Trauma-Informed Grief Support for Teens & Adults

Compassionate, trauma-informed support for teens and adults navigating loss, change, and life after what was lost.

Grief can feel heavy, confusing, and isolating. You may appear to be functioning on the outside, while inside you feel waves of sadness, numbness, anger, or longing. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline—and it often shows up in both emotional and physical ways.

Signs You May Benefit from Grief Therapy:

Persistent sadness, emptiness, or emotional numbness
Feeling overwhelmed by reminders or anniversaries
Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or finding motivation
Anger, guilt, or unresolved feelings connected to the loss
Physical symptoms such as fatigue, tension, or heaviness in the body
Feeling disconnected from others or from yourself
Pressure to “move on” while still feeling deeply affected
Grief related to death, relationships, identity, or life transitions

Experiencing these responses doesn’t mean something is wrong—it means your system is responding to loss, and support can help.

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Why Work With Me

As a trauma-informed creative arts therapist, I understand that grief is not just emotional—it lives in the body, nervous system, relationships, and cultural context. I offer a gentle, attuned space where your grief is not pathologized or rushed. My approach honors your lived experience, integrates creativity when words feel limited, and remains grounded in evidence-based care. Together, we move at your pace, allowing grief to be held with compassion while supporting meaningful healing and connection.

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My Approach

I offer a warm, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approach tailored to your experience of loss. Together, we’ll:

Create space to safely process grief and complex emotions
Explore how loss is held in the body and nervous system
Use creative tools like art-making to express what words can’t
Address trauma, identity shifts, or cultural factors related to grief
Develop ways to honor what was lost while staying connected to life

Grief doesn’t need to be rushed or carried alone. Therapy can help you feel supported, grounded, and more connected as you navigate life after loss.

Virtual Therapy for Asian Americans

Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, you can receive high-quality, trauma-informed care from home, work, or school. No commuting, no waiting rooms—just accessible support wherever you are in New York or New Jersey.