You don't have to carry your grief alone.
Grief Counseling in Altamonte Springs, FL
Compassionate support for loss, life transitions, and healing at your own pace.
All Ages
Children • Teens • Adults
EMDR · Somatic · CBT/DBT
Trauma Informed
In-person or virtual
Florida-wide
“There is a path forward, even if you can't see it yet.”
Carrying a loss that changed you?
Our grief counselors navigate grief and loss with compassion.
Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn't make it any easier to carry. Whether you're grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a miscarriage, a beloved pet, a major life transition, or a future you thought you'd have, grief can impact every part of your life.
You may find yourself moving through your days while feeling completely different on the inside. Some people experience deep sadness, while others feel numb, angry, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of who they are without what they've lost.
At New Light Counseling, we support individuals navigating grief with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care. There is no right way to grieve and no timeline you need to follow. Therapy can provide a space to process your loss, make meaning of your experience, and move forward without leaving an important part of yourself behind.
What does grief look like?
Deep sadness or tearfulness
Feeling numb, disconnected, or emotionally shut down
Anger, frustration, or resentment
Guilt, regret, or wondering "what if"
Difficulty concentrating or feeling mentally foggy
Changes in sleep or appetite
Anxiety about the future
Feeling isolated or misunderstood by other
Difficulty adjusting to life after a loss
Missing the person, relationship, future, or life you once had
Many people don't immediately recognize the ways grief can impact them. They may tell themselves they should be "over it by now," stay busy to avoid their emotions, or struggle to explain why they don't feel like themselves.
But underneath it all, grief is often a reflection of love, attachment, and the significance of what has been lost. Whether your loss happened recently or years ago, you deserve space to process your experience, honor what mattered, and find a path forward that feels meaningful to you.
We won't rush your healing.
Our approach to grieving counseling.
Grief is not something to "get over." We help clients make sense of loss, process difficult emotions, and adapt to life after loss in a way that feels meaningful and authentic. Our approach recognizes that grief is deeply personal, and healing often involves learning how to carry your loss while continuing to move forward.
Worden's Four Tasks of Mourning
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Rather than viewing grief as a series of stages, Worden's model helps individuals actively process loss, adjust to life without what was lost, and find ways to remain connected while continuing to live fully.
Bowlby & Parkes' Four Phases of Grief
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Understand the natural emotional responses that often accompany loss—including shock, yearning, disorganization, and reorganization—and learn how to navigate them with self-compassion.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts such as guilt, self-blame, regret, or fears about the future while developing healthier ways of coping.
Meaning Making & Narrative Work
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Explore the impact of your loss, honor your story, and create space for both grief and growth as you move forward.
Trauma-Informed & Somatic Approaches
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When grief feels overwhelming or becomes stuck in the body, these approaches can help process emotions, regulate the nervous system, and restore a sense of safe
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Healing doesn't have to happen alone. Our grief groups provide connection, validation, and support from others who understand the challenges of navigating loss.
Our work is about helping you honor your loss while finding a way forward that feels meaningful, authentic, and true to you.
Currently enrolling
Grief Group — Light after Loss
A 6-week support group for those processing significant loss, based on Bowlby and Worden's grief frameworks. A guided space to honor what you've carried — and what's still ahead.
We're here to help you find hope and healing after loss
Get started with grief counseling in Altamonte Springs, FL.
Grief can make it feel like the world keeps moving while you're standing still. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a future you imagined, or a chapter of your life that has ended, grief can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of what comes next.
Together, we'll create space to honor your loss, process your emotions, and find a path forward that feels meaningful, authentic, and true to you. We offer grief counseling in greater Orlando and across Florida via online therapy.