Grief Counseling

Grief is not a single feeling — it is a whole emotional landscape. It can show up as sadness, shock, numbness, anger, guilt, confusion, exhaustion, or even relief. There is no “right way” to grieve, and no timeline that fits everyone.

At Hope & Harmony Therapy, we honor that every person’s grief is unique — shaped by the relationship they lost, the circumstances of the loss, their support system, their history, and even their nervous system.

Loss Comes in Many Forms

Grief can be triggered by:

• Death of a loved one

• Loss of a pregnancy

• Divorce or break-ups

• Estrangement or family rupture

• Chronic or terminal illness

• Anticipatory grief (e.g, dementia, cancer diagnosis)

• Loss of identity or life role

• Job loss or financial instability

• Traumatic or sudden loss

• Pet loss and companion grief

Sometimes, grief begins before the loss — such as when someone we love is given a diagnosis, or when we sense dramatic change ahead. Other times, grief arrives suddenly, with shock and trauma intertwined.

How We Support You

Our grief therapists help you:

• Understand what grief looks like for you

• Navigate waves of emotion and numbness

• Separate trauma from mourning when needed

• Learn how to keep connection with the person lost

• Explore meaning, identity, and life after loss

• Rebuild a sense of safety and grounding

• Move at a pace that is honoring, never rushed

There is no “getting over it,” but there is healing, integration, and the possibility of living with grief in a way that softens over time.

A Safe Place to Grieve

We provide space for: 

✔ Quiet reflection
✔ Emotional release
✔ Storytelling & memory
✔ Rituals of meaning
✔ Growth and rebuilding
✔ Naming and honoring what was lost

Whether your loss is recent or decades old — whether it’s visible to others or deeply private — your grief matters.

You do not have to grieve alone.
We are here to support you with compassion, understanding, and expertise.

Contact us today to schedule a grief counseling session in Houston, Cypress, or Katy — in person or via telehealth.

More affordable grief counseling with supervised graduate students

Recommended Books for Grief & Loss

It's OK That You're Not OK

Megan Devine
A validating, modern grief guide written by a therapist who also experienced profound loss.
Excellent for those tired of “toxic positivity.”

On Grief and Grieving

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler
A classic — explores the 5 stages of grief with deep compassion.

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

David Kessler
Expands the grief model into meaning-making — powerful for clients feeling stuck.

The Grief Recovery Handbook

John W. James & Russell Friedman
A structured, actionable guide — especially good for people who want exercises and steps.

Bearing the Unbearable

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
Raw, poetic, and deeply human — written by a grief psychologist who lost her child.

When Things Fall Apart

Pema Chödrön
Spiritual + mindful support for grief, loss, and crisis — lightweight but profound.

The Year of Magical Thinking

Joan Didion
A memoir of sudden loss — beautiful, heartbreaking, deeply relatable.

Permission to Mourn

Tom Zuba
Gentle, non-linear, spiritual guidance for allowing grief instead of resisting it.

Healing After Loss

Martha Whitmore Hickman
A daily meditation book — short entries for sustained grief support.

The Other Side of Sadness

George Bonanno, Ph.D.
Based on decades of research into grief — helps normalize the full range of responses (including resilience).

I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye

Noel & Blair
For sudden loss — especially useful for spouses, siblings, or parents.

Devoted: Reflections on Caring for Loved Ones Facing Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Alice Kaltenmark
For anticipatory grief, caregiver grief, and complex loss.

Grief One Day at a Time

Alan Wolfelt
365 reflections — supportive for long-term grief healing.