Grief and Trauma Sanctuary, PLLC

A SAFE SPACE TO BE HEARD Grief and Trauma Sanctuary is a virtual therapeutic haven for grief, trauma and loss. A safe space to gain emotional clarity and healing from the wounds that bind you. A safe space where your pain is validated and heard. A safe space to be supported in expressing and navigating through your emotions. A safe space to be guided through a transformative journey to healing and well-being. SPECIALTIES The Grief and Trauma Sanctuary specializes in providing grief therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and therapy related to issues of loss and life transitions. Our holistic compassionate approach considers all aspects of mind, body, and spiritual care designed to your unique experience and goals. MEET ESTHER A private practitioner and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and New York. I provide virtual therapeutic services to adults 18 years of age and older. As a Certified Thanatologist, I specialize in grief, death, trauma, and loss. Additionally, I am also certified as an EMDR therapist. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of trauma treatment to help people process traumatic events through brain-body work backed by neuroscience research. It is proven to be effective in treating significant negative life events and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As a Christian Counselor, incorporating spiritual care and faith filled beliefs allows God the capacity to transform lives within the sanctuary of our souls. Regardless of your faith or belief system, I am here to serve you in the capacity that best fits your needs. Having gone through my own deeply challenging experience of traumatic grief I know how difficult it can be to move forward and find new meaning after loss. I possess a special understanding that allows me to empathize and show compassion in a meaningful way. I am here to create a safe and supportive space for you to be heard and validated as you embark on a healing journey of transformation and growth. My aim is to equip you with coping strategies and valuable resources needed to navigate through your pain, build self-awareness, and help you to move forward and discover new meaning and well-being in your life. MY QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Florida/New York National Certified Counselor (NCC) Certified Thanatologist (CT) Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) Certified EMDR Clinician (EMDR-C) Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) MEETING YOU WHERE YOU ARE The Grief and Trauma Sanctuary provides individual teletherapy services in the comfort of your own surroundings. Clients have access to a HIPAA-compliant personalized portal with secure encryption where telehealth sessions are conducted. THERAPY FEES Payments are automatically processed in full before the therapy session using the credit card on file. To cancel a schedule session without incurring a fee, the cancellation must be made 48 hours in advance through the secure portal. Failure to cancel within the 48-hour specified timeframe will result in a charge equal to the full session amount, charged to the credit card on file. INSURANCE To simplify access to our services and maintain privacy, we operate on a self-pay basis. This enables us to focus on providing personalized care tailored to your individual needs without the constraints set by insurance companies. FREE CONSULTATION Take the first step and give yourself relief from the feelings that are blocking you from moving forward. Book your Free 15-Minute Consultation today. If we are a fit, I will be honored to work with you in your healing and personal growth.