Grief Therapists in Kitchener, ON

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Ruth vanLoon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I have extensive clinical experience supporting children, youth and adults with trauma, grief, parenting and mental health.
Currently open- evening appts. Do you feel stuck, anxious or unhappy? Have you experienced relationship issues, loss, trauma or mental health issues? I work with adults and youth wherever they are at and empower them achieve their goals of who and where they want to be. There are so many things that can impact our ability to live as fully as we want to and sometimes we need a space to process, make connections and find strategies and tools to move forward. I believe that healing is possible and I am passionate about offering a strengths-based approach, insight and skill building, compassion and a sense of humour to help you find it.
I have extensive clinical experience supporting children, youth and adults with trauma, grief, parenting and mental health.
Currently open- evening appts. Do you feel stuck, anxious or unhappy? Have you experienced relationship issues, loss, trauma or mental health issues? I work with adults and youth wherever they are at and empower them achieve their goals of who and where they want to be. There are so many things that can impact our ability to live as fully as we want to and sometimes we need a space to process, make connections and find strategies and tools to move forward. I believe that healing is possible and I am passionate about offering a strengths-based approach, insight and skill building, compassion and a sense of humour to help you find it.
(226) 807-0061 View (226) 807-0061
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Shelley Read, Therapist, Aging Well Consultant
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2M
My experience includes: grief and loss, coping with acute/chronic disease, depression and anxiety, end of life issues, emotional/mental health as well as caregiver support.
Individual Counselling is a process through which I meet with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. We work collaboratively to explore their feelings, beliefs, values and behaviors. My clients seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons including coping with perimenopause/menopause, working through grief and loss issues, dealing with depression or anxiety, family of origin challenges or simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. I may meet with a client for as few as five or six sessions or as long as several years, depending on the their unique needs and personal goals for therapy.
My experience includes: grief and loss, coping with acute/chronic disease, depression and anxiety, end of life issues, emotional/mental health as well as caregiver support.
Individual Counselling is a process through which I meet with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. We work collaboratively to explore their feelings, beliefs, values and behaviors. My clients seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons including coping with perimenopause/menopause, working through grief and loss issues, dealing with depression or anxiety, family of origin challenges or simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. I may meet with a client for as few as five or six sessions or as long as several years, depending on the their unique needs and personal goals for therapy.
(226) 782-3636 View (226) 782-3636
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Tanya Chisholm
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
We all need and deserve connection - connection to people, to purpose and, most importantly, to ourselves. In our busy lives, we sometimes bypass this need, or seek it out in relationships, activities and thinking patterns that leave us feeling anxious, exhausted and lonely. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, a life transition or a loss, I would love to walk with you to create a supportive environment for healing, growth and change.
We all need and deserve connection - connection to people, to purpose and, most importantly, to ourselves. In our busy lives, we sometimes bypass this need, or seek it out in relationships, activities and thinking patterns that leave us feeling anxious, exhausted and lonely. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, a life transition or a loss, I would love to walk with you to create a supportive environment for healing, growth and change.
(548) 554-5374 View (548) 554-5374
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Thriving Families Counselling with Kendra Seymour
Registered Psychotherapist, BASc, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2E
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.
Parenting is tough. I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs of being a parent, including when your kid is not so little any more! With 15+ yrs experience, I'm well versed in understanding the challenges faced in maintaining relationships while also ensuring positive growth. I'm also here to support individuals with managing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and many other difficulties faced by today’s families. Additionally, I'm passionate about supporting anyone 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 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.
Parenting is tough. I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs of being a parent, including when your kid is not so little any more! With 15+ yrs experience, I'm well versed in understanding the challenges faced in maintaining relationships while also ensuring positive growth. I'm also here to support individuals with managing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and many other difficulties faced by today’s families. Additionally, I'm passionate about supporting anyone 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.
(226) 455-5653 View (226) 455-5653
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Vicki Hartman
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
As a registered social worker (RSW) and therapist, I'm passionate about working with children, youth and families in an empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental environment. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover a path to healing, emotional growth and mental well-being. 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.
As a registered social worker (RSW) and therapist, I'm passionate about working with children, youth and families in an empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental environment. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover a path to healing, emotional growth and mental well-being. 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.
(226) 829-5538 View (226) 829-5538
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Bonnie Taylor Counselling & Consulting Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H
Currently accepting new referrals for In-Person sessions only for individuals (13+) couples & families who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, occupational stress, school stress, life transitions, compassion fatigue, neurodiversity, disabilities/chronic pain/illness.
Are you looking to find balance, healing and growth as you navigate life's challenges and changes? Bonnie offers a compassionate approach with expertise and personalized care. Individual Psychotherapy: Explore and develop strategies to address areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, in a supportive and confidential environment. Family and Couples Therapy: Rebuild trust, improve communication and strengthen connections in your relationships. Consulting Services: Empower your organization or community with tailored mental health training and support.
Currently accepting new referrals for In-Person sessions only for individuals (13+) couples & families who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, occupational stress, school stress, life transitions, compassion fatigue, neurodiversity, disabilities/chronic pain/illness.
Are you looking to find balance, healing and growth as you navigate life's challenges and changes? Bonnie offers a compassionate approach with expertise and personalized care. Individual Psychotherapy: Explore and develop strategies to address areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, in a supportive and confidential environment. Family and Couples Therapy: Rebuild trust, improve communication and strengthen connections in your relationships. Consulting Services: Empower your organization or community with tailored mental health training and support.
(226) 773-2357 View (226) 773-2357
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Jennifer O'Connor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
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.
(226) 270-7968 View (226) 270-7968
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Desiree Aldersley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H
Navigating life transitions can be particularly challenging. Whether it’s adjusting to a new school for students, a new job, managing academic stress, or experiencing shifts in personal relationships, my work with individuals focuses on providing support as they encounter these pivotal changes. I work collaboratively with pre-teens, teens and adults to help them foster strong communication skills, enhance self-esteem, and set and achieve personal goals. I also offer support to those grieving the loss of loved ones by guiding clients in developing coping strategies, fostering resilience, and rediscovering a sense of hope and meaning.
Navigating life transitions can be particularly challenging. Whether it’s adjusting to a new school for students, a new job, managing academic stress, or experiencing shifts in personal relationships, my work with individuals focuses on providing support as they encounter these pivotal changes. I work collaboratively with pre-teens, teens and adults to help them foster strong communication skills, enhance self-esteem, and set and achieve personal goals. I also offer support to those grieving the loss of loved ones by guiding clients in developing coping strategies, fostering resilience, and rediscovering a sense of hope and meaning.
(226) 778-4394 View (226) 778-4394
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Marc Blainey
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H
Marc is a cultural anthropologist, psychotherapist, and chaplain who provides professional counseling for people of all faiths and people of no faith. Marc is ready to work with you in-person or online on the challenges of being human. Having earned a Ph.D. based on anthropological fieldwork across Europe, North America, and Latin America, Marc maintains respect for different cultural ways of knowing. He compassionately helps clients identity, explore, and address some of the most difficult problems of human existence, including issues of Meaning, Grief/ Loss, Mood (anxiety, depression), Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
Marc is a cultural anthropologist, psychotherapist, and chaplain who provides professional counseling for people of all faiths and people of no faith. Marc is ready to work with you in-person or online on the challenges of being human. Having earned a Ph.D. based on anthropological fieldwork across Europe, North America, and Latin America, Marc maintains respect for different cultural ways of knowing. He compassionately helps clients identity, explore, and address some of the most difficult problems of human existence, including issues of Meaning, Grief/ Loss, Mood (anxiety, depression), Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
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Melissa Reid
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
I have extensive experience working with grief, trauma, and attachment concerns.
I offer experienced support for social workers, registered psychotherapists (qualifying) and registered psychotherapists. Individual sessions are designed to explore your clinical work while enhancing your skills and fostering your growth. My collaborative approach emphasizes ethical practice, self-awareness, and advanced therapeutic techniques, providing practical insights to navigate challenges and build confidence in your practice. If you're looking to elevate your practice and achieve your professional goals, let’s work together to make that happen.
I have extensive experience working with grief, trauma, and attachment concerns.
I offer experienced support for social workers, registered psychotherapists (qualifying) and registered psychotherapists. Individual sessions are designed to explore your clinical work while enhancing your skills and fostering your growth. My collaborative approach emphasizes ethical practice, self-awareness, and advanced therapeutic techniques, providing practical insights to navigate challenges and build confidence in your practice. If you're looking to elevate your practice and achieve your professional goals, let’s work together to make that happen.
(226) 457-7042 View (226) 457-7042
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Megan Prenty
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, grief, and relationship issues.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or pressured to maintain your responsibilities and relationships? This can take a toll on your mental health; sometimes, it feels like anxiety and/or depression, which often manifest as fatigue, listlesness, or avoidance. Maybe you push yourself in the other direction: over-achieving, held to impossible standards of perfectionism, and a chronically busy schedule? I’m passionate about mental health, and enjoy meeting clients in a safe, empowering, genuine way. I believe that you are the best authority on your life, and my job is to help you navigate a path through self-discovery and healing.
I work with adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, grief, and relationship issues.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or pressured to maintain your responsibilities and relationships? This can take a toll on your mental health; sometimes, it feels like anxiety and/or depression, which often manifest as fatigue, listlesness, or avoidance. Maybe you push yourself in the other direction: over-achieving, held to impossible standards of perfectionism, and a chronically busy schedule? I’m passionate about mental health, and enjoy meeting clients in a safe, empowering, genuine way. I believe that you are the best authority on your life, and my job is to help you navigate a path through self-discovery and healing.
(548) 290-8383 View (548) 290-8383
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Mehdi 'aras' Nasrin
Registered Psychotherapist, RP , MACP, CHyp, PhD
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2B
I have worked with clients who have chronic conditions or experienced an overwhelming event (accident/ loss of a loved one).
I believe that we are all in a continuous process of identifying our internal resources, embracing our own creativity and mobilizing our psychic energy. My aim for therapy is to help my clients arrive at a personal, yet structured and novel, understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. I invite my clients to enrich their personal narratives and use their own unique abilities and skills. Each session is a collaborative attempt to elaborate on the client’s mental map. Each conversation is a mutual dialogue on how you could experience yourself differently.
I have worked with clients who have chronic conditions or experienced an overwhelming event (accident/ loss of a loved one).
I believe that we are all in a continuous process of identifying our internal resources, embracing our own creativity and mobilizing our psychic energy. My aim for therapy is to help my clients arrive at a personal, yet structured and novel, understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. I invite my clients to enrich their personal narratives and use their own unique abilities and skills. Each session is a collaborative attempt to elaborate on the client’s mental map. Each conversation is a mutual dialogue on how you could experience yourself differently.
(226) 774-0695 View (226) 774-0695
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Kate Urquhart
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Immediate availability for therapeutic support. You are at a crossroads, stuck between your past self and the future you desire. Something is missing; how can you find the direction, the motivation, and the courage to become your best and happiest self? The weight of shame or loss exhausts you and you wonder why you can’t seem to move past it. You know you have the resources, what you need is some support and some understanding. Together, we can explore what is standing between you and the peace you imagine.
Immediate availability for therapeutic support. You are at a crossroads, stuck between your past self and the future you desire. Something is missing; how can you find the direction, the motivation, and the courage to become your best and happiest self? The weight of shame or loss exhausts you and you wonder why you can’t seem to move past it. You know you have the resources, what you need is some support and some understanding. Together, we can explore what is standing between you and the peace you imagine.
(226) 798-4973 View (226) 798-4973
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Sharan Dhaliwal
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2R
I help individuals and couples improve communication, heal attachment wounds, and navigate grief, anxiety, and self-worth.
Do you sometimes feel disconnected or anxious in your relationships? Are you grieving a past connection or experiencing anxiety about closeness? Do conversations in your relationship often lead to arguments? If any of this resonates with you, or even if it doesn’t, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and challenges. With my experience and understanding, we’ll work together to identify patterns, understand your needs, and heal past wounds. My goal is to empower you to feel more confident, connected, and emotionally supported in your relationships and within yourself.
I help individuals and couples improve communication, heal attachment wounds, and navigate grief, anxiety, and self-worth.
Do you sometimes feel disconnected or anxious in your relationships? Are you grieving a past connection or experiencing anxiety about closeness? Do conversations in your relationship often lead to arguments? If any of this resonates with you, or even if it doesn’t, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and challenges. With my experience and understanding, we’ll work together to identify patterns, understand your needs, and heal past wounds. My goal is to empower you to feel more confident, connected, and emotionally supported in your relationships and within yourself.
(226) 907-3015 View (226) 907-3015
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Tanvi Dave
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. 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.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. 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.
(888) 340-4325 View (888) 340-4325
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Julie Stevenson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(437) 747-7676 View (437) 747-7676
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Colleen Fava Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(647) 559-2410 View (647) 559-2410
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Bhavani Narayanan
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and youth ages 12-19. 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. I work with families and couples of all shapes and sizes. I work from a place of compassion, care, and humour where therapy can become a space to play around with ideas and curiosities.
I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and youth ages 12-19. 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. I work with families and couples of all shapes and sizes. I work from a place of compassion, care, and humour where therapy can become a space to play around with ideas and curiosities.
(548) 490-7684 View (548) 490-7684
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Holly Mathers
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MTS, RP
Verified Verified
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.
(855) 980-2104 View (855) 980-2104
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Mindy Gough
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of focus include mental health, couples' work, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, life transitions, the weight of emotional labour, and explorations of purpose and identity.
I provide welcoming, collaborative therapy that helps overwhelmed people find a path towards peace and wellbeing. I can help you to untangle complicated thoughts, and to create strategies to discover or recover your thriving self. My work is grounded in the theories of narrative therapy, DBT, CBT, Photo Therapy, positive psychology, and Gottman-informed couples' therapy. I have a particular affinity for people struggling with poor mental health, folks navigating mid-life challenges, women's issues throughout the lifespan, and family members supporting loved ones with mental health concerns.
My areas of focus include mental health, couples' work, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, life transitions, the weight of emotional labour, and explorations of purpose and identity.
I provide welcoming, collaborative therapy that helps overwhelmed people find a path towards peace and wellbeing. I can help you to untangle complicated thoughts, and to create strategies to discover or recover your thriving self. My work is grounded in the theories of narrative therapy, DBT, CBT, Photo Therapy, positive psychology, and Gottman-informed couples' therapy. I have a particular affinity for people struggling with poor mental health, folks navigating mid-life challenges, women's issues throughout the lifespan, and family members supporting loved ones with mental health concerns.
(226) 908-0432 View (226) 908-0432
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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.