Professional Clinical Support That Honors Your Journey
Our secure virtual therapy sessions create a safe therapeutic sanctuary where your pain is witnessed with clinical expertise, your story is honored without judgment, and your healing is guided with both advanced professional training and heartfelt personal compassion.
Whether you're struggling with:
- The sudden shock of loss
- Carrying the weight of unresolved trauma
- Finding that grief and trauma have become intertwined in ways that feel impossible to untangle
You've Found Your Sanctuary of Healing.
What Sets Our Therapy Services Apart
- Professional clinical expertise in bereavement counseling, trauma therapy, and EMDR therapy
- Advanced certifications from world-renowned experts including grief expert David Kessler and trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
- Licensed virtual therapy sessions available to women in Florida and New York
- Supportive therapeutic relationship that combines clinical competence with genuine empathetic understanding
- Evidence-based approaches tailored specifically to women's experiences with grief, trauma, and loss
- Individual therapy sessions that honor your unique healing timeline and personal recovery needs
Seeking professional therapy is a profound act of courage, especially when you're already carrying the weight of loss, trauma, or overwhelming emotional pain.
In Our Sanctuary,You'll Discover:
Healing doesn't mean moving on or getting over your experiences.
It means learning to carry them with grace, wisdom, and renewed hope for what becomes possible in your life.
Here, your journey toward emotional clarity, inner peace, and restored well-being begins with understanding that you don't have to walk this path alone.
When Bereavement Counseling & Trauma Therapy May Be Beneficial
Grief and trauma affect every aspect of your life: emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. While these responses are natural, there comes a point when the weight of your experiences may benefit from the specialized support that only licensed therapeutic intervention can provide.
The following questions can help you recognize when professional therapy support might be beneficial for your unique healing journey:
Recognizing the Signs
Understanding What Grief and Trauma Can Look Like
Understanding when it's time to reach out for help is an important step of your healing journey.
Here are some common experiences that may indicate it's time to seek professional support:
Persistent emotional overwhelm
When sadness, guilt, or anger interfere with daily life
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Chronic physical symptoms
If grief is manifesting in ongoing health issues
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Prolonged social withdrawal
When isolation begins to affect relationships and work
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Recurring cognitive difficulties
If memory issues or indecisiveness persist over time
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Unresolved spiritual conflicts
When questioning beliefs leads to ongoing distress
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Ongoing practical challenges
If adapting to new roles or financial changes feels overwhelming
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Difficulty moving
forwardWhen you feel stuck in your grief or trauma
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Unmanageable physical health impacts
If grief is significantly affecting your well-being
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Persistent trouble with relationships
When connecting with others remains challenging
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Long-term confusion in decision-making
If uncertainty is preventing you from moving forward
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Enduring faith-related struggles
When spiritual disconnection continues to cause distress
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Ongoing difficulty with life changes
If adapting to your new reality feels impossible
Meet Your Licensed Bereavement Counselor And Trauma Therapist
Clinical Expertise Rooted in Personal Understanding
When grief and trauma disrupt every aspect of your life, you need more than just clinical training. You need a therapist who combines advanced professional expertise with genuine understanding of the healing journey.
Choosing the right therapist means finding someone who not only knows how to treat grief and trauma clinically but understands the profound courage it takes to seek help and the complex path ahead.
As your licensed grief and trauma therapist, I bring a valuable combination that sets our therapeutic relationship apart: specialized clinical training from renowned experts combined with lived experience of navigating profound loss and trauma recovery personally.
What I Bring To Your Therapy
Expert Clinical Training & Advanced Certifications:
Professional Credentials
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Florida and New York
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors
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Certified EMDR Clinician (EMDR-C)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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Certified Thanatologist (CT)
Association for Death Education and Counseling
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Polyvagal Informed Professional
Polyvagal Institute
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Certified Grief Educator
David Kessler Certification Training
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Certified Professional Grief Coach
From Grief To Gratitude Certification Program Accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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Certified Grief Movement Guide
Paul Denniston Certification Training
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Grief Care Professional
Megan Devine Grief Care Certificate Program
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Traumatic Stress Studies Specialist
Trauma Research Foundation Bessel van der Kolk
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Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II)
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Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
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Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS)
Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches Provide:
My professional expertise gives me the clinical tools to help you heal.
My personal journey gives me the heart to understand where you are
and the authentic hope to show you that healing, real, lasting, meaningful healing, is not just possible, but within your reach.
The Heart Behind the
Clinical Expertise
My calling to walk alongside women through their darkest moments was forged in the fires of my own profound loss and trauma recovery.
Behind every certification, every specialized training, and every evidence-based technique I've mastered, lies a personal understanding that can only come from having lived through the overwhelming darkness of grief and trauma myself.
I've experienced firsthand both the devastating power of loss and the profound transformation that becomes possible through professional therapeutic support.
I invite you to read the story that led me to dedicate my life to this sacred work.
Esther Jayne's Journey
Personal Loss to Professional Calling
My Story–A World Shattered
My journey into the field of grief, trauma, and loss began with a life-altering personal experience -the sudden and tragic death of my mother. In an instant, my world shattered, thrusting me into a place of profound darkness, fear, and anguish. I found myself drowning in a whirlwind of emotions, feeling disconnected from myself and the life I once knew. The pain was excruciating, the sorrow unbearable, and the questions unanswerable.
Perhaps you can relate to these experiences and emotions that I share.
Perhaps time is standing still, and you feel stuck, struggling to make sense of your loss.
Perhaps you feel alone, misunderstood, and yearning for connection with your loved one.
Perhaps you did not have a chance to say goodbye.
I understand. And I am here for you.
Through my own deeply challenging journey of traumatic grief, I have gained a special understanding that allows me to hold a sacred space for you - a space that is safe, supportive, and free from judgment.
My aim is to equip you with the coping strategies and valuable resources needed to navigate through your pain, build self-awareness, and discover new meaning and well-being
My personal experience has fueled my passion for this work and my commitment to guiding others through the difficult terrain of grief, trauma, and loss.
I am here to walk alongside you as your guide, offering a compassionate presence and the expertise to help you find your way forward.
- Esther Jayne
Choose Your Licensed Therapy Path
Three Evidence-Based Approaches to Professional Healing
Every woman's journey through grief and trauma is unique
At the Grief and Trauma Sanctuary,
we offer three distinct licensed therapy services, each designed to address specific aspects of your healing journey.
Understanding which approach aligns with your current needs is the first step toward professional therapeutic support.
Learn which licensed therapy service is right for you.
Bereavement Counseling
For Women Processing Grief and Loss
Licensed grief therapy provides specialized clinical support when loss disrupts your daily life and traditional coping methods feel insufficient.
If you're struggling with the death of a loved one, life transitions, or complicated grief reactions, our evidence-based grief therapy approaches help you process your loss while maintaining meaningful connection.
You may benefit from grief therapy if you're experiencing:
- Overwhelming emotions that interfere with daily functioning
- Difficulty accepting the reality of your loss
- Intense yearning or searching behaviors for your loved one
- Complicated grief reactions or prolonged mourning
Our specialized grief therapy approach includes:
- Certified Grief Educator techniques from pioneer grief expert David Kessler
- Certified Thanatologist expertise in death, dying, and bereavement
- Therapeutic approaches that help you maintain a loving, ongoing bond with your loved one while moving forward
- Evidence-based techniques that balance honoring your grief with gradually rebuilding meaningful life experiences
TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY
Healing From Overwhelming Life Experiences
Licensed trauma-informed therapy addresses the complex effects of traumatic experiences on your nervous system, mind, and body.
If past or recent experiences have left you feeling unsafe, hypervigilant, or emotionally overwhelmed, our specialized trauma approaches help restore your sense of safety and emotional regulation.
You may benefit from trauma-informed therapy if you're experiencing:
- Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge
- Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
- Overwhelming anxiety or panic attacks
- Physical symptoms related to trauma responses
Our advanced trauma therapy approach includes:
- Polyvagal-informed techniques for nervous system regulation
- Advanced trauma healing techniques from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking body-trauma research
- Advanced Clinical Trauma Professional approaches
EMDR THERAPY
For Women Healing Difficult Memories
Licensed EMDR online therapy provides specialized memory reprocessing for specific traumatic experiences that continue to trigger overwhelming emotions, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts.
If particular memories or experiences feel "stuck" and continue to disrupt your peace of mind, EMDR's evidence-based approach reduces the emotional intensity of these difficult memories.
You may benefit from EMDR therapy if you're experiencing:
- Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts about specific events
- Nightmares related to traumatic experiences
- Intense emotional reactions triggered by memory reminders
- Avoidance of situations that remind you of difficult experiences
Our certified EMDR therapy approach includes:
- Bilateral stimulation techniques adapted for virtual sessions
- Memory reprocessing protocols for both trauma and grief-related memories
- Integration techniques that preserve important memories while reducing distress
Still unsure which therapy approach is right for you?
In your free consultation, we'll help you understand which therapy service, or combination of approaches, will best support your unique healing journey.
What Our Licensed Therapy Services Offer
Transformative Outcomes Through Three Evidence-Based Approaches
Transformative Outcomes
What Becomes Possible Through Professional Grief, Trauma, and EMDR Therapy
Through our licensed clinical therapy services, women discover profound transformation that extends far beyond symptom relief. These evidence-based approaches create lasting change:
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Renewed Purpose and Hope
Rediscover meaning and direction after profound loss or traumatic experiences
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Emotional Resilience and Stability
Build lasting coping strategies that work through life's ongoing challenges
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Symptom Relief and Mental Health Improvement
Significantly reduce anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief complications
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Restored Safety and Trust
Reclaim your sense of security in relationships and confidence in the world
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Healthy Memory Reprocessing
Transform overwhelming memories into integrated life experiences
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Improved Daily Functioning
Enhance sleep quality, decision-making, energy, and overall well-being
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Confident Life Navigation
Approach transitions, roles, and challenges with greater emotional strength
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Meaningful Connection and Legacy
Honor your experiences while cultivating hope for your future
Compassionate Approaches
How We Support Your Healing Across All Three Therapy Services
Our licensed therapeutic approach combines the highest standards of clinical excellence with the deep understanding that comes from personal experience with grief and trauma recovery:
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Individualized Licensed Treatment
Personalized therapy protocols tailored to your unique grief and trauma needs
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Evidence-Based Clinical Excellence
EMDR, trauma-informed, and grief therapy approaches grounded in cutting-edge research
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Advanced Professional
Certified expertise from world-renowned specialists: grief pioneer David Kessler and trauma expert Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk
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Holistic Mind-Body-Spirit Integration
Comprehensive approaches addressing nervous system healing, somatic awareness, and spiritual exploration
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Safe Therapeutic Environment
Secure virtual sessions that prioritize your emotional safety and healing across all therapy services
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Specialized Clinical Expertise
Professional support for complex grief, developmental trauma, PTSD, and complicated bereavement
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Collaborative Therapeutic Partnership
Empowering approaches that honor your voice, choices, and healing wisdom
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Integrated Professional Care
Coordination between grief, trauma, and EMDR therapies as your needs evolve
Frequently Asked Questions About
Therapy at the Grief and Trauma Sanctuary
"Remember, even in your darkest moments,
You carry the light to illuminate your path forward."
- Esther Jayne