Illinois pet loss therapists, support groups, and grief hotlines
Talking about your beloved pet and how much they meant to you can help you process your grief at losing them. Try one of the wonderful pet loss support groups or specialized therapists in Illinois to help you remember your pet.
For those who prefer to talk on the phone, visit our pet grief hotline resources page for numbers you can call.
Illinois Pet Grief Therapist(s)
3550 College Avenue
Alton Illinois
Phone: 618-463-5927
Lynn Bednarz
115 South Wilke Road, Suite 203
Arlington Heights Illinois 60005
Phone: 847-951-1457
Email: BednarzLW@ameritech.net
Joan Kellogg, MA
135 Park Avenue
Barrington Illinois 60010-4354
Phone: 847-382-2286
Theresa McCay, LC SW, CADC
The Center for Intra-Spection, P.C., One Whitetail Trail
Barrington Illinois
Phone: 847-526-5205
Rob Castillo, Creative Counseling Connections
143 First Street Suite 207
Batavia Illinois 60510
Phone: 630-865-8399
Nancy Curotto
Chicago Illinois
Phone: 312-409-7182
Email: nancy@curottopsyd.com
Arryn Hawthorne-Jader
2656 West Montrose Avenue, Suite 112
Chicago Illinois 60618
Phone: 773-852-3642
Email: ArrynHJader@gmail.com
Website: www.ahj-lcsw.net
Joy Davy
15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 417
Hinsdale Illinois 60521
Phone: 630-935-7915
Website: www.JoyDavy.com
Marilyn G. Putz, MA
Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Pet Loss Counseling, 420 Half Day Road
Lincolnshire Illinois 60069
Phone: 847-634-9250
Kathleen Renick, MA, ACSW, CADC
525 South Washington, Ste. 4A
Naperville Illinois 60540
Phone: 630-686-6808
Linda R. Harper
Palos Park Illinois
Phone: 708-227-5330
Email: Lharper6@aol.com
Website: https://www.drlindaharper.com
Linda S. Levi MA, LCPC
1580 North Northwest Highway, Suite 10
Park Ridge Illinois 60068
Phone: 847-824-9590
Rev. Lindsey Halpern-Givens MA CRC BCC
Faith Community United Church of Christ, 2023 Rt. 176
Prairie Grove Illinois 60014
Phone: 815-479-1307
Lynn Bednarz
237 Southwick Lane
Schaumburg Illinois 60173
Phone: 847-951-1457
Email: BednarzLW@ameritech.net
Deb Wojcik, LCSW
Skokie Illinois 60076-5051
Phone: 773-743-1386
Jerry M. Zabin, LCSW
Zabin and Associates, PC, 9701 Knox, Ste. 214
Skokie Illinois 60076
Phone: 847-677-3055
Beth Cook, LCSW
21 S. 4th Street
St. Charles Illinois 60174
Phone: 630-253-0579
Vanessa B. Ream, L.C.S.W.
Playtherapy Partnership, 1606 Willow View Road STE 2J-1
Urbana Illinois 61802
Phone: 217-328-6540
Victoria Velinski
Illinois
Phone: 773-551-5362
Email: dearprudence1168@gmail.com
Website: www.shieldsanimalshelter.com
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Illinois Pet Loss Support Group(s)
Wings – Pet Loss Support Group
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, 100 Tower Drive, Suite 234
Burr Ridge Illinois 527
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every first Wednesday of every month
Meeting time(s): 7:30 PM
Contact phone: 630-325-1600
Contact email: CVMA@chicagovma.org
Website: www.chicagovma.org
Notes: No reservations needed. No charge to attend, but donations are accepted.
Animal Chaplain's Pet Loss Support Group
Libertyville, Illinois
Meets on Zoom
Fee(s): Free
Meeting day(s): every first Wednesday of every month
Meeting time(s): 7:00 PM
Contact person: Russell Elleven
Contact phone: 847-780-6690
Contact email: russell@animalchaplain.net
Website: www.AnimalChaplain.Net
Notes: No reservations required but must email to receive the Zoom link and passcode.
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Illinois Pet Loss Support Hotline(s)
Wings Pet Loss Helpline
Illinois Burr Ridge
Website: https://www.chicagovma.org/pet-loss-support/
Local hotline: 630-325-1600
Companion Animal Related Emotions (CARE) Pet Loss Helpline
Illinois Urbana
Website: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/animal-care/care-pet-loss-helpline/
Local hotline: 217-244-CARE
Availability: 1 to 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Notes: You may call at any time and leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.
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