Compassionate Therapy for grief
Helping adults process loss, and the relational trauma that often emerges
Serving Cedar Park and all of Texas
Helping adults process loss, and the relational trauma that often emerges
Serving Cedar Park and all of Texas
Kelly McDaniel from the book, Mother Hunger

When we’re struggling with many of life’s challenges, being seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted may be our greatest need. Having a safe space to process our circumstances and our emotional responses may be the place to start to make meaningful changes that can lead to more balanced and fulfilling lives. Whether struggling with profound grief, conflicted feelings about our families, or an inability to connect with others in healthy ways, talk therapy can promote healing and change.
My approach to counseling is to companion my clients along their journey of reflection, awareness, and personal growth. I seek to help my clients understand the many internal and external forces that may be impacting their thoughts and behavior, and to explore different personal narratives. I help them to see that their past behavior makes sense through the lens of grief and/or trauma but may no longer be serving them in the present. I work with my clients to build self-compassion and resilience.
By validating my clients’ experiences, reframing negative thinking, and encouraging self-compassion, I help my clients to change their lives for the better.
Texas #87716
August 2025
March 2022
Ingrid Clayton from the book, Fawning
We grieve for many things in our lives in addition to the death of loved ones, including divorce, break-ups, or the loss of a dream. We grieve for what was, what never was, or what never will be. For this reason, psychologist Edith Eger says, "All therapy is grief work." Whether you're struggling with the death of a loved one, difficulties in relationships, or childhood wounds that you have never been able to resolve, healing is possible. Healing grief involves processing your emotions, exploring whether the thoughts you are telling yourself are adding to your pain, and making meaning from your loss.
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Louise Hay and David Kessler from the book, You Can Heal Your Broken Heart
My fee is $160 per 50-minute session. I do not take insurance, but I can offer a superbill for you to submit for reimbursment if your plan includes this option. I accept credit cards and HSA (Health Savings Account) cards.
There are benefits to not using insurance to cover mental health services. First, if using insurance, I have to give you a diagnosis that will become part of your medical record. Second, if using insurance, I have to disclose information about our work together to your insurance company that you might prefer to remain confidential. Lastly, insurance companies may set limits on the number of sessions you can receive for a particular diagnosis or within a calendar year.
I do not provide crisis counseling services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mental health crises, please contact the 24/7 crisis hotline at 512-472-4357.
Your first session or so, you can expect to talk about what is troubling you, and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. Together we will identitfy what might be driving your thoughts and behaviors, explore what might be getting in the way of making progress, and work toward achieving your goals. I may provide you with handouts or recommend books that I think might be helpful for you to read outside of our sessions.
That depends on your needs. If you are having a difficult time functioning, then weekly appointments would be best. If you are feeling relatively stable, then bi-weekly appointments would be appropriate.
I cannot give you an exact timeline because every client and their needs are unique. Some clients feel better in a few months and some find that there are many layers to their grief. However, whether to continue therapy or not is ultimately your decision.
There is no charge if you cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance, however, late cancelations are subject to the full fee. I do understand that the unexpected does happen, so everyone gets a free pass for the first missed appointment.
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