Clinical Services
Individual Therapy
As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, I provide clients with a specialized setting where they can learn to grow through their loss and develop an understanding of how their past and current human-pet relationships have impacted their lives and overall life satisfaction.
Parent/Care Giver Support
The attachment between humans and animals is often so strong that it is common to experience similar feelings and behaviors to those associated with losing a human family member. The death of a pet is often the first experience a child has with loss. Children tend to grieve differently than adults, requiring a great deal of love, guidance, and support. Parents have an essential role in helping their children cope with the loss of the family pet and helping them learn to grow around their grief.
Couples Coping with Pet Loss
Pet loss couples therapy can be incredibly beneficial for couples grieving the loss of a pet because it creates a space where both individuals can process their grief together while also honoring their unique grieving styles. Here's why it helps.
1. Normalizes Different Grieving Styles
2. Reduces Conflict During a Vulnerable Time
3. Offers Tools for Emotional Communication
4. Validates the Loss
5. Helps Rebuild Connection After Loss
6. Supports Decision-Making as a Team
Tattoo Artists
Compassionate Support for Tattoo Artists Specializing in Pet Loss Tattoos
Tattoo artists hold a unique role in the grieving process, transforming memories of beloved pets into lasting works of art. Understanding the emotional weight carried by artists who specialize in memorial tattoos, Dr. Nancy Curotto, a licensed clinical psychologist and pet loss grief specialist, offers dedicated support and resources tailored specifically for tattoo professionals.
Animal Welfare Professsionals
Animal welfare work is deeply rewarding yet emotionally challenging. Professionals in this field frequently face intense emotional demands, including coping with grief related to pet loss, euthanasia decisions, and managing the emotional expectations of pet owners. Recognizing these challenges, our dedicated support services aim to provide animal welfare professionals with practical strategies, compassionate resources, and support to foster emotional resilience and psychological well-being.