Grief Therapists in Burlington, ON
I employ a person-centred and solution-focused approach, specializing in areas such as anxiety, life transitions, caregiver burnout, parenting stress, new diagnoses, grief, and bereavement.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, facing a major transition, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can offer a space for support, growth, and change.
Seeking support is a meaningful step toward understanding yourself, creating change, and building a life that feels more aligned with your values and goals.
As a therapist, I commit to establishing a compassionate and emotionally secure space where you can receive the support needed to move confidently toward creating the life and relationships you aspire to.
I employ a person-centred and solution-focused approach, specializing in areas such as anxiety, life transitions, caregiver burnout, parenting stress, new diagnoses, grief, and bereavement.
You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, facing a major transition, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can offer a space for support, growth, and change.
Seeking support is a meaningful step toward understanding yourself, creating change, and building a life that feels more aligned with your values and goals.
As a therapist, I commit to establishing a compassionate and emotionally secure space where you can receive the support needed to move confidently toward creating the life and relationships you aspire to.
I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/ loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue.
I focus heavily on your individual values and helping you discover a meaning-centered life. I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others. I am mindful of each individual who walks through the door.
I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/ loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue.
I focus heavily on your individual values and helping you discover a meaning-centered life. I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others. I am mindful of each individual who walks through the door.
For over 30 years, I have worked in the field of mental health, supporting individuals through grief, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, relationships, and emotional healing.
My role as a psychotherapist is to support clients in finding harmony with themselves and their relationships. We all have times when we feel down, stressed out or overwhelmed by life transitions, grief, family-related stressors, trauma.
For over 30 years, I have worked in the field of mental health, supporting individuals through grief, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, relationships, and emotional healing.
My role as a psychotherapist is to support clients in finding harmony with themselves and their relationships. We all have times when we feel down, stressed out or overwhelmed by life transitions, grief, family-related stressors, trauma.
Are you currently struggling with the intricate difficulties presented by long-lasting health concerns, encompassing potential experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief?
Recognizing that each client is unique, I utilize an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic modalities. CBT, ACT and EFT can help reshape negative thought patterns, increase relaxation, and help empower and uncover your inner strengths and resources to instil a sense of agency and control over your emotions and experiences.
Are you currently struggling with the intricate difficulties presented by long-lasting health concerns, encompassing potential experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief?
Recognizing that each client is unique, I utilize an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic modalities. CBT, ACT and EFT can help reshape negative thought patterns, increase relaxation, and help empower and uncover your inner strengths and resources to instil a sense of agency and control over your emotions and experiences.
Living with trauma, grief, or chronic pain can make it hard to feel truly happy or at peace, even when you think you “should
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your pace. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths while using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help you heal. I’ll gently guide you toward clarity, resilience, and hope, while supporting you in making meaningful changes that improve daily life.
Living with trauma, grief, or chronic pain can make it hard to feel truly happy or at peace, even when you think you “should
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your pace. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths while using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help you heal. I’ll gently guide you toward clarity, resilience, and hope, while supporting you in making meaningful changes that improve daily life.
anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and much more.
I'm creative and compassionate in my work with clients and have been working collaboratively with clients for over 20 years. I use Mindfulness-Based Interventions, the Expressive Arts, as well as CBT in my work. In all cases I use a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach.
anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and much more.
I'm creative and compassionate in my work with clients and have been working collaboratively with clients for over 20 years. I use Mindfulness-Based Interventions, the Expressive Arts, as well as CBT in my work. In all cases I use a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach.
Since April 2024, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, youth, and families as they grow, learn, and navigate life’s challenges. I offer trauma-informed counselling in a warm, welcoming space where clients feel heard, valued, and accepted. I support youth with self-regulation, worries, self-esteem, confidence, healthy relationships, and everyday challenges, including neurodivergent youth. I also provide parents with practical strategies to strengthen connection. My hope is to help each client discover their strengths, build resilience, and feel confident being themselves.
Since April 2024, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, youth, and families as they grow, learn, and navigate life’s challenges. I offer trauma-informed counselling in a warm, welcoming space where clients feel heard, valued, and accepted. I support youth with self-regulation, worries, self-esteem, confidence, healthy relationships, and everyday challenges, including neurodivergent youth. I also provide parents with practical strategies to strengthen connection. My hope is to help each client discover their strengths, build resilience, and feel confident being themselves.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, depression, or grief weigh heavily on your mind.
I take a collaborative approach to create a space where you can express yourself freely, without fear of judgment. Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, or you're a teen facing social pressures and self-doubt, or an adult trying to find balance in a hectic world, I’m here to support you in a way that feels safe and empowering.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, depression, or grief weigh heavily on your mind.
I take a collaborative approach to create a space where you can express yourself freely, without fear of judgment. Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, or you're a teen facing social pressures and self-doubt, or an adult trying to find balance in a hectic world, I’m here to support you in a way that feels safe and empowering.
Are you feeling stretched thin—caring for everyone else while your own needs keep slipping to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're navigating the demands of parenting on your own, adjusting to life after a new baby, or managing ongoing health concerns and pain that no one else can see. You might be caught in a cycle of anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm—knowing something needs to change, but feeling unsure where to begin. You're not alone, and support is available. Together, we can create space for your needs, help you reconnect with your values, and begin to build the change you're longing for—one small, supported step at a ti
Are you feeling stretched thin—caring for everyone else while your own needs keep slipping to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're navigating the demands of parenting on your own, adjusting to life after a new baby, or managing ongoing health concerns and pain that no one else can see. You might be caught in a cycle of anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm—knowing something needs to change, but feeling unsure where to begin. You're not alone, and support is available. Together, we can create space for your needs, help you reconnect with your values, and begin to build the change you're longing for—one small, supported step at a ti
I am certified in thanatology which is the study of death and dying.
Life brings many challenges and at times we may need the support of a therapist. I am warm, caring and respectful. I use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, solution focused, strengths based, mindfulness and DBT informed treatment. I believe that change is possible when you are given the guidance to draw on your strengths and inherent skills to realize YOUR potential to navigate life. I have over 15 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in the community, hospital setting and private practice.
I am certified in thanatology which is the study of death and dying.
Life brings many challenges and at times we may need the support of a therapist. I am warm, caring and respectful. I use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, solution focused, strengths based, mindfulness and DBT informed treatment. I believe that change is possible when you are given the guidance to draw on your strengths and inherent skills to realize YOUR potential to navigate life. I have over 15 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in the community, hospital setting and private practice.
Let's discover those good reasons together, and find ways for you to live alongside anxiety and depression, stress and change, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and/or trauma.
With me, you can expect empathy, acceptance, warmth, and humour. My role is to create a safe, collaborative environment for you to share your pain and challenges, as well as your hopes and successes. Clients say that I "get" it, and this helps. With over 18 years of experience, I offer an integration of several therapeutic approaches to best suit your needs.
Let's discover those good reasons together, and find ways for you to live alongside anxiety and depression, stress and change, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and/or trauma.
With me, you can expect empathy, acceptance, warmth, and humour. My role is to create a safe, collaborative environment for you to share your pain and challenges, as well as your hopes and successes. Clients say that I "get" it, and this helps. With over 18 years of experience, I offer an integration of several therapeutic approaches to best suit your needs.
Are you looking for support with loss, change or challenge?
Together we collaborate to facilitate your coping and reduce distress during a difficult time. Oncology and illness experienced counseling can help to reduce the sense of isolation that can accompany a health challenge, facilitate processing and understanding, learn coping tools and grounding strategies and support communication with family and children.
Are you looking for support with loss, change or challenge?
Together we collaborate to facilitate your coping and reduce distress during a difficult time. Oncology and illness experienced counseling can help to reduce the sense of isolation that can accompany a health challenge, facilitate processing and understanding, learn coping tools and grounding strategies and support communication with family and children.
I welcome individuals navigating grief and loss and struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety and other challenges.
I am guided by compassion and authentic curiosity to help individuals recognize and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. I embrace a holistic view of the therapeutic journey - open to understanding the influences of the mind, body, and environment. I encourage the development of a collaborative path, co-creating an individualized plan for achieving your specific goals. I enjoy helping individuals develop skills that enhance personal awareness, foster self-compassion, and motivate growth towards a rich and meaningful life.
I welcome individuals navigating grief and loss and struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety and other challenges.
I am guided by compassion and authentic curiosity to help individuals recognize and reconnect with their inner strengths and values. I embrace a holistic view of the therapeutic journey - open to understanding the influences of the mind, body, and environment. I encourage the development of a collaborative path, co-creating an individualized plan for achieving your specific goals. I enjoy helping individuals develop skills that enhance personal awareness, foster self-compassion, and motivate growth towards a rich and meaningful life.
I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, where I also conducted research on parental bereavement—an area that continues to shape my interest in supporting individuals and families navigating grief.
My training in South Africa was integrative, allowing me to draw from a number of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and client-centered therapy.
I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, where I also conducted research on parental bereavement—an area that continues to shape my interest in supporting individuals and families navigating grief.
My training in South Africa was integrative, allowing me to draw from a number of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and client-centered therapy.
EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Grief Therapy are modalities found in my therapy room.
Life is a journey that is balanced by our own unique experiences and our accompanying emotions. Sometimes life’s circumstances can tip that balance and create challenges that may cause us to feel uncertain or to experience emotions that we are not sure how to process, manage or understand. If you are struggling with feeling anxious, depressed or having difficulty with life transitions, I can help you to work through your feelings and develop skills and ways of thinking that will empower you and help you to regain control of your life - you deserve that!
EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Grief Therapy are modalities found in my therapy room.
Life is a journey that is balanced by our own unique experiences and our accompanying emotions. Sometimes life’s circumstances can tip that balance and create challenges that may cause us to feel uncertain or to experience emotions that we are not sure how to process, manage or understand. If you are struggling with feeling anxious, depressed or having difficulty with life transitions, I can help you to work through your feelings and develop skills and ways of thinking that will empower you and help you to regain control of your life - you deserve that!
You may be navigating anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, relationship troubles, women’s mental health concerns, or feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally aware, and integrative. I draw from evidence-based modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT, SFBT, and the Gottman Method for couples, while also incorporating attachment-based, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed perspectives to tailor therapy to your unique needs.
You may be navigating anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, relationship troubles, women’s mental health concerns, or feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally aware, and integrative. I draw from evidence-based modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT, SFBT, and the Gottman Method for couples, while also incorporating attachment-based, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed perspectives to tailor therapy to your unique needs.
I have experience supporting clients through life transitions, relationships, chronic pain, grief, anxiety, depression, self harm, and trauma.
I provide clients with evidence based skills and strategies to use in situations they have determined they could use some help navigating. I work with teens, adults, and seniors in a collaborative space to process past, current and anticipated obstacles. I am highly compassionate, observant and attentive to my clients unique needs, strengths, and experiences. My approach is more than just talk therapy, together we’ll collaborate on a clear action plan based on your goals for the future and develop personalized strategies to help you manage stress, improve communication, uphold boundaries, and regulate your emotions with confidence.
I have experience supporting clients through life transitions, relationships, chronic pain, grief, anxiety, depression, self harm, and trauma.
I provide clients with evidence based skills and strategies to use in situations they have determined they could use some help navigating. I work with teens, adults, and seniors in a collaborative space to process past, current and anticipated obstacles. I am highly compassionate, observant and attentive to my clients unique needs, strengths, and experiences. My approach is more than just talk therapy, together we’ll collaborate on a clear action plan based on your goals for the future and develop personalized strategies to help you manage stress, improve communication, uphold boundaries, and regulate your emotions with confidence.
Angelica Esposito | EMDR ✨ Burlington and Virtual
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW, EMDR, IFS
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
It’s a powerful approach for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, and career-related struggles.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I specialize in working with first- and second-generation immigrants, individuals living with anxiety, and those navigating life transitions. I offer therapy in English and Italian, integrating EMDR, IFS (Internal Family System), Narrative Therapy and ACT to help you break free from limiting patterns.
It’s a powerful approach for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, and career-related struggles.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I specialize in working with first- and second-generation immigrants, individuals living with anxiety, and those navigating life transitions. I offer therapy in English and Italian, integrating EMDR, IFS (Internal Family System), Narrative Therapy and ACT to help you break free from limiting patterns.
I often work with clients who are experiencing chronic pain and illness, anxiety, and grief related to issues of trauma, relationships, family, injury, and/or disease, as well as those experiencing anxiety and grief.
Hello, and thanks for being here. I work with those experiencing anxiety, stress, chronic pain and illness, neurodivergent impact, family issues, burnout, and trauma.
It may feel a little strange to reach out, but I am always happy to answer any questions or concerns about therapy that you may have.
I often work with clients who are experiencing chronic pain and illness, anxiety, and grief related to issues of trauma, relationships, family, injury, and/or disease, as well as those experiencing anxiety and grief.
Hello, and thanks for being here. I work with those experiencing anxiety, stress, chronic pain and illness, neurodivergent impact, family issues, burnout, and trauma.
It may feel a little strange to reach out, but I am always happy to answer any questions or concerns about therapy that you may have.
Intergrating DBT and CBT helping individuals manage a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, grief and historical trauma.
Do you have a goal you need support reaching? Are you considering making changes in your life? I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD. I work compassionately with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, providing hope, support and healing. I have experience working with the Family Court system and the stresses involved with high conflict families around custody and access.
Intergrating DBT and CBT helping individuals manage a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, grief and historical trauma.
Do you have a goal you need support reaching? Are you considering making changes in your life? I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD. I work compassionately with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, providing hope, support and healing. I have experience working with the Family Court system and the stresses involved with high conflict families around custody and access.
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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.