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Hello

Death is a transition that every living being will experience. How can we make the experience peaceful for the families? How can we support families and friends during this time, which can cause strife between them? I collaborate with my clients on their grief counseling and legacy work through Yoga, meditation, and breathwork. We bring attention to the different ways grief shows up in the body. I aim to bring these ancient practices back to the Black and LGBTIA+ Communities. Every being should transition with dignity and respect, especially those in underserved populations.

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My Story

I was five years old the first time I experienced grief. My mother had a stillbirth, and I was one of the last people to hold my baby brother. I remember praying and wishing life into the tiny still baby before me. Ever since that moment, I’ve lived with grief. As I grew older, I felt different than others, but I never understood why. I had a heavy weight inside of me. When I was 20, my grandmother was placed in the hospital; she had days to live. My mother and I spent 24 hours with her, reading her favorite books, playing her favorite songs, and finally speaking to her for the last time. We were there as she called each of her children to tell them goodbye. I held her hand as she took her last breaths. It was liberating, beautiful, and so peaceful. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to create transitions that reach this level of care. In 2022, I pursued my Death Doula certification. Since then, I have focused on grief counseling and care for the transition person.

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My Specialties

 

My areas of expertise include:​

  • Grief Counseling in a group or individual setting

  • Individuals who identify with underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTIA+)

  • Spiritual aspects of death

  • Yoga, breathwork, and meditation

  • Families, friends, and loved ones experiencing loss

  • Pet loss

Connect with Leah

In-person and virtual services offered

Located in Columbia, Maryland

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