One of the deepest heartaches I have ever experienced was losing my father, and I am profoundly grateful to have found this compassionate grief counselor. Her work is rooted in the same gentle, effective tools often used to support those grieving the loss of beloved pets and animals, and I found those methods to be just as meaningful and healing in my own experience of losing my dad. She helped me move through the pain with patience, care, and a deep understanding of what grief truly feels like. Her approach is thoughtful, supportive, and never rushed. She creates a safe space to process the hurt, work through the steps of grief, and begin to carry the loss in a healthier way. She is a wonderful listener with a genuinely compassionate heart, and she offers practical tools that continue to help long after the initial loss--especially on difficult days, anniversaries, and other moments when grief can resurface unexpectedly. I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you are looking for someone who will meet you with warmth, empathy, and sincere understanding, she is exactly the kind of counselor you would want beside you during a season of loss. I am deeply thankful for her support and would encourage anyone who is grieving to reach out to her. read more

I am sure you found this listing because you are deep in grief over losing your beloved pet or about to be losing them. I was like you and so excited to find Pina. Though Yelp has unethically allowed Pina to categorize herself under "Counselor/Mental Health", please note that she is NOT a licensed counselor or actual mental health professional; she took an online course many years ago, and that's her only qualification. The organization that gave her her certificate, APLB, has actually since stopped referring to graduates of that program as "counselors", as they understand it is misleading, and they are now referred to as "specialists". They also are taught to disclose they are NOT licensed mental health professionals. Pina does not do this. I came to Pina with real vulnerability, wrecked with grief, totally trusting the Yelp reviews and assuming this person had good intentions. Her website acts understanding to people dealing with extensive vet bills (my cat had cancer so you can imagine mine) and offers a sliding scale, and I let her know prior to our call that I wanted that option. She said that we would figure out a rate that works for both of us at the end of our call. Pina does not correct reviews from people that think she is an actual mental health professional, and says things like "I don't accept insurance". When she sent a bill to me, she actually used a fake insurance billing code - if you don't accept insurance, because that wouldn't even be an option as you're not an actual licensed counselor, why the need for the fake billing code? (See attached image). Pina and I had our phone call, and from the beginning, there were red flags, like asking me who was doing my cat's euthanasia (she wanted to recommend a local vet she is obviously in a business partnership with, which was very inappropriate), and asking me when her Amazon book was arriving. When I told her I didn't know what she was referring to, she acted irritated, even citing the time she sent the text where she had instructed to buy her Amazon book. (See pic about her noting I didn't buy her book). The call was drawn out and some of her suggestions were downright silly, like, "close your eyes and think of your cat, what color do you see?" She suggested leaving some of my hair with my cat when she was cremated. She wanted me to write a letter to my cat with her on the call. I felt restless and like I was wasting my time. I remember there being resistance to me trying to end the call early, and I didn't want to be rude, but eventually I told her I was really ready to go, and obviously I was in the depths of my grief as I was about to say goodbye to my beloved cat. I wanted to go spend time with my cat who I still had, but was about to say goodbye to, and I figured we'd work out the rate later as I couldn't stay on the phone one more minute. The following days I would get a payment request for the full rate, PLUS additional minutes on the phone she was charging me for, which explained why she wanted to keep me on the phone for so long and do long, drawn out things like write a letter to my cat. She would also manipulatively keep claiming she was "gifting" me minutes. I was dealing with a lot so didn't get back to her, and would receive a string of manipulative texts using my cat's name and feigning concern and compassion, saying "holding (my cat's name) in my heart" with a heart while asking for her money. There was no acknowledgement that I had said I wanted a sliding scale. She then escalated things to manipulatively saying she really wants to help me avoid a late fee (see my pic) - a late fee that she made up herself. Eventually I got back to her and told her I wasn't going to pay that as I never agreed to that rate and she backed off. I looked more into her and found she has various websites claiming to be different things besides "Pet Grief Counselor" (such as a "Mindset Effectiveness Expert" and a "High Performance Results Coach") and ultimately, she's just a grifter. Her Amazon book actually costs more than the book written by the founder of the very organization that gave her her certificate, Dr. Wallace Sife, and he has a PhD. Go with that one. I have since found "pet grief specialists" that volunteer with nonprofits and only charge a small donation for 1:1 pet grief sessions. (I've also found there are actual licensed counselors and therapists that specialize in pet grief, if you can afford that). The difference between my experiences with legitimate people and Pina was night and day. Being in this much grief is one of the most vulnerable states people can be in. If you need support, do not go with this grifter that found a hustle to scam people at their most vulnerable. Go with an actual licensed professional or an established nonprofit. read more

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It appears that Yelp removed my initial review from 2021 so I am here to reinstate my deep appreciation and gratitude for Pina and all of the amazing work she does in healing others from the inside out. In all honesty, if it were any other company or organization, I would very likely not come back to do this. Starting by sharing a little about my dog, Stache, who was the most pure and selfless soul I have ever encountered on this planet. Miss Stache passed away in March of 2021 from a very aggressive blood cancer. She was--and still is--my soulmate, put here for our hearts to meet one another. The three bonus years I got with her after her diagnosis, I was living in anticipatory grief, without even knowing what that was. My heart was constantly aching, waiting for "THE day." Five years have since passed and my heart still aches for her presence on still days. Pina is one of the closest reflections in human-form of the same kind, gentle, and pure soul I had by my side for 14.5 years. Something that seems impossible for our species to emulate. My review will be a little different this time around since the wound is not as fresh, I have had time to process, and I now know what this new life looks like without my best friend. What you can expect while in a session with Pina, is someone who LISTENS. She hears what you are saying, and connects through shared experience. This is not the same type of help you will get from a monthly family therapist. During your session, you are speaking to someone who not only specializes in pet bereavement but someone who has devoted her life in removing the pain from others' hearts so they can find the light at the end of the tunnel. She reshapes how you will move through a new world without your baby. There will be a lot of crying. Cry it out--you earned that right. You have the best person on the other side of the phone to collect your tears. Do I still cry from time to time when I talk about or think about my little girl, of course--and Pina is not here to waive a magic wand and make all of your human feelings go away--she is here to help you wade the waters while you're in the worst of it. Her prompts work. Her lessons work. Her exercises work. Her advice works. Allow yourself to step into the world she creates during your session and be fully open and vulnerable. Trust that Pina will take the reins and respectfully, gently, and lovingly get you through it. At the time, I was working as an assistant and was making absolutely no money. I had spent my last penny having a veterinarian come to my home to perform the euthanization so I could say goodbye in the most comfortable and dignified way that I could. That is how I heard about Pina. A tiny gift of a free session with Pina, I would overlook until I found myself not being able to get out of bed.  Pina worked on a sliding scale to help me. -And when I say sliding scale...I mean SLIIIIIIIDDDDING scale. In other words, there was no way I was paying her bills in any way--yet she showed up for me no different than she would for anyone else. The service was not dependent on what was in my bank account. This woman is a rare bird.  As mentioned earlier, it has been FIVE years since my baby passed, and every year on her anniversary, I hear from the person who waded those waters with me for months, Ms. Pina De Rosa! I recently looked back at the journals I kept during our sessions and that poor girl was broken. Absolutely shattered. I think about where she is today and I can say undoubtedly her heart will never be back to what it was, BUT, it's better than what it would have been if she tried to patch it up on her own. Pina, "thank you," is simply not enough! You are forever engraved in my heart and you show everyone what true untethered kindness is. read more

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When my beloved Missy passed, I was shattered in a way I didn't know was possible. Enter Pina and Welly Jr.; and my life changed forever. I honestly would not be here, or in a good place, if it weren't for them. Pina didn't just counsel me through my grief; she held space for my love, my sorrow, and my healing in the most compassionate, authentic way. I will forever be thankful to Missy for bringing Pina into my life. Pina helped me ride the waves of loss instead of drowning in them. My family saw the transformation in me; how I processed the grief with intention and heart, and they now donate yearly to Pina's nonprofit, Mission Wellington, which supports animals on Skid Row. It's been five years since Missy crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and still, Pina reaches out on my birthday, Missy's gotcha day, and even the anniversary of Missy's passing. That level of thoughtfulness is rare and deeply meaningful. When Missy died, we were struggling financially after paying for her chemo and surgery. Pina offered a sliding scale and even gifted me sessions during a time I couldn't afford care. She was always upfront about not taking insurance, which I respected. Her work is personal, transformative, and worth every dollar. I learned so much through our work together lessons in grief, love, and moving forward while still holding on. My mom and I even went to Pina's home to help fill goodie bags for Mission Wellington. That's the kind of heart-centered community she builds. If you are navigating the devastating loss of a beloved pet, I cannot recommend Pina enough. She is truly doing sacred work, and I am endlessly grateful. read more

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Thank you, Pina, for your kindness and warmth as I navigate my first experience with grief and loss. Even in our very first session, through an exercise she guided me through, I experienced a meaningful breakthrough that helped me approach my grief in a new and more manageable way. Pina took the time to truly understand what I'm feeling and asked thoughtful questions about what I want to work on, making it clear that she tailors each session to meet my individual needs. I already feel supported and understood, and I'm grateful to have her guidance during such a difficult time. read more

I've moved to monthly sessions, and it's been 18 months now and I just wanted to say that I would not be in the place that I am today without her. Through her wisdom and guidance, I made it through the difficult first anniversary of my Buffy's passing with new insights and a strong feeling of connection to my dearly departed pup. Pina's genuineness and caring shines through between sessions as well, case in point the touching Father's Day message she sent me saying that me and my baby girl were in her thoughts. And if you need any more evidence that Pina's the real deal, she runs an incredible charity that helps homeless pets get the food and supplies they need. I've been a monthly donor since March and I can tell you from following their activity on Instagram, Pina pours her heart and soul into helping her community. I can't recommend this amazing human enough! read more

Losing Fiona, my soulmate of 17 years, was the most devastating experience of my life. She had been my constant, my rock. At 20-21 years old, she was aging with dementia--eating slowly, moving differently--but still very much herself. Despite multiple opinions from vets (including one who insisted I let her go), her primary vet said she was okay. I held on as long as I could. But one night, she was in pain, and I knew in my heart it was time. I took her to the ER and said goodbye to her at 3am, completely alone. My family didn't understand the depth of my grief. "Time will heal," my sister said. But I didn't need time--I needed to be understood. A friend who had also lost her dog mentioned she had a pet grief counselor, something I didn't even know existed. After some searching, I found Pina de Rosa. I was hesitant at first, mostly because of cost, but after two months of struggling--unable to connect with my regular therapist or feel supported by anyone--I finally reached out. Pina immediately embraced me with her voice. She met me where I was, emotionally and financially, and you could tell this is a calling for her, not a job. Her empathy is not performative--it's deeply rooted in her own experiences with loss. For the first time in months, I felt truly seen. She helped me prepare for something I was terrified of: returning home and facing Fiona's ashes. With Pina's guidance and gentle suggestions, I felt brave enough to honor Fiona's memory with reverence instead of fear. Our sessions often involved journaling, and she always gave me the time I needed to write. Even in the silence on the phone, you could feel her presence--patient, grounded, compassionate. It's been five years, and I still recommend Pina to anyone going through loss. If someone I know--even loosely--posts about a pet passing, I send them her contact. Because while I can't take away their pain, I know someone who knows exactly what to say. And that's Pina. She continues to be an advocate for animals--helping homeless dogs in L.A. with food, shelter, and love. Her entire life is devoted to the wellbeing of animals and those who love them. If you're reading this and wondering if you should reach out--this is your sign. Your beloved companion would want you to feel supported. Pina was that support for me, and she'll forever have a place in my heart. read more

Grief is a very personal experience and loss of a pet is overwhelming and shouldn't be navigated alone. I contacted Pina recently due to losing my dog of 14 years. She is a professional. Above and beyond the experience, she is genuine in her care. She takes this journey with you and provides the guidance, support and tools. I highly recommend her. read more

Pina helped me greatly when dealing with the devastating loss of our cat, Paws. She was kind and caring and truly understood the depth of my pain. She gave me practical recommendations and the session with her truly helped me move through the pain. I learned that I won't "get over this" but instead will learn to absorb the pain and remember the wonderful joy Paws brought to our family. I can't recommend her enough. read more

July 18, 2025 has been 3 years since my soul dog Cebu has passed - not a day goes by I don't talk to her or miss her. Pina has reached out with a gentle touch during days of remembrance to see how I am and provides words of encouragement and compassion towards my loss. Her guidance has helped me to continue to heal as time moves forward. I comment to others that while our pets who have passed are Angels in heaven - Pina is an angel here on earth who supports me and others that work with her. I continue to use her site at treatsforpups.com and have made donations to her memorial wall in memory of my pet Cebu on special tribute days and have also honored other friends of mine who have lost their pets by providing a donation in their pets memory. Pinas Instagram videos of her delivering blankets, food and necessities to pets in need show that my donations are going for a good and just cause. The loss of Pina's soul dog Wellington Sr has given her a purpose in her life to help others who are in extreme grief and also bring food and necessities to pets in the streets of Los Angeles. Keep up the great work Pina you and Welly Jr truly make a difference and touch peoples lives......TM read more

Pina is wonderful. I lost my dog June 14th and I've been suffering from severe cycles of depression. My dog was like a child to me and died early from the Librela shot which should never have been given to him. I go thru waves of anger, guilt, wanting to give up and uncontrollable crying. My phone session with Pina was long and she took me thru the stages of grief with a lot of insight as well as productive exercises to help understand what I've been feeling. I've felt so very alone during and since Hucks passing and that in itself has caused me to spiral. My session with Pina was like a hug I so desperately needed. Thank you Pina for the work you do. It takes a very special person to do what you do and I'm very grateful for you read more

We lost our 14 year old Frenchie / Boston Terrier mix (Bibi Ferreira Gordon) seven weeks ago after a protracted battle with endothelial carcinoma. Despite years of treatment -- when it came time to do the difficult thing and euthanize her -- we were overwhelmed by how profoundly we experienced Bibi's loss. My wife found Pina on Yelp while trying to make sense of her feelings. With Pina's guidance, my wife developed a language to describe what she was going through and directed her grief into a memorial for our lost pet. I asked to be included in a session with them. Pina was thoughtful and respectful. She walked us through writing exercises that brought us to tears, but also left us feeling satisfied, if not pleased, that we had constructed a beautiful testament to the life of our Bibi. For that, I am very grateful. read more

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My husband and I have met with Pina for one long meeting so far and it was so wonderful to find her. Our sweet Puppy Archie was hit by a car instantly leaving us with ptsd, grief, sadness, and guilt. He was just barely 8 months old and the pain we feel with losing him so suddenly is intense. We also have two young boys who unfortunately witnessed all of this with us. Nothing can prepare anyone for something like this. Especially when we thought our adorable Archie would be with us until our boys went away to college. Pina is helping us though one step at a time through talking, exercises, and books. She's even given us tips and books to help us help our boys. Our next meeting we plan to have her work more closely with them as well. We can never get Archie back but grateful to have the tools to get us through such an awful time in our lives. I never knew something like this existed but I'm so glad that it does. read more

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Pina is a life saver! After our first session I felt so much better. She has such a great program. I wasn't sure if I was the kind of person who needed grief counseling for a pet's death but after our session I felt such a sense of relief. Even if you don't think it's for you..if your sad or hurting give it a try!! read more

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Sometimes in life the unexpected happens and you are left with nothing but heart break and sorrow. I just lost my first and only senior cat Ginger, 3 weeks ago. He was my world. I never wanted a cat, but he chose me. A first-timer pet parent now first-time grieving the loss of my loyal and beloved companion. I was lost and brokenhearted. My good friend had recommended me to Pina as it were a divine intervention. Like we were suppose to meet. First my friend gifted me her book "The Little Handbook of Pet Grief Support," to get a feel of her services and cope with this unspeakable pain. After a few chapters of helpful information, I was ready to meet Pina. She is caring, compassionate and knows first-hand from her own beloved pets how hard this grief can take us. She made it her life's mission to honor her pets legacy by organizing two non profit of #missionwellington and his treatsforpups.com. Her book is life- changing and her healthy ground-breaking techniques allowed me to cope with the loss of my Ginger. Pina virtually holds your hand through this process and is very gentle. I felt like I was able to release my grief to her with no filter. I strongly believe her services will guide you through this pain as it did for me. I know the road to recovery has only begun but I'm glad to have Pina around to get me back on track. read more

I lost my heart dog three months ago. It's been extremely difficult. The pain is epic and some days I just feel so lost. He was not only my best friend, but my emotional support, my teacher, my comfort on a bad day and my cheerleader on the good days. We were a team. I was "Scout's Mom". He was the way I was able to let my heart speak to the world, without having to say a word. He just made my life and the world a better place. So losing him is the loss of so many things that brought me purpose and joy. A piece of my soul left with him that day. I am so thankful to have met Pina and learnt that there was something available for people like me. I was a bit reluctant to make an appointment at first because I am not one to openly share my emotions with others. Be vulnerable, but all that washed away within the first ten minutes of our session. Pina made me feel comfortable, heard and I knew I was not alone anymore in my grief. She too has lost a heart dog so she can truly relate and has the professional skills to help me come up with coping mechanisms in this most difficult time. I am so thankful to know this is available and i look forward to our next conversation. I feel 100% comfortable recommending her to any of my friends who have or have lost a heart dog. read more

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I'm so glad I found Pina... its been beyond rough and traumatic with my beloved cat of 15 years passing... there were times I felt like giving up because I didn't want to experience this excruciating pain anymore. Pina was beyond empathetic, kind, warm, gentle and compassionate. With my hospital bills racked high and some other debts incurred I really didn't feel I had any options in the path to healing nor did I even see healing as possible. Pina was on the phone with me for over an hour... guiding me, listening to me, sharing her journey as well as giving me some mind-blowing exercises that helped me gain a lot of perspective. My tears flowed; not from locked pain but more in the sense of releasing the pain. What she provided was very purposeful. I even love her book, "The Little Handbook of Pet Grief Support". I keep thinking as I'm reading, "Wow, this is exactly me right now! How did she know?!" Pina's essence is very nurturing and soothing. This was the best session I have ever had with any counselor/therapist in the past and I am inspired for our next session. I encourage anyone who is going through loss and grief to contact her and work with her. The questions she asks and insights she provides is stellar. It lifted a massive burden off of my chest... I feel less alone... especially at a time when I feel less than a shell of a being. Also, her generosity in working with me while I'm in a lot of debt has really touched me deep. She really has a lot of compassion and wants to help heal. She provided a lot of fair options for me and I am more than grateful. If this isn't a top notch counselor I don't know who is. Forever grateful... read more

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My heart dog, soul mate, and best friend, Loki, died unexpectedly about a month ago. Until that time, he had always been the picture of good health. We took him to the vet for vomiting and discovered that his liver was failing. We thought we could get him the care he needed and that he would heal, but three weeks later he was gone. Even as I type this, I still can't believe this really happened. Each day is a struggle without my baby, but talking to Pina has helped me take steps toward living with my grief instead of being consumed by it. In my first couple of sessions with Pina and through reading her book, she has helped me understand more about the nature of my profound connection with Loki and how that changes after death, but doesn't completely disappear. I don't know how I'll ever get through a day without crying and feeling lost, but she has already helped me move forward with Loki in my heart. Not everyone understands the type of bond I had with Loki. He was more of a son to me than anything. I knew I needed help dealing with my pain, but was nervous about working with a counselor who talked about him as if he was just a pet when he was so much more. Pina knows exactly what I am going through. She listens and is gentle with my pain, but gives me the tools I need to move forward. I feel like I am getting exactly the help I was hoping for. If you are struggling through the loss of your heart dog, I highly recommend reaching out to Pina. read more

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I have been really struggling with the death of my beloved pet and my Dad sent me a link to Pina's yelp. I am so glad he did. My first session provided such a sense of relief and I am learning tools to cope with the debilitating waves of grief I have been experiencing since my dog's passing in May. Pina has such a great program and I highly recommend her for anyone struggling with the loss of a pet. It can be very difficult to explain to your friends and family how you're feeling and they can sometime make it unintentionally worse. Pina provides great coping skills and an understanding ear. read more

Most of us don't know about pet bereavement counseling. I actually just learned what this entails when I met Pina De Rosa, a licensed pet bereavement counselor, animal philanthropist and professional dog sitter. For the past several years Pina took incredible and compassionate care of our sweet pug, Tessa when we were out-of-town. This is when she told me about her Pet Bereavement Counseling services. It wasn't until this past weekend, however, that I found I actually needed to enlist her services when our beloved Tessa had sudden respiratory failure and died in an emergency animal hospital. The trauma of this sudden incident and the profound pain in my heart prompted me to reach out to Pina for support. She provided me a counseling session where she brought coping skills to my attention in the most heartfelt, caring and compassionate way. Pina is a great listener. She asked me meaningful questions and had me do some writing that helped me get to my inner most feelings to help me on a healthy and spiritual grief journey. Many tears were shed and I feel like I'm on the road to honoring Tessa, my pugalicious lover girl, in the most meaningful, loving way. Pina cares deeply about animals. Through her personal experiences losing her furry loved ones, she started a non-profit called "Treats for Pups". https://www.treatsforpups.com/ This amazing organization provides dog and cat care packages for homeless people with pets living on the streets. You can watch a video here https://youtu.be/k4o1YIYKmy8 According to Pina, tragically more than 95% of shelters will not give a place to sleep to a homeless person with a pet!! This is where her services kick in providing bags with such things as food, bowls, blankets, and other necessities to help animals stay warm and fed. Pina is an exceptional, professional and compassionate human being. If you are facing grief over the loss of a beloved pet and could use support, I highly recommend you reach out to her. In addition, if you love animals and are horrified that many people choose to live on the streets so that they don't need to give up living with their pets, you may wish to make a donation to Treats for Pups. read more

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Twelve years ago, my girlfriend and I adopted a little tuxedo cat, after his owner abandoned him. I was always a dog-person but there was something special about this cat. He looked like a "Sam", so that's what we called him - formally, Samson. Along with lots of love, we made sure Sam got the healthiest food and vet exams every six months. Tragically, that was not enough to protect him from developing cancer. Sam stopped eating last December and needed to be sustained by an esophageal feeding tube. A biopsy, performed a month later during surgery to place a stent below his liver, came back positive for small cell lymphoma. After a month of round-the-clock feedings; chemotherapy treatment; multiple medicines and supplements, Sam's body couldn't fight the disease anymore. It was time to help him finally rest. Watching Sam's health decline over the previous three months, still did not prepare me for what I was about to experience. I felt sadness and guilt, along with physical symptoms of fatigue; nausea and loss of appetite. I cried so hard that sometimes I couldn't even catch my breath. I never felt anything close to this, even after my father's death. I knew that I needed help fast and was fortunate to find Pina's listing. It was after 4:00pm on a Saturday when I texted her. She promptly replied and we spoke by telephone, shortly after. Pina was very compassionate and scheduled us for the next day. Although she offers telephone sessions, we opted to meet her in person. I felt hope and strength after our conversation, knowing I just needed to get through one more night. Our first session was productive. Pina walked us through helpful writing exercises, that we continued at home. She suggested a book to read before our next session. Pina also prepared us with a way to memorialize Sam's earthly presence in our home, when we brought his remains back from the crematory. The days following our session were difficult but we grew stronger and memories or photos that brought tears before, now were starting to bring smiles. We had a second session with Pina the following Sunday to reinforce our healing and are steadily coping with the loss of Sam. Pina's counseling gave us hope in the days following Sam's death and still provides us with healthy ways to navigate the grieving process. read more

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I was gifted a Pet Bereavement Counseling session days after the loss of my best friend Pepper. Pina stayed on the phone with me as long as needed. I was having trouble sleeping, a pain in the center of my chest and a deep feeling of guilt over the loss of her. Pina has been a life saver! She is helping me navigate my grief. Pina is extremely knowledgeable on this subject and how to process the different stages. The books she recommended have reinforced the counseling sessions along with the exercises she has prescribed. Instead of spiraling down a negative path she is helping me to find the gifts of love Pepper has left behind for me to find. I can't recommend Pina highly enough. read more

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When my little angel, Gracie, was dying from liver cancer, I reached out to Pina to help me prepare my heart and mindset for the journey ahead. I had a session with Pina and she helped me write a love letter to and from Gracie at that time. That simple process, among a few others shifted my POV so I could use those last weeks to celebrate her LIVING, not mourn her dying. When we arrived at the point when we needed to help Gracie transition, Pina was there with me every step of the way, helping me unburden my enormous grief, guilt and utter sorrow. Pina helped me transmute my pain into love and, literally, after the first session I felt transformed into a state of love, gratitude and forgiveness for myself. My sorrow is still there, hiding in the shadows, but Pina helped me establish a POV that allowed me to find peace within and acceptance that in life we must flow - receive and let go... even when we don't want to let go. Pina is truly an angel on earth and I am forever grateful for her kindness, endless empathy, patience, wisdom and strength. Thank you dearest Pina, for showing me how to breathe again. Thank you for restoring peace to my heart so that I may continue to love my Gracie forever without the enormous hole in my heart. I love you Pina read more

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I am incredibly sorry to all seeking bereavement counseling, as it means your heart is hurting, like mine, due to the loss of a wonderful furry family member. I had my first appointment with Pina today, and I'm so grateful to have found her and this safe and healing space. She is incredibly kind and compassionate, and I look forward to my next session with her. read more

Let me start by saying I'm probably different from most other reviewers here because my sweet Dexter has been gone over 8 years, it's been quite some time. I did go to grief counseling after his passing (from cancer, 3 months after diagnosis) and it did help, but I had resolved myself to the fact that I'd have to learn to live with the notion that I'd never be okay with how things transpired and his passing, I had to be okay with NOT being okay with it. The past 8 months have brought about many challenges and sadness for me, this biggest being the sudden passing of my father. I've been in grief mode since he passed in October and it stirred up a lot of my pain over the loss of Dexter. I had met Pina at a dog meet up and we had that instant connection and she offered me a session, which I gladly accepted as I've been struggling. Pina is very warm, comforting and understanding. She allows you time to work through the emotions as they surface throughout the process. Her kindness and empathy makes the process a bit easier, because you feel supported, not judged, like she's on the journey with you, not just as a mentor and guide but also as the support you need during these challenging times. Having experienced losses and challenges herself, in addition to being a huge pet lover and advocate make all the difference, you feel as if you have an ally throughout the process. I can not recommend Pina and her counseling services enough. I have several people I'm referring to her, they're hurting so badly and I know she can help them through this challenging and difficult time with patience, love and kindness. read more

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7.31.2020 This is an unforgettable day for the rest of my life. My cat baby "Princess" was attacked by Coyote. I lost her by very terrible way. Princess was the my first Cat child and we loved each other so much. My heart was torn in many ways and have a traumatized. I shared my story with my neighbors and "Pina De Rosa" she gave me helping hand. I followed what she asked me by phone. And after 1 hour, amazingly I felt better. Also I could know how my passed away baby's feelings. Princess said a few things and I knew it really came from her. Whenever I remind Princess, I still cry and have a lot of guilty feelings, but What if She wasn't help me, I don't know what happened to me now. She really cares!! If you lost your baby, please get help to healing your heart. Don't hesitate. Thank you to you from my deep heart, Pina De Rosa. I could hear this from my Princess because of you. "I love you my mama". I will keep that in my mind forever. "I love you my baby, my Princess" read more

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I never thought this would be the year I lose my poodle and best friend. In May, she suddenly became sick and wasn't able to walk or eat. We spent hours at the vet, and it turned out that she had pancreatitis AND a potential spinal injury, likely from a slip. I gave her medicine three times a day, blended and warmed up her special food, turned her over every 2 hours so she wouldn't be sore, and physically assisted her outside to relieve herself. Unfortunately, her condition worsened over the coming weeks. Her vet eventually couldn't do anything more so my friend and I drove her to an emergency office for an ultrasound. The techs took her away for the exam but it was easy to see at their first glance, they knew something was terribly wrong. We were informed that Coco had become severely anemic, showed signs of multiple organ failure and her tongue had become necrotic, likely because of her pancreas. They referred her for immediate surgery at another hospital that had a surgeon on call that day so we went. After another excruciating wait, it was apparent that even with extensive treatment the odds were not in her favor and it would likely prolong her suffering. So I had to make the most painful decision of my life. A few days later, she was finally able to rest in her own home, surrounded by her friends. It took a little over a month for her to go from her happy, quirky self to this point. For someone who was already planning out her geriatric care, diet, and more gentle lifestyle changes, losing Coco so suddenly was devastating. I was overwhelmed with guilt and anger. The night Coco passed, I was referred to Pina by Dr. Gonzales from Gemcore Veterinary Services and I was nervous about undergoing counseling for the first time. But that decision is one I absolutely am thankful for. She was amazing and kind and she gave me ideas on how to better celebrate Coco's life. It's very clear Pina has a kind and compassionate heart. She never once made me feel crazy about the way I was feeling and she understands that there is a very special and deep connection with our pets which isn't something you normally see. She also recommended some reading materials to help me process my grief. Personally, I can't thank her enough for her kindness and for giving me hope for the future. If you've lost your fur baby, please consider working with Pina. She is one of the best allies you could have during this difficult time. read more

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PINA and I connected through my vet, DrG. I lost my Joey on Oct 8 , he was almost 13. Joey was my everything. I adopted him at 2 years old from a kill shelter in phx and had no idea he would become the most important being in my life. I'm in my 40's. I don't have kids , so Joey was that to me. It's been so hard losing him and the house is so quiet. I had a session with PINA a couple of nights ago over the phone. It was extremely comforting and PINA has the right words to say. During the letter process, I felt Joey come thru. I felt his presence and I'm not one to try to look for that stuff. It was very emotional for me to know he's ok. And why he left when he did. Thank you PINA For helping me during this difficult time. And reassuring me that my thoughts and emotions are normal, and how to cope. - jill & Joey read more

Pet Bereavement Counseling - Joey - Counseling & Mental Health Near Me

I was not a dog person, but then the greatest angel ever to exist came in to my life. Stache was the lovable dog of my best friend Jade. When I first met the two of them, I didn't think that her dog Stache would change my life, but she did. I knew Stache for several years, and when my friend Jade would travel during the holidays, I happily volunteered to watch over Stache. Weeks alone during Christmas, not seeing family, but I was happier than ever because it was just me and this 90-pound sweet little angel curling up on my lap. When Stache passed away earlier this year, I was thrown into a deep depression. I didn't know how to even get up in the morning. I missed her so much. Pina has helped me so much deal with the grief I'm going through, and after only two sessions (and more to come), I am figuring out how to navigate this pain and sorrow. Pina has helped and continues to help me deal with the loss but also focus on the positive impact Stache had on my life. I wish dogs could live forever, but with the help of Pina, I am learning to appreciate how much Stache, my adopted dog daughter, changed my life for the better. read more

Pina has been a wonderful source of comfort after losing my 14 year old sweet little girl and soul dog. She definitely understands how painful it is to lose a pet, since they're our family members. She is kind, patient, offers great exercises to get in touch with your grief as well as love for your pet, and validates all the feelings that one goes through with such a loss. Often times people don't know what to say and end up saying the wrong things, which only makes things worse. Pina is here to help you through those tough moments and make you realize that everything that you're going through is valid and normal. She is passionate about what she does, has a big heart and cares that one heals over benefiting financially. She's gone over our allotted time to make sure we covered everything. Pina truly cares and connects with you and your fur baby on an individual level. She will also check in with you in between sessions via text. This is a wonderful thing as often times one can feel so alone when grieving. Knowing she is only a text away is very helpful and comforting. If you lost a fur child, or are going through anticipatory grief of losing one in the near future, I highly recommend that you speak to Pina to help you navigate this difficult time. read more

My 9 yr old Frenchie "Butters" was recently diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. He's currently still with us but declining rapidly. He's been my best friend for almost a decade, and the pain of having to potentially put him to sleep is absolutely indescribable. I stopped sleeping, I stopped eating, and I was crying several times a day. I quickly learned that I was experiencing something called "anticipatory grief." Talking with friends & loved ones only got me so far, and I decided I should seek the help of a professional. That's when I found Pet Bereavement Counseling & Support. I set up my first session with Pina and it went amazingly. We also went way over on time and suffice to say she was incredibly generous and clearly prioritizes compassion over money. She gave me some amazing tips on what to expect and how to prepare. She pointed me to valuable resources, and we went over some exercises that I can do with my pup during his final time on this earth to make every day count. Even though Butters is still here, knowing that Pina has my back when the day finally comes has been making a world of difference. I'm extremely grateful for her expertise and compassion during this difficult time. read more

Prior to our first session with Pina I almost cancelled because I thought "is this really necessary"? I have the support of many friends, there are numerous books on surviving pet loss, etc. After the session I was SO glad I did not cancel as it was amazingly helpful. She has obviously helped many people through this trauma so had many valuable insights and was also very kind and empathetic. Apart from philosophical, spiritual, and emotional support, Pina also shared very pragmatic tools and resources such as a quality of life and scale for determining when to consider euthanasia. Many of the things that she said really resonated with me. These are things that no one else, even other friends that deeply love their pets have thought of. Pina explained to me that I am in "anticipatory grief", which is a term I had never heard before. If you have a pet with a terminal diagnosis and you know you will be saying goodbye at some point soon, I strongly reccomend Pina. I honestly wish I had found her years ago for support with other pets I had to say goodbye to. This is an extremely difficult time for me and I am so glad Pina is there to help with the process as it evolves, both for myself and also to ensure I am giving the best care I can to my beloved Annabelle as she declines. read more

Pina has been amazing! I have started anticipatory grief therapy bc it's something that paralyzes me and I haven't wanted to deal with. Pina is kind, thorough, helpful and makes you feel not alone. After the first session (having never said most of things I was scared of out loud) I felt like I was beat up after. I was tired and dealing with all the emotions of that. After the 2nd session I felt hopeful, gathering my tools and creating a lasting connection with my Sammy that I still have time to do. Pina is amazing and such a kind and wonderful soul! read more

Pina has a beautiful heart and is the person you want to talk to when it comes to pet bereavement counseling. Her techniques work. Combining compassion, empathy and practical tools, Pina puts her whole heart and soul into your pet loss healing process. It fast becomes clear she's very experienced in guiding the necessary pet bereavement steps -- while also being highly intuitive with a deep understanding of the challenging journey ahead. Her unique counseling process immediately gives grieving pet parents a sense of hope and comfort. Pina's work is as important and special as she is. Highly recommend. read more

My loss experience was the very sudden death of my Father, in a traumatically tragic way in May of 2020. In total shock and utter despair I reached out to Pina. All I can say is thank all that is good for Angelic Pina! Had it not been for her gentle, compassionate, and understanding guidance I'm unsure if I'd be here today. From the moment she spoke it felt like a warm embrace in the heavy, allconsuming isolating fog that was grief. Pina even gave my husband instructions and immediate resources for how to help us both. In working with Pina, I felt seen, heard, guided, and understood. The exercises and modalities that she utilizes are so helpful. It can ache a bit getting through them, but Pina provides a safespace while encouraging working through the heaviness of the emotions that come up. I felt capable of getting through another minute, hour and eventually another day. Pina is truly the grief and loss concierge and support I recommend to anyone suffering loss. She is such a gift. I'd actually give her 10 stars if I could! read more

When my 19 year old baby passed away, my vet gave me a gift certificate for grief counseling. I am glad I used it. Pina is caring and understanding and definitely makes a safe space for you to open up and start to understand and process the feelings that come with losing a fur baby. I highly recommend talking to her if you are struggling with a loss like I was. read more

Pina helped me so much when I lost my Sadie dog. I was a wreck and after just one session with Pina I was sleeping better and my appetite was coming back. I can't recommend her enough if you are grieving and want to find a path out of the abyss. I look forward to our sessions and feel better after each one. read more

I lost my dog and best friend Mocha in March of 2024 and it felt like nothing would be able to ease the pain of her sudden loss. I grappled with the decision I made to end her suffering and ruminated over how I could have done things differently. A friend recommended that I try out a session with Pina and I'm so grateful she did. Pina knew the exact right words to say to ease my troubled heart, and her gentle exercises gave me insight into how to grieve Mocha in a way that honored her memory. Each session I do with Pina opens up more space for me to feel more connected to my angel pup and I can't thank her enough for being able to hold space for me each time we have a session. read more

My life changed forever on November 19th. My sweet, loving, cute & perfect soul dog Mookie was no longer by my side. My heart was broken. I was devastated & my grief was so heavy I couldn't see past my pain. I knew I needed help to navigate through the biggest loss of my life. Mookie was my taco boy, my baby, my fur son for 19 years. We had such a profound connection, he was everything to me. I sought out the best help & found Pina. She not only has been extremely kind & supportive, she gets me, she was me. I appreciate her authenticity, her true love for animals & her warmth that comes through each & every conversation. I am grateful to be connected to a professional with such a noble purpose, she understands the special relationship we have with our babies. She & her book have been instrumental towards mending my heart. My love for my Mookie baby is endless & words limit my gratitude for being his mommy. Pina is helping me express, explore, and understand my grief, pain & tangled emotions with such grace & tenderness. I can't thank her enough for being so supportive during my darkest moments without my baby dog. read more

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Pina was unbelievably helpful to me in my first session following the traumatic and tragic passing of my sister's beloved dog. The accident happened in front of me and I was crushed in the week after it happened. Pina helped guide me and validate my feelings. Thank you Pina read more