Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
We may address such issues as: grief, transition, personal growth and transformation, finding meaning and purpose, women's health, caregiver/parental stress, workplace wellness and living with acute/chronic illness.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, out of balance or unmotivated to make change? Are you being stretched and pulled in all directions by life's demands? Maybe you find yourself in a place of fear and uncertainty, experiencing the pain of loss, struggling with the unknown territory of grief? Does life feel messy and the path forward feel unclear? Come co-create with me a personalized wellness plan to find balance and inner calm as well as new coping skills and practices to cultivate more resilience. With 33years experience, I utilize a holistic approach and offer a compassionate listening presence to adults of all ages.
We may address such issues as: grief, transition, personal growth and transformation, finding meaning and purpose, women's health, caregiver/parental stress, workplace wellness and living with acute/chronic illness.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, out of balance or unmotivated to make change? Are you being stretched and pulled in all directions by life's demands? Maybe you find yourself in a place of fear and uncertainty, experiencing the pain of loss, struggling with the unknown territory of grief? Does life feel messy and the path forward feel unclear? Come co-create with me a personalized wellness plan to find balance and inner calm as well as new coping skills and practices to cultivate more resilience. With 33years experience, I utilize a holistic approach and offer a compassionate listening presence to adults of all ages.
Hayley Yarish
Counsellor, MA, RCC, MPCC, RPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3W (Online Only)
I know how painful, isolating and lonely grief can be and I am committed to honouring the fullness of the human experience.
Specializing in grief therapy in Winnipeg and beyond. Are you struggling with the pain of grief following the loss of a loved one (recent or past), the ending of a relationship or a life changing transition? Grief often shows up in many of our life experiences, including the things we wish were better, different, or more. Grief isn't something we must get rid of, but rather something we learn to be with. Together we will find ways to soften the pain of grief so that no longer feels so heavy to carry. Here we make space for the fullness of the human experience.
I know how painful, isolating and lonely grief can be and I am committed to honouring the fullness of the human experience.
Specializing in grief therapy in Winnipeg and beyond. Are you struggling with the pain of grief following the loss of a loved one (recent or past), the ending of a relationship or a life changing transition? Grief often shows up in many of our life experiences, including the things we wish were better, different, or more. Grief isn't something we must get rid of, but rather something we learn to be with. Together we will find ways to soften the pain of grief so that no longer feels so heavy to carry. Here we make space for the fullness of the human experience.
I work with grief and loss, separation and divorce, depression and anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life cycle changes.
We are all worthy of living life as our best selves, in spite of difficulties. I work with individuals, couples and families respectfully and collaboratively. I facilitate a safe space to do the work in the most effective and thorough way, creating movement and change that clients are looking for.
I work with grief and loss, separation and divorce, depression and anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life cycle changes.
We are all worthy of living life as our best selves, in spite of difficulties. I work with individuals, couples and families respectfully and collaboratively. I facilitate a safe space to do the work in the most effective and thorough way, creating movement and change that clients are looking for.
Hi, I’m so glad you made it here. My name is Sarah, my pronouns are she/her and I am a therapist living and working here on Treaty 1 territory. Providing counselling and therapy has been a passion of mine for 10 years. I have special interests in working with trauma, grief/ loss, end-of-life, living with uncertainty, neurodiversity and the impact of oppression on mental health.I love working with people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, teens (13+), immigrants and the neurodiverse community. I believe therapy should be collaborative, anti-oppressive and rooted in a trusting relationship with a professional.
Hi, I’m so glad you made it here. My name is Sarah, my pronouns are she/her and I am a therapist living and working here on Treaty 1 territory. Providing counselling and therapy has been a passion of mine for 10 years. I have special interests in working with trauma, grief/ loss, end-of-life, living with uncertainty, neurodiversity and the impact of oppression on mental health.I love working with people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, teens (13+), immigrants and the neurodiverse community. I believe therapy should be collaborative, anti-oppressive and rooted in a trusting relationship with a professional.
Simeon de Schepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSc, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3M
I work hard to honor and create space for experiences of frustration, worry, grief, and excitement and try to listen to what these experiences can teach us about our hopes, values and identity.
I strongly believe in client-centered therapy, trusting that the client is the expert on their own life and that my role is to offer a safe space and professional support for the client as they pursue their goals. I work with my clients to understand the motivations behind their thoughts, feelings, and actions and model a posture of empathy and curiosity towards these parts of themselves. I have worked with a wide variety of clients and issues, including families, couples, youth, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and BPD.
I work hard to honor and create space for experiences of frustration, worry, grief, and excitement and try to listen to what these experiences can teach us about our hopes, values and identity.
I strongly believe in client-centered therapy, trusting that the client is the expert on their own life and that my role is to offer a safe space and professional support for the client as they pursue their goals. I work with my clients to understand the motivations behind their thoughts, feelings, and actions and model a posture of empathy and curiosity towards these parts of themselves. I have worked with a wide variety of clients and issues, including families, couples, youth, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and BPD.
From me you can expect open and authentic conversations about sharing our raw truths, and, where appropriate, good wholesome humor! "Now offering various Grief Support Groups on Saturday mornings please contact me for more info"!.
One of the hardest things to say/admit is 'I/we need help'. It takes courage, openness, trust and self-awareness, which can be difficult to foster on our own. Whether you need tools for symptom management (anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, people pleasing behaviours, trauma responses, addictions, relational distress) or you want to deep dive into past experiences for better understanding and meaning, we can work towards developing a treatment plan that helps you create the life you want going forward. Develop the "life hacks" you need to bounce back from challenges with grace and grit!
From me you can expect open and authentic conversations about sharing our raw truths, and, where appropriate, good wholesome humor! "Now offering various Grief Support Groups on Saturday mornings please contact me for more info"!.
One of the hardest things to say/admit is 'I/we need help'. It takes courage, openness, trust and self-awareness, which can be difficult to foster on our own. Whether you need tools for symptom management (anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, people pleasing behaviours, trauma responses, addictions, relational distress) or you want to deep dive into past experiences for better understanding and meaning, we can work towards developing a treatment plan that helps you create the life you want going forward. Develop the "life hacks" you need to bounce back from challenges with grace and grit!
I think we would be a great fit if your goals include processing loss, the impact of interpersonal trauma, making sense of something that does not yet make sense or deepening your self awareness in order to feel more settled in your daily experiences.
I deeply believe in the power of balancing connection, change and radical acceptance. My hope is to help you learn how to meet the inevitability painful parts of life with humour, grace, and creativity rather than the many (and very human) ways in which we avoid difficult moments in order to live wholeheartedly with purpose and self compassion. I help my clients navigate challenges with the goal of fully experiencing the richness of their lives without fear of feeling overwhelmed by intense emotion.
I think we would be a great fit if your goals include processing loss, the impact of interpersonal trauma, making sense of something that does not yet make sense or deepening your self awareness in order to feel more settled in your daily experiences.
I deeply believe in the power of balancing connection, change and radical acceptance. My hope is to help you learn how to meet the inevitability painful parts of life with humour, grace, and creativity rather than the many (and very human) ways in which we avoid difficult moments in order to live wholeheartedly with purpose and self compassion. I help my clients navigate challenges with the goal of fully experiencing the richness of their lives without fear of feeling overwhelmed by intense emotion.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, couples counselling, mindfulness, and grief work.
I work from a strength based model, recognizing you as the expert in your life. Together we discuss goals for therapy, and collaborate on the best approach, while incorporating individualized coping strategies, attachment based perspectives, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy to treat trauma/PTSD/phobias. This is a brief therapy and treatment can be accomplished in 1-5 sessions. A.R.T uses bilateral stimulation, with a specific script (this allows you to go into the trauma without retelling). A.R.T is more somatic based than cognitive, compared to other treatments (EMDR)
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, couples counselling, mindfulness, and grief work.
I work from a strength based model, recognizing you as the expert in your life. Together we discuss goals for therapy, and collaborate on the best approach, while incorporating individualized coping strategies, attachment based perspectives, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy to treat trauma/PTSD/phobias. This is a brief therapy and treatment can be accomplished in 1-5 sessions. A.R.T uses bilateral stimulation, with a specific script (this allows you to go into the trauma without retelling). A.R.T is more somatic based than cognitive, compared to other treatments (EMDR)
As a therapist, my focus is to create an environment for you to accomplish your goals. This could include feeling better, improving your relationships, enhancing your parenting skills, coping with grief and loss, overcoming past trauma, or addressing obstacles that are adversely affecting your mental health. I have over 30 years experience working with children and adults as a social worker in schools, mental health, and child welfare settings. With compassion and caring, I use a variety of tools adapted to what is right for you and your situation.
As a therapist, my focus is to create an environment for you to accomplish your goals. This could include feeling better, improving your relationships, enhancing your parenting skills, coping with grief and loss, overcoming past trauma, or addressing obstacles that are adversely affecting your mental health. I have over 30 years experience working with children and adults as a social worker in schools, mental health, and child welfare settings. With compassion and caring, I use a variety of tools adapted to what is right for you and your situation.
We may be a good fit in working together if you are ready to learn to regulate your nervous system, deepen your understanding of and relationship with all parts of yourself, process and integrate the challenges and losses you have experienced and gain clarity around your wishes as you take steps towards creating a meaningful future.
This is a space for you to learn more about yourself as you embrace change, life transitions, loss, grief and personal growth. With care and curiosity we can create an inner environment that holds the potential for courage, compassionate witnessing and transformation. I assist clients in building a deep relationship with themselves, so they can live feeling more aligned and centered within and more connected to the world around them. I believe you are the expert of your lived experience and we will work collaboratively towards your desired goals.
We may be a good fit in working together if you are ready to learn to regulate your nervous system, deepen your understanding of and relationship with all parts of yourself, process and integrate the challenges and losses you have experienced and gain clarity around your wishes as you take steps towards creating a meaningful future.
This is a space for you to learn more about yourself as you embrace change, life transitions, loss, grief and personal growth. With care and curiosity we can create an inner environment that holds the potential for courage, compassionate witnessing and transformation. I assist clients in building a deep relationship with themselves, so they can live feeling more aligned and centered within and more connected to the world around them. I believe you are the expert of your lived experience and we will work collaboratively towards your desired goals.
This is a space for you to be seen, heard and fully witnessed as you journey through life. As a Registered Counsellor I take a gentle and empathetic approach in supporting my clients who are moving through time of anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, stress, life transitions and grief. Through a gentle exploration, counselling invites you to uncover your own answers, while providing the space to wander through your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and parts of Self. My practice involves an all-embracing approach, welcoming somatic therapy, parts work, mindfulness, and narrative therapy into our shared space.
This is a space for you to be seen, heard and fully witnessed as you journey through life. As a Registered Counsellor I take a gentle and empathetic approach in supporting my clients who are moving through time of anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, stress, life transitions and grief. Through a gentle exploration, counselling invites you to uncover your own answers, while providing the space to wander through your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and parts of Self. My practice involves an all-embracing approach, welcoming somatic therapy, parts work, mindfulness, and narrative therapy into our shared space.
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Are you going through a transition in your life that is evoking feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness and overwhelm? Are you feeling stuck making difficult decisions and feeling unsure about what to do next? I have been a practicing clinical social worker/therapist since 2002 and have many years experience working with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss. I have a special interest in helping people navigate the complex world of grief, loss and periods of transition in their life. I know that therapy can be confronting and I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach.
Are you going through a transition in your life that is evoking feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness and overwhelm? Are you feeling stuck making difficult decisions and feeling unsure about what to do next? I have been a practicing clinical social worker/therapist since 2002 and have many years experience working with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss. I have a special interest in helping people navigate the complex world of grief, loss and periods of transition in their life. I know that therapy can be confronting and I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach.
Karole Ducharme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BHEco
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3G
We all experience trauma and grief throughout our lives.
I am a certified grief therapist and incorporate strategies from CBT and CPT in my practice. Crisis intervention is another area of my expertise. I am passionate about working alongside people while we learn together which coping strategies best suit individual personalities and lifestyles. My service model is humanitarian and non-judgemental. Respect and promoting the dignity and diversity of clients is paramount to my therapy practice. My career has allowed me to work extensively with individuals struggling to overcome grief and trauma.
We all experience trauma and grief throughout our lives.
I am a certified grief therapist and incorporate strategies from CBT and CPT in my practice. Crisis intervention is another area of my expertise. I am passionate about working alongside people while we learn together which coping strategies best suit individual personalities and lifestyles. My service model is humanitarian and non-judgemental. Respect and promoting the dignity and diversity of clients is paramount to my therapy practice. My career has allowed me to work extensively with individuals struggling to overcome grief and trauma.
Carla works with persons living with past trauma, grief, loss, abuse, trauma, anxiety, addictions, relationship discord, parenting and attachment issues, working towards a shift, believing that one small change can allow us to begin a new journey to create the life we desire.
Carla believes in community and personal connections. She helps people see their resilience and hope for the future in finding pathways for change by meeting people where they are at. Carla understands the importance of culture, identity, and finding new stories through narrative therapy to honour the past and encourage creative, empathetic, and courageous links for the future. Carla provides Psilocybin-Assisted and MDMA-assisted Therapy to clients who have been granted legal access by Health Canada, as well as preparation and integration to the broader public as a harm reduction measure.
Carla works with persons living with past trauma, grief, loss, abuse, trauma, anxiety, addictions, relationship discord, parenting and attachment issues, working towards a shift, believing that one small change can allow us to begin a new journey to create the life we desire.
Carla believes in community and personal connections. She helps people see their resilience and hope for the future in finding pathways for change by meeting people where they are at. Carla understands the importance of culture, identity, and finding new stories through narrative therapy to honour the past and encourage creative, empathetic, and courageous links for the future. Carla provides Psilocybin-Assisted and MDMA-assisted Therapy to clients who have been granted legal access by Health Canada, as well as preparation and integration to the broader public as a harm reduction measure.
Navigating life and relationships can be difficult. Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of negative thoughts or behaviours? Do you find yourself relating to yourself, others, or the world in ways that are not really working for you? Do you find yourself struggling with letting go of the past, people or things, with things like addictions, loss of loved ones, and traumas? If you experiencing any of these things, or have a similar struggle, it is common to feel anxious, frustrated, depressed, overwhelmed, hopeless, isolated, and desperate for something to change. This can be very difficult to navigate out of on your own.
Navigating life and relationships can be difficult. Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of negative thoughts or behaviours? Do you find yourself relating to yourself, others, or the world in ways that are not really working for you? Do you find yourself struggling with letting go of the past, people or things, with things like addictions, loss of loved ones, and traumas? If you experiencing any of these things, or have a similar struggle, it is common to feel anxious, frustrated, depressed, overwhelmed, hopeless, isolated, and desperate for something to change. This can be very difficult to navigate out of on your own.
Life can be difficult, and we all stumble at times. I think that one of the bravest things a person can do when they are struggling is to seek help. At the heart of psychotherapy is change. Whether your struggle is centered around relational issues/conflict, trauma/ loss, an important life transition, addiction, sexuality issues, depression, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck, your commitment to change is your ticket to feeling better.
Life can be difficult, and we all stumble at times. I think that one of the bravest things a person can do when they are struggling is to seek help. At the heart of psychotherapy is change. Whether your struggle is centered around relational issues/conflict, trauma/ loss, an important life transition, addiction, sexuality issues, depression, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck, your commitment to change is your ticket to feeling better.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in both public and private practice settings. I work with adults, couples and families. As Founder of Birch Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary collaborative private practice located in the heart of Winnipeg, I am committed to providing excellence in psychological, emotional and physical health. As an experienced clinician, I help clients resolve issues related to trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Often clients present with recurrent problematic behaviors that are holding them back, personally and in their relationships with others.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in both public and private practice settings. I work with adults, couples and families. As Founder of Birch Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary collaborative private practice located in the heart of Winnipeg, I am committed to providing excellence in psychological, emotional and physical health. As an experienced clinician, I help clients resolve issues related to trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Often clients present with recurrent problematic behaviors that are holding them back, personally and in their relationships with others.
I have 25 years experience working with individuals who have experienced violent crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, & traumatic grief.
Accepting New Clients - Daytime, Monday to Friday. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Or grieving a loss/major life transition? I can help you work through difficult times in your life. We can work together to help you to develop confidence to address the issues you're struggling with by building on your strengths & learning strategies to help you overcome issues that are getting in your way. Clients describe my approach as one that helps them feel calm & safe while addressing their struggles. I practice from a strengths perspective & I work with you to develop interventions that work best for you.
I have 25 years experience working with individuals who have experienced violent crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, & traumatic grief.
Accepting New Clients - Daytime, Monday to Friday. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Or grieving a loss/major life transition? I can help you work through difficult times in your life. We can work together to help you to develop confidence to address the issues you're struggling with by building on your strengths & learning strategies to help you overcome issues that are getting in your way. Clients describe my approach as one that helps them feel calm & safe while addressing their struggles. I practice from a strengths perspective & I work with you to develop interventions that work best for you.
Corinna Killeen | Grief And Loss
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R2C (Online Only)
Accepting Clients Online. Clients often come to me experiencing heartbreak, confusion, exhaustion, brain fog, and rumination due to grief. When they are struggling to cope with their loss and how different the world feels, they are tired of trying to explain how they feel because many people in their lives don't understand. I get it. As a therapist and a griever, I know what it’s like to try to cope in a world that has been shattered while everyone else goes about their daily lives like nothing has happened. I offer compassionate, down-to-earth sessions where you can share your grief. You don't have to do this alone.
Accepting Clients Online. Clients often come to me experiencing heartbreak, confusion, exhaustion, brain fog, and rumination due to grief. When they are struggling to cope with their loss and how different the world feels, they are tired of trying to explain how they feel because many people in their lives don't understand. I get it. As a therapist and a griever, I know what it’s like to try to cope in a world that has been shattered while everyone else goes about their daily lives like nothing has happened. I offer compassionate, down-to-earth sessions where you can share your grief. You don't have to do this alone.
Yellowfinch Counselling -Marriage&Family Therapist
Counsellor, BA(Psy), MFCS, CCTP, CGS
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3B
Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart? Or the simplest discussions escalate to arguing or walking away not feeling heard or understood. Maybe you just need maintenance for your relationship so it stays at the current level; help with increasing emotional and physical intimacy. Couples and individual relational counselling is 80% of my practice. Other areas of focus: divorce, co-parenting, infidelity, ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, balancing life priorities, boundaries, grief and loss, workplace stress. My clients often report they are so glad they found me!
Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart? Or the simplest discussions escalate to arguing or walking away not feeling heard or understood. Maybe you just need maintenance for your relationship so it stays at the current level; help with increasing emotional and physical intimacy. Couples and individual relational counselling is 80% of my practice. Other areas of focus: divorce, co-parenting, infidelity, ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, balancing life priorities, boundaries, grief and loss, workplace stress. My clients often report they are so glad they found me!
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.