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Pet Loss Counselors & Specialists are individuals who may or may not have a doctorate but all of whom have undergone extensive training to help you along in your journey of healing.
These skilled professionals have dedicated their lives to understanding and assisting those for whom the loss of a pet is too great to overcome. These individuals are aware of the depth of the grief you may be feeling and are prepared to assist you in every way.
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Amanda Travis, Pet Loss Partners Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist
Separated Soul Mates Pet Loss Support
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Eclectic Balance Counseling Services
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Cherished Pets Remembered Pet Cremtorium
Website: www.cherishedpetsremembered.com
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Judith Eve Rosen, LCSW PLLC
Krystal Koop, MSW, ACSW, PLGS, End of Life Doula
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Mourning Dove Pet Loss Grief Support
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Krystal Koop
Support Groups
Six-week pet loss grief groups for those who have lost a cat or a rabbit.
Individual Support & Grief Ritual Building
A private space to talk about your loss. We will work together on navigating the complex geography of grief and identify ways to move with the grief process.
Sessions include time to speak about your beloved and support around navigating all of the “firsts” that come after you lose your beloved, and learning about/building customized grief rituals to support you as you mourn.
About Me
I have been a social worker for twenty years and am an Associate Clinical Therapist, working specifically with individuals navigating grief & loss, anticipatory grief, and pet loss.
I am an INELDA trained End-of-Life Doula and certified as a Pet Loss Grief Specialist by the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement and offer support groups and individual counseling for those experiencing grief after the loss of a beloved pet.
I have also had many personal, earth-shattering losses. I have struggled with the gutting and complex feelings that come with loss-not just because of the loss itself, but the specific heartbreak that comes with the loss of a pet.
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Grief About Pets
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
1303 W. Maple St. NW, Suite 103-Family Care Counseling office
Canton
Ohio, 44720
Grief hurts! Whether a beloved pet or human has died, grief is devasting. After working for many years in the human loss grief field, Brenda Brown offered grief support to pet parents grieving the loss of their furbaby.
In 2015, Grief About Pets (GAPs) was started. Grieving pet parents can get help by calling 330-415-8879 or emailing brenda@griefaboutpets.com. One-on-one sessions are offered at $65 per hour on the phone or online. Free monthly online pet loss groups are held on the fourth Wed. of every month at 6:30 p.m. EST, thanks to our Faithful Companion Crematory. Email brenda@griefaboutpets.com to register.
Thanks to APLB and GAPs, no one grieving the loss of their precious furbaby is alone!
Gretchen Bickert, APLB Certified, AHG Certified
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Gretchen Bickert
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Arizona, 85201
Gretchen Bickert
Mobile Phone: (602) 570-3375
Home Phone: (602) 570-3375
Palliative care, end of life support, ritual, ceremony, grief, etc.
Day Cummings, Licensed Clinical Social Worker / RN
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Circle of Daughters, Inc.
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
5138 South Park Ave
Unit S 8
New York, 14075
Office Phone: (716) 507-6281
Home Phone: (716) 507-6281
Dr. Christine Henry, Ph.D., NCC
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Therapy For Pet People
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Virtual
Texas, 77094
Besides being a licensed psychologist, I am an animal lover who personally knows the pain of losing a beloved companion animal. I have been shocked how many therapists do not understand the deep connections that we can have with animals. There is nothing wrong with you if you are missing your fur baby or are worried about losing them. Together we can process the memories you had with them as well as regrets that you may have. In addition, if you are struggling with other concerns such as anxiety, depression, or past trauma we can discuss those issues as well. To schedule an appointment, go to my website: www.therapyforpetpeople.com or find me on Facebook or Instagram (Therapy For Pet People). I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit to work together. I provide online therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Joan Miller, RP, GDC, BScN, RN, CPMHN(C)
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Best Life Counselling RP
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
58 Lambs Lane
Bowmanville
Ontario, L1C 3G5
Joan Ghering Miller
Office Phone: (905) 697-3877
Home Phone: (705) 931-4003
Grieving the loss of a pet: You’re not alone
When you lose a beloved companion animal your whole world can change. Grief is unique and isn’t reserved for the loss of humans. There is a Human-Animal bond that is important to acknowledge.
Feeling emotionally vulnerable is natural when you lose a pet. You need to process overwhelming feelings. One first step is to know you are not alone.
I am here to help you through this difficult journey.
Please reach to speak with me, as a Certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist with the Associataion for Pet Loss and Bereavement; talking will help ease your pain.
Losing your companion animal can be an extremely difficult and painful experience. Knowing how to support yourself during an emotional time can help you feel more at ease.
With the right insight and knowledge, I can help you understand and care for yourself in the best way possible.My approach acknowledges your loss and my 15yrs of combined clinical and community, private practice experiences will help you navigate this difficult time of mourning.
Contact me for a free 15 minute consult to begin your journey of healing with the loss of your pet.
Joan Miller, RP, GDC, BScN, (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist and MH RN
Best Life Counselling RP
bestlifecounsellingrp@gmail.com
Bowmanville, ON, CANADA
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Mind and Ocean Therapy
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
P.O. Box 398
Dugald
Manitoba, R0E 0K0
For many pet owners, our pets are much more than companions, they are family. If your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or you are experiencing challenges coping with the loss of them, pet loss and bereavement counselling could be for you.
On your one-on-one session, your therapist can help you cope with the emotional burden of losing a pet. Here are some examples of the things we might explore in these sessions:
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Talk and discuss about your pet loss
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Learn specific mindfulness coping strategies for the grief you are experiencing
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Find meaning and purpose about the bond you shared with your pet
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Learn about the resources available to you outside of therapy in the pet community
Services are available to Canadian Residents online in BC, SK, AB, ON, and MB. In-person sessions available, please inquire for further more information.
Book your free 15 minute consultation today!
Dr. Chris Norman, RN,BA,BEd,MEd,PsyD.
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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PAWS 4 GRIEF
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Florida, 33401
I am a Pet Grief Life Coach. If you have had a loving pet pass away and are having a hard time coping with this loss, I am more than willing to help you the tools as to how to deal with your grief. I offer both group and individual sessions.
I can offer virtual sessions via Zoom etc.
I know how you are feeling as I have been through the loss of a pet and am very empathetic and sympathetic.
I have references of pet owners who I have worked with and are very pleased with the progress we have made together.
Beth Gustin, MA, NCC, LPC, EMDR Certified, CGCS
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Transitioning Through Change, PLLC
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
8774 Yates Dr. Suite 110
Colorado, 80031
Craig Wilt, MA, MEd, CT, CBT, PLGS-APLB
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Hospice of the Piedmont
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Warrenton / Culpeper
Virginia
As a tribute to all of the pets that I have loved and continue to love, my pet loss support services are provided at no charge.
Colleen Rolland, BA, MA, PGRS-C, PLGS-APLB
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
141 Valley Road
Dundas
Ontario, L9H 5E2
Mobile Phone: (905) 570-3103
Together with the support of your Veterinarian, Pet Bereavement Services will help you travel through each phase of grief, be there to listen, and help you arrive at a place of acceptance and resolution. In cases of deep psychological grief, Pet Bereavement Services maintains a list of professionals to whom referrals can be made for additional assistance. These specialists include psychotherapists and social workers who are familiar with the complexities of Pet Loss Bereavement.
Education: Colleen Rolland, in addition to an Honours Bachelor’s Degree, and a Master’s Degree, has been certified as a Pet Loss Grief Recovery Specialist through the American Association of Health Care Professionals in 2014, and trained as a Pet Bereavement Counsellor with the renowned Dr. Wallace Sife in 2014, a private practice Psychologist and founder of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB).
Colleen is the current President of the APLB (2020 – 2024) and is a Training Specialist/Instructor for the Pet Loss Grief Specialist training offered through the APLB. She co-wrote the new curriculum in 2021 with Dr. Michelle Crossley, PhD, and Ms. Marina Resa; Dr. Crossley is the APLB Vice-President, Training Specialist/Instructor, Board Member and Associate Newsletter Editor, and Ms. Marina Resa was a Newsletter Editor, Training Specialist/Instructor, and Board Member up until 2021.
Christiana Treglia, APLB Certified 2012
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Cornell University Veterinary Specialist
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
880 Canal Street
Connecticut, 06902
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
422 Evergreen Drive PO Box 190
Honey Brook
Pennsylvania, 19344
Deborah Massey
Amanda Travis, Pet Loss Partners Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Separated Soul Mates Pet Loss Support
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Amanda Travis
They Mattered and Grief is normal.
Bo Paws It Forward is a non profit that provides grants for pet guardians in need of medical or behavioral care for their dogs and are facing temporary hardship or limited income. We recently added the Separated Soul Mates pet loss support services that benefit our programs.
These visits are where we delve into how I can help you best. Usually its simply having someone listen-really listen to what you miss about your beloved pet or perhaps help you process the helplessness and anger. I have a lot of life experience with loss since my adult life has been dedicated to rescue, animal welfare and hospice fostering. I also have a unique skill set with natural empathy that led me to pet loss classes, workshops and certfication.
Pet loss is a very disenfranchised grief and we are working to change that with community and a promise of judgement-free communication.
Sessions are offered by Zoom, phone call, and email. On our website, we have a Pet Loss Support intake form -any information you want to share helps me prepare on how best to help you. https://bopawsitforward.org/intake-pet-loss-support-form
bopawsitforward@gmail.com
Website: www.bopawsitforward.org
Brigid Coakley, INELDA-trained End-of-Life Doula, UVM Certified Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Finishing Touches
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
Brigid Coakley
Mobile Phone: (908) 477-5822
DONNA CARLSON, Certified Equine Gestalt and Grief Coach
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
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Donna Carlson Coaching
Pet Loss Counselors / Specialists
144 Middle Creek Road
Pennsylvania, 19525
Donna M Carlson
Home Phone: (610) 331-6643
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