Grief and Loss Counseling

Dr. Laura Pfledderer, informally known as Dr. P-Fled, offers compassionate grief and loss counseling at Lifting Spirits, PLLC, helping individuals navigate the pain of loss with hope and healing. Based in Morehead City, North Carolina, Dr. P-Fled’s practice provides a safe, empathetic space to process grief and rediscover meaning.

What is Grief and Loss Counseling?

Grief and loss can arise from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other significant changes, bringing feelings of sadness, anger, or emptiness. Dr. P-Fled’s grief counseling is tailored for teens, adults, and families, offering support to process emotions and honor your loss. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she helps clients cope with grief and build resilience.

Dr. P-Fled believes healing is a personal journey. Her client-centered approach, grounded in a Christian foundation, creates a nurturing environment to explore your grief and find a path forward.

Does Grief and Loss Counseling Work?

Yes, grief counseling is effective in helping individuals process loss and reduce emotional distress, with research supporting CBT and DBT for managing grief-related symptoms. Dr. P-Fled, with over 16 years of experience, including crisis intervention and U.S. Air Force service, tailors her approach to your unique needs, fostering healing and growth.

Whether you’re grieving a recent loss or struggling with unresolved pain, Dr. P-Fled’s empathetic guidance can help. Contact us to explore how grief counseling can support your healing journey.

Who Can Benefit from Grief and Loss Counseling?

Dr. P-Fled’s grief and loss counseling is designed for anyone experiencing loss, including:

  • Individuals mourning the loss of a loved one
  • Teens or adults navigating relationship changes or divorce
  • Military families coping with loss due to service-related challenges
  • Families processing collective grief
  • Those with unresolved grief or complicated mourning

With her compassionate, strengths-based approach, Dr. P-Fled helps clients of all ages find comfort and strength to move forward with hope.

What to Expect in a Grief and Loss Counseling Session

During grief counseling with Dr. P-Fled, you’ll work together to process your loss and achieve your goals. Here’s what to expect:

  • Assessment: Dr. P-Fled will listen to your story, exploring your loss and emotional needs.
  • Emotional Processing: Using CBT and DBT, you’ll learn to manage grief-related emotions and honor your loss.
  • Personalized Support: Sessions focus on your unique journey, whether finding closure or rebuilding meaning.
  • Ongoing Healing: Dr. P-Fled provides tools to cope between sessions, supporting long-term recovery.

Sessions are tailored to your needs, with progress often felt through increased peace and acceptance. Dr. P-Fled offers in-person and telehealth options for flexibility.

Benefits of Grief and Loss Counseling

Counseling with Dr. P-Fled can lead to transformative outcomes, including:

  • Reduced intensity of grief-related emotions
  • Improved ability to cope with triggers and memories
  • Restored sense of meaning and purpose
  • Stronger connections with loved ones
  • Empowerment to embrace life with renewed hope

Other Services at Lifting Spirits, PLLC

Grief and loss counseling is one of many ways Dr. P-Fled supports you. She also offers:

  • Trauma and PTSD counseling
  • Military and veteran mental health support
  • Anxiety and depression therapy
  • ADHD counseling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Life transitions and self-esteem support

Lifting Spirits, PLLC accepts cash, insurance, and provides superbills for reimbursement, ensuring accessible care for all.