Pet Bereavement Counselors:
Georgia
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There are literally hundreds of people who are now counseling in pet bereavement, and it is not possible for the APLB to register them all. Some hesitate to be listed in any directory, others are first discovering the benefits of this wonderful service, and many more are still unknown to us. We welcome all new applicants to contact us directly by mail or online at aplb@aplb.org. This listing is arranged according to geographical location. We are pleased that every counselor registered below is a member of the APLB.
Lawrenceville
Christy R. Simpson, MSW, LCSW
5435 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 1104
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
Phone: (404) 300-3691
Email: ChristyRSimpson@gmail.com
Website: www.ChristyRSimpson.com
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, professionally trained at the nationally renowned University of Michigan School of Social Work, with over 16 years of experience in providing Mental Health services. I specialize in Grief and Loss, with a special interest in pet bereavement.
I approach pet bereavement therapy with the same clinical focus as any other acute grief reaction and utilize proven interventions in supportive counseling sessions with the treatment goals of emotional ventilation and acceptance. Through this process, the survivors are empowered to fully integrate the loss into their lives and move forward.
Monroe
Tim Schnabel, M.Ed., LMFT
744 Chimney Trace
Monroe, Georgia 30656-5503
2140 McGee Road, Suite C495
Snellville, Georgia 30078-2935
Phone: (770) 207-4888
Fax: (770) 207-4888
Email: tim.schnabel@mindspring.com
Website: www.timschnabel.com
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Professional Counselor; Certified Clinical Transactional Analyst; published author in: Family Therapy News, The Script, and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. I treat individuals, couples and families. I also run workshops for veterinary clinics on death, dying and grieving; “Gentle and Honoring Interventions with Pet Owners” and “Clinical Cues to a High Risk Grieving Pet Owner”. Several local clinics refer clients after their pets have been euthanized.
My work with grieving pet owners is conventional in that I invite them into an environment which includes protection, support, nurturance, clear limits and lots of permission to be. It is different in that I quickly identify how they might be seeing the problems in the wrong perspective. The death of a pet often magnifies preexisting stresses and unresolved problems. My work around the specific complaint is often short-term.