Deborah Ray
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
208-971-1805
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Grief & Loss
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and no two people navigate loss in the same way. Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, mourning the end of a relationship, adjusting to a major life change, or processing a loss that others may not fully understand, you deserve a safe place to heal. Grief & Loss Counseling provides supportive, nonjudgmental guidance as you move through one of life’s most difficult journeys.
Understanding Your Grief Journey
Loss can bring a wide range of emotions—sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, numbness, or even relief—and all of them are valid. Counseling helps you make sense of these feelings and understand the natural processes of grief, while honoring your own pace and unique experience.
Together, we explore:
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The emotional impact of your loss
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Coping with sudden or traumatic loss
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Navigating changes in identity or daily life
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Managing waves of grief, triggers, and anniversaries
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Understanding complicated or prolonged grief
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How to hold space for both healing and remembrance
There is no “right way” to grieve. Your process is your own.
Support Through All Types of Loss
Grief isn’t limited to death. Counseling can help with many forms of loss, including:
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Loss of a loved one
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Divorce or the end of a significant relationship
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Miscarriage, fertility challenges, or pregnancy loss
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Loss of health, mobility, or independence
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Career, financial, or lifestyle changes
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Anticipatory grief during illness
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Loss of a pet or companion animal
Every loss that impacts your life deserves compassion and support.
Tools for Healing & Coping
Grief counseling focuses on helping you process emotions, find comfort, and build resilience. Using approaches such as mindfulness, narrative work, emotion-focused strategies, and strengths-based techniques, we work to:
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Develop healthy coping skills
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Reduce feelings of overwhelm
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Create meaning through your loss
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Honor your memories while moving forward
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Build structure and stability in daily life
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Support you in reconnecting with life and relationships
You are not expected to “get over it”—instead, we work toward integrating your loss in a way that brings gentleness, understanding, and hope.
You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone
Grief can feel isolating, but support can make a meaningful difference. Counseling offers a steady, compassionate presence as you navigate painful emotions, difficult transitions, and moments of uncertainty.
When you’re ready, I’m here to walk with you—helping you find comfort, clarity, and the strength to take the next step.