Center For Loss, Grief, Hope & Healing

04/25/2026

When kids have big emotions…
it can feel overwhelming.

And in those moments,
our instinct is often to correct the behavior.

But most of the time… it’s not behavior.
It’s a nervous system that feels overwhelmed.

And the hardest part?

Children don’t regulate on their own first.
They learn it from us.

That’s why one of the most important things a parent can do in those moments is regulate themselves first… so they can help their child feel safe enough to come back down.

Big feelings aren’t “bad behavior.”
They’re signals.

And how we respond in those moments teaches our children how to understand, express, and move through their emotions over time.

This is a simple framework we often share with families to help navigate those moments in a way that builds connection, not conflict.

Save this for later, or share it with someone who might need it.

If you’ve been feeling unsure how to support your child through big emotions, anxiety, or grief… you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🗓️ Now scheduling in-person and virtual appointments.

🌿 Support is available for children, teens, and parents.

🔗 Learn more or reach out at www.clghh.com

04/25/2026

We’d love to support you this Bereaved Mother’s Day. We still have a few openings for our gathering at Sky Pond in Apex.

Accessibility matters deeply to us—if it’s helpful, you’re welcome to use the code COMMUNITY at checkout for a reduced rate.

This is a space designed with care, and we trust it can offer meaningful support in ways both gentle and profound. You are not alone in this.

Mother’s Day can feel very different after the loss of a child.

While the world around you may be celebrating, you may be carrying grief, love, longing, and absence all at once. It can be an isolating and tender time. This gathering was created with that in mind.

At the Center for Loss, Grief, Hope & Healing, in addition to offering 1:1 counseling (in person + online), we also hold workshops throughout the year to create space for people to gather and move gently through grief with care and support.

On May 3, we will be offering A Different Kind of Mother’s Day, a small-group experience for bereaved mothers at Sky Pond in Apex, NC.

This is a space to step out of the expectations, the noise, and the pressure to feel a certain way, and into a space where your grief is allowed to be exactly what it is. A space where you do not have to explain yourself or hold it all together.

Throughout the afternoon, we will move through experiences designed to support reflection, rest, and connection, including guided activities, quiet moments, creative expression, and a restorative sound bath with Elody Sound Healing.

You are not expected to share. You are not expected to be okay. You are simply invited to come as you are.

📅 May 3
🕛 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 Sky Pond, Apex, NC
🥗 Light lunch included

If Mother’s Day feels like something you are trying to get through, you do not have to do it alone this year. 🌷

To learn more or to reserve your spot, click the link in bio.

04/23/2026

Not all grief needs to be fixed... Sometimes it simply needs a safe place to be witnessed.

For many bereaved mothers, the days leading up to Mother’s Day can bring a unique mix of love, sorrow, memory, and longing. What makes a difference is not pressure to feel better, but having space to slow down, be supported, and not carry it alone.

At the Center for Loss, Grief, Hope & Healing, creating spaces like that is part of the work we care deeply about, both in 1:1 counseling and in the workshops we hold throughout the year.

Our upcoming gathering, Together After Loss, was created with that kind of support in mind. A gentle space for bereaved mothers to reflect, exhale, and be among others who understand this kind of loss.

🌿 May 3
📍 Sky Pond, Apex, NC
🕛 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

To learn more or reserve your spot, click the link in bio.

04/15/2026

Kids don’t always say “I’m struggling.”

It shows up differently.

• Big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere
• Shutting down or withdrawing
• Trouble focusing or sudden changes at school
• Increased anxiety, irritability, or overwhelm
• Difficulty adjusting to change or loss

For many families, it’s hard to know what’s “just a phase”… and what might need more support.

That’s where the right kind of help matters.

Faye and Allie specialize in working with children and teens, meeting them in ways that actually make sense for their age and stage. Through structured support, creative approaches, and a safe, steady environment, they help kids process what they’re experiencing and build the tools to navigate it.

Support doesn’t have to wait until things get worse.

If something feels off, it’s worth paying attention to.

Have you noticed any of these in your child lately?

04/13/2026

Mother’s Day can feel very different after the loss of a child.

While the world around you may be celebrating, you may be carrying grief, love, longing, and absence all at once. It can be an isolating and tender time. This gathering was created with that in mind.

At the Center for Loss, Grief, Hope & Healing, in addition to offering 1:1 counseling (in person + online), we also hold workshops throughout the year to create space for people to gather and move gently through grief with care and support.

On May 3, we will be offering A Different Kind of Mother’s Day, a small-group experience for bereaved mothers at Sky Pond in Apex, NC.

This is a space to step out of the expectations, the noise, and the pressure to feel a certain way, and into a space where your grief is allowed to be exactly what it is. A space where you do not have to explain yourself or hold it all together.

Throughout the afternoon, we will move through experiences designed to support reflection, rest, and connection, including guided activities, quiet moments, creative expression, and a restorative sound bath with Elody Sound Healing.

You are not expected to share. You are not expected to be okay. You are simply invited to come as you are.

📅 May 3
🕛 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 Sky Pond, Apex, NC
🥗 Light lunch included

If Mother’s Day feels like something you are trying to get through, you do not have to do it alone this year. 🌷

To learn more or to reserve your spot, click the link in bio.

04/10/2026

This is the team behind the work.

The conversations here aren’t always easy.
They’re about loss, change, uncertainty, hardship… and the things people don’t always feel comfortable saying out loud.

But they matter.

We’ve grown this team intentionally to better support the people we have the privilege of working with… whether that’s a child trying to make sense of big emotions, a teen navigating anxiety or change, or an adult carrying something heavy.

Different specialties. One shared purpose:

To create a space where people of all ages feel safe and understood, and know they are not alone in what they’re going through.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this could be a meaningful place to start.

🗓️ Now scheduling in-person and virtual appointments for children, teens and adults.

🌿 You don’t have to carry this alone.

🔗 Learn more or connect with us at www.clghh.com

04/08/2026

In addition to offering 1:1 counseling (both in person and online), we also facilitate workshops throughout the year for those who are moving through grief and loss. These gatherings offer a different kind of support, one that allows people to come together in person, feel held in community, and experience the power of shared space in the healing process.

There is a particular kind of grief carried by a mother who has lost a child. It holds a depth, tenderness, and longing that is uniquely its own, and it deserves to be met with gentleness, understanding, and care.

On Sunday May 3, we will gather at Sky Pond for a gentle workshop created for bereaved mothers, a place to slow down, breathe, reflect, and be held in the presence of others who understand this kind of loss.

Nestled in a peaceful cabin in the woods, this will be a safe and supportive space to honor your grief, experience meaningful connection, and care for your heart in a gentle and grounding way.

You do not have to carry it alone. 🤍

More details coming soon.

04/06/2026

When children are hurting, they don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling… and they need support that’s designed specifically for them.

Grief, anxiety, and big life changes can show up in ways that are confusing… not just for them, but for the people who love them most.

That’s where Allyson (Ally) Mattingly, LCSWA meets her clients.

Ally specializes in supporting children, teens, and young adults navigating grief, anxiety, and major life transitions, with a strong focus on helping younger clients feel safe, understood, and able to express what they’re going through.

As our practice continues to grow, Ally provides dedicated support for children experiencing grief, helping families navigate loss in a way that is developmentally appropriate, compassionate, and grounded in real connection.

Her approach integrates creative, expressive methods including art, movement, and narrative work, allowing children to process emotions in ways that don’t rely only on words.

This is especially important for younger clients who may feel overwhelmed, shut down, or unsure how to communicate what’s happening inside.

Ally creates a space where children and teens can begin to make sense of their experiences, build emotional regulation skills, and feel more grounded during times of change.

For parents walking alongside a child through grief or emotional overwhelm, having the right support can make all the difference.

🗓️ Ally is currently scheduling new patients.

🌿 If you’ve been wondering how to best support your child, teen, or young adult, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🔗 Learn more or reach out for support at www.clghh.com.

04/03/2026

There are some people who step into this work because they studied it.

And then there are those who step into it because they’ve lived it, carried it, and understand what it means to search for healing on the other side of loss.

That is part of what shaped Nola Metz Simpson, M.S.Ed., MPA, LCMHC, founder of the Center for Loss, Grief, Hope & Healing.

Nola’s heart for this work is both deeply personal and professionally grounded. With decades of leadership in healthcare, advanced training in grief and trauma, and her own lived experience with loss, she brings a rare depth to the way she supports others.

She is trained in Prolonged Grief Therapy and EMDR, and continues to pursue advanced education to better serve individuals navigating complex grief, trauma, and life’s most difficult transitions.

Nola believes that while suffering is part of the human experience, it does not have to last forever. With the right support, it is possible to find peace, meaning, and even joy again.

She is passionate about creating a space where grief is not rushed or dismissed, but honored, witnessed, and gently worked through.

“I’ve walked through my own grief, and I know how heavy it can feel. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.”

🗓️Nola is now accepting new clients with immediate availability, in person and online.

🌿 If you’ve been struggling to get unstuck or trying to make sense of loss, you don’t have to do it alone.

🔗 Learn more or reach out for support at www.clghh.com.

04/01/2026

Sometimes people look like they’re holding it together on the outside…
while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or deeply unsettled on the inside.

That’s where Liz Enck, LCSW meets her clients, with steadiness, compassion, and a space that feels safe enough to begin.

Liz works with adolescents and adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. She helps clients slow down, understand what’s happening in their mind and body, and begin rebuilding a sense of stability and self-trust.

Her approach blends evidence-based modalities like EMDR, CBT, and IFS with a deeply human, collaborative style. She meets each person where they are, honoring their pace while gently supporting forward movement.

Liz brings not only clinical skill, but also a grounded presence shaped by her experience walking alongside individuals and families through some of life’s most vulnerable and tender moments.

Healing doesn’t mean rushing past pain.
It means having the right support while moving through it.

🗓️Liz is now accepting new clients with immediate availability, in person and online.

🌿If you’ve been carrying something heavy or navigating a difficult season, support is available.

🔗 Learn more or connect with us at www.clghh.com.

03/30/2026

Children and teens do not always say, “I’m struggling.”

Sometimes it looks like anxiety, big emotions, behavior changes, difficulty focusing, or trouble adjusting to change.

That is where Faye Caraballo, LPA meets her clients, with compassion, experience, and a steady, structured approach.

With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Faye works with children, teens, and adults, with a focus on anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, grief, and life transitions.

She also provides evaluation and assessment for ADD/ADHD across all ages, helping individuals and families gain clarity, understanding, and a path forward.

For younger clients, Faye uses play-based approaches, creative expression, and evidence-based strategies to help children build confidence, improve focus, and develop emotional awareness in ways that feel natural and engaging.

For teens and adults, she offers supportive, practical care that helps clients regain stability, confidence, and control.

Her approach is compassionate and actionable, creating meaningful change while equipping clients with tools for everyday life.

🗓️Faye is now accepting new clients with immediate availability, in person and online.

🌿If you have been considering support for your child, teen, or yourself, this could be a meaningful next step.

🔗 Learn more or reach out at www.clghh.com.

03/28/2026

Grief doesn’t look the same at every stage of life.

A child may not have the words.
A teen may try to carry it alone.
An adult may feel like they’re expected to hold everything together.

But underneath it all… the need is the same.

To be seen.
To be understood.
To have a place where it’s safe to process, heal, and grow.

At the Center for Loss, Grief, Hope & Healing, we’ve been growing… intentionally.

So we can better support children, teens, and adults walking through grief, trauma, and life’s most difficult seasons.

And more importantly, so that no one has to navigate it alone.

Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing the people behind this work…
the hearts and hands walking alongside our clients every day.

If you or someone you love is struggling, we are here.

📍 Now accepting new clients (in-person and virtual)

🌿 www.clghh.com