Grief, Loss & Major Transitions

Life is defined by its transitions, but that doesn't make them easy. Whether you are navigating a profound loss, the high-conflict end of a marriage, or the "identity crisis" of a major life shift, the ground beneath you can feel unstable. At PPG, we provide a steady hand to help you navigate the "messy middle"—moving through the pain of what was to find the clarity of what is next.

Our approach

The Insight

We provide the space to honor the "Why." We help you process the narrative of your change. What does this loss or transition mean for your identity? By making sense of the past, we reduce its power to keep you stuck in "what if" thinking.

The Action

We focus on the "Next Right Step." We provide tangible strategies for managing the "Grief Brain" (fog, fatigue, and executive dysfunction) and the practicalities of transitions—like boundary setting, decision-making, and rebuilding your daily rhythm.

Clinical methods

Narrative Therapy

Helping you rewrite the "story" of your transition so you are the protagonist reclaiming your agency, not just a passenger to the change.

CBT for Complicated Grief

Addressing the specific thought patterns—like survivor's guilt or catastrophic thinking—that prevent emotional movement.

Meaning-Making Frameworks

Utilizing research-based strategies to help you find a sense of purpose and "Post-Traumatic Growth" on the other side of loss.

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

Learning to make room for the pain of transition while still taking steps toward a life that aligns with your current values.

How specialties work together at PPG

The PPG Difference: Major life transitions—especially divorce or bereavement—never happen in a vacuum. They ripple through your roles as a parent and a partner. Because PPG is a multi-specialty practice, your therapist can seamlessly (and privately) consult with our in-house child specialists or couples therapists if your personal transition is impacting your family system. You aren't navigating the storm alone; you have a clinical brain trust behind you.