Christi Young, LPC

Does your grief feel like a heavy fog—making it hard to imagine feeling joyful again?

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After losing someone you love, it’s common to experience deep emotional waves. At first, there may be shock. Then sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness may settle in. These emotions are natural, but they can be confusing and heavy—especially when they linger for weeks or months.

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If you’re feeling:

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• Persistent sadness or emotional pain

• Anger, guilt, or regret about how things ended

• Difficulty functioning in daily life

• Troubling thoughts or a sense of being “stuck” in grief

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You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry this pain by yourself.

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Grief Counseling Offers a Path Toward Healing

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Grief counseling is not about “moving on” or forgetting your loved one. It’s about making space for your sorrow, honoring your connection, and learning how to move forward with both healing and memory.

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As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I provide grief therapy that is compassionate, customized, and trauma-informed. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, your feelings are valid and worth exploring.

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Evidence-Based Therapies for Grief

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I use several therapeutic approaches to help clients process grief and rebuild emotional resilience:

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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CBT helps you recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns—especially those that can fuel guilt, hopelessness, or self-blame after a loss. Grief can distort your perception of yourself or your future. CBT gives you tools to reframe those thoughts, manage difficult emotions, and rediscover meaning in daily life.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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If your grief is tied to traumatic loss—such as witnessing a death, feeling unresolved conflict, or experiencing sudden tragedy—EMDR can help. This therapy allows the brain to reprocess painful memories so they’re no longer as emotionally overwhelming. It can reduce triggers, emotional flooding, and nightmares, helping you move forward without reliving the trauma.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Grief often brings out different emotional “parts” within you—like the part that feels lost, the part that’s angry, or the part that’s trying to hold it all together. IFS helps you gently listen to these inner parts, understand their roles, and bring compassion to your internal experience. This method is especially helpful when grief is complex, layered, or entangled with past wounds.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

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EFT supports emotional regulation and secure connections. It helps you navigate relational shifts after loss—whether you’re grieving a spouse, parent, child, or friend. EFT can also strengthen your connection to yourself and to others who are grieving differently. If grief has left you feeling disconnected or emotionally isolated, EFT offers a way to rebuild bonds and express your needs more clearly.

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Faith-Based Grief Counseling

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If your faith is important to you, we can include it as part of the healing journey. Many clients find strength in Scripture, prayer, and knowing that grief does not separate them from God’s love.

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You may be asking:

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• Why did God allow this?

• Will I ever feel whole again?

• Can faith and sorrow live side by side?

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In Christian counseling, we create space for these honest questions without judgment. We’ll integrate biblical truth, spiritual reflection, and emotional healing to help you grieve with hope.

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“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

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This verse reminds us that God's presence is closest when our hearts are broken. He doesn't rush our pain—He walks with us in it.

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What You’ll Gain in Counseling

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• A safe, supportive space to share your story

• Tools to process and release emotional pain

• Guidance for navigating birthdays, anniversaries, or unresolved conversations

• Permission to honor your grief while learning to live again

• Hope that your story doesn’t end with sorrow

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You don’t have to grieve in silence. You can heal—gently, at your own pace, and with support.

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Please reach out to schedule your first counseling session. Whether you're looking for Christian grief therapy, trauma-informed support, or a place to simply exhale your pain, I’m here to walk with you.