Grief Counselingin Austin, TX
The truth is, grief is a natural response to loss. Besides providing gentle support, we'll help you navigate your feelings and find hope in healing.
Your Healing Space
Supportive & Understanding
What is Grief Counseling?
The truth is, grief counseling is a specialized form of therapy designed to help you navigate the complex emotions and challenges that come with loss. Treatment often includes Self-Compassion and Mindfulness approaches to help you process your feelings, honor your loved one's memory, and find a way forward that feels authentic to you.
And the thing is, theres no right or wrong way to grieve. Therefore, grief counseling creates a safe space where you can express your feelings without judgment, work through the stages of grief at your own pace, and gradually rebuild your life while keeping your loved ones memory alive.
Compassionate Support
Understanding and validation during your most difficult moments
Individualized Approach
Honoring your unique grief process and healing timeline
Meaning-Making
Finding purpose and hope in the midst of loss
Healing Journey
Finding Hope
Types of Loss We Support
The truth is, loss comes in many forms and each type of grief is valid and deserving of support. Therefore, I work with clients experiencing various types of loss, providing compassionate care for each unique situation.
Death of a Loved One
Support for the loss of family members, friends, partners, or pets. Besides processing the immediate grief, we'll help you find ways to honor their memory.
- Sudden or unexpected loss
- Anticipated loss or long-term illness
- Pet loss and companion animals
Life Transitions
Grief isn't just about death. And the thing is, major life changes can also trigger feelings of loss that deserve attention and support.
- Divorce or relationship ending
- Job loss or career change
- Health diagnosis or disability
Ambiguous Loss
Sometimes loss lacks closure or clarity. Therefore, we provide support for losses that don't fit traditional categories but still cause significant grief.
- Missing persons or disappearances
- Dementia or cognitive decline
- Infertility or pregnancy loss
Understanding the Grief Process
The truth is, grief is not linear and everyone experiences it differently. Besides the common stages of grief, there are many individual variations that deserve recognition and support.
Common Grief Responses
How Grief Counseling Helps
Signs You May Benefit from Grief Counseling
The truth is, grief is a normal response to loss, but sometimes the intensity or duration of grief can become overwhelming. Besides seeking support early, grief counseling can help prevent complications and support healthy healing.
Emotional Signs
- • Intense sadness that doesn't improve
- • Feelings of guilt or regret
- • Anger or irritability
- • Anxiety or panic attacks
- • Emotional numbness or detachment
Behavioral Changes
- • Withdrawing from friends and family
- • Changes in sleep or appetite
- • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- • Avoiding reminders of your loss
- • Increased substance use
Physical Symptoms
- • Chronic fatigue or exhaustion
- • Headaches or body aches
- • Digestive problems
- • Weakened immune system
- • Heart palpitations or chest pain
What Clients Say
Here's what clients have to say about their therapy experience with Summer Jackson, LCSW.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
The truth is, taking the first step toward grief counseling can feel overwhelming, but you dont have to do it alone. Besides our free consultation, were here to support you every step of the way.