Your Grief Is Real.
You Don't Have to Carry It Alone.
Gentle, one-on-one online coaching for people navigating prolonged grief after losing a beloved pet — with someone who has walked this road herself.
Beyond Pet Loss Grief
with Kathy Thera
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Certification
Walking Beside You
Through Pet Loss
I know pet loss grief from the inside. Over the years I've lost 8 beloved pets, and I still think of each of them. That lived experience is why I became a Certified Pet Loss Grief Coach — because I understand how deep this grief runs, and how often it goes unacknowledged by the world around us.
"The love we share with our pets never leaves us — and neither should the support we need when they're gone."
— Kathleen Thera
Certifications:
Gentle Support, At Your Pace
Private 1:1 coaching via video call, wherever you are.
Online Video Sessions
Talk from the comfort of home — scheduling in Eastern Time
1:1 Online Grief Coaching
Gentle, private one-on-one coaching sessions by video call, guided by the R.A.I.N.S. framework. Move through your grief at your own pace, with someone who has been there.
Get StartedFree Discovery Call
A warm, no-pressure conversation about where you are in your grief and whether coaching feels like the right support for you.
Book Your Free Discovery CallNot sure where to start? Reach out — we'll gently figure it out together.
Start for free. Your discovery call is complimentary — no commitment required.
Who I Work With
I support people whose hearts are heavy after losing a beloved pet — wherever you are in your grief, you're welcome here.
People grieving the loss of a beloved dog, cat, or other cherished companion
Those whose grief has lingered longer or felt heavier than they expected
Anyone who feels their pet loss grief is dismissed or minimized by others
People experiencing prolonged or complicated grief after pet loss
Those who want gentle structure and understanding, not platitudes
Anyone who needs a safe, judgment-free space to talk about their pet
Does this sound like you?
Book Your Free Discovery CallFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions about grief coaching? I'm here to help you feel comfortable taking the next gentle step.
Sessions are $75 each and last 45–75 minutes. Most clients work with me for 3 to 6 sessions, depending on what they need — there's no package to commit to, and we go at your pace. The discovery call is completely free.
Sessions are held online by video call, so you can join from the comfort of home. I schedule in Eastern Time and offer flexible appointment times. Each session gently follows my R.A.I.N.S. framework: we recognize where you are that day, assess your grief, and work toward integrating your loss, normalizing your feelings, and sustaining your healing.
I'm a Certified Pet Loss Grief Coach, not a therapist. Coaching offers support, structure, and psychoeducation about the grief process — it doesn't diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Part of my role is duty of care: I screen for complicated-grief indicators in our work together, and when someone needs more clinical support, I refer them to licensed mental health professionals. If ever there's a crisis, I follow the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline protocol.
R.A.I.N.S. is the gentle, five-step framework I use in every session: Recognize where you are, Assess your grief, Integrate your pet's memory into your life, Normalize what you're feeling, and Sustain your healing over time. It gives our work structure without ever rushing you.
Absolutely. The bond we share with a pet is deep and real, and losing them can be just as painful as any other loss — sometimes more so, because it's so often unacknowledged. I lost 8 beloved pets myself and still think of them. Your grief deserves to be taken seriously, and that's exactly what you'll find here.
Don't see your question here?
Reach out — I'd love to hear from youReady to Talk About Your Pet?
Reaching out while grieving takes courage. A free discovery call is simply a gentle conversation — about your pet, your grief, and whether coaching feels right for you.
Your discovery call is completely free — no obligation, no pressure. Just a safe space to be heard.