Counselor and mentor for those who embrace the gift of the human-animal bond. Leigh Ann Gerk, founder and owner of Mourning to Light Pet Loss, is devoted to walking beside and guiding heartbroken families through the difficult journey of losing their beloved pet(s). Through individual and family counseling, including free pet loss support groups, she provides understanding and compassionate support. Additionally, she is a mentor to those working in the animal field, providing educational workshops, informal discussions, and debriefings to help alleviate stress, compassion fatigue, and processing the many emotions felt in busy veterinary clinics or crematories.
Leigh Ann believes that keeping healthy, both as an individual and as a team player, is vital for the continued success of helping those we love the most—our cherished animal friends.
Leigh Ann is also the author of the international award-winning book "Dear Brave Friend," a story that captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that follows after his cherished dog passes away. Visit Leigh Ann's website to learn more about the book. Available on Amazon.
- Grief/Loss
- Pet Loss
Certified in Pet Loss and Grief Companioning
- English
- 0 - 3
- 4 - 5
- 6 - 10
- 11 - 13
- 14 - 17
- 18 - 24
- 25 - 64
- 65+
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Adolescent Issues
- Children's Issues
- Depression
- Grief/Loss
- Pet Loss
- Self-Esteem
- Family Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling (Outpatient)
- Telehealth/Online Counseling
- Brief Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cash or Self-Payment
- Credit Cards
- Sliding-Fee Scale (fee based on income and/or other factors)