Grief Counseling

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The weight of grief can be
too heavy to carry alone.

Walking through loss can leave you feeling lost, forgotten, or ignored—like a part of you is missing. Some days, you might find the strength to tackle everything life throws at you, only to be pulled back into sorrow in a matter of hours, even minutes. Other days, grief can feel like a heavy fog, clouding your sense of direction and purpose. The process of grieving is not linear—it ebbs and flows, shifting between moments of energy and deep exhaustion. It can be easy to feel like you're losing yourself, unsure of who you are beyond your loss. But you don’t have to walk this road alone.

This is your step toward support.

I’m so glad you took the step to be here. Grief and the process of grieving are both deeply personal journeys unique to each individual and their experiences. And while grief is a normal and natural response to loss – you may feel like you're alone in your journey, with no one who truly understands what you're going through.

As someone who has also experienced the journey of grief and walked alongside others as both an advocate and a friend, I bring a personal understanding of the complexities involved. This lived experience deepens my empathy and guides my process as a counselor, allowing me to connect on a profound level with those I have the privilege to assist.

I’m committed to providing compassionate support tailored to your individual needs
and help you navigate your grief journey. I offer grief support groups and grief
counseling in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota. Together we can:

  • Learn ways to acknowledge and accept your grief emotions

  • Give yourself permission to grieve where you are

  • Find meaningful ways to honor and remember your loved one

  • Cultivate a sense of peace and hope amidst your grief

  • Explore practices for trusting God in your grief

  • Process ways to redefine the future balancing joy and sorrow

Let’s build a path toward healing together.

Even in the darkest moments, hope is never out of reach. If you’re struggling with loss and searching for meaning, let’s walk this road together.

Two people sit close together, resting their heads on each other's shoulders in an indoor setting with modern architecture and large windows.
“When we lose someone we love, we are
never the same again. We are forever
changed by the loss, forever transformed.
We need room for that to be okay.”
— Leanne Friesen