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Traumatic Grief Therapy

Support for Individuals Coping With Traumatic Loss

Grief can feel overwhelming on its own — and when a loss is sudden, violent, or deeply distressing, the emotional impact can be even more complex. Traumatic grief may involve intense sorrow alongside shock, fear, guilt, or intrusive memories that make it difficult to move forward.

At Pats Consultants, we offer traumatic grief therapy for individuals seeking compassionate, professional support after a traumatic loss. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to process grief at your own pace, without pressure or judgment.

Understanding Traumatic Grief

Traumatic grief can occur when a loss is unexpected or deeply distressing, such as the death of a loved one due to an accident, violence, suicide, medical trauma, or other sudden events. In these situations, grief may feel intertwined with trauma-related responses.

Everyone experiences grief differently. There is no “right” way to grieve, and there is no set timeline. Traumatic grief therapy focuses on supporting individuals as they navigate both loss and emotional overwhelm.

Common Experiences Associated With Traumatic Grief

Traumatic grief may affect emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Some individuals may experience:

  • Intense sadness or longing for the person who died
  • Shock, disbelief, or difficulty accepting the loss
  • Intrusive memories or distressing thoughts
  • Anxiety, fear, or a sense of being constantly on edge
  • Guilt, anger, or unanswered questions
  • Avoidance of reminders connected to the loss
  • Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

These reactions are common and do not mean something is “wrong.”

How Traumatic Grief Therapy May Help

Traumatic grief therapy can offer support by:

  • Providing a safe place to talk about the loss
  • Helping individuals understand grief and trauma responses
  • Developing coping and grounding strategies
  • Reducing emotional overwhelm over time
  • Supporting adjustment to life after loss

Therapy is individualized and collaborative, allowing each person to move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of their experience.

Our Therapeutic Approach

Traumatic grief therapy is guided by trauma-informed principles that prioritize emotional safety, choice, and empowerment. Sessions may focus on present-day coping skills, emotional regulation, and gently exploring how the loss continues to affect daily life.

Clients are never required to share details before they are ready. Therapy is shaped around comfort level and personal goals.

Who Traumatic Grief Therapy Is For

Traumatic grief therapy may be helpful for:

  • Individuals who have experienced sudden or traumatic loss
  • Those feeling “stuck” in grief or emotional distress
  • People experiencing trauma-related symptoms alongside grief
  • Adults or adolescents seeking professional grief support

A formal diagnosis is not required to begin therapy.

What to Expect in Therapy

Early sessions focus on understanding your experience, concerns, and what support might look like for you. Over time, therapy may help you build coping tools, process emotions, and regain a sense of stability while honoring your loss.

Traumatic Grief Therapy

If you are seeking traumatic grief therapy in Tampa, Pats Consultants provides compassionate, professional care in a supportive environment. Reaching out for support after a traumatic loss is a personal decision, and therapy is available when you feel ready.

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