Honoring the Human-Animal Bond:
Expert Guidance & Support
Speciality Care
with a Licensed Psychologist
Has life been changed by the love you share with a beloved animal companion?
Our practice specializes in the human–animal bond. We understand the significance of this relationship and how deeply the loss of a pet can affect every aspect of life. If you’re contending with complex thoughts, overwhelming emotions, or difficulty moving forward, we offer provide compassionate pet loss therapy and grief counseling with a skilled and experienced licensed psychologist.
We strive to guide you in a personalized, thoughtful manner with genuine care, insight, and professional guidance so you don’t have to face this life-altering experience alone.
If you or a loved one are experiencing any of the following, we are here to help:
Intense sadness, emptiness, or emotional numbness
Guilt, self-blame, or second-guessing medical or end-of-life decisions
Grief after euthanasia, sudden loss, illness, or a traumatic death of a pet
Anger, shock, or lingering “what if” thoughts about your animal companion
Changes in emotional well-being or sense of purpose
Complex trauma or mental health symptoms triggered by recent companion loss
Feeling misunderstood, unsupported, or judged by others
Difficulty returning to daily routines including sleep, appetite or focus issues
A deep sense of loneliness and sadness in response to pet bereavement
Because pet loss grief is often misunderstood or minimized, and many people grieve in silence. The bond you share with your animal companion is real, meaningful, and deeply significant.
Working with a licensed psychologist who specializes in the human-animal bond provides a safe space to process your relationship and grief. Here, your experiences are met with empathy, compassion, validation, and guided support-helping you navigate this significant life transition by meeting you where you are in your healing journey.
We support pet parents of all companion species, as well as speciality care for people who work closely with animals including DVMs, veterinary technicians, assistants, and people who work in animal rescue work. Whether you are grieving a soul pet, emotional support companion, service animal, anticipating loss in the near future, or work in animal wellness fields, with years of experience we offer compassionate, knowledgeable support tailored to your unique needs.
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 clinical and consultation 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. Over the years she has developed a unique specialty in the psychological nature of the human–animal bond across the lifespan. Her professional background includes working with military combat veterans whose behavioral healthcare incorporated psychiatric service animals and emotional support companions as part of their treatment. While serving with the Florida Department of Corrections, she contributed to rehabilitative programs that support shelter dogs and inmate handlers in mutual healing and second-chance training programs. 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 beloved: Critter Creek Animal Sanctuary in Gainesville, Florida.
In addition to her extensive experience as a skilled counseling psychologist, after the experience of profound loss of her own beloved companions over the years, 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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