Your child’s story ended too soon but your love lives on.
Grief Therapy for Child Loss in Richmond, VA
Show up as you are—heartbroken, angry, lost…and begin to make sense of the unimaginable.
You didn’t just lose a child—you lost the future you thought you’d have together.
You knew them—their laugh, their bedtime routines, the way they said certain words. You saw their personality unfolding, celebrated milestones, and built family traditions. You have the drawings, the photos, the holiday memories. You were already in it—the life you imagined with them had begun.
And now, you’re left with a silence so loud it echoes through every corner of your life.
You might find yourself navigating waves of sorrow that don’t lessen with time—because time doesn’t erase the love, or the pain. You might be exhausted by the well-meaning but hollow phrases people offer, or unsure how to hold the grief while also caring for surviving children or showing up in your relationships.
This isn’t a grief that fades—it’s a grief that changes shape, and it deserves space, care, and acknowledgment as you learn to carry it with you each and every day.
As grief changes shape, there’s space for you to grow with it.
EMDR intensives offer supported, structured space to help you carry your grief With more steadiness, breath and connection.
I offer EMDR therapy intensives designed specifically for parents grieving the loss of a child. These sessions give you the time, space, and support to step outside the day-to-day and truly tend to your grief—together or individually.
You won’t be asked to "let go" or move on. Instead, we work toward:
Easing the overwhelm of daily triggers—birthdays, empty bedrooms, family gatherings
Releasing the weight of guilt, anger, or self-blame that often lingers after loss
Making space for your child’s memory without being consumed by pain
Strengthening connection and communication between partners navigating grief differently
Beginning to imagine a future—not without your child, but alongside your love for them
EMDR helps you gently process the hardest parts of this loss while holding on to what matters most. It offers a path forward that honors your child’s memory, supports your relationship, and helps you reconnect to yourself in a life that no longer looks the way it was supposed to.
Every EMDR intensive with me is intentionally crafted to meet you exactly where you are—
Vulnerable, raw, longing for space to breathe, and maybe unsure if that’s even possible.
We’ll start with a thoughtful consultation call to get to know each other and to choose an intensive package that feels supportive and manageable. I offer a variety of options because I understand that your energy, your time, and your capacity are already being stretched by the weight you carry.
Throughout our work together, you can count on me to be a steady, compassionate presence—someone who stays with you as your grief shifts, as your emotions change, and as you begin to grow around this loss in ways you may not yet be able to imagine. I will hold that space for you, session after session.
Each intensive includes a pre-session to gently prepare, a series of three-hour therapy blocks where we can fully settle in, and a post-session to integrate what unfolds.
The time is yours. The pace is yours. We’ll build in space for breaks, for breathing, for being outside, for sharing nourishing snacks, and for creative expression if that feels right.
There is no one-size-fits-all path through grief—and no two intensives are ever the same. What I can offer you is a space that remains grounded and flexible as your grief changes shape and as you grow with it.
You will not leave here carrying your grief in the same way you arrived. You will leave with more clarity, more connection, and a little more breath than you had before.
Your grief doesn’t need to be fixed—it needs to be witnessed, supported and gently carried in new ways.
After our time together, you’ll find:
Space between you and the pain
Understanding of how your partner grieves - and how to support one another
Relief from persistent guilt, blame, or unanswered questions
Safety in your relationship and stronger, more emotional communication
Renewed capacity as you parent surviving children or show up in daily life
Continuity with your child’s memory as you weave it into the life you are still living
Tools to navigate future grief waves, milestones, or unexpected triggers
This grief will always be part of you—but with space, compassion, and care, it doesn’t have to consume you.
Your grief won’t disappear. But it doesn’t have to weigh you down in the same way forever.
There’s no “getting over” the loss of your child. But there is learning how to live with the weight of it—without it crushing your every step.
In EMDR intensives with me offer a place to set the backpack of grief down, open it up, and gently explore what’s inside. The memories, the guilt, the love, the what-ifs. Together, we make space for it all—so that when you pick it back up, it feels a little more organized. A little more manageable. A little less heavy.
You may not ever walk without grief again. But you can learn to carry it with more balance, more breath, and more support than you have right now.
FAQs
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That’s completely normal. Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone, even when you’ve lost the same child. These intensives are structured to support each of you individually and as a couple. There’s space for your unique experiences, and we’ll work together to honor and navigate those differences without pressure or blame.
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Yes. EMDR is not about forgetting or "fixing" your grief—it’s about helping you process the memories, emotions, and beliefs that feel stuck. It’s especially powerful for grief that’s layered with trauma, guilt, or overwhelm. You’ll remain in control throughout the process, and we’ll go at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
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That’s perfectly okay. EMDR intensives can complement ongoing therapy by offering focused time to work through specific grief-related experiences. With your permission, I can coordinate with your current provider to ensure continuity and support around your goals.
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It’s okay to feel fragile—you’ve been through something life-altering. The intensive is structured to meet you gently, not overwhelm you. We’ll build in time for breaks, care, and connection. You’ll also have a pre-session to prepare and a post-session to integrate, so you’re never left holding too much alone.
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That’s absolutely okay. Many people begin this work on their own, either because their partner isn’t ready or because they’re seeking support that feels personally aligned. Your grief deserves tending, no matter what your partner chooses.