Kelly Daugherty, LCSW, PLLC

05/20/2026

Children grieve too, and they deserve support that meets them where they are.

Our Children's Grief Group is open this summer for kids ages 5–10 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Three Monday evenings in a warm, age-appropriate setting.

📅 June 29 | July 6 | July 13 | 5:15–6:15 pm
📍 Malta, NY | Most insurances accepted

To register your child, contact Kelly Daugherty

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can bring a wide range of emotions — love, gratitude, sadness, anger, numbness, longing, relief, or all of them at once. Grief has a way of showing up quietly in moments others may not notice.

Today, I’m holding space for:
• Those missing their mother
• Mothers grieving the death of a child
• People navigating motherhood without their own mom beside them
• Those experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, or estrangement
• Children and teens carrying grief today
• Anyone who finds this day complicated or painful

You do not have to force celebration to honor love.
You do not have to “be okay” because it’s a holiday.
And you are not alone in whatever this day brings up for you.

Grief and love often sit side by side.

You do not have to force a celebration to honor love.

05/09/2026

One spot just opened up for the October Healing Bonds retreat at Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George.

If you've been on the fence, this might be your sign.

This intimate retreat weaves together IADC therapy, connection, and space to grieve in a setting that feels a world away from everyday life.

Limited spots exist by design — so that each person receives real attention and care.

If this is calling to you, reach out before it's gone. Link in bio / comments, or send me a message directly.

04/20/2026

Only 2 spots remaining.

Healing Bonds: A Grief and Connection Retreat is happening October 23–25, 2026 at Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George, NY and we are almost full.

This 3-day IADC retreat is for people who want the sadness from their grief to feel different and their connection to the person who died to feel stronger.

You'll experience Induced After-Death Communication therapy in a beautiful lakeside setting, with meals, lodging, Reiki, sound healing, and more - all included.

A pre-screening call is required, so don't wait.

Link to complete the Google form and to learn more is in the comments

04/09/2026

This is your final opportunity to register for Healing Strides — and we'd love to have you with us.

This spring session is the only one being offered this year, and we kick off on Monday, April 13th at 5:30pm. For seven weeks, we'll meet weekly until our goal race on May 30th in Albany.

Each two-hour session is split into two parts: the first hour is a grief group centered on mindfulness and continuing bonds, and the second hour we train together for a 5K we'll all cross the finish line on — alongside our volunteer mentors who are with you every step of the way.

All fitness levels are welcome. Some participants walk, some walk/run, and some run — there's truly a place for everyone here.

This is your final opportunity to register for Healing Strides — and we'd love to have you with us.

04/01/2026

03/30/2026

This past weekend I had the honor of facilitating a after death connection retreat for 6 grieving individuals with my friend and colleague, April Hannah. This was our third retreat we have hosted at Silver Bay YMCA. Each retreat is different with different energy and experiences but each retreat highlights the value of community when you are grieving. We tend to grieve alone because others don't get it or don't know how to show up to someone grieving. Each retreat our participants are brave and vulnerable, knowing their grief is valid and its a safe place to openly share about their loved ones and feel supported by others who get it. Each retreat is magical and I'm beyond grateful to be able provide this opportunity to help support grieving individuals on their grief journey. We have an amazing group of volunteer reiki practitioners, a yoga practitioner and my intern, Michelle who joined us this weekend. Their presence and support of the participants is amazing and we couldn't do it without them.. I'm beyond grateful for each one of them.

03/29/2026

I’m really looking forward to this event.

Several of the authors from The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection will be gathering at the Ballston Spa Public Library to talk about the stories behind the book and the experiences that shaped them.

This book includes 25 authors, each sharing real experiences of grief, resilience, and connection.

🗓 Tuesday, March 31
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Ballston Spa Public Library

If you’re local, we’d love to see you there. These conversations are always meaningful, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others who understand how grief shapes our lives.

03/23/2026

Grief can feel isolating. Movement can help. Community makes it possible. 💚
Healing Strides brings both together — a space to process your grief and train for a 5K alongside women who truly understand.

With only a few spots left in our Spring session, I didn't want you to miss this.
📅 Mondays beginning April 13th | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Malta, NY
🏁 We finish together at the Delightful Run for Women in Albany on May 30th

$55/session | Race registration $30 | T-shirt included

Reach out at [email protected] — I'd love to have you join us. 💛

02/16/2026

Still time to register for this bereaved Mother's Mini Retreat that is being held this Thursday, February 19th, from 9am to 12pm in Malta. Connect with other grieving moms who get it and learn empowering tools to navigate your grief journey. Register today!