Losing a Pet Hurts More Than People Expect.

You don’t have to grieve alone.

Our animals are woven into our daily lives. They greet us in the morning. They sit beside us at night. They become part of our routines, our comfort, and our sense of home. When they are gone, the house becomes quieter, and the grief can feel overwhelming.

People may try to comfort you, but not everyone understands how deep this loss truly is.

Grief after losing a pet is real. The bond you shared mattered. And your pain deserves support.

Feeling isolated
Questioning whether you did the right thing
Reliving the final moments
Trouble concentrating
Wondering why the pain feels so deep


There is nothing “too much” about your grief. The depth of your pain reflects the depth of your love.

Pet Loss Therapy

50-minute virtual session
$95 per session

A steady, compassionate space for ongoing support. We can meet weekly or biweekly to help you process your loss, work through guilt or difficult memories, and adjust to life without your pet at a pace that feels right for you.

A limited number of reduced-fee sessions are available.

Location & Format

Sessions are held virtually and available to residents of New York State. Some insurance plans are accepted. Please contact me to confirm coverage.

About Laurie

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in grief and life transitions, including pet loss. I am also a pet owner and have experienced the heartbreak of saying goodbye to beloved companions who were part of my family. I understand how deeply woven into daily life that bond can be, and how disorienting the silence can feel.

Along with personal understanding, I bring professional training and years of experience supporting people during times of significant loss.

When you lose a beloved pet, it can feel like a piece of your daily life has been pulled away. In our work together, there is room for the tears, the stories, the guilt, and the love. My role is to walk alongside you with steadiness and care as you move through this difficult time.

You deserve steady support as you begin adjusting to life without them.

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If you’re unsure whether therapy feels like the right step, you’re welcome to reach out with questions.

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This practice provides psychotherapy and grief consultation and does not offer crisis services.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)