Therapy for Suicide Loss

Losing someone you love and care about is a devastating experience in and of itself, but losing someone to suicide often adds complicated layers of pain to the grief. It’s an experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed by sadness, guilt, anger, confusion - you name it, you’ve probably experienced it.

After Suicide Loss, You May:

- Have questions about why it happened
- Spend time looking for the warning signs
- Have thoughts worrying about what "could have" been done to prevent the death
- Feel like people are tip-toeing around the subject with you
- Experience isolation in your grief experience

Coping with suicide loss is unique and complex, but I want you to know that you don't have to navigate it alone. I offer a compassionate and supportive space for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. I understand first-hand the unique challenges of suicide loss and provide an approach that comes from both lived experience and professional education & experience.

My purpose around suicide loss is to help you reconnect with yourself and remember who you lost for who they were as a whole person - not just for how they died.

My Approach to Therapy After Suicide Loss

While suicide will always be part of the story, it isn't the whole story.

I’ll meet you where you’re at in your journey of loss and we’ll move at a pace that feels right to you. I won’t ever make you talk about something you aren’t ready to talk about and I won’t ever pressure you to discuss the intimate parts of suicide if you do not want to. It’s likely that you may be left with unanswered questions about your loved one’s suicide and I’ll be there to help you in navigate the uncertainty and finding radical acceptance in that uncomfortable reality.

In addition to talk therapy, I also incorporate approaches like EMDR (coming soon) & Brainspotting that offer alternative paths to healing and rewiring the brain. This approach can be really helpful in addressing trauma and the complexities of suicide loss.

Whether the loss happened 20 years ago or 2 months ago, I’ll be there to help you navigate this experience while also helping you to cope and reconnect with yourself and others. Together we’ll honor your loved one’s memory and help you to find meaningful ways to remember them for who they were and the story of their life, and not just for the way that they died.

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About Elyce Mandich, LCSW

More About Elyce

I provide online and in-person therapy for clients in California and specialize in support with suicide loss. My therapeutic approach is deeply influenced by my personal experience of losing my mom to suicide and over twelve years of supporting people in navigating through the human experience - including crisis work around suicidality. Through these experiences, I’ve learned the importance of empathy, human connection, and cultivating a sense of belonging. My approach is tailored to each individual, recognizing that while our experiences are unique, the need for understanding and belonging is not.

My goal is to empower you to not only acknowledge but also embrace your unique story and experiences. This journey involves finding acceptance and moving forward by navigating through your challenges.

Together, we can navigate the challenging but rewarding experience towards healing through:

- Empathetic engagement to foster a strong therapist-client connection
- Evidence-based practices to address and manage anxiety
- Strategies and support that empower you make changes in your life