Grief & Loss Counseling

Compassionate Support for Your Healing Journey

I’m Terry Jordan, LCSW, and grief is the most universal—and the most isolating—experience I meet in my practice. I’ve sat with lobster fishers from Rockland mourning crewmates lost at sea, with retirees in Naples who can’t find their footing after a spouse’s passing, and with teens in Bangor whose first heartbreak feels like the end of the world. No two stories are identical, yet the ache that follows a loss speaks a language every nervous system understands.

Understanding grief & LOSS

If you’re here, something precious has changed or disappeared—maybe a person, a pet, a marriage, a dream, or even the version of yourself that felt safe before life shifted. The world keeps spinning, but you feel unmoored. My job is to walk beside you until the ground steadies again.

  • Death of a Loved One

    The passing of a family member, friend, or pet.

  • Relationship Loss

    The end of a significant relationship, such as a divorce or breakup.

  • Loss of Health

    Experiencing a serious illness or health-related changes.

  • Job Loss

    Losing a job or facing significant career changes.

  • Other Significant Losses

    Moving away from a familiar environment, losing a cherished possession, or experiencing any major life change.

Symptoms of Grief

Grief doesn’t follow tidy stages; it weaves back and forth. Some days the loss feels smaller, then a song on the radio puts you right back at day one. That back‑and‑forth isn’t a setback—it’s how healing unfolds.

  • Emotional Reactions

    Sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness.

  • Physical Symptoms

    Fatigue, changes in appetite, or sleep disturbances.

  • Cognitive Effects

    Difficulty concentrating, confusion, or preoccupation with thoughts of the loss.

  • Behavioral Changes

    Withdrawal from social activities, changes in daily routines, or increased reliance on substances.
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My Approach to Grief & Loss Support

I use a range of therapeutic approaches to help you cope with grief and loss:

  • Grief Counseling

    Individual sessions to provide support, validate your feelings, and help you process the grief in a safe and empathetic environment.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    CBT can help you address and manage the negative thought patterns and emotional responses associated with grief, providing practical strategies for coping and adjustment.

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

    Incorporates mindfulness techniques to help you stay present and manage overwhelming emotions, promoting healing and emotional balance.

Who Can Benefit from Grief & Loss Support?

My grief and loss services are beneficial for individuals experiencing

  • Death of a Loved One

    Coping with bereavement and finding ways to honor and remember the deceased.

  • Relationship Loss

    Adjusting to the end of a significant relationship and moving forward.

  • Health-Related Losses

    Dealing with changes in health or physical abilities.

  • Career Changes

    Managing the emotional impact of job loss or career transitions.

Maine Office or Florida Sunshine—or Your Screen

Licensed in Maine and Florida, I offer in‑person sessions in Portland and secure teletherapy anywhere from Bar Harbor to Boca Raton. Learn more on the teletherapy page if distance, weather, or mobility make video easier.

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Start Your Healing Journey

We’ll start with a free 15‑minute phone consult to be sure we’re a good fit. From there, choose office visits or video sessions—daytime or early evenings.
If you’re looking for a gentler path through loss, I’m here to walk it with you.

— Terry Jordan, LCSW

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