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Midlife often brings losses that arrive close together: parents, friendships, health, roles, and versions of the future you expected.
Rebecca Victor, LP-D
Questions That Matter to You
Grief and Loss in Midlife
Midlife often brings losses that arrive close together: parents, friendships, health, roles, and versions of the future you expected.
Many kinds of loss
Grief is not limited to death. You might be mourning a marriage, a career, a home, fertility, or the closeness you once had with grown children. These losses are real even when other people do not recognize them.
No schedule for grieving
There is no correct timeline for grief. Some feelings arrive right away, and others surface months or years later. Therapy offers patient space for whatever comes, including anger, relief, or numbness that may not match what you expected to feel.
Grief and older history
A current loss can stir up earlier ones. An exploratory approach makes room for those connections, which can help a present loss make more sense without rushing to resolve it.
When you are ready
If you are in immediate distress, contact emergency services or call or text 988. For ongoing support, a free 15-minute consultation is a place to ask about fit and practical arrangements. Onboarding happens only after you both agree to try working together.
Frequently asked questions
Is it too soon to start therapy after a loss?
There is no rule. Some people begin right away, and others wait. You can talk about timing in the consultation.
Can I come for a loss that is not a death?
Yes. Losses of roles, relationships, and expectations are welcome topics.
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Ask about a free 15-minute consultation. Onboarding follows only after you agree to try working together.