My name is Susan Chinskey, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy and Grief Recovery Method (GRM) services in Rancho Mirage, California. I offer in person one-to-one and group GRM programs to individuals seeking healing and understanding after loss.
I was drawn to the Grief Recovery Method because, despite my clinical training, I realized I had never been formally taught how to process or address grief. My personal journey through loss—first losing my brother when he was 36, and years later, his daughter at 35—left me searching for meaningful ways to navigate grief and support others through it.
I first completed the Grief Recovery Method certification in 2018 and chose to retake the full program again this year to deepen my understanding and refresh my approach. Through my work, I support adults who have been widowed, individuals caring for a spouse with chronic illness, those in recovery, and children who have lost a parent.
Grief is a universal experience—there are more than 40 life events that can cause feelings of loss—and my goal is to help people find hope and emotional freedom as they work through their pain in a safe, compassionate environment.