Therapy for Grief & Loss
You don’t have to carry this alone. Support, space, and healing are possible.
What Grief Can Feel Like
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline or rulebook. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or a version of your life that’s no longer here — the pain is real.
You might be experiencing:
These are all valid. Grief is not a problem to “solve” — it’s a process to move through, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Why It Hurts — And Why It’s Natural
Grief touches every part of us — heart, mind, body, and spirit. It’s not just about the loss itself, but what that loss represented: love, identity, hope, or connection.
Our culture often rushes us to “move on,” but real healing doesn’t come from suppressing pain. It comes from making space for it, honoring it, and learning how to live alongside it — without being consumed by it.
Together, we’ll explore your grief with care, at your own pace, and in a way that helps you reconnect with yourself.
How Therapy Can Help
In our work together, we’ll focus on:
Modalities I draw from include:
Grief changes us — but therapy can help you carry that change with gentleness and find meaning in your own time.
What to Expect in Sessions
Grief therapy isn’t about rushing your healing — it’s about giving your story the space it deserves. Some sessions might be quiet and reflective, others emotional and raw. All of it is welcome.
I’ll walk beside you, offering steadiness, compassion, and perspective — not as someone who’s here to “fix” anything, but as someone here to witness, support, and help you find solid ground.
“Grief isn’t something to get over. It’s something to move through.”
What Clients Say
“Before working with Irene, I didn’t even realize how anxious I was all the time. She helped me slow down, breathe, and feel like I wasn’t broken — just burnt out.”
What Clients Say
“I used to feel like my mind never shut off. Now I feel like I have actual tools that work. And I know I’m not alone.”
What Clients Say
“Irene helped me realize I don’t have to say yes to everything. Learning to set boundaries changed everything.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to have lost a person to seek grief therapy?
Not at all. Grief can come from many kinds of losses — relationships, identity, health, or transitions. All types of grief are valid.
Q: Is grief therapy just talking about my loss?
Not always. Sometimes it’s about processing emotions, but we may also focus on coping tools, memory work, or reconnecting with your day-to-day life.
Q: Can therapy help if it’s been years since the loss?
Yes. Grief isn’t linear. Unresolved or complicated grief can show up months or years later — and it’s never too late to seek support.
Q: Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. I offer secure video sessions to clients throughout California, and in-person therapy in Newport Beach.
Q: Is everything confidential?
Yes. All sessions are private and HIPAA-compliant.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Grief is heavy — but you don’t have to carry it alone. Whether your loss is recent or years old, therapy can be a space to process, remember, and begin again.
Maria Irene Alvarez de Schwartz, LMFT 155789
(949) 385-3689
Newport Beach Office
1000 Quail St., Suite 220
Laguna Beach Office
333 3rd St #6
Online Therapy
California Residents Only
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