Grief & Loss
You don’t have to face this alone.
In-person in Wheaton, IL • Telehealth throughout Illinois
When Loss Changes Everything
Grief is not just sadness—it’s the disorienting mix of emotions that follows when something or someone deeply meaningful is gone. It can shake your sense of identity, your routines, your relationships, and even your faith.
You might feel numb one moment and overwhelmed the next. You might be holding things together on the outside while falling apart inside. There’s no right way to grieve, and no timeline that makes it easy.
At Evergreen Counseling, we offer a calm, compassionate space to honor your loss and help you find your way through it—at your own pace.
Grief Takes Many Forms
While grief often follows death, it can also arise after:
Divorce or the end of a relationship
Miscarriage or infertility
Loss of health or physical ability
Job loss or retirement
Estrangement or conflict in family relationships
Moving, relocation, or loss of community
Faith deconstruction or identity changes
Whatever the loss, therapy can help you carry it with more understanding and less isolation.
Meet Our Therapists Who Work With Grief & Loss
Different Approaches for Different Life Stages
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Kids & Pre-Teens
Young people often experience grief through behavior changes rather than words. We use play therapy and creative activities to help them name emotions, ask questions, and feel safe expressing sadness or confusion.
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Adults
For adults, grief often collides with responsibilities and expectations. We help you process emotions, set healthy boundaries, and find small steps toward rest and renewal.
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Families
When families grieve together, each person may cope differently. Family sessions can improve understanding, communication, and collective healing.