My name is Lindsay Fernandez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, passionate about Mental Health and changing how we as a society look at grief. I am also the author of "A Lifetime with Death,” a memoir that documents my childhood experiences of navigating life with my mom, who suffered from both physical and mental illness, and my personal grief experience after unexpectedly losing her in 2011.

Professionally, I have 8 years of experience providing 1:1 and group supportive counseling services to individuals experiencing grief, related to both death-related and non-death-related losses. My work focuses on guiding individuals:

to understand their grief and the areas of their life that have been impacted
in exploring and processing their loss/es and emotions associated
in exploring their interpersonal relationships and family history
in exploring factors relevant to the person that include but are not limited to culture & religion
in exploring access to a reliable support system
to develop tailored coping strategies to help them navigate overwhelming experiences and emotions
in exploring reintegrating themselves into their daily activities
understanding and familiarizing themselves with the unfamiliar and overwhelming emotions and experiences throughout their grief experience through grief education

Ultimately, when people learn how to tune into their grief, understand their needs, and cope with difficult experiences and emotions, they can release the shame, judgment, and expectations of their grief. With the coping tools, knowledge, and support system, individuals understand that life after loss is possible. Grieving for a lifetime doesn’t mean that we have to suffer for a lifetime.

Meet the Founder

Lindsay Fernandez, LMHC