Laurie A Burke

I provide psychotherapy to bereaved adults. My specialty is treating Complicated Grief, Traumatic/Violent Death Loss, and Spiritual Crisis. A loved one’s death can be distressing, but most mourners ultimately adapt. Even though there is no “right” way to grieve or length of time it “should” take, some mourners feel “stuck” in their grief. They have difficulty accepting the loss, struggle to create a new life, or feel life is meaningless after the loved one’s death. They may feel numb, shocked, angry, or other distressing emotions. My training, research, and clinical experience gives me the confidence to help grievers maneuver through difficult losses. Losing a loved one to homicide, suicide, or fatal accident can increase ones vulnerability to complicated grief, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and spiritual crisis. I have substantial experience in helping violently bereaved individuals to process their complex emotions related to the way in which their loved one died. Spiritual beliefs can