Therapy for palliative care, end of life, and anticipatory grief in Arizona

Palliative Care

If you're caring for a loved one living with a life-limiting illness, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched thin—while still knowing that you wouldn’t trade this time with them for anything.

You may be living in sustained uncertainty, moving through waves of grief, fear, isolation, fatigue, and maybe even burnout. These are deeply human responses—and yet they often come with guilt. You might feel like you've lost touch with who you are, longing to reconnect with yourself while still showing up fully for the person you love.

I have experience working with palliative care patients and families, and I offer a space where all of your feelings are welcome. With compassionate support, we can process the emotional weight of this time, help you feel less alone, and explore the quiet freedoms that can still exist within the constraints of caregiving. We’ll also hold space for the grief, trauma, and uncertainty that so often accompany the palliative care journey—so you can care for yourself as you care for them.

End of Life

I have had the sacred honor of accompanying individuals as they near the end of life. I extend a presence that doesn’t flinch in the face of sorrow—and as deep and tender as this journey can be, what matters most tends to rise to the surface.

By your side, we can turn towards the mystery, connect to what is most meaningful and important to you, reflect on your life and your sacred story, and find a way to be present with all that is.

Amid the fear, uncertainty, and all the complexities that arise near the end, there can still be space to say yes to life—on your own terms.

Anticipatory Grief

Anticipatory grief is the heart’s way of beginning to say goodbye before a loss has fully arrived.

It’s the quiet ache that shows up when you know change is coming—when someone you love is declining, when a relationship is shifting, or when life as you’ve known it is slowly slipping away.

This kind of grief is often confusing. You might feel sorrow, guilt, fear, numbness, or even relief—all at once. You may find yourself grieving someone who is still here, which can feel disorienting and hard to name. Even harder to face.

But anticipatory grief is valid. It’s not a sign of giving up—it’s a deeply human response to impending change. And in many ways, it’s love preparing itself for what’s to come.

You don’t have to carry it alone. Being witnessed in your grief can offer space to honor the present moment, acknowledge the complexity of your emotions, and allow what’s unfolding to be met with care.