Grief Therapists in Cambridge, ON
I work with a variety of concerns including anxiety, managing intense emotions, depression, loss, grief, life transitions and self esteem.
I offer a warm and engaging environment where clients can discover strengths, overcome challenges and work towards goals in a safe creative space. I focus on providing creative mediums like music and play as a compliment or alternative to verbal therapy, aiming to open up many possibilities for communication, expression, and growth. I am a certified music therapist, a qualifying psychotherapist, and have also completed training in child-centred play therapy. Clients do not need to have any previous musical experience or training to engage in music therapy.
I work with a variety of concerns including anxiety, managing intense emotions, depression, loss, grief, life transitions and self esteem.
I offer a warm and engaging environment where clients can discover strengths, overcome challenges and work towards goals in a safe creative space. I focus on providing creative mediums like music and play as a compliment or alternative to verbal therapy, aiming to open up many possibilities for communication, expression, and growth. I am a certified music therapist, a qualifying psychotherapist, and have also completed training in child-centred play therapy. Clients do not need to have any previous musical experience or training to engage in music therapy.
Mind and Wellness Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, ON N1R
I work with major psychiatric disorders, trauma, emotion regulation, substance use, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship and work-related stress, chronic pain and grief.
I am a registered psychotherapist with an integrative approach. My counseling considers all aspects of health: mind, body, and spirit. I believe in the inherent dignity and strength of the human person. I draw on these to help you manage your challenges and transitions, and to find new balance and purpose in life. I worked at CMHAWW, where I specialized in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I have also worked in the addictions programs at St. Michael's Hospital and Humber River Hospital, where I specialized in concurrent disorders.
I work with major psychiatric disorders, trauma, emotion regulation, substance use, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship and work-related stress, chronic pain and grief.
I am a registered psychotherapist with an integrative approach. My counseling considers all aspects of health: mind, body, and spirit. I believe in the inherent dignity and strength of the human person. I draw on these to help you manage your challenges and transitions, and to find new balance and purpose in life. I worked at CMHAWW, where I specialized in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I have also worked in the addictions programs at St. Michael's Hospital and Humber River Hospital, where I specialized in concurrent disorders.
Have you experienced a recent death of someone you loved or a loss?
I have been helping others with grief since I was in high school. My desire is to walk alongside individuals for them to feel safe, heard and to live well.
Growing up on a farm, I learned the importance of a safe pasture for not only for animals but also for people.
Have you experienced a recent death of someone you loved or a loss?
I have been helping others with grief since I was in high school. My desire is to walk alongside individuals for them to feel safe, heard and to live well.
Growing up on a farm, I learned the importance of a safe pasture for not only for animals but also for people.
As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I have a special interest in helping people who have experienced grief, trauma and loss, including loss by suicide as well as people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
I have experience in working with parents of adult children who have experienced broken relationships with their children. I provide a safe, supportive presence in managing the pain of this rupture and exploring options to repair these relationships.
I have a special interest in helping people who have experienced grief, trauma and loss, including loss by suicide as well as people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
I have experience in working with parents of adult children who have experienced broken relationships with their children. I provide a safe, supportive presence in managing the pain of this rupture and exploring options to repair these relationships.
I work with those who may struggle with anxiety, life transitions, grief, those seeking culturally sensitive and aware therapy, and those looking to improve on their self esteem.
My approach is grounded in forming a trusting and collaborative relationship where we can help rewrite your story in a way that is rewarding for you. I use metaphors and analogies to help you feel empowered from the problems that might be present in your life. I use narrative and dialogic approaches as well as Emotionally Focused and Solution Focused Therapy
I work with those who may struggle with anxiety, life transitions, grief, those seeking culturally sensitive and aware therapy, and those looking to improve on their self esteem.
My approach is grounded in forming a trusting and collaborative relationship where we can help rewrite your story in a way that is rewarding for you. I use metaphors and analogies to help you feel empowered from the problems that might be present in your life. I use narrative and dialogic approaches as well as Emotionally Focused and Solution Focused Therapy
Is it complicated relationships, caregiver exhaustion, academic challenges, work/life balance, life/cultural transitions, or loss?
Based on your goals, in a confidential, non-judgmental space, we can explore your experiences more deeply, and consider patterns around expectations, assumptions, and beliefs. You can learn about self-awareness, emotional processing, and acquire coping skills to help you move toward increased connection with yourself and others in meaningful ways.
Is it complicated relationships, caregiver exhaustion, academic challenges, work/life balance, life/cultural transitions, or loss?
Based on your goals, in a confidential, non-judgmental space, we can explore your experiences more deeply, and consider patterns around expectations, assumptions, and beliefs. You can learn about self-awareness, emotional processing, and acquire coping skills to help you move toward increased connection with yourself and others in meaningful ways.
I use a strengths-based, client-centered and trauma-informed approach in my practice and utilize attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy,mindful self-compassion, Grief counselling, and solution focused therapy.
Welcome to Balance Self-Care,I’m glad you have taken the first step in getting support. Whether you or a loved one are grappling with a life-changing event, looking to process the past or really just focusing on the future and how to gaining helpful tools in your back-pocket, I am here. Remember, reaching out is the first step to regaining your mental health and vitality back. For so many, it's not one thing that happened, but several trajectory changes that piled one on top of another. I work with individual's,families and couples's of all ages.
I use a strengths-based, client-centered and trauma-informed approach in my practice and utilize attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy,mindful self-compassion, Grief counselling, and solution focused therapy.
Welcome to Balance Self-Care,I’m glad you have taken the first step in getting support. Whether you or a loved one are grappling with a life-changing event, looking to process the past or really just focusing on the future and how to gaining helpful tools in your back-pocket, I am here. Remember, reaching out is the first step to regaining your mental health and vitality back. For so many, it's not one thing that happened, but several trajectory changes that piled one on top of another. I work with individual's,families and couples's of all ages.
Burnout, caregiving, or grief may have pulled the rug out from under you.
There is hope. Together, we’ll uncover your story, identify what’s holding you back, and explore the changes you want to make. You’ll gain clarity on the future you long for and build boundaries that protect your energy. Step by step, we’ll create space for you to grow into a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.
Burnout, caregiving, or grief may have pulled the rug out from under you.
There is hope. Together, we’ll uncover your story, identify what’s holding you back, and explore the changes you want to make. You’ll gain clarity on the future you long for and build boundaries that protect your energy. Step by step, we’ll create space for you to grow into a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.
Within a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to manage life transitions and support with navigating any loss journey whether from unhealthy anger expression, job loss, relationship shifts, infertility, health transitions to the loss of a loved one.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a person who has lived experience with loss, grief, anxiety, struggle, grit and overwhelm. Let us support your transition with deep understanding of elevation points of renewal, resiliency, and revival.
Within a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to manage life transitions and support with navigating any loss journey whether from unhealthy anger expression, job loss, relationship shifts, infertility, health transitions to the loss of a loved one.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a person who has lived experience with loss, grief, anxiety, struggle, grit and overwhelm. Let us support your transition with deep understanding of elevation points of renewal, resiliency, and revival.
You may be coming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, difficult life transitions, past or present abuse or relationship challenges.
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. I have a particular interest in MAID and the emotional complexities associated with that decision.
You may be coming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, difficult life transitions, past or present abuse or relationship challenges.
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. I have a particular interest in MAID and the emotional complexities associated with that decision.
Whether you, or a loved one, are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief, abuse, family or marital conflict, LGBTQIA+ issues or trauma (historical or current), I will work with you to develop the tools and insights needed to foster long-term change, personal growth, and improve relationships.
Taking a compassionate and collaborative approach, I always embrace your unique experiences and needs to ensure an empowering and supportive therapeutic journey. Having witnessed the transformative experience therapy can bring to children, youth and families, my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where you can be your authentic self.
Whether you, or a loved one, are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief, abuse, family or marital conflict, LGBTQIA+ issues or trauma (historical or current), I will work with you to develop the tools and insights needed to foster long-term change, personal growth, and improve relationships.
Taking a compassionate and collaborative approach, I always embrace your unique experiences and needs to ensure an empowering and supportive therapeutic journey. Having witnessed the transformative experience therapy can bring to children, youth and families, my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where you can be your authentic self.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief or other losses, coping with a past that includes traumatic events or childhood experiences, and want to find ways to build your own mental and emotional resiliency, then it can be helpful to work with someone to find ways to heal, feel supported and heard.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy including Internal Family Systems and EMDR, and I'm also comfortable talking about issues related to purpose and meaning in life. I provide a safe, caring and understanding space for healing and use compassion-focused, strength-based approaches for assisting you in building skills that fit with your goals.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief or other losses, coping with a past that includes traumatic events or childhood experiences, and want to find ways to build your own mental and emotional resiliency, then it can be helpful to work with someone to find ways to heal, feel supported and heard.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy including Internal Family Systems and EMDR, and I'm also comfortable talking about issues related to purpose and meaning in life. I provide a safe, caring and understanding space for healing and use compassion-focused, strength-based approaches for assisting you in building skills that fit with your goals.
Thriving Families Counselling with Kendra Seymour
Registered Psychotherapist, BASc, MACP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Additionally, I'm passionate about supporting anyone who may be struggling to manage their grief.
I have an “eclectic” style of therapy - I meet clients where they are at and pull in tools from various modalities including DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy and grief therapy. I work from a person-centered, trauma and attachment informed perspective. The client’s needs are always the focus.
Additionally, I'm passionate about supporting anyone who may be struggling to manage their grief.
I have an “eclectic” style of therapy - I meet clients where they are at and pull in tools from various modalities including DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy and grief therapy. I work from a person-centered, trauma and attachment informed perspective. The client’s needs are always the focus.
Have you experienced relationship issues, loss, trauma or mental health issues?
I have extensive clinical experience supporting children, youth and adults with trauma, grief, parenting and mental health. I am trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. My focus is always on supporting you through a flexible approach to find your own goals and to help you find strategies, skills and insight.
Have you experienced relationship issues, loss, trauma or mental health issues?
I have extensive clinical experience supporting children, youth and adults with trauma, grief, parenting and mental health. I am trained in a variety of modalities, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. My focus is always on supporting you through a flexible approach to find your own goals and to help you find strategies, skills and insight.
I work with clients who struggle with grief, ambiguous loss, trauma, and depression in their family and interpersonal relationships, with focus on harm due to emotionally-immature and antagonistic parenting styles.
I know that life can get complicated, messy, and stressful, and we often feel alone in our struggle. It can be difficult to allow ourselves to be seen, heard, and accepted for who we are, and it takes self-awareness, courage, and vulnerability to reach out for help, so I honour you for being here and taking the next step. Sharing your story and your struggles in a safe and supportive space can be empowering and healing. I believe in your capacity for resilience, growth, and healing.
I work with clients who struggle with grief, ambiguous loss, trauma, and depression in their family and interpersonal relationships, with focus on harm due to emotionally-immature and antagonistic parenting styles.
I know that life can get complicated, messy, and stressful, and we often feel alone in our struggle. It can be difficult to allow ourselves to be seen, heard, and accepted for who we are, and it takes self-awareness, courage, and vulnerability to reach out for help, so I honour you for being here and taking the next step. Sharing your story and your struggles in a safe and supportive space can be empowering and healing. I believe in your capacity for resilience, growth, and healing.
Whether you're coping with the pain of divorce or separation, the trauma of domestic violence, or the grief of letting go, you want to feel grounded again.
I specialize in supporting clients through separation, divorce, and recovery from emotionally or physically abusive relationships. My approach to therapy is holistic, addressing both the mind and body. Together, we’ll gently process your experiences, explore your needs, and work toward healing, empowerment, and peace.
Whether you're coping with the pain of divorce or separation, the trauma of domestic violence, or the grief of letting go, you want to feel grounded again.
I specialize in supporting clients through separation, divorce, and recovery from emotionally or physically abusive relationships. My approach to therapy is holistic, addressing both the mind and body. Together, we’ll gently process your experiences, explore your needs, and work toward healing, empowerment, and peace.
Jennifer O'Connor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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.
As a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician through the ATTCH Academy, I support individuals navigating trauma, attachment wounds, addiction, grief, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
I draw from diverse approaches including Attachment and Polyvagal Theory, IFS, Psychoanalysis, ITATM, CBT, Family Systems, Mindfulness, Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy, somatic work, and expressive arts. I’m also passionate about and love offering Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy as a unique and powerful path to healing.
As a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician through the ATTCH Academy, I support individuals navigating trauma, attachment wounds, addiction, grief, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
I draw from diverse approaches including Attachment and Polyvagal Theory, IFS, Psychoanalysis, ITATM, CBT, Family Systems, Mindfulness, Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy, somatic work, and expressive arts. I’m also passionate about and love offering Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy as a unique and powerful path to healing.
I have helped adolescents and adults deal with issues such as: anxiety, couple/family conflict, depression, domestic violence, grief, life transitions, marriage preparation, self-esteem, and stress.
From a client-centred approach, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families to help them cope, and thrive through difficult life issues and circumstances.
I have helped adolescents and adults deal with issues such as: anxiety, couple/family conflict, depression, domestic violence, grief, life transitions, marriage preparation, self-esteem, and stress.
From a client-centred approach, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families to help them cope, and thrive through difficult life issues and circumstances.
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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.