Transform your heartache into love with mindfulness and compassion

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and I understand how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. You don’t have to walk this path alone. My mindfulness-based approach is designed to help you navigate even the toughest moments with clarity, calm, and confidence. My private sessions, grief support community, books, and free resources will show you how to:

Why Mindfulness for Grief?

My passion for this work comes from my own experience with mindfulness and loss. I know firsthand the transformative power of mindfulness—it allowed me to see beyond the pain and reconnect with life. Inspired by that healing, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others find peace, connection, and strength.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Thanatology and certifications in Yoga Therapy and Relationship Coaching, which inform my personalized approach to grief support. My books, including Living with Grief (formerly Mindfulness and Grief), have been used in hospices, grief groups, and professional trainings around the world. This 8-step system, grounded in research and compassion, is at the heart of my work.

Whether we connect through private sessions or online programs, my goal is to help you transform your relationship with grief and create a full, meaningful life while honoring your loss.

Mindfulness Is Not About Toxic Positivity or Spiritual Bypassing

Grief is a natural response to loss, and it deserves to be met with honesty and compassion. My approach is not about ignoring or bypassing the pain of grief with feel-good platitudes. Instead, mindfulness invites you to acknowledge your emotions, sit with your pain, and move forward in a way that feels authentic and grounded.

This work is about creating space for both the sorrow and the healing, honoring your loss while gently reconnecting with life.

Whether we connect through private sessions or online programs, my goal is to help you transform your relationship with grief and create a full, meaningful life while honoring your loss.

Online Grief Counseling with a Trusted Grief Expert

Grief can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible with the right support and tools. My private grief counseling sessions provide a safe environment where you can navigate the grief process and take meaningful steps toward emotional well-being. Grounded in an 8-step mindfulness-based framework, I’ll guide you through a healing process that uses meditation, movement, and journaling to help you move from grief to peace.

Why Work with Me?

• Proven Method: My 8-step system, featured in the Handbook of Grief Therapies and used by national bereavement groups, is designed to guide you through grief’s toughest moments while fostering resilience and peace.
• Comprehensive Approach: Together, we’ll tend to your grieving body in the early days of loss, equip you with strategies to cope with life’s changes, and help you build a strong relationship with yourself for long-term resilience.
• Personalized Support: Each session is tailored to your unique journey, creating a safe space where you can explore your emotions and build practical coping skills.

How the 8-Step System Can Help You:

• Calm Your Mind and Body: Use mindfulness meditation and gentle movement practices to stabilize your emotions and ease the physical toll of grief.
• Navigate Change with Confidence: Develop tools to cope with the practical and emotional changes that accompany your response to loss.
• Build Resilience Through Self-Connection: Learn how to honor your grief while reconnecting with your inner strength and wisdom to create a meaningful life moving forward.

A Transformational Journey
Private grief counseling offers more than just support—it provides a clear path to help you navigate the grief process with clarity and compassion. My goal is to empower you to process your grief, find peace, and embrace life’s possibilities while honoring your loved one in a way that supports your emotional health.

Why I Became a Grief Counselor:
My Journey Rooted in Healing and Hope

My journey into mindfulness and grief support began with the death of my Uncle Doug. He died by suicide right before the Thanksgiving holiday when I was just 7 years old. That changed everything. In the midst of my own grief, I was overwhelmed, searching for something to help me make sense of my pain and find a way forward. 

I turned to mindfulness, and through meditation, I discovered an inner calm that allowed me to honor my emotions without being consumed by them. This practice became a lifeline—a space where I could sit with my grief and find some measure of peace.

As I continued to heal, I felt called to share these practices with others who were struggling. I pursued formal studies in thanatology—the study of death and bereavement—and became a certified yoga therapist. With these tools, I could guide others through their own grief journeys, helping them find moments of calm, resilience, and hope through mindfulness, whether in groups, private sessions, or workshops.

Today, I am grateful to be able to help others navigate their grief through the same practices that helped me. Through my books, counseling sessions, and public speaking, I share what I’ve learned with those who feel lost or alone in their pain. My goal is to empower others to reconnect with themselves, honor their loved ones, and eventually find a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

Read The Mindfulness & Grief Blog

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