When a Pet Dies, Your Grief Is Real: Finding Support for Pet Loss in San Diego and virtual

If you’ve recently lost a beloved pet, you know the pain can be just as deep and complicated as losing a person you love. Pets are our companions, our emotional support, our family. They greet us at the door, sit with us through difficult times, and offer love without condition. When they pass, the grief is often overwhelming. And yet, many people feel like they have to grieve in silence.

At The Guides Holistic Therapies in San Diego, we understand how deep pet loss runs. We offer specialized grief therapy for pet loss to help you process the pain, find meaning, and begin to heal. This isn’t just talk therapy. It’s holistic and rooted in the belief that grief affects every part of your being — emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual.

Our Pet Loss Therapy Program is designed to create space for your unique experience. These are 1:1 in-person sessions, held at our calming San Diego locations in Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Each session is 90 minutes long, allowing time for reflection, emotional release, and restoration. For those who are open to it, we may also incorporate Reiki, sound healing, or breathwork to help move grief out of the body and regulate the nervous system.

Pet loss is often misunderstood. Well-meaning people may tell you to just get another pet or remind you that “they were just an animal.” But your heart knows the truth. The bond you shared was real, and your grief deserves to be seen and supported.

We also recognize that pet loss can bring up old grief. It may connect to earlier losses, childhood memories, or even unresolved pain from other relationships. That is why our sessions are personalized. Whether your loss is recent or years old, there is space for you here.

Clients often bring their pet’s collar, photos, or ashes into the session. Others simply bring their stories. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there is no timeline. You are allowed to miss them deeply and still take steps toward healing.

If you are navigating pet loss grief in San Diego, we invite you to schedule a complimentary wellness consultation. This free consultation gives you a chance to share your story, ask questions, and explore which type of support is right for you. There is no pressure, just compassionate listening and guidance.

Book your consultation as the first step.

You do not have to carry this pain alone. Your love for your pet was real. Your grief is valid. And with the right support, you can begin to heal.