Pet Loss Grief Support Care - Nationwide
Support from a fellow animal lover who really gets it. I provide pet loss grief support to people who...have lost a pet and feel like no one understands the severity of their loss, owns a pet that's considered "problematic" or difficult to deal with or are veterinarians or animal welfare employees/volunteers feeling burnt out.
Maybe you…
Are struggling with overwhelming grief, sleepless nights, a loss of appetite, or not knowing how to go through your daily routine without them.
Keep replaying their last moments, searching for what you could have done differently or feeling angry at those who were involved in their care.
Feel misunderstood by the people around you who don't seem to get why this loss is hitting you so hard, leaving you feeling isolated in your grief.
Aren’t sure how to move forward—whether that means honoring your pet’s memory, finding ways to cope, or even considering another pet in the future.
Feel an emotional void that nothing seems to fill, as if a piece of your life is missing.
Love your pet, but their behaviors leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and questioning if you’re doing the right thing.
Are frustrated by the judgment and advice from people who don’t understand what you’re going through, especially when they suggest giving up your pet.
Feel isolated, struggling to relate to other pet owners who don’t have to plan their lives around their pet’s needs or behavior challenges.
Have lost patience with the ups and downs, wondering if things will ever get better or if you’re stuck in this cycle forever.
Sometimes take out your stress on the people around you, not because you want to, but because carrying this weight alone is exhausting.
Feel a mix of love and resentment—loving your pet deeply but grieving the easier, more carefree life you thought you’d have together.
Feel like you’re constantly running on empty, giving every ounce of yourself to the animals in your care with nothing left over for yourself.
Carry the weight of every loss, every tough decision, and every moment where you did your best but it still wasn’t enough.
Are exhausted by the unrealistic expectations—there are never enough resources, time, or hands to do the work that needs to be done.
Feel like no one outside of this field understands what you’re going through, and traditional advice about “self-care” feels impossible to follow.
Catch yourself snapping at others or shutting down emotionally because there’s nowhere safe to put the frustration, grief, and stress.
Keep saying yes to just one more case, one more rescue, one more shift—because if you don’t, who will?
- Online Sessions
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Services
- Pet Loss Support
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
- Rabbits
What year did you begin serving pets?
2011
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How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Services
- Pet Loss Support
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Dogs
- Rabbits
What year did you begin serving pets?
2011
💙 There are moments in the grief process when what you need most is simply to be heard by someone who truly understands — someone who knows that the loss of a pet is not a small thing, that the silence in the home is real, and that what you are carrying deserves the same compassion and attention as any profound loss. That is what Ellie offers.
What Ellie Can Help You With
Pet loss grief arrives differently for everyone — and Ellie works with each client according to where they are in their own process, without a fixed agenda or a predetermined timeline. Sessions with Ellie typically address processing the immediate emotional aftermath of losing a pet, navigating anticipatory grief for those preparing to say goodbye to an aging or seriously ill companion, working through guilt and doubt around end-of-life decisions including euthanasia, finding meaningful and personal ways to honor your pet's memory, adjusting to a daily routine that has been fundamentally altered by their absence, and helping other family members — including children and surviving pets — move through the loss in their own way. If you are not sure exactly what you need, that is completely normal. Ellie's first session is designed to help you find that out together.
Why Book With Ellie
Choosing the right person to help you through pet loss is a deeply personal decision — and the most important thing is finding someone whose presence feels safe and whose approach feels right for you. Ellie brings verified credentials, real client experience, and a genuine understanding of the human-animal bond to every session. Because sessions are conducted virtually, there is no commute, no waiting room, and no need to hold yourself together in a clinical setting — you can show up exactly as you are, from the place where you feel closest to your pet's memory. Ellie serves clients throughout Illinois and is available to anyone nationwide through PetWorks.
🦔 How Booking a Session With Ellie Works
Booking is simple and handled entirely through PetWorks. Visit Ellie's profile, review credentials and client feedback, and use Book Now or Get Custom Quote to initiate a conversation and request a booking with Ellie . You'll only pay when you book, and payment is handled securely — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna. Care Coverage at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues — so the only thing you need to focus on is your healing.
Serving clients in Chicago, Illinois and throughout Cook County, including Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook — and available nationwide through virtual sessions on PetWorks.
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