Single autumn leaf falling gently, symbolizing grief, change, and letting go

Counseling for Grief and Loss

Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. -Lamentations 3:32

Grief has many faces. It might come crashing in like a storm or creep in quietly like a fog. Sometimes it shouts, other times it silences. At Grace and Nature, we believe that grief is a process to be tended with compassion and care. Jesus reminds us that death and loss are not the end of the story. Christ wept at the tomb of Lazarus even knowing resurrection was just around the corner. So too, we honor the ache while holding space for hope.

Every Griever is Unique

There’s no single roadmap through grief. You may cry every day. You may not cry at all. One family member might want to talk about it constantly, while another clams up entirely, and both are normal. Grief styles can clash in families, and that tension can make an already painful time even more confusing. Counseling can offer a space to name and navigate those differences with grace.

What About Stages?

You’ve probably heard of the “five stages of grief.” They can be helpful, but they’re not mandatory. Grief doesn’t follow rules or tidy progressions. If you’re not feeling what you're “supposed” to feel, take heart: you're not doing it wrong. As Christians, we know suffering doesn’t always come in neat categories and that no suffering is wasted in God’s hands.

A Theological Take On Loss

Christian teaching holds that we are body and soul, created for love and communion. That’s why loss hurts so much: it echoes the rupture of Eden and stirs our longing for Heaven. Grief is not a sign that something has gone wrong in you. It’s a sign that something mattered. That someone mattered. And love, even in loss, continues to bind us together in the mystical Body of Christ.

What Counseling Can Offer

Whether you’re overwhelmed, numb, irritable, weepy, or just plain tired, grief counseling offers a safe and sacred space to process your story. Together, we can:

Honor your loss in a way that fits your faith and personality
Explore how grief is showing up in your body, mind, and spirit
Navigate difficult family dynamics
Gently hold the tension between sorrow and hope
Invite Christ into the very places that feel most broken

Grief can feel like walking through the valley of the shadow. You don’t have to do it alone. We're here to walk with you, at your pace, with reverence for your story—and maybe even a few unexpected glimpses of joy along the way.