Grief Therapists in Elmira, ON
Our therapists have expertise assisting adults, teens and children resolve a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, sexuality, parenting concerns, trauma, insomnia, etc.
Woolwich Counselling Centre is dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional counselling services to individuals in Woolwich / Wellesley Townships and surrounding areas. All therapists have a minimum of a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field and are registered with their respective professional colleges. Counselling fees are often covered by extended health benefits. Our fees are geared to income, based on a sliding fee scale and service is offered regardless of ability to pay.
Our therapists have expertise assisting adults, teens and children resolve a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, sexuality, parenting concerns, trauma, insomnia, etc.
Woolwich Counselling Centre is dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional counselling services to individuals in Woolwich / Wellesley Townships and surrounding areas. All therapists have a minimum of a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field and are registered with their respective professional colleges. Counselling fees are often covered by extended health benefits. Our fees are geared to income, based on a sliding fee scale and service is offered regardless of ability to pay.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families. She specializes in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss. Carla supports individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/ loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth. She practices a form of integrative or holistic therapy, a depth approach that tries to do justice to the whole person including mind, body and spirit.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families. She specializes in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss. Carla supports individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/ loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth. She practices a form of integrative or holistic therapy, a depth approach that tries to do justice to the whole person including mind, body and spirit.
Areas of interest/specialty include family of origin and generational dynamics, attachment, trauma, prayer counselling, inner healing, IFS, CBT, EFT couple therapy, grief and loss, mental health and addictions, depression, anxiety, and soul care.
Are things piling up and feeling like too much? Have you been wondering where to turn with your anxious and overwhelming thoughts? Do you need a safe space to be understood and find language for your experience? If you are ready to begin a journey of discovering yourself with curiosity, clarity, and compassion, you have come to the right place. I believe there are reasons for your current struggles and suffering. My philosophy is that you are already wired with many strengths and that we all need a little help along the way to get ourselves where we need to go.
Areas of interest/specialty include family of origin and generational dynamics, attachment, trauma, prayer counselling, inner healing, IFS, CBT, EFT couple therapy, grief and loss, mental health and addictions, depression, anxiety, and soul care.
Are things piling up and feeling like too much? Have you been wondering where to turn with your anxious and overwhelming thoughts? Do you need a safe space to be understood and find language for your experience? If you are ready to begin a journey of discovering yourself with curiosity, clarity, and compassion, you have come to the right place. I believe there are reasons for your current struggles and suffering. My philosophy is that you are already wired with many strengths and that we all need a little help along the way to get ourselves where we need to go.
Mary Emily Crome
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is a internationally registered (PSI) perinatal mental health counsellor. She takes a strengths based, trauma informed approach to support those working to conceive, those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, post partem depression, post partem anxiety, new parents and couples navigating the transition into the next phase.
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is a internationally registered (PSI) perinatal mental health counsellor. She takes a strengths based, trauma informed approach to support those working to conceive, those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, post partem depression, post partem anxiety, new parents and couples navigating the transition into the next phase.
Dana Cressman Mental Health Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B
Life can be hard and we all need companions on our journey. We are not meant to experience the tough parts of life alone. At various stages of our journey, we might need professional help and I would love to connect with you when you are looking for support. I have experience providing support for the following concerns: Relationship/Family Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders, Trauma, Childhood Experiences, Depression, Overwhelming Emotions, Grief and Loss, and Spiritually Integrated Therapy.
Life can be hard and we all need companions on our journey. We are not meant to experience the tough parts of life alone. At various stages of our journey, we might need professional help and I would love to connect with you when you are looking for support. I have experience providing support for the following concerns: Relationship/Family Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders, Trauma, Childhood Experiences, Depression, Overwhelming Emotions, Grief and Loss, and Spiritually Integrated Therapy.
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, RP, CRPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B
Our core services include individual, relationship, grief, and youth counselling.
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
Our core services include individual, relationship, grief, and youth counselling.
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!
You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!
Brooke Pickersgill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Elmira, ON N3B (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with both youth and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction challenges, behavior challenges, emotion dysregulation and various other mental health struggles. In our work together, you will be supported through a compassionate, non-judgmental lens, where you are provided with supportive listening, validation, and somebody to bear witness for you in your experiences. We will work together as a team to identify barriers, build on strengths, and also help families gain insight and attunement for a holistic approach.
I have extensive experience working with both youth and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction challenges, behavior challenges, emotion dysregulation and various other mental health struggles. In our work together, you will be supported through a compassionate, non-judgmental lens, where you are provided with supportive listening, validation, and somebody to bear witness for you in your experiences. We will work together as a team to identify barriers, build on strengths, and also help families gain insight and attunement for a holistic approach.
Britni Chambers - - Whole Family Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B (Online Only)
Society tells us becoming a parent should to be natural, joyful, and will happen within our desired timeline. For some there is truth to this, but many parents are left disoriented with the gap between their expectations and reality. We are urged to pour into our children, give them all of our attention, but also find time for ourselves and our relationship. The challenges of this stage of life can leave parents feeling lonely, overwhelmed and with a sense of personal failure. You might wonder who you even are anymore and if things will ever change - If you are struggling, you are not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Society tells us becoming a parent should to be natural, joyful, and will happen within our desired timeline. For some there is truth to this, but many parents are left disoriented with the gap between their expectations and reality. We are urged to pour into our children, give them all of our attention, but also find time for ourselves and our relationship. The challenges of this stage of life can leave parents feeling lonely, overwhelmed and with a sense of personal failure. You might wonder who you even are anymore and if things will ever change - If you are struggling, you are not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
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I have a breadth of experience supporting children, youth and adults with trauma, grief, loss anxiety and depression.
Are you carrying the pain of traumatic memories with you on a day to day basis? Would you like relief from flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and symptoms of trauma? I am a Certified EMDR therapist who specializes in supporting individuals in processing traumatic experiences to reduce symptoms. In counselling, I work to help individuals to identify, strengthen and develop their coping skills by creating an empathic space to explore feelings. I am passionate about offering strength-based counselling to help individuals work towards well-being and find ways to maintain connections with what is important to them.
I have a breadth of experience supporting children, youth and adults with trauma, grief, loss anxiety and depression.
Are you carrying the pain of traumatic memories with you on a day to day basis? Would you like relief from flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and symptoms of trauma? I am a Certified EMDR therapist who specializes in supporting individuals in processing traumatic experiences to reduce symptoms. In counselling, I work to help individuals to identify, strengthen and develop their coping skills by creating an empathic space to explore feelings. I am passionate about offering strength-based counselling to help individuals work towards well-being and find ways to maintain connections with what is important to them.
Julie Stevenson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2K (Online Only)
Grief and loss: As a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, I help grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss with a hands-on, practical approach that is evidence-based. Emotional challenges: are dysregulated emotions affecting your ability to function in the world in the way you would like? We can work together to regain a healthier version of you. Relationship dynamics: We all struggle with developing and maintaining healthy relationships. I can help you identify unhealthy patterns in your relationships (romantic, family, friendships, etc.) and work with you to improve your relationship skills.
Grief and loss: As a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, I help grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss with a hands-on, practical approach that is evidence-based. Emotional challenges: are dysregulated emotions affecting your ability to function in the world in the way you would like? We can work together to regain a healthier version of you. Relationship dynamics: We all struggle with developing and maintaining healthy relationships. I can help you identify unhealthy patterns in your relationships (romantic, family, friendships, etc.) and work with you to improve your relationship skills.
Ingrid M Jacobson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CBT
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified Bioenergetic Analyst (mind-body connection) and over the past twenty years, I have completed different trainings including therapeutic writing, family of origin studies, grief support and CBT for anxiety and depression.
My priority is for you to feel welcomed and safe in my office. Our sessions will be guided by your presenting issues and may explore relationships both past and present and the impact of those experiences on your current situation. You may be coming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, difficult life transitions, past or present abuse or relationship challenges. We will look at patterns that may be present in your life and explore new ways of being.
I am a certified Bioenergetic Analyst (mind-body connection) and over the past twenty years, I have completed different trainings including therapeutic writing, family of origin studies, grief support and CBT for anxiety and depression.
My priority is for you to feel welcomed and safe in my office. Our sessions will be guided by your presenting issues and may explore relationships both past and present and the impact of those experiences on your current situation. You may be coming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, difficult life transitions, past or present abuse or relationship challenges. We will look at patterns that may be present in your life and explore new ways of being.
Holly Mathers
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MTS, RP
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
Feeling alone in your identity, grief or illness experiences? So many issues feel isolating at times, like dealing with illness, exploring your gender identity, or grieving.
We are here to team up with you in phone or video sessions & can support you with issues you're facing in life relating to your gender identity, chronic illness, grief & other areas of concern. Focusing on your specific situation, we will work together to find options you find most helpful. Match with one of our therapists to meet your needs throughout Ontario. Contact us today to book an appointment with the best fit for you! We have therapy sessions available within a week so you can move forward with your wellness now. We are also able to access collaborative psychiatrists by video.
Feeling alone in your identity, grief or illness experiences? So many issues feel isolating at times, like dealing with illness, exploring your gender identity, or grieving.
We are here to team up with you in phone or video sessions & can support you with issues you're facing in life relating to your gender identity, chronic illness, grief & other areas of concern. Focusing on your specific situation, we will work together to find options you find most helpful. Match with one of our therapists to meet your needs throughout Ontario. Contact us today to book an appointment with the best fit for you! We have therapy sessions available within a week so you can move forward with your wellness now. We are also able to access collaborative psychiatrists by video.
Thriving Families Counselling with Kendra Seymour
Registered Psychotherapist, BASc, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2K
With many years experience working from a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy lens, I also integrate various approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Grief Counselling to best meet each individual client's needs.
Grief impacts everyone. Grief cannot be cured but I will walk alongside my clients as they learn to cope with their loss. I am passionate about supporting older adults and clients of all ages who may be struggling to manage their grief. I am certified to support those on their end-of-life journey, including MAiD, and anyone impacted along the way. I am also well versed in understanding the current struggles faced by youth and families. With over 15 years experience supporting this population, I am here to support with managing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and many other difficulties faced by today’s families.
With many years experience working from a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy lens, I also integrate various approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Grief Counselling to best meet each individual client's needs.
Grief impacts everyone. Grief cannot be cured but I will walk alongside my clients as they learn to cope with their loss. I am passionate about supporting older adults and clients of all ages who may be struggling to manage their grief. I am certified to support those on their end-of-life journey, including MAiD, and anyone impacted along the way. I am also well versed in understanding the current struggles faced by youth and families. With over 15 years experience supporting this population, I am here to support with managing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and many other difficulties faced by today’s families.
Songqin Wei
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2V (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life changes? Coping with intense emotions, loss, grief, or relationship issues? I am here to help you mobilize your inner strengths, Flow through challenges, and Grow in resilience. Flow and Grow Psychotherapy, operated by Songqin Wei, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space to discover, listen to, and see your true self. Inspired by the concept of flowing like water—fluid, flexible, and resilient—I aim to support you through life’s ups and downs, helping you glow with the flow.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or major life changes? Coping with intense emotions, loss, grief, or relationship issues? I am here to help you mobilize your inner strengths, Flow through challenges, and Grow in resilience. Flow and Grow Psychotherapy, operated by Songqin Wei, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space to discover, listen to, and see your true self. Inspired by the concept of flowing like water—fluid, flexible, and resilient—I aim to support you through life’s ups and downs, helping you glow with the flow.
Paula Ferreira
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2K (Online Only)
‘Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.’ W. Dyer. Sometimes that’s easier said than done though, right? It may not be possible to avoid stress for the rest of our lives, but it is absolutely possible to have the strategies to work through it and the support to facilitate it. My work is centered on helping people figure out ‘life’ - managing relationships with others and self, dealing with big emotions, working through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, all while honoring and caring for a person’s whole self.
‘Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.’ W. Dyer. Sometimes that’s easier said than done though, right? It may not be possible to avoid stress for the rest of our lives, but it is absolutely possible to have the strategies to work through it and the support to facilitate it. My work is centered on helping people figure out ‘life’ - managing relationships with others and self, dealing with big emotions, working through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, all while honoring and caring for a person’s whole self.
Finding Joy Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Here you are scrolling again, this this time looking for a therapist who might offer some relief, insight, or at least distraction from your life. I see you. Well, I’d like to see you! I love working with people to listen, understand and discover who they are and what is getting in their way. I am comfortable with grief, loss, stress, life transitions, and the depressed and anxious feelings that come from trying to manage. I build a high level of trust to foster your self-understanding and self-compassion. Together, we can explore you emotions thoughts, habits, choices and body signals to learn what's happening for you.
Here you are scrolling again, this this time looking for a therapist who might offer some relief, insight, or at least distraction from your life. I see you. Well, I’d like to see you! I love working with people to listen, understand and discover who they are and what is getting in their way. I am comfortable with grief, loss, stress, life transitions, and the depressed and anxious feelings that come from trying to manage. I build a high level of trust to foster your self-understanding and self-compassion. Together, we can explore you emotions thoughts, habits, choices and body signals to learn what's happening for you.
Colleen Fava Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Currently accepting new clients for phone, online or in-person sessions. Feeling overwhelmed by life and the monotony of the daily grind? Are stress, depression, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief, loss or addiction getting in the way of your happiness? Are you having relationship or family issues or going through a tough transition? Through a mindfulness-based approach, my hope is to help you with your challenges by empowering you with new tools. I offer a safe and calm space to help with your healing process. Sometimes starting therapy may feel scary and daunting - am here to help support you with this.Connect for a free consultation.
Currently accepting new clients for phone, online or in-person sessions. Feeling overwhelmed by life and the monotony of the daily grind? Are stress, depression, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief, loss or addiction getting in the way of your happiness? Are you having relationship or family issues or going through a tough transition? Through a mindfulness-based approach, my hope is to help you with your challenges by empowering you with new tools. I offer a safe and calm space to help with your healing process. Sometimes starting therapy may feel scary and daunting - am here to help support you with this.Connect for a free consultation.
Jessica Milette
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
My experience in grief and bereavement support includes 10+ years of peer-based support and four years’ experience working within a residential palliative care setting.
Transition, change, and loss are all a part of life. These moments can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected. Grief is a natural response to loss, yet can feel anything but natural to those who are grieving. My approach provides space for every type of grief, including losses of not-so-loved ones and non- death losses such as job losses, end of relationships, and life transitions. The grieving process can make us feel incredibly vulnerable, and this space is designed to be a sanctuary for those to be with their grief without judgement.
My experience in grief and bereavement support includes 10+ years of peer-based support and four years’ experience working within a residential palliative care setting.
Transition, change, and loss are all a part of life. These moments can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected. Grief is a natural response to loss, yet can feel anything but natural to those who are grieving. My approach provides space for every type of grief, including losses of not-so-loved ones and non- death losses such as job losses, end of relationships, and life transitions. The grieving process can make us feel incredibly vulnerable, and this space is designed to be a sanctuary for those to be with their grief without judgement.
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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.