Pet Loss Counseling and Support Services in Texas
Austin
Phoenix Thriving, PLLC
- 3400 Kerbey Lane Box 55 Austin TX, 78703
- (512) 413-3648
- Nicole Vykoukal, LMSW, RYT Under Supervision of Heather Davies, LCSW
- www.phoenixthrivingaustin.com
Nicole Vykoukal has a Masters of Science in Social Work and a B.A. in Psychology. She is a therapist, passionate animal advocate, registered yoga teacher and the founder of Austin Doga: Yoga with your best friend. She provides individual and group psychotherapy services to clients experiencing grief and loss. Nicole recognizes the amazing and unique bond between people and their companion animals.
Dallas
SPCA of Texas
- 2400 Westheimer, Suite 209W, Houston, TX 77098-1305
- (214) 461-5131 (All calls are returned within 24 hours.)
- www.spca.org
The SPCA of Texas offers an innovative and dynamic program designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Established and conducted by Dr. Diane Pomerance, certified Grief Recovery Specialist and SPCA volunteer, the SPCA’s Pet Grief Counseling program offers comfort, guidance and support as well as tools that can help facilitate grief recovery. The Pet Grief Counseling Support group meets the first Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Dallas.
Houston
Pet Bereavement Counseling Services
- 2400 Westheimer, Suite 209W, Houston, TX 77098-1305
- (713) 522-8344
- Lynn Davidson, M.Ed., L.P.C.
Lynn Davidson, M.Ed. L.P.C., founder of Pet Bereavement Counseling Services, has been in private practice since 1986 offering comfort and support to individuals, families and groups whose lives have been altered due the death of a pet. Lynn works with veterinarians, humane organizations and animal control facilities throughout the country providing consultations, workshops and educational seminars.
Humble
Pet Grief Therapy
- Lancaster Practice Support. 300 Main St., Humble, TX 77338
- (713) 268-6734
- (281) 446-1816 (Fax)
- Sinead Lancaster
Sinead Lancaster is a licensed psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in grief counseling. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Pearland
Wanda Eckersley MS, LPC, NCC
- 2217 North Park Avenue, Pearland, Texas, 77581
- 281-997-8400
- 281-997-8408 (Fax)
San Antonio
S.A.P.P.Y. Pet Loss/Grief Support Group of San Antonio
- 6800 Evers Road (Horizon Church)
- Contact: Julie Wiley (210) 216-0920
- (281) 446-1816 (Fax)
The group helps comfort other pet owners experiencing the loss of their beloved pet. The group is led by an experienced facilitator, Julie Wiley, who has earned a BA in Communications/Psychology and has served as a pet loss/grief facilitator for 2 years and a small group counselor for 5 consecutive summers. The group also plays host to a unique Annual Christmas Pet Candlelight and Remembrance Gathering in December. The event offers beautiful music, a sea of candlelight and poems, prayers and a special devotional in honor of our precious pets. Everyone is encouraged to bring a photo of their beloved pet which is displayed on an altar, surrounded by flowers and candles.
