Therapeutic Support for Life After Pet Loss - Nationwide
I'm a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of The Gentle Paw Counseling Services & Steady Compass Counseling, offering virtual services with offices in Nyack, New York, as well as Stamford, Fairfield, and Westport, Connecticut.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work in 2003 and hold an Animal Behavior and Conservation certification (2020). In 2021, I completed specialized training in Pet Loss through the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) and am a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist through AAAIP.
My approach uniquely blends traditional therapy with pet loss coaching, creating a compassionate space for individuals navigating the deeply personal and often misunderstood grief of losing a beloved animal companion. I specialize in the human-animal bond and bring years of experience in Animal-Assisted Counseling, including working alongside my therapy dog, Ruby. I also volunteer with animal rescues, provide foster care, and have worked extensively with horses.
Personally, I know the profound joy pets bring and the deep sorrow their absence leaves behind. My household includes two Boston Terriers, a Maltese, and a Sphynx cat—all reminders of the richness animals bring to our lives. I’ve also faced the pain of losing beloved pets, each loss unique and impactful. These personal experiences allow me to walk beside clients in a truly empathetic and informed way.
In our work together, I help individuals move forward, not by letting go, but by integrating the love and memories of their pet into a new chapter. I support clients in honoring their pets’ lives while learning to adapt and redefine life in their absence.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by sadness, guilt, or feel alone in your grief, I’m here to offer support, understanding, and tools to help you heal.
Please contact and book me on Petworks. Thank you.
- Licensed
- Certified
- Insured
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Two Sessions (prepaid): $170.00.
One 75-minute initial session + one 60-minute follow-up | $85 per session
Three Sessions (prepaid): $225.00.
One 75-minute initial session + two 60-minute follow-ups | $75 per session
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)
Pet Certifications
- APLB Certificate of Counselor Training
- Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Certification
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional
Proud member of...
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE)
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Education
Certification of Animal Behavior and Conservation at Hunter College, Masters Degree in Social Work from NYU, Certified Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist with AAAIP and Certified Pet Loss Coach with APLB
What year did you begin serving pets?
2020
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
• Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled service will receive a full refund.
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)
Pet Certifications
- APLB Certificate of Counselor Training
- Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Certification
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional
Proud member of...
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE)
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Education
Certification of Animal Behavior and Conservation at Hunter College, Masters Degree in Social Work from NYU, Certified Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist with AAAIP and Certified Pet Loss Coach with APLB
What year did you begin serving pets?
2020
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
• Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled service will receive a full refund.
💙 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.
Judith Liu 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,
Judith 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 Grand View-on-hudson, NY, Judith Liu serves pet parents nationwide, and also works with clients in Yonkers, New York City, Paterson, Clifton, Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Stamford, North Bergen, Edison and throughout Rockland County.
How do I book a session with Judith?
Browse Judith'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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