Flexible Scheduling • Personalized Care • Safe & Confidential Support
Grief is one of the most personal and complex experiences we go through. Whether you’re coping with the loss of a loved one, navigating a serious illness, or adjusting to life changes that feel overwhelming, grief can affect every part of your life—emotionally, physically, and mentally.
How Grief Can Show Up
You Don’t Have to Navigate Grief Alone
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Deep sadness or emotional pain
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Anxiety or restlessness
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Anger, guilt, or confusion
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Physical symptoms (fatigue, tension)
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Difficulty focusing or functioning
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Emotional numbness
👉 Grief is not linear—and there is no “right” way to process it.
Our Grief & Loss Therapy Services in San Rafael
We provide specialized therapy services designed to support different aspects of grief and loss.
Grief Counseling (Somatic & Narrative Therapy)
Process Your Loss in a Safe, Supportive Space
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Grief counseling helps you explore your emotions, memories, and personal story.
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Our approach combines:
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Somatic Therapy → addressing how grief is held in the body
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Narrative Therapy → helping you make meaning of your experience
This Service Helps You:
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Process grief at your own pace
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Understand and express complex emotions
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Reconnect with your sense of self
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Find meaning after loss
Cancer & Chronic Illness Therapy
Support for Navigating Illness, Uncertainty & Emotional Impact
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A serious illness affects more than physical health—it impacts identity, relationships, and emotional well-being.
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We support individuals who are:
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Living with cancer or chronic illness
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Supporting a loved one with an illness
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Coping with uncertainty and fear
This Service Helps You:
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Manage emotional stress and anxiety
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Process grief related to health changes
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Build resilience during treatment or recovery
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Navigate relationship and identity shifts
Why Choose Big Life Change Therapy
We specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions—including motherhood.
Specialized in postpartum and life transitions
Compassionate, non-judgmental care
Personalized therapy approach
Local expertise in San Rafael
Flexible Therapy Options
In-person sessions in San Rafael and San Francisco
Virtual therapy sessions
Flexible appointment scheduling
When to Reach Out for Support
Consider reaching out if you’re experiencing:
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Persistent sadness or emotional pain
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Difficulty functioning in daily life
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Anxiety or overwhelm
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Isolation or withdrawal
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Physical symptoms related to stress
👉 You don’t have to wait for things to get worse to seek help.
FAQs About Grief & Loss
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At Big Life Change Therapy, we use a combination of proven therapeutic models to support couples and families.