Loss is not one-size-fits-all.
For some, it’s the death of a loved one.
For others, it’s pregnancy loss, infertility, or the quiet ache of life transitions that feel unbearable.
No matter how it touches you, grief is heavy. And trying to carry it alone makes it heavier.
That’s why we’re here.
Our grief therapists in Santa Cruz offer compassionate support specifically designed for women.
A safe, calm and understanding space where your grief is honored, not minimized.
Where every tear, every silence, every memory is welcome.
We specialize in the tender complexities of reproductive loss and the tangled emotions of complex grief.
You don’t have to “move on.”
You can move forward at your own pace.
With the proper support, therapy helps you process the heartbreak.
It helps you rediscover resilience.
It helps you find a way to keep living, while still honoring the love and loss that shaped you.
Your healing matters.
And it begins with reaching out today.
Book your free consultation below with one of our grief counselors below.
It costs nothing—yet it could lift a weight you’ve been carrying for far too long.
Meet Your Santa Cruz Grief Counselors
Lynn Ingram, APCC
Lynn’s warm, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy is grounded in meeting clients where they are, with a commitment to guiding them toward their goals. She believes the therapeutic relationship is vital for effective treatment, and she brings her genuine self into each session, fostering a non-judgmental and collaborative environment.
Having grown up in Santa Cruz County, where she also raised her family, Lynn is delighted to offer psychotherapy and counseling services at Nurture Women’s Health & Fertility, supporting individuals on their journey to health and well-being.
* Supervised by Ila “Bree” Bode, LMFT, PMH-C
Shae Thysse, APCC
Shae is a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to supporting individuals and families through grief, trauma, and life transitions. She holds a Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz. Shae’s work is grounded in warmth, compassion, and evidence-based care that helps clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Her background includes in-home, telehealth, and crisis response work, including time on a mobile crisis team in Austin, TX. She currently provides therapy and parenting support through Encompass Community Services. With certifications in trauma treatment, Triple P, and emergency response, Shae offers a steady, relational presence to adolescents, adults, and families navigating complex challenges.
* Supervised by Ila “Bree” Bode, LMFT, PMH-C
No Surprises Act
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy sessions.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your healthcare provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.