Silicon Valley Therapy
Grief Therapy
Find relief, process your grief, and learn to move forward while honoring your loss. Serving adults, teens, and children in Los Gatos, California, and surrounding areas.
Real people. Real solutions. Real results.
Feel better
Collaboratively work through the pain and begin to feel more like yourself again.
Find relief
Experience relief from the sadness and exhaustion that grief can bring.
Move forward
Find a way to move forward while still honoring the person or thing you’ve lost.
“Will things ever feel ‘normal’ again?”
Grief is a deeply personal journey, and it looks different for everyone. There’s no “right” way to grieve and no set timeline for how long the pain will last. For some, it might feel like an overwhelming wave of sadness, while others experience numbness or anger. The hard parts of grief are real—it can make it difficult to get out of bed, cause you to feel disconnected from life, or leave you wondering if things will ever get better.
Grief therapy can help you process your emotions and find healing, one step at a time
Grief Therapy | Los Gatos, San José, California
What is Grief Therapy?
Grief never fully goes away, but it does change over time. Grief therapy provides a compassionate and understanding space where you can talk about your pain, explore the impact of your loss, and begin to process difficult emotions. Whether you’re experiencing sadness, guilt, anger, or even numbness, therapy gives you a safe place to work through these feelings without judgment. While therapy can’t erase the grief, it can help you manage your emotions in a way that allows you to move forward without feeling overwhelmed.
Grief therapy isn’t about “getting over” the loss—it’s about learning how to carry it in a way that doesn’t take over your life. Together, we’ll work through the complex feelings tied to grief, equipping you with coping strategies and building emotional resilience. You’ll gain insight into your grief and start to find a path forward that feels right for you, at your own pace.
The truth is that grief, in its own way, holds a kind of beauty. It’s a reflection of the love and connection we’ve shared, a way of honoring what’s been lost. With time, support, and healing, grief can transform, allowing you to hold onto the memories and meaning, while also making space to reconnect with life. Grief therapy guides you through this journey, reminding you that there’s no rush and no one “right” way to grieve—just your own unique process, one step at a time.
Grief Therapy | Los Gatos, San José, California
Are You Struggling With Any Of These Feelings Due To Grief?
Crying Unexpectedly
Do tears catch you off guard, coming on suddenly when you least expect it? Grief has a way of sneaking up on us, and those waves of sadness can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. Grief therapy can help you process these emotions and give you tools to manage the intensity when it feels like it’s too much to handle.
Unable to Get Out of Bed
or Sleeping Too Much
Has your bed become a place where you just can’t seem to leave, or are you sleeping more than usual to escape the pain? Grief can drain your energy, making even the simplest tasks feel impossible. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore why your body and mind feel so heavy and helps you find gentle ways to reconnect with your daily life.
Feeling Disconnected From Life
Do you feel emotionally numb or detached from the people and activities that once mattered to you? Grief can make you feel like you’re just going through the motions, without really being present. In therapy, you can work on rebuilding that emotional connection and slowly start re-engaging with the people and things that bring meaning to your life.
Hopelessness or Despair
Are you struggling to see a way forward or feeling like the sadness will never lift? Grief can make it hard to imagine a future that doesn’t feel weighed down by loss. Therapy helps you navigate these deep feelings and supports you in finding hope, even if it’s just a small glimmer at first.
Shame or Guilt
Are you feeling guilty for things you did or didn’t do, or ashamed of how much you’re struggling? Grief can bring up a lot of complicated emotions, especially when you feel like you should be “handling it better.” Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack these feelings and helps you release the guilt that’s holding you back from healing.
Difficulty Concentrating or Staying Focused
Do you find it hard to focus on anything for too long, with your mind constantly wandering back to your loss? Grief can cloud your thoughts, making it hard to get through even the most routine tasks. Therapy sessions can help you regain focus by giving you tools to ground yourself and manage the mental fog that grief often brings.
Feeling Isolated, Even When You're Around Others
Do you feel like no one really understands what you're going through, even when you're surrounded by people? Grief can make you feel profoundly alone, even in a room full of loved ones. Therapy offers a space where you can be truly seen and heard, helping you feel less isolated and more connected to your feelings and the people around you.
If you’re facing these challenges, talking to a licensed therapist can make a real difference. Visit us for in-person therapy in Los Gatos or online in San Jose, Campbell, or anywhere across California.
Grief Therapy | Los Gatos, San José, California
Approaches We Use In Grief Therapy
Everyone’s experience with grief is different, so we offer a variety of therapy approaches to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for answers, seeking relief from overwhelming sadness, or simply need a safe space to process your thoughts and emotions, we’ll provide the right tools and support to help you feel more in control, more hopeful, and more at peace with your life.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection, helping you process the physical and emotional toll grief can take on your body. Grief often brings feelings of heaviness, exhaustion, or even physical pain. By becoming more aware of how these feelings manifest in your body and using body-based techniques, somatic therapy can help you release tension and restore a sense of balance, building both physical and emotional resilience.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT helps you better understand and process the emotions that accompany grief. Whether it’s deep sadness, hopelessness, or emotional numbness, EFT allows you to explore these feelings in a safe environment. By diving into the core emotions driving your grief, EFT helps you build a stronger emotional connection to yourself and others, improving your ability to cope and fostering a greater sense of emotional balance and well-being.
1-on-1 Therapy Sessions
In one-on-one sessions, you’ll have a private, supportive space to talk openly about the struggles you’re facing with grief. Whether it’s sadness, a lack of motivation or feeling disconnected from life, your therapist will focus on your unique experience. This individualized approach ensures that you feel heard and respected, while working together to create coping strategies that help you regain a sense of control and hope.
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Why Work With Silicon Valley Therapy
At Silicon Valley Therapy, we believe that life is about progress, not perfection.
When the demands on your time and energy are constant, the pressure to make it look like everything is ok can lead to burnout, stress, and a disconnection from your own needs.
The speed of life, coupled with the pressure to succeed, makes it easy to lose touch with what truly matters—leaving you feeling overwhelmed, hurting, and unfulfilled. Trying to “think” your way out of your pain is a short-term solution for a situation that requires deeper emotional understanding and support.
With over 28 years of combined experience, our team is dedicated to providing results-driven, client-centered, and compassionate care. We work with you to achieve a deeper understanding of yourself, identify and change patterns that lead to unwanted outcomes, and help you reach your goals in all areas of life.
We help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters on your path to loving the life your living.
Our therapy is
Client-Centered
We listen, understand, and help you achieve your specific goals—together.
Compassionate
We provide a compassionate and safe space to share the words you’ve only thought in your head.
Results-Driven
We help you make real progress in healing the parts of you that are keeping you from fully living.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Grief Therapists
We are your Grief and Family Therapists in Los Gatos, San Jose, and Campbell, dedicated to helping you find relief from grief, regain hope, and feel more connected to your life.
Our Approach
How Grief Therapy Works
At Silicon Valley Therapy, our approach to grief therapy is collaborative and personalized, designed to meet your specific needs and help you regain control of your emotions and life.
We help you understand your grief
Grief is more than just feeling sad—it’s complex, and can bring up a range of emotions, from anger and guilt to deep sorrow and confusion. Together, we’ll take the time to explore and understand the layers of your grief, and how it’s affecting you emotionally, mentally, and even physically. This understanding is the first step in helping you move forward.
We help restore your sense of hope
Grief can make it feel like life will never be the same again, but therapy can help you find hope. We’ll work together to rebuild your belief that you can heal and find light again. While the loss will always be part of your story, with the right tools, you can begin to see a path forward—where you can still honor your grief while also reconnecting with life.
We help you build resilience
As you begin to understand your grief more deeply, we’ll guide you to use that knowledge to build resilience. This means developing the emotional strength to face moments of sadness, stress, or disappointment without feeling consumed by them. Therapy gives you the coping skills to handle grief’s waves with greater calm and confidence, helping you feel more capable of facing the future.
Grief Therapy | Los Gatos, San José, California
Questions About Grief Therapy
How long does grief therapy take?
The length of therapy varies depending on your individual needs and the severity of your grief. Some people feel better after a few sessions, while others may need longer-term support. Your therapist will regularly check in to make sure therapy is helping you make progress and feel more in control.
What can I expect in the first session?
In your first session, your therapist will spend time getting to know you and the specific challenges you’re facing. This is a safe space to talk openly about what you’re going through. We’ll work together to create a therapy plan that feels right for you.
How do I know if therapy is working?
Therapy is a process, and results take time. Many people start to feel a sense of relief after a few sessions, like their thoughts are less heavy or they’re sleeping better. Your therapist will help track your progress and adjust the approach as needed to ensure you’re moving toward your goals.
Will therapy help me “get over” my grief?
Grief isn’t something you “get over,” but therapy can help you learn to live with it in a healthier way. It’s about finding a balance—honoring the loss while also making space for life to move forward. Therapy helps you process the deep emotions that come with grief so they don’t feel so overwhelming. The goal is to help you feel more in control so the pain doesn’t stop you from living the life you want.
What if I feel guilty for moving on?
It’s normal to feel guilt during grief, especially if you start to feel like you’re moving forward. You might worry that moving on means forgetting the person or thing you’ve lost, but that’s not true. Therapy can help you navigate those feelings of guilt and understand that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. You can honor your grief and still find joy, connection, and purpose in your life again.
Grief Therapy | Los Gatos, San José, California
What Progress Can Look Like In Grief Therapy
As you work through grief therapy, you’ll start to notice changes in how you process your emotions and how you engage with life. Here are some of the positive outcomes you may experience:
- Learning to move forward while honoring your loss
- Feeling emotions without being overtaken by them
- Processing grief in a healthy way
- Finding relief from sadness and guilt
- Reconnecting with people and activities you love
- Regaining control of your life
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Get Started With Silicon Valley Therapy
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