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Coping With Grief During Major Life Changes in Silver Spring

Published February 19th, 2025 by Plato Therapy

Grief affects everyone differently during major life changes. As a licensed therapist in Silver Spring, Larkin Plato helps people understand their grief and find healthy ways to cope while adjusting to new life situations.

Signs of Grief During Life Changes

  • Feeling lost or empty
  • Changes in eating/sleeping patterns
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Intense emotions
  • Withdrawal from others

How Professional Support Helps

At Plato Therapy, we create a safe space for clients to process their feelings. Through proven therapeutic techniques, clients learn to handle their grief while adapting to changes.

Common SituationsHow Therapy Supports You
Job Loss/Career ChangeProcessing emotions, building confidence
Relationship ChangesHealing, self-care strategies
Moving/RelocationAdjustment tools, creating new routines

Practical Coping Methods

  • Emotional awareness exercises
  • Self-care routines
  • Healthy grieving practices
  • Support system building
  • Daily structure planning

Available Support Options

Larkin Plato provides various therapy formats:

  • One-on-one counseling
  • Group support sessions
  • Virtual therapy meetings
  • Emergency support services

The Therapy Process

Every therapy session starts with understanding your unique story and personal needs. We create a supportive space where you can openly share your feelings about loss and life changes. Through our work together, you'll learn practical ways to handle grief while developing new skills to move forward in your life.

Get Support in Silver Spring

If you're struggling with grief during life changes, help is here. Contact Licensed Therapist Larkin Plato at 301-775-5445 to schedule a session. Take the first step toward healing today.

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Larkin Plato, Psychotherapist, MSW, LCSW-C offers compassionate individual, couples, and online therapy in the Silver Spring, MD area. With 15+ years of experience, Larkin specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression, helping clients find peace and self-acceptance. As a former Army officer and corporate professional, Larkin relates to work stress and mental health challenges. Using a psychodynamic approach, Larkin guides clients to uncover subconscious motivations, resolve conflicts, and develop new tools for daily life. For those facing relationship issues, work stress, or seeking personal growth, Larkin provides a safe space to explore and heal. Book your session today and begin your journey towards a more fulfilling life.

larkin Plato

Psychotherapist, MSW, LCSW-C

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