Who We Are
About Jill Johnson-Young
Jill Johnson-Young is a clinical therapist and grief expert who brings both professional training and deep personal experience to her work. As a survivor of loss herself, she understands grief not only from the clinical side but from the inside — the daily reality of living with loss and finding a way forward.
Her background includes extensive work with hospice families, supporting individuals and families through end-of-life transitions, anticipatory grief, and bereavement. That frontline experience shapes the compassionate, practical approach at the heart of Your Path Through Grief.
Grief does not follow a neat timeline, and the journey through loss is often unpredictable. A comprehensive support program recognizes that healing takes time—more time than many expect. Over many months, the process of recovery unfolds in layers, with each season bringing new challenges and moments of unexpected clarity. Having a steady, compassionate guide through this long walk makes a profound difference. You do not have to navigate the confusion, the anger, or the deep sadness alone. A program designed specifically for bereavement provides structure when everything feels chaotic and offers gentle understanding when the world expects you to move on before you are ready.
The death of a loved one reshapes everything—your daily routines, your sense of identity, even your closest relationships. It can feel as though no one truly understands what you are carrying. Yet there is great relief in connecting with others who have walked this same hard road. A grief support community creates a space where you can speak openly about your loss without fear of judgment or pressure to hurry through your pain. Here, your feelings are honored exactly as they are. Whether you are processing recent loss or still struggling with grief from years ago, finding a group that genuinely understands can restore hope and remind you that you are not broken.
Recovery from loss is not about forgetting or moving past someone you love. It is about learning to carry their memory with you while slowly rebuilding a life that holds meaning again. This work requires patience, courage, and the right tools. A thoughtful program offers practical resources—workbooks, guided exercises, and reflective content—that help you process your emotions in a healthy way. It also connects you with professionals who specialize in bereavement, people who can help you make sense of the senseless. The goal is not to erase your grief but to integrate it into a new chapter of living, one where you can remember with love and look forward with a gentle kind of hope.
Our Philosophy
Your Path Through Grief was built on a simple conviction: you are not alone, and you do not have to navigate loss without guidance. The program is designed for people who are ready to restart their lives while still honoring the loved ones they have lost.
Grief is not something you "get over." It is something you learn to carry differently — integrating loss into a life that can still hold meaning, connection, and even joy. Our approach combines structured support, community, and practical tools to walk that path alongside you.
Experience & Perspective
- Clinical therapist specializing in grief and loss
- Personal survivor of significant loss
- Years of direct work with hospice families
- Creator of the Your Path Through Grief year-long program
- Featured speaker and writer on grief topics — including holiday grief, suicide awareness, and managing grief as a therapist
To read articles and media features about Jill's work, visit our In The News page. For ongoing insights, see the Your Path Through Grief Blog.