Holly Metcalf

She/They
Serious Illness Companion and End of Life Doula

About Me

Holly loves working with all kinds of folks to support end-of-life conversations, questions, and decisions.  She brings joy, honesty, and stillness into a space.  She is open to serving clients with terminal or life-altering diagnoses and those who are simply death curious, want to discuss their own beliefs surrounding mortality, or have questions about end-of-life preparations and planning.  She welcomes the opportunity to work with young adult clients.

Working with Holly can include serious and practical conversations about end-of-life decisions and planning. It can include laughter, tears, anger, cursing, and silent companionship.  It can include conversations exploring spirituality and personal beliefs about death. Holly is particularly passionate about ritual-making and would love to help you create rituals to help process change, release burdens, and provide reorientation.  She is eager to meet new clients, learn what makes them unique, and to tailor her approach to their needs.  She is happy to accompany you at any point on your journey and can also support biological family and chosen family of the dying person, or those mourning a death or processing a near-death experience.

Experience

  • Master's of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary
  • End-of-Life Doula Training through the International End of Life Doula Association
  • Speaks Greek and French
  • Has studied Arabic and Tagalog
  • As a young-adult cancer survivor, a queer/trans human, and an ex-Christian who connects with her Higher Power through nature, Holly is particularly skilled at working with folks wrestling with tough questions.  She has previous professional experience in crisis management and working with high school students.

Operating Areas

Holly sees clients in-person in northern Virginia and D.C. and virtually for those outside of this area.

Services Offered

General serious illness and end of life doula services

In person and virtual care

Contact Info

To get in touch with Holly, fill out the PFY Contact form or email them directly at SacredCircleAlexandria@gmail.com

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Contact Information

Currently Serving
Virginia, Maryland, D.C., and Massachusetts
Ready to Expand in Your Area