Plans For Healing
Grief & Loss
Your grief is valid. Your loss matters. You don't have to walk through this alone.
A Space to Grieve
Grief Deserves to Be Witnessed
Loss changes everything — the shape of your days, the texture of your relationships, and sometimes your very sense of who you are. Grief is not a problem to be solved. It is a profound human experience that deserves to be met with patience, compassion, and care.
Sarah Edmunds has spent over 25 years walking alongside people through some of life's most painful moments. Whether your loss is recent or long-carried, she provides a steady, non-judgmental presence as you find your way through.
- No timeline, no pressure — grief at your own pace
- In-person in Bethesda, MD or via Telehealth
- Support for all types of loss, including complicated grief
- Free initial consultation
All Loss Is Valid
Grief is not reserved for death alone. Many kinds of loss can leave us feeling unmoored, and all of them deserve care and attention.
- Death of a spouse, partner, parent, child, or sibling
- Loss of a close friend or beloved pet
- Miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility
- Divorce or the end of a significant relationship
- Loss of a job, career, or sense of purpose
- A serious illness diagnosis — your own or a loved one's
- Loss of identity through a major life transition
- Anticipatory grief while caring for a terminally ill loved one
If your loss is not listed here, please reach out. No grief is too small or too complicated to deserve support.
How We Support Your Healing
Grief therapy is not about rushing through pain — it is about learning to carry it with more grace, and finding your way back to yourself.
Compassion-Centered Support
Grief has no timeline and no right way to unfold. Therapy provides a warm, unhurried space where your loss is honored exactly as it is — without pressure to "move on" or feel differently than you do.
Meaning-Making & Integration
Rather than simply "getting over" a loss, we work toward integrating it — finding ways to carry your grief while still building a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
Complicated Grief Treatment
For those experiencing prolonged or complicated grief — where loss feels as raw months or years later as it did at first — specialized evidence-based approaches can help you find a path forward.
Rebuilding Identity & Direction
Loss often reshapes who we are. Therapy helps you explore the questions that arise — who am I now, what matters, what comes next — and find your footing in a changed world.
"Grief is the price of love — and love is always worth it."
Therapy does not take away your grief. It helps you carry it — and slowly, gently, find that life can hold both loss and meaning at the same time.
Common Questions
Is there a "normal" way to grieve?
No. Grief is deeply personal and looks different for everyone. There is no correct timeline, no stages you must pass through in order, and no emotion that is off-limits. Therapy creates space for your grief to be exactly what it is.
When should I seek therapy for grief?
Any time grief feels like more than you can carry alone, therapy can help. You don't need to be in crisis. If grief is interfering with your daily life, relationships, or sense of self — or if you simply want a safe space to process your loss — reaching out is a meaningful step.
What is complicated grief?
Complicated grief (also called prolonged grief disorder) occurs when the intensity of grief does not ease over time and continues to significantly disrupt daily functioning. It is more common than many people realize and responds well to specialized therapeutic approaches.
Can telehealth therapy help with grief?
Yes. Many people find it easier to process grief from the comfort and privacy of their own home. Telehealth sessions are equally effective for grief support and are available to all Maryland residents.
You Don't Have to Grieve Alone
Reaching out is an act of courage. Book a free, no-pressure consultation and let's talk about how grief therapy can support you through this.