NEW YORK PET LOSS SUPPORT SERVICES
Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R
Online Support for Those
Grieving the Loss of Their Pets
Many people don’t understand how difficult it is to lose a beloved animal companion. Sometimes friends or family members tell you to get another pet, or to “just get over it already.” The truth is that the grief you feel is absolutely normal and should be validated, not dismissed or belittled. Most of the time people don’t mean to cause you pain, they just don’t understand. I do understand. Having twice gone through the process of losing a pet, I remember the grief I felt as if it were yesterday.
I offer a three-session online program to help
New Yorkers deal with the loss of their beloved pets.
The program offers:
• Support for adults, children and families grieving the loss of their pet
• A comforting environment in which you can express your feelings
• Concrete suggestions on what you can do to to help you survive the journey
• Techniques to help you integrate your loss and move forward with your life
Get answers to your questions:
• How can I deal with my grief?
• Is there something wrong with me for feeling so sad?
• Why don’t people understand the depth of my despair?
• Will I ever get over my sorrow?
• How can I help my children understand and deal with the loss of their pet?
• What can we do as a family to help us grieve and heal?
• How do I decide if or when I should get a new pet?
New York Pet Loss Support Services offers a 3-session online support program for individuals, couples, and families. All sessions are offered via a secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. We accept Medicare insurance and can provide billing statements for submission to other insurance companies for reimbursement, depending on the specifics of your plan.
To schedule an appointment or for more information,
call Janet Zimmerman at (631) 643-6205 or