Miri Eynan

In Loving Memory of Miri Eynan, LCSW

Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Colleague, GOAT

Miri was the light of Healing Circle Counseling. Her kindness, spirit and warmth radiated throughout her work with clients, her unwavering support of the team and her compassion for the community. Miri wasn’t just the clinical director of HCC, she was a fierce protector of it and always championed it. Miri was my best friend, colleague and the GOAT. She will forever be in my heart and is so greatly missed. – Linda Zaffram

We all need people in our lives that make the earth feel more like a place that can foster love and she was that person for me. If I could begin to be half of what she thought of me, I’d be able to love just like her. To make a garden like hers where someone can receive a flower when they need it. She made me feel like I was able to do that. – Oltar Quintanilla

When I think of Miri, I think of the Maya Angelou quote that “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Miri made everyone, including me, feel special, important, and loved.  There is a huge void in this word with her physical presence no longer in it.  Love you, dear friend. – Cristal Lake-Sanders

It is so hard to find the adequate words to memorialize and express gratitude for such an incredible human being. Miri was truly one of a kind. She had an amazing ability to make everyone feel special, cared for, and understood. I’ll miss her genuine appreciation for life and her unwavering strength. She often reminded me to slow down and be more present, especially with my daughters during their fleeting youth. I’ll always remember her kindness and the light she brought to the world. – Catherine Wells

Miri was the kind of person whose belief in you was contagious. She believed in her clinicians and beamed that confidence to us. Miri’s radiance and grounded faith in me were her baseline. This made her approachable and easy to ask for help. She was such a powerful supervisor and mentor. She is so very missed. –Amanda Kelsheimer

Miri was a constant light in a stormy unpredictable world. The way that she treated each individual with kindness, compassion, and understanding was absolutely incredible! Miri was one of a kind and an absolutely amazing individual. I am a better person for having known her. -Angela DeBoard

Miri seemed to move through the world with ease even when you knew she was in the midst of difficulty. Not in a gotta-keep-it-together kind of way, but in an inner wisdom kind of way. She was always a source of calm, warmth, and consistent kindness. She brought to this work a beautiful balance of both reassurance and empowerment through sharing her wisdom, supporting our growth, and being such a steady force at HCC. Her passion for supporting children and families will carry on through her legacy. -Karli Shank

Being truly seen by someone is such a rare experience and one to be treasured when it happens.  I did not have the opportunity to know Miri for long and yet feel I was the recipient of her extraordinary capacity to truly and authentically hear and see others.  I feel so fortunate for the brief time I spent with her. -Elena Lemanna

I feel like she was the heart at Parham.  I always felt better just knowing that she was there.  I really miss her energy and spirit. -Cheryl Gray

I wish I’d had more time to get to know Miri, but during the few months I had with her it was clear that she was a truly kind and loving soul. I always felt supported and genuinely cared for whenever she was around and knew that I could reach out to her if I needed anything. -Toni Davis

Miri carried a quiet radiance that made people feel instantly welcomed. She had a beautiful gift for making others feel seen, cared for, and genuinely valued. Whether she was greeting a child for their session, supporting our community events, or simply passing by in the office, she brought warmth, presence, and joy to every interaction. Her kindness touched countless lives, and her legacy will continue to live on in our hearts and in the way we care for others. She will be deeply missed. -Jasmine Sheffield