Chicago Human Potential - Pet Loss Grief Counseling - Nationwide
We are a comprehensive mental health center that specializes in Pet Loss and Grief. We understand the the death of your beloved companion can be as devastating as losing any family member. We meet with people on an individual basis for supportive and therapeutic counseling to help you through the unique issues that only pet loss can bring.
We use effective methods to address your unique concerns. Please reach out to us for a free phone call to see if we are the right fit for you. We accept all major PPO health insurances plans. Located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, we are available for in person therapy as well as telehealth therapy for anyone located in Illinois or Michigan. Please contact us through Petworks. Have an amazing day!
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
2 sessions to be used over a span of time you choose. This package best serves most individual without medical insurance who want to save over the individual session rate.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Support
How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
University of Michigan
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Michigan and Illinois
What year did you begin serving pets?
2007
How did you hone your craft?
Have lived with animals and grew up on a hobby farm. Lover of all sentient beings. Trained in grief therapy and reiki and understood that their was an important need to help pet parents with loss. I now have 15 yeara experience.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Appriciate the connect you have with your companion. Endulge in usong your 5 senses to spend time together and work on being in the now; jusy as they teqch us to be!
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I have a special place in my heart for the dozens of goats I have raised.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Support
How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
University of Michigan
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Michigan and Illinois
What year did you begin serving pets?
2007
How did you hone your craft?
Have lived with animals and grew up on a hobby farm. Lover of all sentient beings. Trained in grief therapy and reiki and understood that their was an important need to help pet parents with loss. I now have 15 yeara experience.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Appriciate the connect you have with your companion. Endulge in usong your 5 senses to spend time together and work on being in the now; jusy as they teqch us to be!
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I have a special place in my heart for the dozens of goats I have raised.
💙 You don't have to carry this alone.
The loss of a pet can stop your world. The house feels quieter. You reach for them out of habit and they're not there. Grief like this is real — and it deserves real support.
Joslyn Jelinek provides compassionate, one-on-one pet loss grief counseling to help you process grief, navigate difficult emotions, and find peace after losing a pet you loved. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago,
Joslyn offers a safe, judgment-free space to share memories, work through feelings of sadness, guilt, or anger, and develop coping strategies tailored to your unique situation.
Sessions are conducted online, so you can reach out from anywhere — whenever you're ready. Based in Chicago, IL, Joslyn Jelinek serves pet parents nationwide, and also works with clients in Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook and throughout Cook County.
How do I book a session with Joslyn?
Browse Joslyn's availability on PetWorks, select a session that works for you, and complete your booking securely online. Payment is accepted via Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Klarna. All sessions are covered by PetWorks Care Coverage.
🦔 What is PetWorks Care Coverage?
PetWorks Care Coverage is our satisfaction guarantee. If something isn't right with your session, we'll work to make it right — so you can focus on healing, not logistics.
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