Somatic Therapist | Pet Grief Specialist - Nationwide
I’m here for you in one of the most painful, tender chapters of loving an animal.
Whether you are facing an approaching goodbye, living inside the rawness of a recent loss, or still carrying grief months or years later, you do not have to find your way through it alone.
I’m Dr. Zoë Lumiere, a somatic-spiritual pet grief practitioner, author of The Blue Healer, and creator of Feeling for Healing™ and Grievealing™.
My work is rooted in a simple truth:
Your grief is not something wrong with you.
It is love moving through a body and heart that have lost the physical presence of someone profoundly important.
Together, we create a safe place for you to feel what is here, release what your body has been carrying, and begin finding your own way forward without leaving your beloved animal behind.
If you are preparing for loss, we can work with the fear, anticipatory grief, guilt, uncertainty, and heartbreak that can arise before goodbye.
If your beloved animal has already died, our work may include support with:
• overwhelming grief and emotional waves
• guilt, regret, and painful “what ifs”
• loneliness and the emptiness of your home
• isolation and intense self-doubt
• childhood trauma, often surfaced by pet grief loss
• nervous system imbalance
• learning how to feel grief in your body without becoming consumed by it
• reconnecting with yourself and your animal after loss
• understanding the deeper meaning of your relationship
• continuing your loving relationship with your animal in a new way
• recognizing how pet grief can awaken older wounds, losses, or unmet needs
• learning how to meet those places with compassion instead of judgment
• living your shared purpose together
There is no correct timeline for grief.
There is no one right way to mourn.
And healing does not mean forgetting, moving on, or loving them less. In fact it's the opposite.
My approach brings together somatic healing, spiritual psychology, compassion, grief work, and the understanding that our relationship with our animals can continue to guide and transform us even after their physical body is gone.
Wherever you are in your grief, we begin there.
- Certified
- Online Sessions
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Support
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
How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
- Pet Memorials
Education
What year did you begin serving pets?
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Loss Grief Counselor
- Pet Bereavement
- Pet Loss Support
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
How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?
- Pet Loss Grief Counseling
- Pet Memorials
Education
What year did you begin serving pets?
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
💙 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.
Zoe Lumiere 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, Zoe 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 Ojai, CA, Zoe Lumiere serves pet parents nationwide, and also works with clients in Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Camarillo, Carpinteria, Fillmore, Port Hueneme, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley and throughout Ventura County.
🦔 How do I book a session with Zoe Lumiere?
Booking is simple and handled entirely through PetWorks. Visit Zoe's profile, review credentials and client feedback, and use 'Book Now' or 'Get Custom Quote' or 'Send Message' to initiate a conversation and request a booking with Zoe . 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.
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.
💛 If you’re here, it likely means you’re carrying the weight of a loss that feels deeply personal and difficult to put into words. Grieving a pet is never simple, and there’s no “right” way to move through it—only your way, at your own pace. Working with a pet loss grief counselor can offer a steady, compassionate space to process what you’re feeling, honor the bond you shared, and begin finding moments of peace again. When you feel ready, support is here to meet you where you are, without judgment, pressure, or expectation—just understanding and care as you navigate this journey.
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