Grief Therapists in Mississauga, ON
There was a time in my own life when I realized how deeply people long not just to be heard but to be truly seen. That realization changed the way I listen, the way I show up, and the way I walk alongside those in pain. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, reconnect in relationships, and rediscover their God-given worth. Whether you’re carrying wounds from the past, feeling stuck in cycles you don’t know how to break, or longing to repair a strained connection, my role is to walk with you, not ahead of you. “Once in a while, everyone needs a helping hand”
There was a time in my own life when I realized how deeply people long not just to be heard but to be truly seen. That realization changed the way I listen, the way I show up, and the way I walk alongside those in pain. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, reconnect in relationships, and rediscover their God-given worth. Whether you’re carrying wounds from the past, feeling stuck in cycles you don’t know how to break, or longing to repair a strained connection, my role is to walk with you, not ahead of you. “Once in a while, everyone needs a helping hand”
Life happens! Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just don't feel okay. It's normal to feel this way, this is the human experience. Feeling anxious, overwhelmed and depressed is a reaction to trauma and stress, but your mind and body are tired and you want to feel better. There is light at the end of the tunnel ! Once you learn the strategies you need, you can and will feel better as you embark on your Journey to Heal.
Life happens! Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just don't feel okay. It's normal to feel this way, this is the human experience. Feeling anxious, overwhelmed and depressed is a reaction to trauma and stress, but your mind and body are tired and you want to feel better. There is light at the end of the tunnel ! Once you learn the strategies you need, you can and will feel better as you embark on your Journey to Heal.
The sleepless nights, the moments when grief crashes over you, the pressure to appear fine when you're struggling inside.
I work from a psychoanalytic foundation, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and person-centred approaches. My experience includes psychotherapy at The Mind People, crisis intervention at Distress Centre Halton, grief support with Bereaved Families of Ontario, and hospice care.
The sleepless nights, the moments when grief crashes over you, the pressure to appear fine when you're struggling inside.
I work from a psychoanalytic foundation, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and person-centred approaches. My experience includes psychotherapy at The Mind People, crisis intervention at Distress Centre Halton, grief support with Bereaved Families of Ontario, and hospice care.
With over 15 years as an educator and mental health advocate, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating bereavement, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and racial trauma.
I bring an empathetic and non-judgmental presence to every therapeutic relationship. My practice is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for lived experiences. Whether we're navigating personal challenges, academic stressors, or complex transitions, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
With over 15 years as an educator and mental health advocate, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating bereavement, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and racial trauma.
I bring an empathetic and non-judgmental presence to every therapeutic relationship. My practice is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for lived experiences. Whether we're navigating personal challenges, academic stressors, or complex transitions, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
While talk therapy is proven to be an extremely effective tool for many, I also believe in the healing benefits of music and the arts when we're at a loss of words.
Whether you're struggling with personal or relational difficulties, complex issues, or a clinical diagnosis, I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard and understood. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to work with you and/or your loved ones to support real and lasting change, so that you can live a life with ease.
While talk therapy is proven to be an extremely effective tool for many, I also believe in the healing benefits of music and the arts when we're at a loss of words.
Whether you're struggling with personal or relational difficulties, complex issues, or a clinical diagnosis, I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard and understood. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to work with you and/or your loved ones to support real and lasting change, so that you can live a life with ease.
My therapeutic approach also encompasses depression, anxiety, crisis intervention, grief, self-esteem, attachment and relationship intricacies, life transitions and stress.
To meet your unique needs, I draw strategies from different approaches like Emotion-focused therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-exploration. I truly believe that each person carries the strength to navigate through tough emotions and experiences.
My therapeutic approach also encompasses depression, anxiety, crisis intervention, grief, self-esteem, attachment and relationship intricacies, life transitions and stress.
To meet your unique needs, I draw strategies from different approaches like Emotion-focused therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-exploration. I truly believe that each person carries the strength to navigate through tough emotions and experiences.
The weight of grief or the strain of unspoken emotions hangs heavy between you.
With over two decades of service in diverse, multicultural communities, I bring not only professional expertise but also a deep understanding of the intricate intersections of faith, culture, and human psychology. As a trained Imam and licensed counselor, I integrate the wisdom of Islamic teachings with evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
The weight of grief or the strain of unspoken emotions hangs heavy between you.
With over two decades of service in diverse, multicultural communities, I bring not only professional expertise but also a deep understanding of the intricate intersections of faith, culture, and human psychology. As a trained Imam and licensed counselor, I integrate the wisdom of Islamic teachings with evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
While I support clients through a variety of concerns, I am especially passionate about working with those experiencing grief and loss.
I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my grief work, I also incorporate meaning-making and Narrative Approaches to help clients process loss, honour their experiences, and integrate grief in a way that supports healing.
While I support clients through a variety of concerns, I am especially passionate about working with those experiencing grief and loss.
I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my grief work, I also incorporate meaning-making and Narrative Approaches to help clients process loss, honour their experiences, and integrate grief in a way that supports healing.
Welcome, and thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, adults, and elders experiencing emotional, psychological, mental health and/or behavioral challenges. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, you're not alone. If mental health challenges are hindering your peace and productivity, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help you on your journey towards healing and a fulfilling life. It's never easy to take that first step, but together, we can navigate the path to recovery. There's immediate support available.
Welcome, and thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, adults, and elders experiencing emotional, psychological, mental health and/or behavioral challenges. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, you're not alone. If mental health challenges are hindering your peace and productivity, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help you on your journey towards healing and a fulfilling life. It's never easy to take that first step, but together, we can navigate the path to recovery. There's immediate support available.
I have experience in treating Trauma, including Acute Trauma (sudden grief, car accidents, serious injury, sexual assault, and natural disasters), Chronic Trauma (domestic violence/ongoing abuse, prolonged bullying, exposure to war, and exposure to repeated natural disasters), Complex Trauma/C-PTSD with dissociation (attachment wound and childhood trauma).
Feeling sad and unable to figure out why? Constantly worrying about what will happen next? I can work with you to help you deal with the different pressures and stressors in your life. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help you reach your full potential. My focus puts you first and builds a strong therapeutic relationship between us through respect, empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. We will work together in a warm and safe environment to reach your acceptable level of satisfaction and comfort at a pace of your convenience. You can do this, and I can help you. I am ready when you are!
I have experience in treating Trauma, including Acute Trauma (sudden grief, car accidents, serious injury, sexual assault, and natural disasters), Chronic Trauma (domestic violence/ongoing abuse, prolonged bullying, exposure to war, and exposure to repeated natural disasters), Complex Trauma/C-PTSD with dissociation (attachment wound and childhood trauma).
Feeling sad and unable to figure out why? Constantly worrying about what will happen next? I can work with you to help you deal with the different pressures and stressors in your life. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help you reach your full potential. My focus puts you first and builds a strong therapeutic relationship between us through respect, empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. We will work together in a warm and safe environment to reach your acceptable level of satisfaction and comfort at a pace of your convenience. You can do this, and I can help you. I am ready when you are!
My specialty is South Asian cultural issues for individuals / couples / Grief counseling / Mindful eating.
It all starts with your thoughts. Negative or critical thinking can keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Change your thinking and you can change your life completely. I will share my professional insights and guidance so you can be happier, in control and more fulfilled. Flexible hours. No waitlist. In person or virtual. In Mississauga
My specialty is South Asian cultural issues for individuals / couples / Grief counseling / Mindful eating.
It all starts with your thoughts. Negative or critical thinking can keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Change your thinking and you can change your life completely. I will share my professional insights and guidance so you can be happier, in control and more fulfilled. Flexible hours. No waitlist. In person or virtual. In Mississauga
When you’ve reached out for help with anxiety, grief, stress, or uncertainty about your relationships or sense of self, it’s important your therapist understands and supports you.
I work from a dialogue-based, creative approach, considering what methods will work best for you while respecting your experiences and choices. I meet you where you are, offering humor, directness, challenge, or a safe space - whatever you need to make the process meaningful and effective.
When you’ve reached out for help with anxiety, grief, stress, or uncertainty about your relationships or sense of self, it’s important your therapist understands and supports you.
I work from a dialogue-based, creative approach, considering what methods will work best for you while respecting your experiences and choices. I meet you where you are, offering humor, directness, challenge, or a safe space - whatever you need to make the process meaningful and effective.
You might be feeling confused about a relationship—questioning whether to stay or leave, or struggling to make sense of something that doesn’t feel right. Maybe you’ve already gone through a breakup or separation, but instead of feeling relieved, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking, second-guessing your decisions, or wondering why it’s so hard to let go.
I work with women navigating life transitions, relationship uncertainty, breakups, and divorce—especially when there are layers of emotional attachment, self-doubt, and pressure from family or cultural expectations.
You might be feeling confused about a relationship—questioning whether to stay or leave, or struggling to make sense of something that doesn’t feel right. Maybe you’ve already gone through a breakup or separation, but instead of feeling relieved, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking, second-guessing your decisions, or wondering why it’s so hard to let go.
I work with women navigating life transitions, relationship uncertainty, breakups, and divorce—especially when there are layers of emotional attachment, self-doubt, and pressure from family or cultural expectations.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, emotional distance, stress, or disconnection. They may be navigating relationship strain, trust rupture, life transitions, or the pressure of balancing demanding roles. They want clarity, practical tools, and a safe space to understand what is happening beneath the surface. Their goal is not perfection, but healthier communication, emotional safety, and more secure, meaningful relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, emotional distance, stress, or disconnection. They may be navigating relationship strain, trust rupture, life transitions, or the pressure of balancing demanding roles. They want clarity, practical tools, and a safe space to understand what is happening beneath the surface. Their goal is not perfection, but healthier communication, emotional safety, and more secure, meaningful relationships.
Whether you are healing from trauma, grieving a loss, or navigating spiritual evolution, you don't have to carry the confusion alone.
In therapy, we mindfully and non-pathologically observe your unique experiences. Our work focuses on supporting you to make sense of your thoughts, emotions, bodily reactions, and inner experiences creating ways to integrate and contain them so they do not feel as frightening. I apply a holistic approach, valuing whole person interconnection and integration.
Whether you are healing from trauma, grieving a loss, or navigating spiritual evolution, you don't have to carry the confusion alone.
In therapy, we mindfully and non-pathologically observe your unique experiences. Our work focuses on supporting you to make sense of your thoughts, emotions, bodily reactions, and inner experiences creating ways to integrate and contain them so they do not feel as frightening. I apply a holistic approach, valuing whole person interconnection and integration.
Liliya Omelina
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, DVATI, CATA
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I also assist with navigating trauma, grief, stress, and anxiety, and help in finding peace with your past and reconnecting with your true self.
I offer both talk therapy and art therapy sessions in English and Russian. In therapy, I draw on Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Gestalt therapy, parts work, and other humanistic approaches. I integrate attachment theory into my work and honour the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions.
I also assist with navigating trauma, grief, stress, and anxiety, and help in finding peace with your past and reconnecting with your true self.
I offer both talk therapy and art therapy sessions in English and Russian. In therapy, I draw on Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Gestalt therapy, parts work, and other humanistic approaches. I integrate attachment theory into my work and honour the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions.
Unresolved grief?
Through a variety of therapeutic modalities we will work together to address mental health issues, grief, identity and more. I am also an Adoption Competent Therapist and work to normalize experiences, rather than pathologize them. I can assist in navigating complex relationships found in Openness, Search and Reconnection, Blocked Trust and Blocked Care.
Unresolved grief?
Through a variety of therapeutic modalities we will work together to address mental health issues, grief, identity and more. I am also an Adoption Competent Therapist and work to normalize experiences, rather than pathologize them. I can assist in navigating complex relationships found in Openness, Search and Reconnection, Blocked Trust and Blocked Care.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** It’s a privilege and honour to be doing this work, and to walk alongside clients on their respective healing journeys. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and life experiences. By working collaboratively and through meaning-making, I aim to support clients in connecting with their needs, dreams, hopes, as well as to the answers I believe each person has inside them. My approach is trauma-informed, non-directive, strength-based, and client-centered. Healing, the discovery of possibilities, one’s resilience, and one's gifts can all be part of the therapy process.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** It’s a privilege and honour to be doing this work, and to walk alongside clients on their respective healing journeys. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and life experiences. By working collaboratively and through meaning-making, I aim to support clients in connecting with their needs, dreams, hopes, as well as to the answers I believe each person has inside them. My approach is trauma-informed, non-directive, strength-based, and client-centered. Healing, the discovery of possibilities, one’s resilience, and one's gifts can all be part of the therapy process.
My clients are often navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions, including the impact of illness such as cancer—whether their own or a loved one’s.
I specialize in grief, cancer-related experiences, identity, and relationship challenges (romantic, family, and interpersonal). I also support clients navigating immigration and belonging. Using a trauma-informed, Emotion-Focused approach, I help you better understand your emotions, shift patterns, and strengthen your connection t
My clients are often navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions, including the impact of illness such as cancer—whether their own or a loved one’s.
I specialize in grief, cancer-related experiences, identity, and relationship challenges (romantic, family, and interpersonal). I also support clients navigating immigration and belonging. Using a trauma-informed, Emotion-Focused approach, I help you better understand your emotions, shift patterns, and strengthen your connection t
Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or challenges in relationships and parenting can be overwhelming.
I believe that each individual has the capacity for growth through self-awareness and acceptance. I have supported individuals to recognize their optimal potential, develop and maintain healthy meaningful relationships, while making choices that are in the interest of oneself and others. I help my clients free themselves from disabling assumptions and attitudes so they can live fuller lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment to facilitate growth and change.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or challenges in relationships and parenting can be overwhelming.
I believe that each individual has the capacity for growth through self-awareness and acceptance. I have supported individuals to recognize their optimal potential, develop and maintain healthy meaningful relationships, while making choices that are in the interest of oneself and others. I help my clients free themselves from disabling assumptions and attitudes so they can live fuller lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment to facilitate growth and change.
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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.