Therapy Heals

We work with with all ages on life issues related to grief, loss, illness and trauma. Together we have harnessed the power of the human connection.

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFC 93269) specializing in health crises or transitions, especially related to grief and loss, illness and growth after trauma. I work with children, adolescents, teens and adults experiencing extreme emotional and physical pain during monumental life transitions and help them find healing and even beauty from their deepest despair. I am a therapist, both skilled and passionate in connecting and guiding clients from darkness into the light of understanding and healing. In 2000 I received my doctorate from the University of California at Los Angeles in Public Health where I studied the psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer. The older adults and dying patients I worked with taught me so much about living and pursing a life that is meaningful and fulfilling until the very end. Over the years I have been privileged to help clients and their families transition from suffering to healing, from pain to growth and in certain instances from life to death. My career in the helping profession has been extraordinarily fulfilling and in addition to my work at UCLA, I have served as the Executive Director of Hospice of Pasadena, chaired the San Gabriel Valley End of Life Care Coalition, and volunteered and worked with the American Cancer Society and the Wellness Community. In 2010 I returned to school at Pepperdine University for my master’s degree in clinical psychology. My excellent courses of academic studies and my diverse career experiences have equipped me with a unique skill set, compassionate spirit and sincere dedication to provide therapy for healing. I continue to update my specialty training in the areas of traumatic grief, healing after a su***de loss and psychosocial oncology. Currently my clinical responsibilities include private practice and facilitation of several grief, illness and trauma related support groups. I am also the Director of Adolescent and Teen Grief Programs at the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Beyond Loss Bereavement Program. In addition to my clinical practice I teach University courses in psychology and health and wellness, provide grief consultation and trainings for local non-profits. I am a public speaker and educator on topics including: individual and family grief, how to cope and live with a terminal illness, traumatic grief and post traumatic growth.

08/30/2025

Today, August 30, is National Grief Awareness Day. For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, grief doesn’t need a designated day - it is carried every day. But today offers an opportunity for all of us to pause, reflect, and reach out.

If you know someone navigating grief, especially as we head into a long holiday weekend, I encourage you to check in. A simple message or call can make a world of difference.

To help raise awareness about the complexities of grief, particularly the pain of sudden and unexpected loss, I had the honor of speaking with Kelly Hanson on KING 5’s New Day Northwest.

You can watch the full interview here: https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/from-grief-to-growth-how-to-coping-with-sudden-loss-new-day-nw/281-b492d834-9ca7-431c-a91c-cd70ebb37209

08/28/2025

A big thank you to Kelly Hanson and KING 5 – New Day Northwest for acknowledging National Grief Awareness Day on August 30, and for inviting me to join the conversation today. We talked not only about grief, but also about the reality of sudden and unexpected loss and the challenges loved ones face in its aftermath.

08/21/2025

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer R. Levin is joined by Jana DeCristofaro, Advocacy and Education Manager at Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children and Families. For over 20 years, Jana has been a steady presence in the world of grief support, facilitating peer groups, developing trainings and resources, and hosting the highly respected podcast Grief Out Loud.

Jana shares how she first entered the field of grief work through Dougy Center’s pioneering peer support model, and how that framework continues to shape the compassionate, non-prescriptive way she holds space for children, teens, and adults who are grieving.

If you’d like additional support on your own grief journey, I invite you to explore my new book, The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating Grief Caused by Sudden or Unexpected Death, along with the Traumatic Loss Online Companion Course. Together, they provide practical tools, guided practices, and compassionate guidance you can use at your own pace or alongside therapy. You can learn more at www.therapyheals.com/course.

https://fromgrieftogrowth.mykajabi.com/podcasts/untethered-healing-the-pain-from-a-sudden-death/episodes/2149076203

Today I'm joined by Jana DeCristofaro, Advocacy and Education Manager at Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children and Families. For over 20 years, Jana has been a steady presence in the world of grief support, facilitating peer groups, developing trainings and resources, and hosting...

07/15/2025

Final Reminder! Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive the recording.
Shattered and Still Standing: A real conversation about hope and direction after trauma and loss.

Join us:
Today, July 15th at 4pm PT or
Tomorrow, July 16th at 11am PT

Hosted by grief expert Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, LMFT, you’ll learn:
✔️ How trauma impacts your mind & body
✔️ Words that validate your grief
✔️ Grounding tools for emotional overwhelm
✔️ Practical steps toward healing

Register here: https://therapyheals.com/free-webinar

07/14/2025

🌟 FREE WEBINAR: Shattered and Still Standing 🌟
A real conversation about hope and direction after trauma and loss.

Grief doesn’t always come from death. It can arise from caregiving, illness, divorce, or the quiet mourning of the life you once imagined. If you're carrying invisible grief, you’re not alone.

This supportive webinar is a space to begin understanding and healing.

Join us this week:
Tuesday, July 15 at 4pm PT
Wednesday, July 16 at 11am PT

Hosted by grief expert Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, LMFT, you’ll learn:
✔️ How trauma impacts your mind & body
✔️ Words that validate your grief
✔️ Grounding tools for emotional overwhelm
✔️ Practical steps toward healing

You are welcome here — no matter where you are in your grief journey.

👉 Register now: therapyheals.com/free

07/11/2025

FREE WEBINAR: Shattered and Still Standing: A real conversation about hope and direction after trauma and loss
Grief doesn’t always come from death. It can stem from caregiving, illness, divorce, or the quiet loss of the life you imagined. This webinar offers a safe space to explore that grief — and begin moving gently toward healing.
Join us:
▪️ Tues, July 15 at 4 PM PT
▪️ Wed, July 16 at 11 AM PT
Led by grief expert Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, LMFT, you’ll learn:
✔️ How trauma affects your body & mind
✔️ Words to help you feel understood
✔️ Grounding tools for tough moments
✔️ Steps toward clarity when everything feels uncertain
You are welcome here — no matter where you are in your grief journey.
Register now: https://therapyheals.com/free-webinar

07/09/2025

Free Webinar
Shattered and Still Standing: A Real Conversation about Hope and Direction After Grief and Loss

Are you, or someone you know, carrying an overwhelming amount of grief that feels invisible to those around you?

Grief doesn’t always come from death. It can stem from chronic illness, caregiving, divorce, life-altering change, or simply the quiet loss of the life you thought you'd have. Too often, this kind of pain is minimized or misunderstood.

This free webinar is a safe, supportive space to explore what rarely gets spoken out loud to normalize what you are experiencing and provide tools for moving forward

When (this webinar is offered twice)
▪️ Monday, July 15 at 4:00 PM PT AND
▪️ Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00 AM PT

Led by traumatic grief expert Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, LMFT and Fellow in Thanatology, this webinar will explore:
• How trauma and grief impact your mind, body, and daily life
• Words to help explain your experience to others
• Grounding tools for emotional overwhelm
• How to rediscover direction when everything feels uncertain

You’ll also be introduced to The Traumatic Loss Workbook and Companion Online Course, designed for those facing traumatic or unexpected loss.

You are welcome here — whether you’re grieving someone, something, or supporting someone who is grieving.

Register here: https://therapyheals.com/free-webinar

07/07/2025

🌿 FREE WEBINAR: Shattered and Still Standing - A Real Conversation about Hope and Direction After Grief and Loss 🌿
Life after loss can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk this path alone. Join us for a compassionate conversation about navigating grief, trauma, and unexpected loss.
https://therapyheals.com/free-webinar

07/01/2025

It’s officially here! The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death by Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT is now available.

This workbook offers compassionate, trauma-informed guidance to help you cope with acute grief, manage overwhelming emotions, and begin to find long-term healing after a life-shattering loss.

I’m incredibly grateful to New Harbinger Publications for partnering with me on this much-needed resource, and to Dr. Ted Rynearson for writing the powerful foreword. A heartfelt thank you to Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, Pamela D. Blair, PhD, Kim Cantin, Prudence Fenton, Donna Schuurman, EdD, Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, and Patricia Gieselman, LMFT for your generous and thoughtful endorsements.

https://a.co/d/8yueq5a

06/26/2025

If you’ve experienced the sudden or unexpected death of a loved one, you’re not alone.

This compassionate, trauma-informed resource was created specifically for you—to help make sense of the pain and guide you through the chaos of grief.

06/24/2025

“I feel like I’m going crazy…”

It’s one of the most common and heartbreaking things I hear from clients after a sudden or traumatic loss.

That’s exactly why I created The Traumatic Loss Workbook to offer a trauma-informed resource that doesn’t just guide but validates what you're going through.

This workbook puts words to the confusion, emotional chaos, and deep pain that follow an unexpected death. It confirms what so many feel but struggle to express and reminds you that you’re not alone, and you’re not “crazy.”

If you or someone you love is trying to make sense of the unthinkable, this was created for you.

💥 The Traumatic Loss Workbook is
Practical, compassionate, and made for the realities of sudden or unexpected loss.

👉 Learn more: https://therapyheals.com/the-traumatic-loss-workbook

06/18/2025

👉 The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating the Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death is coming soon.

When loss is sudden or unexpected, grief becomes something else entirely.If you or someone you support is living with traumatic loss, this new resource is for you.

To learn more, visit… https://therapyheals.com/the-traumatic-loss-workbook

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