AimeeJo Davis-Varela
Grief coach for widowed, divorced and grieving people
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | LGBTQ+ |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Grief Support Specialist; Certified Grief Educator; Certified Grief Coach; Certified Resilience Coach; Somatic Integration Practitioner; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University |
| Practice | Releasing. Rebuilding. Resilience. |
AimeeJo Davis-Varela, who goes by AJ, is a grief coach. She helps widowed, divorced and grieving people rebuild their lives after loss. She is a certified Grief Support Specialist, Grief Educator and Resilience Coach. She holds a master's in clinical psychology. Her work follows a framework she calls the Three Pathways of Healing After Loss. She offers workshops, groups and one-on-one sessions, online and in person. She is a widow herself and also coaches LGBTQ+ clients.
What AimeeJo helps with
AJ helps people make sense of life after loss. She works with those who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to rebuild.
- Making sense of life after loss
- Handling overwhelming emotions and secondary losses
- Rebuilding confidence, identity and direction
- Creating a realistic path forward one step at a time
- Grief after the death of a spouse or parent
- Grief after divorce
- Dating and relationships after loss
- Long-term or cumulative grief
Who AimeeJo works with
AJ works with widowed people, divorced people, and those who lost a parent. She also works with LGBTQ+ clients. Some clients are newly bereaved. Others are further along and want meaning, integration and direction. Some want to begin dating after loss.
How AimeeJo works
AJ's work is built on the Three Pathways of Healing After Loss. The framework covers releasing what no longer serves you, rebuilding a life that fits who you are now, and building resilience to carry grief. It is not a set of steps to move on. Clients can join workshops, groups or personal grief support programs. Some choose deeper somatic work. Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable. She offers a free video call called Tea Time Chat to start.
Background and qualifications
AJ holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Her undergraduate degree in psychology is from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a minor in Holocaust, Genocide, and Peace Studies. She trained as a Grief Support Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned a Grief Educator certification with David Kessler. She also holds certificates in compassionate grief work, trauma-informed coaching, somatic healing and women's circle facilitation. She volunteers in peer-based grief support communities.
AimeeJo Davis-Varela pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one grief support sessions
- Grief workshops
- Group grief programs
- Somatic grief work
- Free Tea Time Chat by video
AimeeJo Davis-Varela reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a widow who combines a clinical psychology degree, somatic training and her own Three Pathways framework for grief.
Best for widowed or divorced people who feel stuck after loss and want a gentle plan to rebuild.
Common questions
How much does AimeeJo Davis-Varela charge?
Coaching with AimeeJo runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message AimeeJo from this page for an exact quote.
What does AimeeJo Davis-Varela help with?
AimeeJo Davis-Varela helps with making sense of life after loss, handling overwhelming emotions and secondary losses, rebuilding confidence, identity and direction and creating a realistic path forward one step at a time.
Does AimeeJo Davis-Varela coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is AimeeJo Davis-Varela certified?
AimeeJo Davis-Varela lists: Certified Grief Support Specialist; Certified Grief Educator; Certified Grief Coach; Certified Resilience Coach; Somatic Integration Practitioner; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University.
Does AimeeJo offer group support as well as one-on-one coaching?
Yes. She offers workshops, groups and one-on-one sessions. They run online and in person.
Does AimeeJo help with dating after loss?
Yes. She supports clients who are thinking about dating after loss or are already dating.
How do I contact AimeeJo Davis-Varela?
Send AimeeJo a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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