THERAPY FOR PET LOSS & GRIEF IN NEW YORK, NY
This is a goodbye you never be ready for. Online sessions available across NY & UT.
It's a pain
words can never fully explain
You may feel terrified or devastated that your journey with your pet is coming to an end. You may feel helpless, knowing there was nothing you could do to stop them from dying. You may feel lost and crushed by the thought of continuing your life without them. Part of you may believe you will never be able to find this kind of love again.
You may feel guilt and shame about the things you wish you could have done differently when they were with you, or the impossible decisions around their care and end of life.
Yet the people around you may not understand your sorrow, depression, or desperation after losing your companion. They can’t comprehend what it means for you to continue your life without your pet, and they expect you to move on quickly. They might think you're overreacting and tell you to just get over it. Then you realize you are in this grief alone.
I help pet parents who are grieving or anticipating the loss of a pet feel truly understood and stay connected to their bond in the present moment.
YOUR GRIEF BELONGS HERE
As a pet parent myself, I understand how profound and meaningful your bond with your pet is. This is a different kind of relationship from the love you have for your partner, family, kids, or friends. The love your pet has for you is pure, selfless, and unconditional. That’s what makes the goodbye so unbearable.
Therapy with me is a safe container to hold and process that excruciating pain. You are not alone in your grief, and your feelings will never be minimized. Together, we will work through the loss and find the deeper meaning behind your pain, helping you carry the enduring love you share with your pet, even after they are gone. Grief is heavy and deeply painful, but it doesn't have to break you. I am here to support you every step of the way, giving you the space and tools to find peace and stay connected with your beloved companion.
THE APPROACH
Induced After-Death Communication (IADC)
Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) is an evidence-based grief therapy protocol developed from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address deep grief and traumatic loss. IADC helps pet parents move past intense sorrow and experience a profound, healing sense of connection with their lost pets.
How IADC Helps Pet Parents
Release Self-Blame: Clear lingering guilt or regrets around end-of-life decisions.
Heal Traumatic Grief: Soften painful memories of illness, sudden loss, or euthanasia.
Maintain the Bond: Shift your focus from the pain of saying goodbye to the enduring love you share.
IADC utilizes a two-stage protocol involving bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements) to assist the brain in processing grief-related memories and emotions.
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We target and resolve lingering sadness, guilt, or regret, helping your nervous system shift into a state of deep emotional calm.
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In a peaceful state, you remain open and quiet. Most clients naturally experience a vivid, comforting sense of presence, reassurance, or connection with their pet.
FAQS
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Yes. The bond with a pet is often uncomplicated in a way human relationships rarely are — that's part of what makes the loss so disorienting. Grief doesn't scale to how "official" a relationship looks from the outside. If people around you are minimizing it, that says more about disenfranchised grief than about the size of your loss.
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Anticipatory grief is the grieving that happens while your pet is still alive, often during a serious diagnosis or declining health. It can bring guilt, dread, and exhaustion from decision-making around their care. This is a normal response to facing an ending you can see coming, not a sign you're grieving "too early."
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If the grief feels unmanageable, isolating, or tangled up with guilt about their care or end-of-life decisions, therapy can help you process it rather than carry it alone. You don't need a diagnosable condition to benefit — needing support to move through this loss is reason enough.
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Yes. Sessions are held online for pet parents across New York and Utah, so you can process this grief from wherever you are — no need to find an in-person specialist nearby. Sessions are available in English and Mandarin.
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IADC is a brief, evidence-based protocol derived from EMDR that uses eye movements to resolve sadness, guilt, or traumatic grief surrounding your pet's passing. It is not hypnosis or mediumship; rather, it calms your nervous system so you can naturally experience a comforting sense of connection, peace, and ongoing love with your pet.
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