Liz Allison Egan, M.A. · End-of-Life Doula

End-of-life doula services
in North County San Diego

Companionship, care coordination, and support for individuals and families navigating end of life.

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Presence

Caring company when family can't be there.

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Navigation

Help navigating a complex healthcare system.

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Peace

Space for reflection, legacy, and closure.

Why a Death Doula?

What is an end-of-life doula?

An end-of-life doula is a non-medical professional who provides companionship, emotional support, and practical guidance to individuals and families during the dying process. I work alongside your medical team — they focus on the body, and I focus on the person and the people around them.

The healthcare system at end of life can be hard to navigate. I help families understand their options, coordinate across providers, and feel less overwhelmed by the logistics so they can focus on what matters most — being present with their loved one.

Hands held in comfort

What I Offer

Services at a Glance

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Companionship & Legacy

Caring company for the individual and their family, with optional legacy projects.

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End-of-Life Planning

Advance directives, legacy documents, and personalized plans that honor your wishes.

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Vigil & Bedside Support

A calm, grounding presence during active dying — for the individual and family.

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Grief Coaching for Families

Support for families processing loss in the weeks and months that follow.

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Free Resource

The Bedside Companion

A curated collection of poetry, prayers, prose, and meditations for the dying and their companions. Available free, anytime you need it.

Open the Bedside Companion

Ready to start the conversation?

I offer a free initial consultation. No pressure — just a conversation.

About

Meet Liz

Liz Allison Egan

Background

Training & Credentials
University of Vermont End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate
Certified Doula, DNT Network
M.A. Psychology, Pepperdine University
B.S. Communication Studies, Northwestern University (cum laude)
Research, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
Volunteer, The Elizabeth Hospice, San Diego

I came to this work after a career in communications — network news at CBS and ABC, and leading teams at TikTok, Meta, and Korn Ferry. Those years were spent helping people say difficult things clearly, under pressure, when it mattered most to get it right. That turns out to be much of what this work asks for.

My psychology training gives me a grounded understanding of grief and resilience. As an Italian citizen who studied abroad in Italy, Japan, France, and the Czech Republic, I have a deep respect for how different cultures care for their families at end of life.

I live in North County San Diego with my husband, two kids, and our dog.

What I offer

Companionship — being present when family can't be there. Help navigating the healthcare system — understanding options, coordinating with providers, asking the right questions. And for those who want it, support with legacy work, life reflection, and meaning-making.

My Approach

What guides this work

Client-Led

Your values, your culture, your wishes — always at the center.

Holistic

Addressing emotional, spiritual, and practical needs together.

Culturally Sensitive

Respecting how different cultures approach death, family, and ritual.

Collaborative

Working alongside hospice, palliative care, and clinical teams.

Transparent

Clear communication about scope, process, and pricing.

Present

Fully here — no rushing, no judgment, no agenda.

Let's connect

I'd welcome the chance to talk.

Services

How I can support you

Threshold Care provides non-medical support. I work alongside your hospice and medical teams, not in place of them. I can be engaged at any point — whether someone is entering hospice, planning ahead, or a family seeking support after a loss.

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Companionship & Legacy

Being present with the individual and their family, with optional legacy and reflection work.

  • Calm, consistent companionship for the individual and their family
  • Deep listening and meaning-making
  • Guided life review and reflection
  • Processing difficult emotions and finding resolution
  • Hands-on legacy projects — letters, videos, recordings, and keepsakes
  • Ethical wills and legacy documents
  • Personalized rituals and ceremonies
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End-of-Life Planning

Helping ensure your wishes are known and documented.

  • Advance directive guidance and completion
  • Values-based care planning conversations
  • Funeral and disposition pre-planning
  • Family communication facilitation
  • Resource coordination and referrals
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Vigil & Bedside Support

Calm presence during the final stages, working alongside your medical team.

  • Bedside companionship during the final stages
  • Comfort measures (music, aromatherapy, calming environment)
  • Emotional and spiritual support for the individual
  • Guidance for family members on what to expect
  • Collaborative coordination with hospice and palliative care teams
  • Working respectfully alongside clinical providers
  • Referrals to complementary practitioners including qigong experts, healing touch providers, and other specialists
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Grief Coaching for Families

Support for families in the weeks and months following a loss.

  • Immediate post-death guidance and emotional support
  • One-on-one grief coaching sessions tailored to your family's needs
  • Helping families communicate with each other through grief
  • Practical support navigating the weeks and months after a loss
  • Referrals to therapists, support groups, and community resources
  • Remembrance ceremony and ritual planning

Grief coaching is non-clinical support — it is not psychotherapy. If clinical care would serve you better, I'll say so and help you find it.

Not sure where to start?

That's normal. A free consultation will help us figure out the right level of support together.

Contact

Start a conversation

Your first consultation is free and confidential.

Get in Touch

I offer a free initial consultation. No pressure — just a conversation.

info@thresholdcare.co