Pet Loss and Bereavement Therapy
The loss of a beloved pet can be profoundly painful, yet this type of grief is often minimized or misunderstood by others. Dr. Carballea provides compassionate virtual psychotherapy for adults coping with anticipatory grief, difficult end-of-life or euthanasia decisions, guilt, traumatic or unexpected loss, and adjustment following the death of an animal companion.
Therapy offers a supportive space to process the significance of the human-animal bond, work through complicated emotions, and find meaningful ways to honor the relationship while adapting to life after the loss.
This service may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:
• Anticipatory grief related to a pet’s illness or declining health
• Distress surrounding euthanasia or end-of-life decisions
• Guilt, doubt, anger, or regret following a pet’s death
• Sudden, accidental, or traumatic pet loss
• The loss of a service, therapy, or emotional-support animal
• Difficulty functioning or feeling understood following the loss
• Depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms connected to the loss