I provide one x one support for grief guidance and education.  This includes all modes of grief (including but not limited to):  deaths, illness, caregiver support, divorce, break-up’s, career change, friendship breakdown, and loss of a pet.

Rita holds a Master Degree in Psychology-Counseling, a Certification in Bereavement from National University, a Certified Grief Educator from David Kessler, world renowned grief expert (#106028). She has been recognized and is the recipient of the: Susan B. Anthony Award, The Central Valley “Vida Del Valle” award and inducted into the Mexican-American Hall of Fame for her work in the field of healthcare.  

She has also attended several trainings offered by National Palliative and Hospice Care Organization.  Rita is bilingual in English/Spanish adding to her ability to able to provide comfort and solace to children and families and the elderly over the last 20+ years in communities throughout Central Valley communities of California.  

Rita has worked with families moving through various types of losses, from being diagnosed with long-term illness, Alzheimer’s Disease, suicide, sudden death and victims of crimes. She has been a guest speaker to a variety of Medical and Non-Medical groups, both onsite and via Zoom in both English and Spanish.   

Rita has always enjoyed counseling and working with individuals even at an early age. She found this would be her gift and path after the loss of her mother and then the diagnosis of her father with Dementia, where she learned that it is possible to lose a parent twice, first to Dementia and then to death. Then her most recent and painful loss was that of her spouse of 40 years. 

Rita is comfortable meeting and talking to people moving through difficult and painful situations that would make others uncomfortable. “I recall, in my early years sitting in a conference and when the talk about death and dying came up I noticed people leaving the class.” 

For many years, I have worked and volunteered with several care facilities, churches, and family friends and sat with patients as they took their last breaths. “I’ve always believed no one should die alone, as often times their last conversations have left an indelible mark on my path, I plan to continue to fulfill this gift.” 

I offer private individual grief support sessions and/or group sessions (via zoom).  

multiple losses ~ loss of a parent ~ loss of a sibling ~ sudden loss ~ traumatic loss ~ divorce 

For most of my life I felt a calling to encourage and support others in their times of need.

In 2008, I tragically lost 9 close family members on Christmas Eve.   My experience of multiple-family loss, grief, and healing transformed my life in many ways.   It brought me to a place of trusting my inner wisdom and faith and believing that the love that bonded me to my loved ones who passed would actually be the love that would push me forward.

In 2021 I received my Grief Educator Certification from grief expert, David Kessler’s first GE class.   It has been an honor to help and walk with people through their grief and healing journeys.  My goal as a grief educator is to continue to offer the emotional support, resources, and guidance to those in search of encouragement, hope and healing through the bereavement process.

Please feel free to call or email me with any questions or if you’d like to setup a free consultation to learn more about my services.   (626) 344-0559  –  leticia@leticiashope.com

I invite you to also visit my website at – http://www.LeticiasHope.com or follow me on social media:

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I am a Certified Grief Educator with a Masters in Psychology, and the founder of The Birdie Foundation – but more than that, I am a widow and mother of two young children. I am also an Independent Life Insurance Broker.

Before this chapter of my life, I enjoyed teaching preschool, being a homemaker, and was actively involved in my church community, where I also served as the leader of a Mommies’ Ministry. God, my husband, and my children were my absolute everything.

After losing my husband to suicide, my world was shattered and radically transformed. I know firsthand the pain, confusion, isolation, and even betrayal that can come with grief, especially when you are trying to hold everything together for your kids.

I now offer one-on-one online support to others walking a similar path, nothing rigid, just peer-to-peer support. My approach is to provide a safe and supportive space – to walk alongside you with understanding and hope.I offer a free 15-minute chat (via Zoom) to see if I am the right fit for your journey. (If you’re not comfortable with video, we can turn that off too).

Keywords: Suicide Loss, Widowed Parent, Traumatic Grief, Christian Grief Support, Faith-Based Healing, Grief Journey, Loss of a Spouse, Educators