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Virtual Therapy
for navigating chronic illness and grief in
Hershey, PA
and beyond 

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Does any of this sound familiar?   
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"Everything happens for a reason"
​    Your world has been flipped upside down, and you just need support. What a harsh response!
 
"You promised in 'sickness and in health', you signed up for this"
     Vows seemed romantic, now the anxiety and depression you are facing is more than you could have anticipated.
 
"You are so lucky, you get to just stay home all day"
     Caregiver burnout is real- you previously did life together and now it is all on you. 
 
​"It was just a pet, get over it"
     Pets are part of our families, they are worth grieving, and grief needs time and healing. 
 
​"They are in a better place, you should be happy for them"
     Platitudes do not "fix" grief and do not guide you towards healing.

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If these remind you of suggestions you have received

(and it also makes you want to scream!)

you have found the right place! 

You may feel lost and alone, unsure of who you are or where you’re headed after everything changed.

Grief can make the world feel unfamiliar, even when life around you seems to keep moving forward.​

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You may notice waves of sadness, anger, or anxiety that come and go without warning,

leaving you unsure how to cope or explain what you’re experiencing to others.

 

You could be struggling with the pressure to “be okay” while quietly mourning the life you once knew.

Rebuilding a “new normal” can feel exhausting — emotionally, mentally, and physically —

all while feeling isolated in an experience that others may not fully understand.

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You may be searching for a space where you don’t have to rush your healing, 

just somewhere you can feel seen, supported, and understood.

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In therapy, you can begin to gently explore your grief and life transitions

while learning tools to manage the anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty that accompany change.

Lonely and misunderstood journeys end here-

and hope begins

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Are you ready for a
compassionate
therapy practice?

If you are exhausted by bad advice, people just no "getting it', and feeling stuck on your journey, I am glad you found this page.

Beneath the Mango Tree, is dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled therapy services to support individuals and couples navigate their changes and grief in a safe space for healing and growth.

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The goal is not to just get through each day, but to eventually look forward to the next ones. 

Beneath the Mango Tree Therapy is a space where you don’t have to justify your grief, with no pressure to “move on.”

 

Learn how to sit with grief without it consuming your entire life.

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In therapy, you will build coping tools that ease anxiety, depression, and anger, so daily life feels more manageable.

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Be seen as a whole person:

you are not defined by your loss, your diagnosis, or your transition. 

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Feel more connected — to yourself, your family, and to a life that feels authentic and worth engaging in again.

Virtual and in-person therapy   
Hershey, Palmyra, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, PA. 

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Dana Hayes, LCSW
My hope is to be a source of support, understanding, and community. ​​​

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Grief Therapy

for anxiety and depression in Hershey PA and beyond

Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn’t mean it is easy to navigate. Whether you've lost a loved one, a relationship, a sense of identity, or a way of life, grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and disorienting.

Dealing with anxiety or depression outside of a major life change can be challenging- the additional weight you carry makes this path even more strenuous.

Grief therapy near you offers a safe, supportive space to explore and express those feelings without judgment or pressure to "move on."

At Beneath the Mango Tree Therapy in Hershey, PA, grief therapy honors the uniqueness of each person’s experience.

Through compassionate presence, gentle inquiry, and meaningful connection, grief therapy can help you begin to make sense of your loss, find words for your pain, and integrate it into your life in a way that honors both

your sorrow and your resilience.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Grief therapy online or in person can support you in finding moments of peace, discovering new ways to stay connected to what you’ve lost, and slowly creating space for joy and meaning again—at your own pace.

Let's Get In Touch!

Give me a call or message me by email,

I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to help you see how we could be a good partnership. 

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