About Pet Loss Grief Counseling

We love our animals so much…

When we lose them or face that possibility, it can be one of the hardest things we’ve ever gone through.

Is this where you are now?

“My pet has just received a terminal diagnosis. What can I possibly do to prepare?”

“The loss I am experiencing is more painful than any I have experienced.”

“The people in my life don’t understand the depth of my sorrow.”

“I feel guilty about re-homing a pet.”

“I just experienced an unexpected and tragic loss.”

“I’m grappling with behavioral euthanasia.”

“I don’t know how to go on without my beloved.”

You might not see it right now, but…

It is possible to recover from the loss of your companion animal.

If you anticipate a loss, it is possible to prepare for and give your beloved a peaceful and loving death. Your remaining time with your animal will be quality-filled and meaningful. You will be able to show up with strength and compassion as you face this difficult transition.

If your loss has occurred, it is possible to find peace without nagging thoughts of guilt, regret, anxiety, and aimlessness.

There will be a time you can sleep through the night again, even without the familiar weight, fur, scent, and breath beside you.

There will be a moment when you can walk the same hiking trail you once did daily with your dog and not be flooded with depression.

You will be able to push past the multi-cat litter in the grocery store without cringing that you are no longer a multi-cat household.

It is possible to re-connect with the world while cherishing memories of your beloved pet.

It takes time, effort, and belief that you can give yourself the care you deserve – the kind of care your animal would want for you.

Here’s how grief counseling can help…

I am here to walk the road with you, validating your feelings as a nonjudgmental and supportive listener. While we work together, you will be heard, seen, and affirmed.

This is your safe space to grieve, mourn, and adjust to your loss. You can give yourself permission to cry, scream, question, and share your deepest pain in confidence.

Together, we’ll use a blend of different approaches, creating a path for your grief that’s as unique as your bond with your animal.

We’ll honor the relationship you had with your pet and the depth of your loss. We’ll explore your concerns and emotions, and you’ll receive practical tools and exercises to help you cope and adjust to your loss.

We’ll also support your self-care – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – during this difficult time.

I believe in the power of YOUR strength…

… to guide you through your feelings.

Because you are here, I know you know how to love. Love is powerful. Love doesn’t disappear. Love can propel a force within you to push through your pain.

You know how to embrace joy. You know how to laugh. You know how to be supportive, nurturing, and comforting. You have done all these things with your companion animal, and you will be able to locate those places within yourself again.

You have built a deep and impactful relationship with your companion animal over many years. You know how to be patient, tender, and connected. You will offer that same compassion for yourself as you journey in grief.

You have been given gifts from your animal that are instilled deep in your soul.

These gifts and all the many strengths you gained from being in such a life-changing relationship will be things we will lean on together as we help you recover from your grief and adjust to your new reality.