WRITER. DEATH DOULA. LIFE OPTIMIZER.
Navigate Life, Loss,
and the Spaces In Between.
Through restorative grief work, practical astrology, basic yoga, and holistic end-of-life planning, Tess Clarkson helps individuals and organizations navigate life with grace and peace.
With a background as a professional Irish dancer on Broadway and a financial regulation lawyer in New York, Tess brings a unique and grounded approach to creating your best path.
WRITER. DEATH DOULA. LIFE OPTIMIZER.
Navigating Life, Loss, and the Spaces In Between.
Through restorative grief work, practical astrology, basic yoga, and holistic end-of-life planning, Tess Clarkson helps individuals and organizations navigate life with grace and peace.
With a background as a professional Irish dancer on Broadway and a financial regulation lawyer in New York, Tess brings a unique and grounded approach to creating your best path.
As Seen In
Tess writes about the things many of us are taught to hide — grief, loss, mortality, uncertainty, and renewal.
Her essays offer a compassionate mirror for the quiet middles and sharp edges of life.
How I Help
Support for individuals, organizations, and readers navigating change.
For Individuals
Private coaching, astrology, yoga, meditation, Reiki, grief support, and end-of-life planning.
For Organizations
Workshops and talks for nonprofits, corporations, and senior communities.
For Readers
Essays and reflections on grief, motherhood, mortality, renewal, and the hidden emotional terrain of life.
Workshops for Organizations & Community Spaces
Book individually or as a package for nonprofits, organizations, senior communities, and retreats.
Grief & Creativity
Channel complex emotional transitions into artistic expression through a short writing lecture and guided exercises.
Legacy Writing
Clarify values and capture meaningful stories as a gift for loved ones.
Your Best Goodbye
Death doula insights that demystify end-of-life planning and offer practical, peace-of-mind logistics.
Somatic Reset
Accessible yoga, breathwork, and guided meditation to reduce stress and foster calm.
Private Support for Life’s Transitions
Astrological Insights
Curious about the current cosmic currents and how they are impacting your chart? Get insights to help you reflect and navigate your path!
$111 – 30-Minute Consult
Cosmic Roadmap
Unlock your astrological chart. We will discuss the foundational aspects of astrology, your specific natal (birth) chart, and key transits (current sky) impacting you right now.
$222 – 75-Minute Consult
Custom
Mentorship
As 1-hour, 5-hour, or 10-hour packages using practical astrology, basic yoga, guided meditation, Reiki, and creative expression.
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Community Events, Classes & Retreats
Join Tess for astrology workshops, yoga + meditation classes, grief and creativity gatherings, upcoming retreats, and more!
October 2026
The Taurus Full Moon Sound Sanctuary: A Guided Meditation & Your Personalized Astrology
November 2026
Tess has spoken, taught, presented, or appeared at libraries, writing conferences,
yoga centers, retreats, end-of-life events, and educational organizations.
Testimonials
Writer. Death Doula. Life Optimizer.
After years of serving the dying and confronting my own mortality through loss, I became certified as an end-of-life doula, yoga teacher, astrologer, and Reiki master.
Now I help individuals and organizations reflect, plan, grieve, and grow — with more clarity, courage, and connection.