
Losing a spouse or child is unimaginable.
Process the shock, let go of guilt, and move through with softness.
EMDR Therapy for women in their 30s and 40s who are grieving an unexpected and shattering loss.
Reston, VA & Beyond
Your life changed in an instant—now, nothing is the same.
I help women whose lives have been turned upside down by an unthinkable loss or recent trauma. I help them stop the constant mental replay, find relief from any guilt and self-blame, and experience their version of peace and acceptance—so they can honor their loved one while also finding their footing.
My clients are in survival mode—similar to you. They’re strong, successful women—mothers, partners, business owners—used to managing pressure, solving problems, and holding things together. Their day to days were fairly typical, filled with mundane meetings and bedtime routines. Then a devastating event broke them: the sudden loss of a child, a partner, or someone who meant everything.
One moment, life was intact. The next, it shattered. A phone call. A knock on the door. A medical emergency. A tragic accident. No warning, no time to prepare—just instant, overwhelming loss.
Since then, the grief is constant, and the moment haunts them. Flashbacks hit out of nowhere. They relive the moment they found out. The look on someone’s face. The helplessness. The guilt. They can’t sleep. They can't concentrate. Certain places, dates, or even smells send their nervous system into panic. And the strength they’ve always relied on? It’s not working anymore.
When these women come to me, they’re in the chaos of trying to plan— a funeral and the steps ahead— but they don’t know how. They can’t think two seconds ahead and if they find one moment of calm, it’s soon interrupted by silent sobs. A constant stream of people are n and out of the house, dropping off food and wanting to ask if they’re okay. They’re not okay and they want people to stop asking. They don’t want to talk, or listen, or be told they aren’t to blame. Talking hasn’t stopped the memory from looping or the guilt from crushing them. They don’t need surface-level advice or someone to tell them it’s time to move on. They just want relief. They want to stop replaying the worst day of their lives. They want to feel even a flicker of peace again.
Before they came to see me, there was a quiet voice of self-blame on loop: “I should’ve done more. What if I had done something different. They should be here right now.” It felt impossible to get rid of these thoughts and they weren’t sure they even wanted to.
Like my clients, you can find a sense of peace that feels right to you, at you’re pace. Replays of the devastating moments within the loss can start to feel more distant, and remembering better times with your loved one can fill the space instead.
Finding a sense of stability amidst the chaos and grief while still honoring and remembering your loved one is not out of reach.
I’d be honored to walk with you through this journey. Schedule a consultation today.
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Kate Regnier, LCSW and EMDR Therapist, offers in person 90 minute intensive sessions in her Reston office for grief and loss on Tuesday’s, and conducts all other sessions virtually via a secure video platform for Virginia residents. Kate is also able to see clients virtually in the following states: MI, IN, DC, and MD.