Grief Therapists in Winnipeg, MB
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Amanda Carson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
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 together collaboratively towards your desired goals.
Winnipeg, MB R3N
& Online

Trevor Mark Daniel Lehmann
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in 2 main areas of counselling: Career development and
Grief
/
Bereavement
.
Life transitions can be hard. If you find yourself going through a transition brought on by career change or the
death
of a loved then perhaps I can help. I have worked with adults of all ages from high school graduates and new immigrants to experienced journeymen and PhD's. Whether you are trying to decide on a future path or feeling stuck due to
loss
, I would consider it a privilege to help you on your journey.

Simeon de Schepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSc, MMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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 am a firm believer in client-centered therapy, trusting that the client is the expert on their own life and that my role is to help clients meet their goals through curiosity and the creation of a safe space. I work with my clients to try to understand the motivations behind their thoughts, feelings, and actions and invite a posture of empathy and compassion towards these parts of themselves. I have worked with families, couples, and youth, as well as clients with experiences of anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, PTSD, ADHD, and BPD.

Simon Thome
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are times when we may develop thoughts and feelings about ourselves that are no longer useful, that disconnect us from who we really are and from the important people around us. If you are feeling stuck in your thoughts, feelings, or behaviours due to issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, trauma, mental health issues,
loss
, or addictions, therapy can help you to grow and connect with yourself and those close to you again. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or with your partner or family, my approach focuses on helping you to find more presence, compassion, and clarity in your life and relationships.

Linda Cantelon
Marriage & Family Therapist, BScN, MA, MMFT, RMFT, RSW
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I have specialized training in trauma,
grief
and
loss
and attachment related issues.
Having over thirty years experience, I offer compassionate, professional therapy. The first step in looking for a therapist, is to check out credentials and experience. Even more important is fit and a feeling of being understood. At the front end of things, what I can say is that I am committed to working with you based on current best practices. I offer help with a wide range of counselling issues including trauma, attachment related concerns with adults,
grief
and
loss
, addictions, childhood issues, family concerns to name but a few.

Maria McBain
Registered Social Worker , MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
This may include a fear of helplessness, loneliness, conflict, rejection, or
loss
.
Maria is a registered social worker who provides individual therapy to adults. She can work with you to increase your self-esteem, strengthen relationships, and develop the courage to take on new challenges.

Carla Pauls 431-777-9362
Counsellor, BA, MC, CCC, CCC-S, C-HYP
Verified
Verified
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 has worked in mental health and addictions for over 20 years. She has learned that each person has a unique story and history which affects their ability to make good choices and feel some sense of control over their lives. Carla believes in community and personal connections, and is interested in helping people see the resilience, and hope for the future in finding pathways for change, through meeting people where they are at. Carla understands the importance of culture, identity, and finding new stories through narrative therapy both to honor the past, and encourage creative, emphathic, and courageous links for the future.

Jennifer Heinrichs Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MMFT
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.

Louise Blanchard
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over 25 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.

Sarah Nicolau
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
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 2SLGBT+, teens (13+), immigrants and the neurodiverse community. I believe therapy should be collaborative, anti-oppressive and rooted in a trusting relationship with a professional.
Winnipeg, MB R2H
& Online

Linda Churchill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, RMFT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
It takes courage to consult a therapist. Congratulate yourself for bravery if you choose this route; it's nothing short of heroic. You are welcome to consult with me about relational issues, recovery after an affair, premarital preparation/counselling,
loss
and
grief
, and much more. You will find me approachable, safe, insightful and compassionate.

Shira Cohen
Registered Social Worker , MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Michele Catalano
BM, DipEd, MEd, MMFT
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.

Joan-Dianne Smith
MSW, RSW, FCGPA
Verified
Verified
I am interested in helping people sort through the complicated feelings and emotional upheaval associated with major life challenges or disappointments such as relationship break down, infertility, parenting difficulties, job
loss
, chronic illness, retirement, relocation and
bereavement
.
For over twenty years I have worked with people of all ages and stages. If you are unhappy or dissatisfied with life or relationships, struggling with depression or anxiety at home or at work, or feeling alone with guilt or shame, consider personal therapy. It takes a certain degree of courage but once getting started, most clients begin to feel understood and become able to reflect on their situation with some openness and curiosity. Talking about personal issues in a neutral non-judgmental space relieves acute suffering and leads to making changes that create a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
Not accepting new clients

Holly Lowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, RMFT, MMFT
Verified
Verified
As well, working with individuals who have experienced pregnancy
loss
and infertility.
Therapy is an opportunity to look at self and understand more about your life. At times, we encounter things that feel overwhelming or unbearable and therapy allows you to have the opportunity to have someone to support you in this struggle. My belief is that the therapeutic relationship allows a person to move through these times with more ease by having someone at your side to face these difficulties.

Vanessa Anne Honeyborne
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in pre/post natal anxiety/depression, couples counselling, inner child healing,
grief
work, and brain spotting.
I work from a strength based model, recognizing the client as the expert in their own lives. Together we discuss goals for therapy, and collaborate on the best approach, while incorporating individualized coping strategies, mindfulness, and solution focused perspectives.

Hayley Yarish
Counsellor, MA, RCC, MPCC, RPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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? I want you to know that you don't have to navigate these tender times alone.
Grief
often shows up in many of our life experiences, including the things we wish were better, different, or more. The goal doesn't have to be to get rid of
grief
, but rather to integrate it into the fabric of our lives, where it softens and doesn't feel so heavy to carry.
Grief
may still be alive, but there can also be space for more. Here we make space for the fullness of the human experience.

Songbird Counselling
Counsellor, CCC, MACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Trauma and
grief
can happen to us in so many different ways, from a relationship breakdown to being victimized, it can feel so scary, isolating and take away your sense of self. I understand how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for help, so whether this is your first time reaching out for support or your tenth, please take the time to admire your strength. You deserve a space where you can feel validated, seen and heard. Let's work together to lighten the load you've been carrying for so long and determine what a meaningful life looks like for you.

Ken Genlik
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSW, RSW, MMFT, RMFT
My focus is couples and individuals with a variety of issues - life changes,trauma, PTSD,
grief
, divorce, addictions, anxiety, depression, communication, affairs,attachment, parenting, sexual dysfunctions, loneliness, emotional regulation, family of origin issues, separation, anger management, self esteem issues, career path difficulties, body image and lack of close relationships.
Through therapy, you can save your relationships.In therapy I connect with: the potential you have to develop a nurturing, loving and caring relationship and the tender hearts behind the rigid and negative patterns that may have developed in your relationships. I believe:Relationships and desire to connect are the core of human experience.Your relationship, regardless of how severe your problems are, has potential to become a safe and supportive base and comforting haven.

Eldon Pullman
Counsellor, MA
Some of my specialities are working with clients who are experiencing relationship issues,
grief
, alcohol and drug, marital conflict, depression and anxiety, financial, separation and divorce issues .
Thirty three years of counselling experience has given me expertise in all areas of counselling. I am concerned for people experiencing individual, relationship, family and anger management concerns. I work with all clients in a safe and confidential environment to help them gain wholeness and a new perspective in their lives. I also offer video counselling via Skype. People can access me from anywhere in the world. I have clients over-seas and across Canada.
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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.