Honoring the Bond:
Pet Therapy, Grief Counseling & Professional Consultation
Specialized Services with a Licensed Psychologist
Has your life been changed by the love you share with an animal companion?
Our practice specializes in the human–animal bond and understands how deeply this significant loss can affect every aspect of your life. When you’re facing complex thoughts, overwhelming emotions, or difficulty moving forward after loss, we offer compassionate pet loss therapy and grief counseling with a licensed psychologist.
Our goal is to support you through the bereavement process with genuine care, insight, and professional guidance—so you don’t have to navigate this profound life experience alone.
If you are experiencing any of the following, we are here to help:
Intense sadness, emptiness, or sense of emotional numbness
Guilt, self-blame, or second-guessing medical or end-of-life circumstances
Grief following euthanasia, sudden loss, illness, or a traumatic event resulting in death
Anger, shock, or lingering “what if” thoughts about how your animal companion transitioned
Loved ones’ concerns about your emotional well-being since the loss
Recent loss triggering a complex trauma history and mental health symptoms
Feeling misunderstood, unsupported, or judged by others
Difficulty returning to daily routines including changes to sleep, appetite and concerns with focus
A deep sense of loneliness and change in life since the loss
Because pet loss grief is often misunderstood or minimized, many people find themselves grieving in silence. The bond you share with your animal companion is real, meaningful, and deeply significant. Working with a licensed psychologist who specializes in this unique loss provides a safe space to process grief with compassion, validation, and guided support.
We provide accessible and convenient telehealth therapy as well as professional subject matter expertise consultation services for clients located in the US and abroad.
We support pet parents of all companion species, as well as veterinarians and animal care professionals whose lives and identities are deeply connected to the animals they love. Whether you’re grieving an emotional support companion, loss of a soul pet, anticipating loss, or managing the emotional demands of caring for animals in a professional role, we offer compassionate, knowledgeable support tailored to your unique circumstances.
Telehealth Services With a Licensed Psychologist
Specialty pet loss grief counseling and professional consultation services are offered through secure video and phone appointments, making compassionate, expert support easily accessible. Whether you are seeking professional consultation, grief counseling, or support for anticipatory grief, we are here to help.
Online appointments provide a flexible, private way to receive professional pet bereavement support without the added stress of travel. All services are delivered by a licensed psychologist through secure, HIPAA-compliant video or phone platforms, ensuring confidential, ethical, and high-quality care.
Meet Dr. B.
Dr. Bennett is a licensed psychologist in Florida with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate life transitions, trauma, and grief. She provides responsive, evidence-based, and solution-focused care to support clients’ psychological resilience and overall well-being.
As a general practitioner, Dr. Bennett works with a wide range of presenting concerns. She also brings a unique subspecialty in understanding the psychological and spiritual dimensions of the human–animal bond. Her professional background includes working with military combat veterans whose behavioral healthcare incorporated psychiatric service animals and emotional support companions as part of their daily wellness. While serving with the Florida Department of Corrections, she contributed to rehabilitative programs supporting shelter dogs and inmate handlers in mutual healing and second-chance training program. As a private practitioner, she has had the privilege of supporting countless pet parents and animal care professionals, helping them navigate the many challenges and joys of caring for the animals we love.
Dr. Bennett has been an active member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement since 2017 and has volunteered with farm animal rescues, including her favorite: Critter Creek Animal Sanctuary in Gainesville, Florida.
In addition to her advanced counseling psychology training, Dr. Bennett’s lived experience with pet loss informs her work. After the profound loss of her own beloved companions, she has gained firsthand insight into the depth and complexity of animal-related grief. Inspired by her own life journey, she is dedicated to helping others honor the inherent bond shared between humans and animals of all species.
The practice specializes in discreet, personalized, and world-class telehealth services in a time when it has become overwhelming to locate, or even trust that you have found the right psychologist for you or a loved one. Contact us today for a free confidential consultation call: (904)203-4494
Reach out today to explore how Pet Loss Florida can help.
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