The Full Story
About the New Orleans Grief Center
The New Orleans Grief Center was founded by Allison Lindsey Durant in 2020. Allison, after participating in her own therapy later in life, realized she had never grieved the death of her mother, who died when she was 18 years old. Working through this unexpressed grief and learning she had adopted ways of “coping” that impacted her life negatively, led her to pursue a Masters in counseling so that she could help others on their own grief journey.
Compassion
We lead with compassion, listen with care and meet you where you are, to create a space of understanding and acceptance.
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Allison and her mother, Jane, circa 1970.
Support
Our vision is to provide you with support, empowerment and purpose. We offer resources, foster connection and help you create community. We provide you with the tools and space to find strength and heal. We support your path to growth and guide you to find meaning through acceptance, self-discovery, creativity and finding joy.
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Allison and her mother, 1973
Our Why
We are a grief-informed therapy practice. We understand grief and provide a safe environment for you to heal.
There is power in witnessing pain without judgment. At the New Orleans Grief Center, we provide that.
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Allison and her mother, Jane, 1982