Grief Therapists in Elmvale, ON

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Janet Lynn
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Traumatic events, such as accidents & sudden loss, can cause spiraling.
Feeling BIG stress right now? If you're suffering, traumas might have been retriggered or changes loom. Recognizing everything you've been through, I am here to listen, validate today's pain, and help you reflect on where you want to be. Talking it out may make the solutions obvious. Discover your power. Post-traumatic growth is an incredible force. Allow me to point out how amazingly resilient you are here and now. Every step of the way is client-driven so approaches will fit with who you are and work with your strengths. We can build a life that makes sense for you and fulfills you now, creating a brilliant future.
Traumatic events, such as accidents & sudden loss, can cause spiraling.
Feeling BIG stress right now? If you're suffering, traumas might have been retriggered or changes loom. Recognizing everything you've been through, I am here to listen, validate today's pain, and help you reflect on where you want to be. Talking it out may make the solutions obvious. Discover your power. Post-traumatic growth is an incredible force. Allow me to point out how amazingly resilient you are here and now. Every step of the way is client-driven so approaches will fit with who you are and work with your strengths. We can build a life that makes sense for you and fulfills you now, creating a brilliant future.
(249) 559-1281 View (249) 559-1281
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Paulette Light
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience working in community settings, supporting individuals impacted by grief & bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment issues.
Do you need someone to talk to that can help you to process feelings and thoughts, help you identify skills for coping, and build on your inner strengths? If you are not feeling like yourself, or you are struggling with mental health concerns, please contact me for a complimentary phone consultation to discuss how I might be able to help you on your way to feeling better.
I have experience working in community settings, supporting individuals impacted by grief & bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment issues.
Do you need someone to talk to that can help you to process feelings and thoughts, help you identify skills for coping, and build on your inner strengths? If you are not feeling like yourself, or you are struggling with mental health concerns, please contact me for a complimentary phone consultation to discuss how I might be able to help you on your way to feeling better.
(249) 500-5371 View (249) 500-5371
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Rebecca Knowles
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc Hon
Elmvale, ON L0L
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, I’m here to help.
I’m passionate about working with people who truly know themselves—or are on the journey to discovering who they are—and aren’t afraid to seek support when they need it. Therapy isn’t just about showing up; it’s about engaging in the process with intention, curiosity, and a commitment to real growth. Together, we’ll create a space where you can be fully present, embrace change, and move forward with confidence.
If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, I’m here to help.
I’m passionate about working with people who truly know themselves—or are on the journey to discovering who they are—and aren’t afraid to seek support when they need it. Therapy isn’t just about showing up; it’s about engaging in the process with intention, curiosity, and a commitment to real growth. Together, we’ll create a space where you can be fully present, embrace change, and move forward with confidence.
(249) 501-5161 View (249) 501-5161
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Sarah Joy Covey
Registered Psychotherapist, BAH, BEd, OCT, MACP, RP
5 Endorsed
Elmvale, ON L0L
As the Clinical Director at Covey Wellness Centre, I collaborate with my amazing team of therapists who provide support for a wide variety of issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, caregiver fatigue, burnout, existential questions, parenting, career and work challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal/relationship concerns, among others.
My team and I offer client-centered modalities including (but not limited to) CBT and Family Systems approaches to treatment. I personally integrate individual narrative and existential strategies and Gottman-informed interventions in my couples work. We have the capacity to support those with a Christian-faith background, according to client preference.
As the Clinical Director at Covey Wellness Centre, I collaborate with my amazing team of therapists who provide support for a wide variety of issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, caregiver fatigue, burnout, existential questions, parenting, career and work challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal/relationship concerns, among others.
My team and I offer client-centered modalities including (but not limited to) CBT and Family Systems approaches to treatment. I personally integrate individual narrative and existential strategies and Gottman-informed interventions in my couples work. We have the capacity to support those with a Christian-faith background, according to client preference.
(705) 996-1108 View (705) 996-1108
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Kim Derdall - Valley Pathways Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RN, RPq
1 Endorsed
Elmvale, ON L0L
With 30 years of nursing experience across the lifespan, I specialize in guiding individuals and families through life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges.
I believe life is a path full of twists and turns, and sometimes, we need help navigating through the valleys. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing grief, or longing for change, I’m here to walk beside you. Together, we’ll uncover the insights and tools that can help you heal, transform, and move forward—one small step at a time.
With 30 years of nursing experience across the lifespan, I specialize in guiding individuals and families through life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges.
I believe life is a path full of twists and turns, and sometimes, we need help navigating through the valleys. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing grief, or longing for change, I’m here to walk beside you. Together, we’ll uncover the insights and tools that can help you heal, transform, and move forward—one small step at a time.
(705) 710-3946 View (705) 710-3946
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Sarah Schell
Registered Social Worker, BA, HBSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience supporting grief and bereavement, palliative care, geriatric care, adult mental health, forensic psychiatric care, and supported those involved in the criminal justice system.
My passion lies in providing support for grief and bereavement. Losing someone is a profound and deeply personal experience, and navigating the complex emotions that follow can be challenging. Grief is a unique and individualized process, and it's essential to honour and respect each person's path to healing.
I have experience supporting grief and bereavement, palliative care, geriatric care, adult mental health, forensic psychiatric care, and supported those involved in the criminal justice system.
My passion lies in providing support for grief and bereavement. Losing someone is a profound and deeply personal experience, and navigating the complex emotions that follow can be challenging. Grief is a unique and individualized process, and it's essential to honour and respect each person's path to healing.
(249) 490-4613 View (249) 490-4613
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Samantha Murray
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss, pregnancy, parenthood and fertility journeys.
Experiencing life transitions and difficulty? Dealing with low mood, anxiety, or anger challenges? Feeling tense/ stiff, nauseated and exhausted? Sounds like you're looking for compassion and change. I'm providing an open, down- to- earth, real-talk and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to share their experiences in a way that promotes wellness. As a therapist, meeting people exactly where they are and providing support in their journey is a role I cherish. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life from young adults, single parents to first responders and older adults. Let's get started!
Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss, pregnancy, parenthood and fertility journeys.
Experiencing life transitions and difficulty? Dealing with low mood, anxiety, or anger challenges? Feeling tense/ stiff, nauseated and exhausted? Sounds like you're looking for compassion and change. I'm providing an open, down- to- earth, real-talk and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to share their experiences in a way that promotes wellness. As a therapist, meeting people exactly where they are and providing support in their journey is a role I cherish. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life from young adults, single parents to first responders and older adults. Let's get started!
(249) 496-3436 View (249) 496-3436
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Alyson Hirtle
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP, CCC, CPT
Serves Area
I believe in the importance of applying empathy, genuineness, and non-judgement to create safe and comfortable environments when assisting clients. I'm a certified Play Therapist and registered Psychotherapist working individually with children and adolescents.
I believe in the importance of applying empathy, genuineness, and non-judgement to create safe and comfortable environments when assisting clients. I'm a certified Play Therapist and registered Psychotherapist working individually with children and adolescents.
(705) 980-0724 View (705) 980-0724

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Kimberley Orton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MA, MFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can offer you a collaborative, trauma-aware, highly personalized, and nurturing space to address concerns such as feeling stuck, creative blocks, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, fear, shifts in identity, relationship issues, infidelity, betrayal trauma, body image challenges, and perinatal/parenting adjustment difficulties.
Through evidence-based, expressive arts-based, feminist-based, relational-cultural, narrative, and parts work counselling, I aim to help you find balance and voice during your transformative experiences and will support you to enhance developing connection and fulfilling relationships with self, family, and the expectations and hopes you carry.
I can offer you a collaborative, trauma-aware, highly personalized, and nurturing space to address concerns such as feeling stuck, creative blocks, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, fear, shifts in identity, relationship issues, infidelity, betrayal trauma, body image challenges, and perinatal/parenting adjustment difficulties.
Through evidence-based, expressive arts-based, feminist-based, relational-cultural, narrative, and parts work counselling, I aim to help you find balance and voice during your transformative experiences and will support you to enhance developing connection and fulfilling relationships with self, family, and the expectations and hopes you carry.
(437) 800-0335 View (437) 800-0335
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Amy Taylor
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Barrie, ON L4N
Specializing in stress, life transitions, grief & trauma through you can expect therapy to go at your own pace, respecting your boundaries and goals exploring your path forward in a healing and supportive atmosphere.
As a passionate Indigenous Woman and a Registered Social Worker, I provide a non-judgemental space in which you can feel free to be your authentic self to explore difficult thoughts and emotions. As unique as every person is, so are the struggles we face. How we process and navigate these experiences is just as unique. Through an integrative trauma-informed approach to therapy, I will assist you in identifying your strengths, overcoming challenges, learning effective coping mechanisms, and working together collectively to bring about positive changes that, in turn, can help to bring you inner peace.
Specializing in stress, life transitions, grief & trauma through you can expect therapy to go at your own pace, respecting your boundaries and goals exploring your path forward in a healing and supportive atmosphere.
As a passionate Indigenous Woman and a Registered Social Worker, I provide a non-judgemental space in which you can feel free to be your authentic self to explore difficult thoughts and emotions. As unique as every person is, so are the struggles we face. How we process and navigate these experiences is just as unique. Through an integrative trauma-informed approach to therapy, I will assist you in identifying your strengths, overcoming challenges, learning effective coping mechanisms, and working together collectively to bring about positive changes that, in turn, can help to bring you inner peace.
(289) 763-9898 View (289) 763-9898
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Lisa Pelletier
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Collingwood, ON L9Y
My specialties are also in separation and divorce, grief, life transitions as well as couple and sexual issues.
I have worked in the field for over 25 years. I am familiar with all aspects of sexuality including trauma, sexuality education, relationships, sexual dysfunctions, medical issues and concerns with respect to aging. I am a sex positive clinician and am comfortable dealing with any alternative lifestyles including kink and open relationships.
My specialties are also in separation and divorce, grief, life transitions as well as couple and sexual issues.
I have worked in the field for over 25 years. I am familiar with all aspects of sexuality including trauma, sexuality education, relationships, sexual dysfunctions, medical issues and concerns with respect to aging. I am a sex positive clinician and am comfortable dealing with any alternative lifestyles including kink and open relationships.
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Angela F Turner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MC, BRE, RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Grieving a loss?
With experience in helping individuals find their way through complex trauma and PTSD, I can sit with you to create safety and recovery. I offer a space to express and process emotions when life gets difficult.
Grieving a loss?
With experience in helping individuals find their way through complex trauma and PTSD, I can sit with you to create safety and recovery. I offer a space to express and process emotions when life gets difficult.
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Owen Dooley-Phillips
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), BA, MACP
3 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, or life’s challenges.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, focusing on men’s issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity. Support may include building emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies, while also working with you as the parent or family member to improve communication, connection, and resilience.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, or life’s challenges.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, focusing on men’s issues, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity. Support may include building emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies, while also working with you as the parent or family member to improve communication, connection, and resilience.
(289) 536-7951 View (289) 536-7951
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Giovanna Faedo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Being a woman, a professional, and a mother is a profound journey that can bring joy, grief, identity shifts, and emotional overload.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Master's-level Counselling Psychology student practicing under clinical supervision. My approach is collaborative and grounded in psychodynamic and client-centered therapies, always guided by an anti-oppressive lens. I bring over 7 years of experience in the social services sector and a long law career.
Being a woman, a professional, and a mother is a profound journey that can bring joy, grief, identity shifts, and emotional overload.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Master's-level Counselling Psychology student practicing under clinical supervision. My approach is collaborative and grounded in psychodynamic and client-centered therapies, always guided by an anti-oppressive lens. I bring over 7 years of experience in the social services sector and a long law career.
(365) 800-6038 View (365) 800-6038
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Erica Boasie Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Serves Area
Encountering distress of any kind can be incredibly overwhelming, isolating, and even defeating to some. A sense of suffering is a universally innate human characteristic, and we sometimes require the assistance of someone outside of ourselves and our closest relationships in order to understand and/or identify the roots of these troubles. In doing so, we open the door and provide ourselves with the opportunity to live a life congruent to our individual needs, and inline with our true values.
Encountering distress of any kind can be incredibly overwhelming, isolating, and even defeating to some. A sense of suffering is a universally innate human characteristic, and we sometimes require the assistance of someone outside of ourselves and our closest relationships in order to understand and/or identify the roots of these troubles. In doing so, we open the door and provide ourselves with the opportunity to live a life congruent to our individual needs, and inline with our true values.
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Melinda Bandak
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I support individuals facing life challenges such as stress, anxiety, trauma, separation/divorce, life transitions, depression, and grief.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals, couples, and families face life challenges. It can be a daunting task to take the first step toward seeking counseling, but finding the right therapist is crucial. In my practice, I facilitate a therapy experience where clients feel secure, validated, and empowered to address their concerns openly. My years of professional training and experience gives me a strong foundation of knowledge to draw on when addressing clients' needs.
I support individuals facing life challenges such as stress, anxiety, trauma, separation/divorce, life transitions, depression, and grief.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals, couples, and families face life challenges. It can be a daunting task to take the first step toward seeking counseling, but finding the right therapist is crucial. In my practice, I facilitate a therapy experience where clients feel secure, validated, and empowered to address their concerns openly. My years of professional training and experience gives me a strong foundation of knowledge to draw on when addressing clients' needs.
(289) 210-7466 View (289) 210-7466
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Charlotte Hammill
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
2 Endorsed
Collingwood, ON L9Y
Waitlist for new clients
I work with youth and adults managing low mood/self-esteem, depression/suicide, anxiety, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship difficulties (family, romantic etc.), grief, and day to day stressors.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is a skills and solution focused approach that explores the relationship between thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. I also support exploration of life challenges in a deeper capacity and use the body and its signals as a key source of information.
I work with youth and adults managing low mood/self-esteem, depression/suicide, anxiety, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship difficulties (family, romantic etc.), grief, and day to day stressors.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is a skills and solution focused approach that explores the relationship between thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. I also support exploration of life challenges in a deeper capacity and use the body and its signals as a key source of information.
(249) 503-3455 View (249) 503-3455
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Fear and Anxiety Relaxation Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CH
Orillia, ON L3V
Everyone experiences fear, anxiety, grief, sadness, doubt, anger, apathy, guilt, shame, or emotional struggles at some point—but right therapy offers a way to step back and see things more clearly.
Instead of feeling stuck in the same worries, fears, or anxieties, I invite you to align with me to challenge false assumptions, discover new perspectives, and regain a sense of control over your own choices. You don’t have to believe in any particular philosophy or spirituality—just being open to exploring truth versus illusion can make all the difference.
Everyone experiences fear, anxiety, grief, sadness, doubt, anger, apathy, guilt, shame, or emotional struggles at some point—but right therapy offers a way to step back and see things more clearly.
Instead of feeling stuck in the same worries, fears, or anxieties, I invite you to align with me to challenge false assumptions, discover new perspectives, and regain a sense of control over your own choices. You don’t have to believe in any particular philosophy or spirituality—just being open to exploring truth versus illusion can make all the difference.
(249) 503-3704 View (249) 503-3704
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Rosie Sidhar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Online Only
Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing! Recognizing that you need support on this path of healing is the first of many milestones. When situations occur in our lives, whether in the past or present, naturally as human beings we begin to feel depressed, anxious, isolated, and etc. Simple day-to-day activities, which were once like second nature, have become very difficult. Perhaps days, months or even years have gone by and you still feel “stuck” – if this sounds familiar, we can work together to learn how to cope and live with a new reality.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing! Recognizing that you need support on this path of healing is the first of many milestones. When situations occur in our lives, whether in the past or present, naturally as human beings we begin to feel depressed, anxious, isolated, and etc. Simple day-to-day activities, which were once like second nature, have become very difficult. Perhaps days, months or even years have gone by and you still feel “stuck” – if this sounds familiar, we can work together to learn how to cope and live with a new reality.
(289) 275-4721 View (289) 275-4721
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Crystal McCarty
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I help individuals navigate trauma, grief, faith shifts, anxiety and life transitions with compassion supporting healing, growth and self-trust.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re figuring out who you are and where you’re headed. Maybe you’re moving out on your own, starting a new career, exploring relationships, or even rethinking what you believe about yourself or the world. If you’ve ever felt let down by a community you trusted, or if you’re carrying the weight of past hurts connected to faith or identity, I want you to know—you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel whole again.
I help individuals navigate trauma, grief, faith shifts, anxiety and life transitions with compassion supporting healing, growth and self-trust.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re figuring out who you are and where you’re headed. Maybe you’re moving out on your own, starting a new career, exploring relationships, or even rethinking what you believe about yourself or the world. If you’ve ever felt let down by a community you trusted, or if you’re carrying the weight of past hurts connected to faith or identity, I want you to know—you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel whole again.
(548) 490-3906 View (548) 490-3906
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.