Support for life transitions, and end-of-life seasons.
This is not therapy. It is grounded presence and support through change.
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A doula is someone who stays — steady, attentive, present.
In this space, “transition doula” means walking alongside you during life’s in-between moments — when something is ending, beginning, or quietly shifting.
I meet you where you are.
If you are navigating change — in any form — you are welcome here. Transitions are rarely comfortable. They stretch us. They unsettle us. They ask us to become someone new while still honoring who we’ve been. I am open to walking alongside anyone moving through that space.
Some we anticipate. Some arrive without warning.
A doula is someone who stays — steady, attentive, present.
I meet you where you are.
My work did not begin as a profession.
It began as a lived experience — shaped by change, grief, healing, and the quiet call to be present for others.
There was a time in my life when everything I thought was stable began to shift.
Living in Peru, immersed in movement and community, I experienced both expansion and unraveling. A divorce reshaped my sense of identity. An eating disorder revealed the ways I had tried to control what felt uncertain. Later, hospice work brought me face-to-face with death — and with the sacredness of being fully present.
Through each season, one thread remained constant:
I was drawn to service. Not fixing. Not leading. Simply being with.
Over time, I realized this was not accidental. It was a calling — to walk beside others in moments when life feels fragile, unclear, or quietly transforming.
Change does not ask for permission.
It arrives as endings, beginnings, diagnosis, departure, silence, growth. Sometimes it is loud and undeniable. Sometimes it is quiet and internal.
Healing is not a straight line. It is not something to achieve or complete. It is something we move through — gently, unevenly, honestly.
I do not believe in rushing transformation. I believe in creating space for it.
When we feel witnessed rather than directed, something softens. Clarity emerges. Grief moves. Identity reshapes itself.
We are not broken in transition.
We are becoming.
I am many things beyond this role.
I am someone who finds clarity in long walks.
I have been a partner. A daughter. A friend. A witness. A learner.
The roles I have played in my own life allow me to sit with yours without judgment.
Nature mirrors what I believe deeply —
seasons change, leaves fall, new growth returns.
Nothing is wasted.
Everything belongs.
If something in these words feels familiar, you’re welcome to explore further.
You can learn more about how I hold space,
or reach out when you feel ready.
Grounded support through life’s transitions gentle, steady, and human.
Support during seasons of identity shifts, relationship changes, relocation, career transitions, or moments of personal becoming.
Companionship through loss whether something has ended or you are preparing to say goodbye.
Non-medical, grounded presence during the final season of life — offering calm support to individuals and families.
Intentional gatherings and reflections that honor life before or after passing shaped with care and meaning.
For the quiet seasons that don’t have clear labels when something feels unsettled, shifting, or uncertain.
You don’t need the perfect category. If something here resonates, we can begin there.
Support rooted in steadiness, deep listening, and care — not diagnosis, not fixing, not pressure.
I remain with you in the moments that feel uncertain, tender, or in-between offering calm support without rushing your process.
You are heard fully here.Without interruption. Without agenda. Without expectation.
This work is not about telling you what to do. It is about walking beside you while you find your own clarity.
Each session is shaped by what feels true and needed in the moment guided by intuition, compassion, and respect for your unfolding.
Starting doesn’t need to be complicated. Just one small step at a time.
Begin by booking a session or sending a message. You don’t need perfect words just start where you are.
Choose a virtual time that feels right for you. Sessions last 45–60 minutes and are held online.
We meet in a quiet, steady space moving organically, session by session.There is no pressure, no fixed program.
Each conversation helps bring clarity, grounding, and space to breathe as you navigate your transition in your own way.
Simple, transparent, and grounded. No packages, no pressure.
If this resonates, we can meet virtually.
Sessions are held online and last between 45–60 minutes.
I prefer to move organically, session by session.
There is no commitment beyond what feels right for you.
If you feel ready, you can schedule a time that works for you. If you’d prefer to connect first, you’re welcome to reach out.
The exchange for each session is $55 USD.
A Gentle Space to Breathe
Working with Gia felt like being truly seen without pressure.There was no rush to “fix” anything just steady presence and space to untangle what felt overwhelming.
Held During a Difficult Season
During a time of anticipatory grief, Gia offered calm companionship that made the experience feel less isolating.Her steadiness brought grounding when everything else felt uncertain.
Clarity Without Direction
What stood out most was that Gia never told me what to do.She asked thoughtful questions and allowed my own clarity to emerge naturally.
Compassionate End-of-Life Support
Gia supported our family with such gentleness during my father’s final weeks.Her presence made an incredibly tender time feel more human and connected.
A transition doula offers steady emotional and practical support during significant life changes.This work is not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.It is grounded companionship walking beside you during life’s in-between moments.
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While our conversations may feel reflective and supportive, this is not clinical therapy or mental health treatment.If you are seeking licensed therapeutic care, I encourage you to connect with a qualified mental health professional.
Sessions are held virtually and last between 45–60 minutes.We move organically, session by session, with no required long-term commitment.
The exchange for each individual session is $55 USD. End-of-life accompaniment and celebrations are priced individually based on scope and needs.
At this time, sessions are held virtually. End-of-life accompaniment may include in-person presence depending on location and circumstances.
Yes.
Conversations are held with care and discretion. You can read more details in the Policies & Disclaimer page.
You can book a session directly or reach out first if you’d like to connect before scheduling. You don’t need perfect words just begin where you are.
I support a wide range of life transitions relationship changes, identity shifts, relocation, grief, anticipatory loss, and end-of-life seasons. Sometimes there isn’t a clear label.If something feels like it’s changing, that’s enough.
There is no fixed schedule.Some people meet once during a specific moment.Others choose to meet more regularly for a season.We move at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable for you.
That’s completely okay.You’re welcome to reach out first with questions or schedule a single session to see how it feels.There is no pressure to continue beyond what feels aligned.
If something here resonates with you, you’re welcome to begin.We can meet virtually, and move gently, session by session.
If something here resonates with you, you’re welcome to begin. We can meet virtually, and move gently, session by session.
The exchange for each session is $55