You’re grieving something that hasn’t happened yet. And no one around you seems to understand that. Anticipatory grief is real. It lives in the space between the diagnosis and whatever comes next — and it can be one of the loneliest places to stand. Rising Sails offers telehealth anticipatory grief therapy in Maryland for adults who are ready to stop carrying this alone.
What brings people here
This kind of grief doesn’t wait for loss.
Maybe you’ve received a serious diagnosis and you don’t recognize yourself anymore. Maybe you’re watching someone you love change, and you’re grieving them while they’re still here. Maybe you’re functioning — showing up, getting things done — but privately, something inside you is breaking.
Anticipatory grief asks you to hold fear and love at the same time. That’s not a sign of weakness. It’s one of the hardest things a person can do.
This work isn’t about fixing grief or moving through it faster. It’s about learning to carry it in a way that doesn’t cost you everything — and finding what’s still possible even now.
Who this is for.
You might be in the right place if…
You received a serious diagnosis
Your own or someone you love. The fear of what’s coming is changing how you live right now.
You’re a caregiver
You’re showing up for someone every day while quietly grieving them. There’s no room in that role for what you’re actually feeling.
You’re holding it together — barely
On the outside, you look fine. On the inside, you’re exhausted by what you’re carrying in silence.
About your therapist
Sherri Webster, LCSW, C-SWHC
Sherri is a licensed clinical social worker licensed in Maryland and five other states. The C-SWHC credential — Certified Specialist in Health Care Social Work — reflects specialized training at the intersection of medical reality and emotional impact. She is also a board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland.
Sherri works specifically with adults navigating grief that comes with a diagnosis — the kind that starts before any loss has occurred and lives in the uncertainty of what’s ahead. She’s been doing this work for over a decade, and she knows how to hold space for exactly where you are right now.
A free consultation is the place to start. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation to see if this is the right fit. Schedule a free consultation
Common questions
Do you accept insurance?
Rising Sails is a private pay practice. Sessions are $200. A superbill can be provided after your session for potential out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance provider.
Is telehealth available throughout Maryland?
Yes — telehealth sessions are available to adults anywhere in Maryland. You can work with Sherri from wherever you are.
How do I know if this is the right fit?
That’s exactly what the free consultation is for. There’s no obligation — it’s just a conversation.
What if I’m also looking for support around a medical diagnosis — not just the emotional side?
The C-SWHC credential means Sherri is trained to work at the intersection of medical and emotional realities. You don’t have to separate those things in this work.
Still have questions? Consultations are free. Reach out!
Serving adults throughout Maryland
Telehealth therapy available statewide — including Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Columbia, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Salisbury, Ocean City, Bowie, Towson, Ellicott City, and communities throughout all 24 Maryland counties.