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Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Counseling and Support

Support for Reproductive Loss

I’m truly and deeply sorry for your loss.

This is a space where your grief is welcome. Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a pregnancy for any reason — your pain matters. You may feel like you’ll never recover, but please know: there is reason to hope. You will always carry your loss, but you can also rediscover peace, meaning, and even joy in time.

Grief after reproductive loss is often invisible, misunderstood, or minimized — even by well-meaning friends and family. Our culture doesn’t always have the language or rituals to honor this kind of pain. But your grief is real. You deserve support that honors the depth of what you’ve lost and helps you begin to heal.

 

The Many Faces of Grief

Grief after pregnancy or infant loss is deeply personal and can surface in ways you never expected:

  • Numbness, shock, or disbelief

  • Guilt, shame, or self-blame

  • Profound sadness, depression, or emptiness

  • Anxiety about the future or fear of trying again

  • Anger or resentment—at your body, your experience, or those who don’t understand

  • Isolation, especially if your loss isn’t acknowledged by others

You may not feel like yourself. You may be wondering if you’ll ever feel whole again.

You’re not alone in that.

 

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Iris helped me through one of the darkest times in my life, after I lost my infant daughter. She guided me through this time with compassion, competency and wisdom. I learned to accept myself and my grief and find new meaning. She always made me feel welcome and created space for all my thoughts and feelings. Her calm presence and gentle guidance brought forth hope and light for me.

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You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

Therapy can provide a safe, supportive space where you’re allowed to feel what you feel — without pressure to “move on” or “stay strong.” Together, we can process your loss, hold space for your pain, and find ways to move through grief at your own pace.

There’s no timeline for healing. There’s only your path — and I’ll walk beside you with compassion and care every step of the way.

Together, we will:

  • Honor your loss

  • Explore your story at your pace

  • Hold space for your pain and your healing

  • Walk the path of grief in a way that fits you

There’s no right timeline. There’s only your path. I’ll meet you there—with presence, compassion, and care.

 

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My Approach to Grief & Reproductive Loss

Grief after pregnancy or reproductive loss is deeply personal. There’s no right way to feel — only your way. My approach is gentle, grounded, and centered on creating a space where your experience is honored fully, without judgment or pressure to “move on.”

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy
    We work together to soften feelings of self-blame, guilt, or shame, and gently nurture a more caring, supportive inner voice — one that allows space for healing to unfold.

  • Grief-Informed Counseling
    Your loss is unique. I hold space for your story and your pace, helping you explore meaning without rushing the process or trying to “fix” what cannot be fixed.

  • Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
    With simple, grounding practices, we invite moments of peace and presence — even in the middle of heartbreak. These tools can help you breathe again when everything feels too much.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    These evidence-based approaches help you work with painful thoughts, ease anxiety, and reconnect with your values — not by avoiding grief, but by making space for what matters most.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    If trauma, medical events, or past experiences are complicating your grief, EMDR may gently support your nervous system in processing what feels stuck, helping you find relief without forcing you to relive pain.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll meet it together — with care, patience, and deep respect for your grief.

Pregnancy After Loss

Many women and birthing people decide to become pregnant again after experiencing loss. This decision can bring forward a mix of emotions—hope, fear, guilt, joy, anxiety—and it’s important to know that this is completely normal. Pregnancy after loss is a deeply personal and emotionally layered experience, and you are not alone in navigating its complexities.

It’s important to know that these feelings are not only valid, but incredibly common. You are not doing it wrong if you’re grieving one baby while growing another. Both experiences can exist at once: sorrow for what was lost, and love for what’s growing.

In therapy, we can hold space for all of it. This is not about “moving on”—it’s about moving forward with gentleness and honesty. We’ll explore your emotions, normalize your experience, honor your continued bond with the baby you lost, and help you rebuild trust in yourself and your body.

Whether you’re considering pregnancy or already navigating it after loss, this space can help you feel grounded, supported, and truly seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

“What kinds of losses do you support?”

I work with women and birthing people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or neonatal loss. Every loss is valid, and every story deserves care.

“Is my grief ‘big enough’ for therapy?”

If you’re hurting, you’re worthy of support. There’s no scale for suffering and no threshold you have to meet. If you’re wondering whether therapy might help — it’s okay to reach out and explore.

“What if I’m not ready to talk yet?”

That’s okay. We’ll go at your pace. You never have to share more than you’re comfortable with. Sometimes, just being witnessed and not feeling alone is the most healing place to begin.

“Can therapy help with anxiety or trauma related to my loss?”

Yes. Many people experience trauma symptoms, panic, or hypervigilance after reproductive loss. I use evidence-based tools to help calm the nervous system and restore a sense of safety in your body and mind.

“How long will this grief last?”

Grief changes over time, but it doesn’t follow a straight line. Therapy won’t erase your loss — but it can help you integrate it in a way that feels more manageable, more whole, and more human.

“What if I want to try again or I’m pregnant again after a loss?”

Pregnancy after loss can bring complicated, conflicting emotions — fear, joy, guilt, hope. Therapy can help you hold space for all of it and support you through this tender new chapter.

“Can I include my partner or support person in sessions?”

Absolutely. If it would feel helpful, I’m happy to include your partner or loved one. Sometimes grief is best supported together.

Helpful Resources

Grief can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. These organizations offer support, community, and healing — please reach out when you’re ready.

Immediate Support

If you’re in emotional pain or need someone to talk to right now, these confidential helplines can help:

  • PSI HelpLine: Call or text 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) — Available 24/7. Support in English and Spanish.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 — Free, confidential emotional support 24/7.
  • Perinatal Support WA Warm Line: Call 1-888-404-7763 — A warm line for pregnancy loss, postpartum distress, and perinatal support (M–F, 9am–4:30pm PT).

You Deserve Support — Whenever You’re Ready

There’s no “right” time to seek therapy after loss. Whether it happened recently or years ago, you’re welcome here. I’ll meet you with warmth, respect, and gentle care.

Reach out to schedule a free consultation. Your grief matters. And you don’t have to carry it alone.