Pastoral Care - Takoma Park, MD
I am a Unitarian Universalist specifically trained in veterinary pastoral care. I serve storytellers of all faiths and no faith at all! My 10+ years in the animal care industry equip me with not only empathy for you but also practical information on animal behavior and missing animals. My service can be stand-alone or a spiritual compliment to psychotherapy.
When you have lost your companion animal no one's words can comfort you the way their soft fur and wet nose did. I'm here to listen. Tell me your companion's story. Show me your favorite pictures and videos. Whether you need an hour to vent or a hand to hold through your journey, I will help you find meaning and generativity from great pain. Let's find your way to memorialize your animal and foster a continuing bond between you. Everyone grieves differently and there is no magic program to "fix" it. The only way out is through it and I will go with you.
I offer 45 minute sessions over Skype. In person sessions and funeral services available in the DC/Metro area.
- Bonded
- Insured
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
Do you offer online sessions?
- Yes
How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?
- Pet Burial
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
- Pet Memorials
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?
- Business License
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
Pet Certifications
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
Proud member of...
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- Flexible
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
Package of Four $125 purchase a discounted package of four sessions ($35 in savings!)
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Nationwide
What year did you begin serving pets?
2010
How did you hone your craft?
Training through the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
The is no wrong way to grieve.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
100% non-judgmental and accepting
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
Do you offer online sessions?
- Yes
How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?
- Pet Burial
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
- Pet Memorials
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?
- Business License
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
Pet Certifications
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
- Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
Proud member of...
- Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- Flexible
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
Package of Four $125 purchase a discounted package of four sessions ($35 in savings!)
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Nationwide
What year did you begin serving pets?
2010
How did you hone your craft?
Training through the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
The is no wrong way to grieve.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
100% non-judgmental and accepting
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