Jessica Rebelo, LCSW
EMDR therapy · EMDR therapy · Relationships · Grief & Loss · Nervous System Regulation
In person in Huntington · Online in New York
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Grief & Loss
Making Space for Grief. Finding Your Way Through Loss.
Loss can change the way we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Whether you're grieving the death of someone you love, the end of an important relationship, or a significant change in your life, grief can bring emotions that feel unfamiliar, overwhelming, and sometimes difficult to explain.
Grief does not follow a predictable timeline, and there is no universal process that determines how someone should experience loss.
At Unleashed Potential Psychotherapy, we provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences of loss, understand their emotional responses, and begin adjusting to life in the presence of significant change.
Who it helps
You may experience grief following
- The death of a loved one
- The end of a relationship, friendship, or meaningful connection
- Family estrangement, or the loss of the relationship you hoped to have
- Changes in health or physical abilities
- Pregnancy loss or fertility challenges
- Major life changes that affect your identity, stability, or community
- Opportunities or versions of life that did not unfold as you imagined
Moving through grief
Grief changes over time
Grief doesn't follow a straight line
Grief does not consistently unfold through a fixed sequence of stages. You may experience several emotions at once, revisit feelings you thought had passed, or respond differently as your circumstances change. This does not necessarily mean that you are moving backward.
When loss is sudden or traumatic
Sudden deaths, accidents, suicide, violence, or other traumatic events may leave you coping with both the loss and distressing memories of what happened. Grief and trauma-related symptoms may overlap, although they are not the same experience.
Identity and life after loss
Significant loss can change how you understand yourself. You may ask who you are without this person, or what your future looks like now. Adjusting to loss does not require abandoning meaningful memories or emotional connections.
Carrying grief while living
Adapting to life after loss does not require erasing the past. For some, it means finding ways to honor a loved one's memory. For others, it involves rebuilding confidence or developing new routines. Over time, it may become possible to hold both the pain of loss and the possibility of meaningful experiences.
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Questions
About grief
Do I have to go through the five stages of grief?
No. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance can help some people describe aspects of their experience, but grief does not consistently unfold through a fixed sequence of stages.
How can grief affect me?
Grief may affect your ability to concentrate, connect with others, manage daily responsibilities, and enjoy activities that once felt meaningful. It can bring sadness, numbness, guilt, anger, changes in sleep or appetite, and strong emotions around anniversaries and milestones. Grief can also involve moments of happiness, relief, or gratitude. Experiencing positive emotions does not diminish the significance of your loss.
Does my loss count if no one died?
Yes. Your grief does not need to fit someone else's definition of loss to deserve acknowledgment and support.
When should I seek more support?
Many grief responses are natural. Persistent or severe difficulties that interfere with daily functioning may benefit from additional clinical assessment and support.