Katie Murphy, LMHC: Pet Loss Grief Counselor|Massachusetts - Greenfield, MA
Of the many types of relationships that I specialize in, the one dearest to my heart is the relationship between dog and human. With our beloved animals, there exists a special bond that many people are fortunate enough to experience in their lives. Out of this special attachment comes pure joy, but it can also lead to wrenching heartache.
Having both personal and professional experience with pet loss grief, I want to assure you that you are not alone. I have personally navigated and worked through the difficult emotions associated with losing my beloved friends.
In Massachusetts, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a certified grief educator, certified in pet loss grief, and a proud member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB). Providing unconditional compassion and a safe space, I am passionate about supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate the loss of their furry companion.
I offer 1:1 HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for individuals located throughout Massachusetts and accept insurance, including: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts.
Please contact and book me on PetWorks. Thank you so much.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
This package includes a private, one-on-one HIPPA-compliant telehealth session with a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). After the initial booking through Petworks, ongoing sessions may be eligible for insurance coverage for some clients, depending on their insurance plan.
Please note that clients must be physically located in Massachusetts at the time of their scheduled telehealth session in accordance with licensure requirements.
Cancellation Policy: Kindly notify me 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel and/or reschedule.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to message me.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Loss Support
- Pet Bereavement
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?
- Birds
- Cats
- Dogs
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Horses
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Pet Certifications
- Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)
- David Kessler Certified Grief Educator
Proud member of...
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Education
I earned my master's degree in counseling from Springfield College, and in 2015 became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. I currently maintain a private practice, and am trained as a grief educator, with pet loss grief as a central focus of my work.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
I support clients throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Amherst, Northampton, and surrounding communities, through HIPPA-compliant telehealth.
What year did you begin serving pets?
I earned my license as a mental health clinician (LMHC) in 2015, and recently chose to dedicate my practice more intentionally to pet loss grief, bringing years of clinical experience into this specialized work.
SERVICE AREA: Within 200 miles, including I support clients throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Amherst, Northampton, and surrounding communities, through HIPPA-compliant telehealth.
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Loss Support
- Pet Bereavement
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?
- Birds
- Cats
- Dogs
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Horses
- Turtles
What licensing do you have?
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Pet Certifications
- Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)
- David Kessler Certified Grief Educator
Proud member of...
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Education
I earned my master's degree in counseling from Springfield College, and in 2015 became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. I currently maintain a private practice, and am trained as a grief educator, with pet loss grief as a central focus of my work.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
I support clients throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Amherst, Northampton, and surrounding communities, through HIPPA-compliant telehealth.
What year did you begin serving pets?
I earned my license as a mental health clinician (LMHC) in 2015, and recently chose to dedicate my practice more intentionally to pet loss grief, bringing years of clinical experience into this specialized work.
💙 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.
Katie Murphy 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,
Katie 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 Greenfield, MA, Katie Murphy serves pet parents nationwide, and also works with clients in Northampton, Amherst, Chicopee, Westfield, Holyoke, North Adams, Pittsfield, Easthampton, Ludlow, Agawam and throughout Franklin County.
How do I book a session with Katie?
Browse Katie'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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