Grief support · Telehealth counseling
You Don't Have to Walk Through Grief Alone.
When loss changes everything, it can be hard to find your footing again — especially when the people around you don't understand what you're going through. There is a way to begin finding support, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose without forgetting the person you love.
If this feels familiar
When You're Grieving, the Loneliness Can Feel Like Another Loss.
You feel alone in your grief.
You may be surrounded by people and still feel that nobody truly understands what you're carrying.
You have tried to find support.
Perhaps you've tried talking to friends, attending support groups, seeking counseling, or simply waiting for time to help.
You want to feel like yourself again.
You miss feeling connected to life, having a sense of direction, or being able to look forward to something.
You don't want to forget the person you lost.
You want a way forward that honors your loved one — not one that makes moving forward feel like leaving them behind.
You don't have to pretend you're fine to begin healing.
Discover the Lighthouse Within Method
LCPC · Board-Certified Chaplain
Meet Terri
I'm Terri Tyson. You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, a nationally board-certified chaplain, and the creator of the Lighthouse Within Method™.
My work centers on helping people navigate grief, the isolation that can follow loss, and the challenge of finding a meaningful way forward.
I believe healing doesn't mean forgetting. It means finding ways to carry your love and your loss while gradually making room for life again.
The Lighthouse Within Method™
A Different Way to Navigate Grief
The Lighthouse Within Method™ is designed for people navigating grief who feel isolated, misunderstood, or unsure how to begin moving forward. It offers a structured way to explore the experience of grief, recognize the challenges that keep you feeling stuck, and develop practical ways to build support and rediscover purpose.
A preview of the practical tools
- Mapping the emotional challenges of grief and isolation.
- Exploring patterns that contribute to feeling unsupported.
- Identifying sources of meaningful support.
- Developing ways to navigate difficult emotional periods.
- Creating personal rituals and practices that help honor loss.
At the heart of the method
Five shifts, from silent pain toward light
Shift 1
Shift 2
Shift 3
Shift 4
Shift 5
Terri describes five shifts that help an isolated griever move from “drowning in silent pain” toward wanting to live fully again. Official names and descriptions of each shift are pending Terri's approval.
Free Master Class
How to Move From Grief Toward Healing in 8 Weeks
Discover the Lighthouse Within Method™ and explore a different approach to navigating grief, rebuilding support, and finding a renewed sense of purpose while continuing to honor the person you've lost.
A free introduction to the Lighthouse Within Method™ and Terri's eight-week program.
What the training covers
- 01
Understanding the grip of grief
Terri explores what she calls “white-knuckling through grief” — the grip people hold when they're trying to keep everything together while struggling deeply on the inside, often when those around them don't understand.
- 02
Understanding why grief can return in waves
Why the pain can return at unexpected moments, whether you've been grieving for months or years — and the perspective Terri shares on what is actually happening when it does.
- 03
Exploring a different approach to grief support
An introduction to Terri's approach and the Lighthouse Within Method™, including the opportunity to learn more about her eight-week program.
What you can explore
Concepts introduced through the method
Exact curriculum subject to Terri's approval.
- Understanding the experience of grief and isolation
- Exploring the five shifts associated with the method
- Identifying what may be contributing to feelings of isolation
- Exploring different sources of support
- Learning approaches to navigating difficult emotions
- Considering personal rituals that honor the person you've lost
Counseling with Terri
Compassionate Support for Life's Hardest Seasons
Grief, anxiety, stress, depression, and major life transitions can leave you feeling uncertain about what comes next. Terri offers personalized telehealth counseling in a compassionate, confidential setting where you can explore what you're experiencing and work toward meaningful change.
Grief and Loss
Support for navigating bereavement, significant loss, and the changes that follow.
Anxiety and Stress
A supportive space to explore difficult feelings, stressors, and ways to move forward.
Life Transitions
Guidance for navigating periods of uncertainty, change, and adjustment.
Self-Esteem and Emotional Well-Being
Space to explore self-worth, emotional challenges, and personal growth.
The counseling pathway
Interested in one-on-one counseling? Start with a free 15-minute telehealth consultation — separate from the free training.
Our approach
Healing Doesn't Mean Forgetting.
You can continue to love the person you've lost while discovering new ways to live with that loss. Healing doesn't require you to rush, perform, or pretend. It begins with having space to understand what you're experiencing and finding a way forward that feels meaningful to you.
At Your Own Pace
Every person's experience of grief is different. There is no timeline you must keep.
With Compassion
A welcoming, confidential, and judgement-free space where you can be honest about how you are.
Without Forgetting
Moving forward does not mean erasing your connection to the person you love.
Professional background
Clinical training. Pastoral care. A method built for grief.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois
Nationally board-certified chaplain
Ordained minister
Creator of the Lighthouse Within Method™
FAQs
Questions you may have
Free 15-minute consultation
Let's Start With a Conversation.
If you're considering counseling and would like to learn more, a free 15-minute telehealth consultation is an opportunity to connect with Terri, briefly discuss what brings you here, and explore whether working together may be a good fit.
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You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone.
Whether you're ready to explore the free training or considering a conversation about counseling, there is a place to begin.