heal.

  • I support people navigating all types of loss from loss of a partner, a pet, a best friend to job loss or the identity change that comes midlife. I also support caregivers with anticipatory grief, and losses that don’t always have clear language or recognition.

  • You’re welcome to come for a single session or continue for as long (or short) as feels right.

    Some people meet weekly for a short period. Others meet bi-weekly or occasionally during particularly hard moments. There’s no required cadence.

  • Our initial session is $175 for a 75-minute session.

    Follow-up sessions are $160 per 60-minute session.

    Currently, I’m not able to offer sliding scale sessions. If cost is a concern, please visit my Substack, where I post free tools weekly.

  • Sessions can be rescheduled or canceled with 24 hours’ notice. Missed sessions without notice are not refunded.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call through the Calendly link—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

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