Are you heartbroken after the loss of a loved one? Every part of your daily life may feel like a reminder of their absence—simple moments, familiar places, even making coffee. You're not just grieving—you’re overwhelmed, distracted, and isolated. Friends may mean well, but their words don’t seem to help, and moving forward feels impossible.

Grief is personal, and healing is not linear with a one-size-fits-all timeline. As a therapist with specialized experience in grief counseling, including supporting individuals and families through hospice care, I provide a supportive space to process loss at your own pace. I help bring structure and clarity to the fog of grief, so you feel less disoriented and more supported.

Together, we’ll explore emotions like sadness, guilt, confusion, and anger. You'll learn how to cope with reminders of your loved one, manage emotional triggers, and prepare for milestone dates that can feel especially hard. I’ll help you navigate difficult moments, including the ones that catch you by surprise. 

Through our sessions, you’ll start to get out from under the all-too-heavy weighted blanket of grief. Over time, you’ll begin to carry your grief differently—honoring your loved one’s memory while also making space for peace and joy again.

My clinical training and 20 years of experience in Human Resources leadership allow me to uniquely support individuals navigating work-related stress, and major life transitions. My midwestern roots translate into warm care, humor, and candor here in sunny, Carlsbad, CA.

Contact Michelle in-person (South Carlsbad) or virtually: michelle@collaborativetherapycenter.com

Education & Training:

MA in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

Elizabeth Hospice - Clinical Counseling Internship