Patricia Lee Rode became a Pet Loss and Grief Counselor after the sudden and traumatic passing away of her German Shepherd, Sonny. This experience led her to want to help others go through the process of the loss of a beloved pet. Patricia provides counseling with compassion, expertise and knowledge of the grieving process. She knows the bond between ourselves and our beloved pets is profound, and when we lose this companionship, it can be devastating. Patricia will be able to help guide you through the grieving process with love and understanding.

Patricia has been a volunteer adoption coordinator for over ten years for Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary, and involved in German Shepherd Rescue.

Patricia is also a speech language pathologist helping families with communication skills for their children and loved ones for over twenty-five years. She is a professional holding a BA in art and psychology, and an MA in Communication Disorders from New York University.

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Patricia Lee Rode and Sonny

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What People Are Saying

“Thank you for the beautiful poem thank you for listening to my story thank you for opening my eyes to life you told me that I’m going to be okay I believe you told me that my son loves me I believe that you help me see what my other therapist couldn’t listen to me when I was crying you understand thank you for having a session with me pro bono that means a lot to me you helped me in so many ways thank you again for the poem and thank you for being there and listening.”

M.G.

“[Patricia] was simply wonderful—helped us work through our grief in a respectful, compassionate manner. Her skills were very evident as a grief counselor—she listened with an open, caring heart and was able to give us permission to honor our feelings of loss and anger and sadness. She enabled us to channel our really difficult emotions in a healthy way.”

Diane
“I don’t think I can fully express how grateful I am for our session. I was feeling completely overwhelmed, heartbroken, and lost after losing Xhek, and speaking with you brought me a sense of comfort I truly didn’t think was possible.

You helped me see things in a different light and gently guided me out of a very heavy place. Your kindness, warmth, and the way you listened made me feel safe and understood in a moment when I needed it the most.

What you said “Your beloved pet is the angel of your better self” stayed deeply with me. It touched something inside me and made me reflect on the love I gave and received from Xhek. It helped me realize that this love doesn’t disappear, it becomes part of who I am, and that brought me a sense of peace. After our conversation, I feel calmer, a little lighter, and more connected to life again. I’m still grieving, but I no longer feel as lost as I did before speaking with you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your compassion, your time, and for helping me through such a painful moment.”

I.S.

“Patricia worked her therapeutic magic. She offered me the chance to explore the feelings of loss and what my long-time feline friend meant to me, the depth of this connection with him and the comfort this gave me. She conveyed a real respect and caring both for me and for my wise and gentle cat, which allowed for some unexpected emotions and insights to surface.”

C.T.

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