
Meet Kristen P. Patterson, MS, MPH
A Journey of Service

I bring deep multicultural understanding and respect for different cultural traditions and religious beliefs to my End-of-Life work; I've lived and worked in 25+ countries. I proudly served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for two years in Niger, West Africa after college, an experience for which I remain deeply grateful. My services center compassion, connection, reverence, and joy.
I provide dedicated care and advocacy for clients and caregivers navigating end-of-life transitions in Arlington and other communities across Northern Virginia. As a nearly 20-year resident of Arlington, I am proud to serve my community as a death doula. I bridge the gap between hospice and caregivers, easing stress and increasing comfort by helping people make their wishes around death clear, live their final chapter with intention, and die with grace.
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Educational Background
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. Don’t let yourself lose me. Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand.