About US
A gentle place for grief to be held
Where Light Returns Therapy was created from a simple belief —
that no one should have to carry their grief alone.
About Valda
Hi, I'm Valda
Shakespeare
"Grief deserves patience, kindness, and a place to be
gently held."
I’m a Certified Grief Coach devoted to helping individuals navigate the deeply personal journey of loss and healing. With compassion, patience, and lived understanding, I support clients as they process grief without pressure or judgement.
I believe grief is not something to “get over,” but something to move through — with support, meaning, and care. My work meets you exactly where you are: in the quiet, in the storm, in the small moments of remembering
Whether you are facing a recent loss or carrying grief that has lived with you for years, you are welcome here. There is no timeline for healing, and no version of you that is too tender to be held.
~ Valda
Our Heart
What guides this work
Our Mission
To walk beside those carrying loss — offering a soft, supportive space to grieve, heal, and slowly rediscover light. We help each person move through grief with patience, dignity, and care.
Our Vision
A world where grief is no longer carried in silence — where every person has a gentle place to be held, understood, and supported as they find their way back to themselves.
The values we hold close
Compassion First
Every conversation begins with kindness. You are met with warmth, never judgement.
Your Own Pace
There is no timeline for healing. We move as slowly and gently as you need.
A Held Space
A quiet, confidential place where your whole story — and every feeling — is welcome.
Meaning & Hope
Grief can coexist with hope. Together we find meaning and a way gently forward.