Frequently asked questions.

Where is your office located?

Most of my work is done virtually via Zoom, Facetime, or phone.

If you live in the San Francisco Bay area, please contact me if you’re interested in an in-person session, a grief walk or a full package, which includes three 50 minute sessions prior to your fur companion’s life transition, being there to support you the day of transition and three 50 minute sessions to help support you after the loss of your beloved.

What are your hours?

My hours are flexible. I work with your schedule (and your time zone). I serve clients during the day and evenings—both on weekdays and weekends.

How long are sessions?

Most 1:1 Sessions and Grief Walks are 50 minutes. You have the option of scheduling two sessions together if you feel you need additional time.

(This does not apply if you would like to schedule a full package - as the in-person session may go for as little as an hour or up to 3 hours. )

What is your cancellation policy?

Booked appointments need to be canceled at least 24 hours in advance. If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged the full session fee.

How often will I see you?

Typically, people find weekly meetings to be the most productive.

If there are acute difficulties, such as end-of-life decisions or a very recent loss, I often recommend twice a week for the first month.

What is the difference between a Grief Therapist and a Certified Grief Educator?

I am a Certified Grief Educator and I have experience with the grief of losing a beloved fur baby. I am not a licensed clinical therapist (like an LCSW or MFT). I do not diagnose mental health disorders.

As a Certified Grief Educator, I am focused on being a witness to your grief and collaborating with you to navigate what you’re experiencing based on my training, knowledge, and experience.

We work together on issues around your loss and we look at some places where you may feel “stuck” and unable to move forward in grief. We’ll identify distorted thinking, often around guilt, and reframe it so you can view things with clarity.

If we work together and discover that you have needs beyond my scope, I am happy to make a recommendation to you for a therapist to continue your care.