My name is Eric, and I began my career in supporting grievers in 1998 while working as a child life specialist in children’s hospitals. During this time, I also began volunteering at a camp for grieving children. From there, I knew I wanted to continue working with grieving individuals. I returned to graduate school and obtained my master’s degree in social work, and worked in a hospice setting with both children and adults. I continued my work focused on grieving individuals when opening my private counseling practice in 2014. My work has focused on general grief, with a specialization in disenfranchised and traumatic grief. I possess skills in loss due to homicide, substance overdose, suicide, and other stigmatized losses. I utilize many approaches based on the loss and the client's goals, including companioning, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-focused.
710 94TH AVE N, SUITE 305 ST. PETERSBURG, Florida 33701
We are a nonprofit grief support center for children and their families. We provide peer-to-peer support as well as individual therapy, as needed. We have licensed clinicians on staff and we also refer out to other grief specialists in our area. Valerie’s House has 4 chapters: Pensacola, Ft. Myers, Naples, and Charlotte County. All of our services are free of charge, we have no waiting list, and we serve children ages 4-18.
904 E. Gadsden St Pensacola, Florida 32501
Anna is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida that has worked with children and families over the past 20 years. Anna has also written three children’s books about Pensacola and worked with community organizations to promote early literacy. Anna joined the staff at Valerie’s House Pensacola as a Family Care Counselor in January 2024. Anna provides individual therapy and also helps facilitate peer-support groups at Valerie’s House Pensacola.
904 E. Gadsden St. Pensacola, Florida 32501
I help women find joy on their unchosen grief journey through Christian-based, clinically informed therapy. I utilize EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which are effective for addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, and other mental and emotional health concerns. My approach is collaborative, creative, goal-directed, and Spirit-led. I often pray for my clients at the beginning of session and incorporate their faith in Christ, and scripture as part of their counseling care. I have been working in outpatient mental health since 2000 and in private practice since 2017. I am one of the founders of the Christian Therapists of North Texas and The DFW First Responders Support Network. When I'm not collaborating with colleagues, networking, or counseling, I enjoy creating digital content to support women and other therapists, watching cooking competition shows with my husband, and playing with our four cats!
211 Main St. Ste. 150 Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
We’re always looking for experienced providers for this state. To submit your practice, visit:
Coconut Creek
(954)978-2390
Fort Myers
(239)482-4673
Miami
(888)988-5438
Orlando
Center for Grieving Children - New Hope for Kids
(407) 331-3059
Carson’s Village has collected this list of counselors to make it easier for you to find a grief and bereavement specialist. However, the information about the counselor’s skill and practice areas has been provided by the counselor themselves (or their practice group), therefore, we cannot guarantee the counselors on this list are right for you or your specific needs. We recommend that you schedule a consultation with two to three different counselors. Most will meet with you for a brief consultation free of charge. It is important that you feel comfortable with your counselor, so make sure that you find someone who is polite, accommodating, listens and understands your needs, and is conveniently located (or easy to meet/contact). Use consultations to ask about fees and insurance, if the counselor truly specializes in grief and bereavement (or whatever your needs are), and to assess your fit with them in general. As a rule of thumb, follow your gut and don’t select a counselor until you find someone with whom you feel comfortable and supported. Please note: This resource list is provided for information purposes only and is not an endorsement of the organizations or individuals listed or the services provided.