Grief and Loss Counseling in West Bloomfield, Michigan
Grief is one of the most painful and disorienting experiences a person can go through. Whether you have lost someone you love, gone through a divorce, or faced another significant life change, the emotional weight of loss can feel overwhelming — and it does not follow a predictable timeline.
We can experience loss in many ways. Death and divorce are two of the most common, but grief also comes from the end of a friendship, a job loss, a breakup, a move, or any change that takes away something or someone that mattered deeply to you. No loss is too small to grieve, and no one should have to navigate that pain alone.
Signs You May Be Struggling with Grief
Grief looks different for everyone, but some common signs that you may benefit from counseling include:
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or feeling emotionally numb
- Difficulty accepting the reality of the loss
- Changes in sleep — insomnia or sleeping much more than usual
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Trouble concentrating or functioning at work or home
- Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities you used to enjoy
- Feelings of guilt, anger, or questioning why the loss happened
- Uncertainty about how to move forward or who you are without what was lost
Types of Loss That Grief Counseling Can Help With
Lisa provides grief and bereavement counseling for a wide range of losses, including:
- Death of a loved one — including a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or close friend
- Divorce or separation — and the grief that comes with the end of a significant relationship
- Breakups and relationship loss — which can be just as painful and disorienting as other losses
- Job loss or career change — especially when work has been tied to identity and purpose
- Loss due to illness — including anticipatory grief when a loved one has a serious diagnosis
- Estrangement from family or friends — the grief of losing a relationship that still exists
- Major life transitions — such as children leaving home, retirement, or relocation
How Grief Counseling Can Help
Grief is a process — one that takes time and looks different for every person. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there is no set schedule for when you should feel better. What matters is that you have support as you move through it.
By talking about your feelings and the loss you have experienced, you can begin to process your grief in a healthy way. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space to express what you are feeling without judgment. Over time, you can develop the strength to adjust to life after loss, find moments of peace and even happiness again, and carry the memory of what you lost forward with you.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience, Lisa Kruman brings a deeply compassionate approach to grief and bereavement counseling. She has worked with clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives and understands that healing is not linear.
Sessions are available in person at the West Bloomfield office or via teletherapy for clients throughout Michigan.
Grief Counseling Serving Metro Detroit
Lisa works with adults, teens, and families navigating grief and loss throughout Metro Detroit, including West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, Troy, Northville, Walled Lake, and surrounding communities.
If you are ready to take the first step toward healing, please contact Lisa for a free phone consultation.