Grief Counseling

Grief Doesn't Have to Be Carried Alone

Whether your loss is recent or long past, the pain is real. You don't have to walk through this by yourself.

Private & Confidential Adults & Teens In-Person & Online
Faith-Based Approach
Evidence-Based Methods
Temperament Science
Ocala, FL & Online
About Our Practice

Walking With You Through Loss

Grief counseling at Shadetree is for anyone carrying loss, whether it's recent or years old, sudden or long anticipated. We offer a gentle, faith-rooted space to tell the story of who you lost and what their life meant, without pressure to move on before you're ready.

Grief can feel isolating. Friends mean well but don't always know what to say. Work expects you to be fine. Church tells you to have faith. At Shadetree, we hold both the ache and the hope, without forcing either.

The fact that you're here means your love was real. That's a foundation worth honoring.
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Is This Right for You?

Many People Come to Us Grieving

Every loss is different, but the ache of missing someone is universal. If any of these resonate, you're not alone.

Death of a Spouse or Partner

The loss of a life partner reshapes every day, every habit, every future you planned.

Loss of a Parent

Grief for a parent can surface at any age, carrying complicated feelings of love, regret, or unresolved history.

Loss of a Child

Losing a child, at any age and any stage, is a grief most people cannot imagine. You need gentle, expert care.

Sudden or Traumatic Loss

An accident, suicide, overdose, or violent loss carries its own kind of shock. Trauma and grief often arrive together.

Loss After Long Illness

When illness lasts a long time, grief begins before death and continues after. Both the caregiving and the loss leave marks.

Anticipatory Grief

Grieving someone who is still alive, facing a terminal diagnosis, dementia, or a slow goodbye. This grief is real and it matters.

Faith Shaken by Loss

If loss has raised hard questions about God, prayer, or faith itself, you're not alone. Scripture itself is full of lament.

Stuck in Grief

When grief has lasted longer than feels manageable, or when you feel frozen, professional support can help you find your footing again.

Whatever your loss, we meet you where you are, without judgment.

Take the First Step
Our Approach

How We Walk With You Through Grief

We bring together three powerful lenses to help you experience lasting transformation, not just symptom management.

Faith-Centered Foundation

God is close to the brokenhearted, and His grace is sufficient. Scripture holds space for lament and hope, giving you a foundation you can lean on as you walk through grief.

Clinical Excellence

Trained in evidence-based grief counseling approaches, we help you move through grief at your own pace, without rushing you to 'get over' what you've lost.

Temperament-Informed Insight

Understanding your God-given temperament changes everything. It shapes how you grieve, what brings comfort, and how to care for yourself well through loss.

Getting Started

What to Expect

Starting counseling can feel vulnerable. Here's what the process looks like at Shadetree, so you can walk in with confidence.

1

Connect With Us

Reach out through our contact form or call. We'll listen and match you with a counselor who fits your needs.

2

Your First Session

A safe space to share your story: who you lost, what they meant, and how grief is showing up in your life right now.

3

A Personalized Plan

Your counselor creates a tailored plan that honors the uniqueness of your loss, with proven strategies that never rush you.

4

Ongoing Growth

Week by week, build the tools to carry grief without being overwhelmed by it. Many find that love and loss can coexist.

FAQ

Common Questions

Have a question we haven't answered? We'd love to hear from you.

Ask Us Anything

Neither. Some people reach out in the first days of loss. Others come years later, when grief resurfaces unexpectedly. There is no wrong timing.

No. We don't rush grief and we don't believe in forced timelines. Grief is the shape love takes after loss, and our job is to walk with you, not hurry you.

That's a common and welcome place to start. Scripture itself is full of lament. We make space for the hard questions without needing you to have answers.

Every loss is different. Some people find comfort within a few weeks. Others benefit from longer support, especially after traumatic or complicated loss. Your counselor will work at your pace.

Yes. We offer secure video sessions for people who prefer meeting from home. Online counseling is just as effective as in-person sessions and gives you flexibility without sacrificing quality.

We integrate faith, clinical training, and temperament science in a way few practices do. We don't just manage symptoms. We help you understand the deeper patterns at work. And because we're Christ-centered, we believe real, lasting transformation is always possible.

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Take the first step toward carrying your grief with gentleness and hope.

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(352) 875-5309 Ocala, FL  |  The Villages  |  Gainesville