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About My Clients
My ideal client is an adult who is grieving the loss of a parent or beloved pet and feels like the pain is still deeply present, even if time has passed. You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel heartbroken, stuck, or changed by the loss. Certain memories, such as their final days, the moment of loss, or things left unsaid, may continue to replay in your mind or carry feelings of guilt, regret, or unresolved pain.
My Background and Approach
I am a licensed MFT therapist with EMDRIA certification in EMDR therapy and advanced grief work, including completing training with David Kessler. Over the years, I have supported adults navigating the profound loss of a parent or beloved pet, helping them process the emotional and traumatic aspects of grief so they can find relief and regain a sense of balance in their lives. My approach combines EMDR’s evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of grief’s complexity, including attachment wounds, unresolved regrets, and traumatic loss experiences. This means clients don’t just “talk through” their grief, they work through it in a way that reduces emotional intensity, helps process painful memories, and creates space to carry their loved one’s memory with peace rather than pain. I also have experience supporting clients through disenfranchised grief, such as pet loss or complicated parental relationships, ensuring every client feels fully seen, validated, and supported.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I deeply value compassion, empathy, and creating spaces where people feel fully seen and heard. I believe that grief is a personal and unique process, and everyone deserves support that honors their experience without judgment. I am passionate about advocating for disenfranchised grief, including pet loss and other losses that are often overlooked, because I’ve seen how healing can transform lives when people feel validated. I support causes that promote emotional well-being, mental health awareness, and animal welfare, and I strive to integrate those values into my practice. Creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for clients of all backgrounds, regardless of culture, identity, or life experience, is central to my approach. My goal is to help clients navigate loss with dignity, compassion, and hope, while honoring the bonds that matter most to them.