Grief is hard. Finding support doesn’t have to be.
Your grief deserves to be seen, not fixed.
We help women, especially justice-impacted women, name and navigate grief beyond death, so you can regain clarity, regulate your emotions, and move forward without erasing your story.
Why work with us
Grief that goes beyond death
We support grief connected to trauma, incarceration, identity, relationships, and life disruption, not just loss through death. This work helps you name what is often overlooked so you can better understand what you are carrying.
Trauma-informed justice-rooted
Our approach is grounded in safety, dignity, and consent. We meet you where you are, without judgment or pressure to fix, allowing healing to move at a pace that feels human and sustainable.
Lived experience that matters
We bring both professional training and lived experience to this work. That combination creates a space where your grief is taken seriously and you don’t have to explain, minimize, or defend your pain.
Guiding you toward clarity and steadiness
Peace looks different when your grief is acknowledged
We support you in slowing down, naming what you are carrying, and finding steadiness in the middle of complex grief. This work is not about fixing or forcing change. It is about creating space for clarity, regulation, and forward movement that honors lived experience.
Safety
You deserve a space where your emotions are welcomed and your boundaries are respected.
Dignity
Your story is treated with seriousness and care, without judgment or minimization.
Truth
Grief is named honestly, including the parts that are uncomfortable or often ignored.
Growth
Healing happens at a human pace, allowing space for accountability, agency, and meaningful change.
New book coming February 26, 2026
Grief doesn’t only come from death. It can come from what was taken, what was lost, or who you had to become to survive. Grieving Back to Life is not a memoir. It’s a practical, grief-informed guide rooted in lived experience, justice, and healing.
This work expands grief beyond death to include loss of identity, safety, freedom, and unrealized futures. Grounded in AYANA’s Grief Method™, the book supports integrating grief into a life that can still hold purpose, power, and hope, without rushing closure or asking you to move on.
Our services
We offer trauma-informed services that honor the many ways grief shows up, especially in justice-impacted lives. Our work centers care, dignity, and steady support, one step at a time.
A trauma-informed grief healing curriculum for justice-impacted adults navigating active court involvement and system-related loss.
Trauma-informed grief support addressing loss beyond death, including trauma, identity, incarceration, and life disruption.
1-on-1 support for justice-impacted clients through partner organizations, helping individuals process loss, stabilize, and rebuild their lives.
Trauma-informed workshops for organizations addressing grief, emotional wellness, and resilience that support healing and sustainable outcomes.
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Impactful speaking engagements centered on grief, healing, reentry, and resilience—sparking awareness, connection, and meaningful change.
250+
Supported through grief, reentry, and life transitions
18+
Experience supporting justice-impacted communities
5
Star-rating from clients who felt seen, heard, and supported
Voices from the work
Asha Moreno
Published Photographer
"Ayana's service has been so fulfilling in my life. She is compassionate and listens when you need it most. I recommend her service to anyone dealing with grief."
Quintanna L Walker
HR Specialist
"For the past few months, I have had the opportunity to sit under the coaching and counseling of Ayana, The Grief Coach. Not only is Ayana extremely knowledgeable and provides the tools, resources, and homework to help you through the grieving process, but her loving mannerism also makes you feel not only heard but seen."
Jasmin Vaughan
Elementary School Teacher
"I have been apart of Ayana’s monthly group meeting and it has been so aspiring and fulfilling. She provides such a great space for women of all colors to share in-depth conversations and experiences with one another to heal and grow."
Anesha Fuller
Professional Consultant
"Grieving Back to Life is an exceptional company that truly understands the depth and complexity of grief. Their approach to grief coaching is compassionate, empowering, and life-changing. From the very beginning, they create a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate some of the most difficult moments in life."
How we walk with grief
This work is paced, trauma-informed, and rooted in dignity, with no rushing and no fixing.
Naming what you’re grieving
We slow things down and identify the losses you’re carrying, including grief that is hidden, layered, or long-held.
Regulate, stabilize, and build awareness
We focus on grounding, boundaries, and body awareness to reduce overwhelm and increase your capacity to be with what’s present.
Integrate and move forward with intention
We support you in integrating grief into your life without letting it define you, so you can move forward with intention.
Building strong partnerships for better care
You don’t have to carry this alone
We’re here to support you in naming your grief, finding steadiness, and moving forward at your own pace.