EDY NATHAN
Grief doesn’t simply change what you’ve lost. It changes your relationship with yourself.
For more than 25 years I’ve helped individuals, professionals, and organizations understand grief as something far larger than bereavement.
WHO IS EDY?
Grief is much bigger than we’ve been taught.
We’ve been taught to think of grief as something that follows the death of someone we love. You and I know it’s much bigger than that. Grief arrives through divorce, illness, trauma, betrayal, infertility, the loss of a career, the future we imagined, or the person we once believed ourselves to be. Sometimes the greatest losses are the ones no one else can see.
They also became the foundation of my work. My own grief taught me how pervasive grief is, and how much it has to teach you when you let it in.
Today, as a licensed psychotherapist, AASECT-certified sex therapist and sex educator, EMDR clinician, speaker, and author, I help people understand not only what happened to them, but how grief and trauma continue to shape their relationship with themselves.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It doesn’t mean getting over what happened or leaving it behind. I believe healing begins when you feel seen, understood, and curious enough to explore your own story.
Edy Nathan
MA, LCSW-R, CST
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
11 Phases of Grief
How Grief Lives in You
Grief is not just an emotion—it weaves itself into your body, thoughts, and relationships. It can shape how you see yourself, how you connect with others, and how you move through the world.
Whether your grief is fresh or something you’ve carried for years, understanding its presence is the first step toward integrating it into your life. There is no right way to grieve, but there are ways to carry it differently.
WORK WITH ME
Healing looks different for everyone.
Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, or educational experiences, my work is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that once helped you survive, understand how they continue to shape your life today, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you.
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new or leaving your past behind. It’s about developing a different relationship with yourself, your grief, and the life you’re living now.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- The 11 Phases of Grief®
- Trauma & Its Lasting Impact
- Grief, Relationships & Sexuality
- Resilience & Identity Shifts
- Loss Beyond Bereavement
SPEAKING & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Inviting audiences to rethink grief.
I speak at conferences, healthcare organizations, universities, community events, and professional trainings — inviting audiences to rethink grief, recognize the lasting impact of trauma, and engage with these conversations through greater curiosity, confidence, and compassion.
From the 11 Phases of Grief® to presentations on trauma, relationships, sexuality, and resilience, each keynote, workshop, and training is tailored to the audience — offering practical insights that continue long after the session has ended.
Books & Resources
Understanding can be the beginning of healing.
Whether you’re reading It’s Grief, exploring the 11 Phases of Grief®, journaling through Notes to Self, or engaging with my educational resources, each offering is designed to help you better understand grief, trauma, and the relationship you have with yourself.
Through compassionate guidance, practical tools, and opportunities for reflection, my hope is to help you discover new ways of living with loss — rather than feeling defined by it.
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Whether you’re seeking therapy, planning a speaking engagement, exploring my books and resources, or simply looking for a different way to understand grief, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.