Grief Therapists in North York, ON
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Negar Amirfarhad
Registered Psychotherapist, EdD, RP
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who need to address core issues such as
grief
, self-esteem, anxiety, boundaries, affairs, trauma and race.
I have been working with individuals and couples in academic, hospital and private settings since 2003. I completed my Master's and Doctorate degrees in counseling and psychotherapy from the University of Toronto. I continue to be committed to professional learning and development to ensure being a competent and inclusive therapist. I practice relational-cultural therapy focusing on how individuals relate to themselves and to others.
Bonnie Lam
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with diverse clients experiencing
grief
, trauma, addictions recovers, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and pregnancy and infant
loss
.
Are you experiencing challenges that seem too big to navigate on your own? My name is Bonnie and I want to journey with you. We all experience seasons in life where challenges can appear like a mountain in front of us. I want to work with you to navigate this terrain, to find new paths to help you move beyond the challenges.
Robert T. Muller
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I work in the areas of: trauma & PTSD,
grief
&
bereavement
, relationship conflict, eating disorders, parent-child conflict, family crises, male & female abuse, and adjustment to divorce.
Working with survivors of trauma or PTSD, I help people who have struggled with a painful past. In Toronto, practicing for over 25 years, using a trauma-focused approach, I work with individuals and families struggling with interpersonal trauma or PTSD, difficult family relationships, or those in high distress from
loss
&
grief
, or people trying to cope with eating disorders, anxiety, or emotional pain.
Shara Claire
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, EXAT, MA
Verified
Verified
Finding the right therapist can be time-consuming, emotionally exhausting and expensive. For this reason, I offer a complimentary full-length introductory session. I have experience with youth and adults navigating struggles with self-esteem, depression, early childhood or other trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, anxiety,
grief
and
loss
, life transition, and existential anxiety. Clients say they appreciate my precision, as well as my gentle but directive approach to therapy. Mindfulness and meditation inform my practice and I am available, if you wish, to support you to explore this part of yourself.
KovenCounselling
Counsellor, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Whether the issues are end-of-life planning, parenting our parents, chronic illness, dementia/alzheimer's, betrayal, estrangement, job
loss
, miscarriage, divorce, sudden, complicated or unexpected
death
, aging and transitions, or empty-nesting, we experience many similar reactions to
loss
. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, worry, guilt, and anger are just some of the manifestations. Trouble sleeping and self medicating with food, drugs or alcohol, even suicide seems like an alternative to the pain we carry around with us. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to a diverse community.Together we can create a more meaningful life, filled with truth, joy and love.
Waitlist for new clients
Chelsea Sherrington
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have a particular focus on the care of women and couples dealing with pre and postpartum mood disorders, infertility and the stress of fertility treatment, and provide compassionate
grief
and
bereavement
counseling for parents following pregnancy
loss
and infant
death
.
I am a clinical and health psychologist with experience in a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and difficulty coping with stress. I have a particular focus on the intersection of physical and mental health, and support those dealing with chronic or life-threatening illness and
grief
, as well as those impacted by mood changes and difficulty coping around the time of pregnancy and early parenting. I aim to be a warm, dynamic, and engaging therapist, and use an integrative approach which draws on cognitive behavioural (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), existential, and relational approaches.
Tammy Dwosh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is full of challenges both expected and unexpected. It is my goal to help you navigate a path through your current circumstances whatever they may be.
Loss
is a particular challenge which affects all of us. It can be the
loss
of a loved one, an ability, a relationship, or a job. I have years of experience helping people move forward from
loss
or trauma. I have also worked to help young adults navigate transitions that are often a source of anxiety or depression.
Kate Robson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with people experiencing infertility, high risk pregnancies, trauma, NICU hospitalization, transitions in relationships, parenting challenges, complex
grief
, workplace stress, and
bereavement
.
When we are feeling stuck, alone, or trapped with certain thoughts or ways of being, therapy can open up new possibilities. It can’t erase pain or
grief
, but it can help us move forward in meaningful directions, and it can help transform our relationship to our pain. During your time with me, you set the agenda, based on your preferences, needs, and hopes. You may come with an idea of what you want to work on, or we can discover it together. My goal is to create a compassionate and confidential space for you, your stories, and your process, where you’ll feel seen and heard, without judgement.
May Li
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RP
Verified
Verified
Meeting your searching eyes, my heart feels the pain. I ask myself, what I could offer? As human, we inevitably deal with pain,
loss
, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression --- I might not be able to feel the deep pain you are experiencing, but I am here, ready to go through it with you and know it will be overcome. I also know when the waves of pain subside, we always find treasures left behind. Life doesn’t mean to survive, but to thrive. Challenges help us to expand our heart, our view, our belief in ourselves, and make us grow. It is often not easy. But you are here, ready to meet it courageously, aren't you?
Angela Cowling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I can help you with anxiety, chronic illness, and
grief
. I'm a Certified
Grief
Counselling Specialist and have a Master’s degree in Health and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, and my interests in mental and physical health come together to help you cope, create life balance, and teach you how to put your needs first. I use a goal-directed approach to identify your needs and take an integrative approach of different theories and techniques to find the best fit for you. I can also help with stress, self-esteem, depression, relationships, and concerns related to the pandemic.
Chloe Oliver
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have more than ten years of diverse experience supporting individuals experiencing
grief
and
loss
, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship and boundary issues.
I am passionate about empowering people to overcome challenging life situations and limiting belief patterns, to reclaim their inherent worth, and to develop a deeper level of awareness and connection with self and others. My approach is person-centred, holistic and collaborative. I bring empathy, open-mindedness, compassion and curiosity to each of my clients. I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin to explore your thoughts and emotions, and to make positive life changes. I will support you in accessing your inner wisdom and developing tools you can use in your daily life to face challenges with confidence.
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Eliza Badalyan
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsych, RP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a trained and licensed professional with 19 years of experience working with people experiencing challenges with depression, stress, burnout, trauma or a family situation, the
death
of a loved one, the
loss
of a job, social anxiety, or fears. As a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice in Toronto, Ontario, I work online by videoconference in French, Armenian, and Russian with adults and adolescents in psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) psychotherapy.
Not accepting new clients
Lois Park
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you facing difficulties navigating and processing through life and cultural transitions, family, relationship, and personal struggles, anxiety, self-esteem, depression,
grief
&
loss
and trauma? It can be overwhelming and difficult to go through alone. I'm here to offer support and guidance and I willI walk with you while providing a safe, warm, caring, and open space in our sessions. I desire to connect with you personally and authentically and my hope is that you will experience better emotional, mental, relational and spiritual well-being. In the process, you will gain insight, new perspective, experience growth and healing.
Not accepting new clients
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, TITC-TC
Verified
Verified
Not Available: You may be here because how you usually cope is not working right now. Sometimes we can feel 'stuck' or a 'burden' to those around us. I have a passion for working with individuals, youth, and families who are currently or have previously experienced; interpersonal conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma or complex trauma,
grief
, and issues with coping in daily life. Every client is different and I strive to work collaboratively with you to find a comfortable rhythm that best suits you. I focus on building a strong and trusting relationship together and knowing what you are getting into will help mediate those fears.
North York, ON M2P
Not accepting new clients
Adele Rezai
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, OCT
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Clinical Psychotherapist with the Ontario college of Registered Psychotherapists and a registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapist Association in Clinical Counselling and Psychotherapy with Child, Youth, and Individuals;
Grief
, Panic, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Marital and Family Therapy; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; and Education, Career Counselling and Assessments. I use an eclectic approach under the growth and client centre umbrella.
Jadeen Finnigan
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, SSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Grief
Counselling, Trauma Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Housing and general counselling for coping skills/stress and Motor Vehicle Accidents Treatment.
Are you between the ages of 17 and 65+ years and you feel like you're suffering from depression, anxiety, PTDS, sleeplessness, loneliness, housing issues, spirituality, and suicidal thoughts and you feel alone, neglected, abandoned and invisible? You don't have to suffer alone anymore in silence. I am a passionate and enthusiastic social worker who sees you and is here to listen, support, empower and offer the necessary assistance to get you feeling good about yourself and to reach your own self actualization or full potential. We all can agree that the past few years have been challenging, but we will get through this together.
Not accepting new clients
Virginia Báez Landestoy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With over 11 years of experience, Virginia works with adults struggling with several mental health struggles such as symptoms resulting from trauma, depression,
grief
, anxiety, stress, domestic abuse, and life transitions. Virginia offers a warm and flexible approach that is centred on her client’s needs and specific goals.
Lidia Damian
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Some of my areas of exploration and experience are: relationships – co-dependency, narcissistic behaviours/patterns, trust issues,
grief
/
loss
, anxiety, burnout, rumination, self-esteem/self-worth issues, over-responsibility for others & people pleasing and caretaker roles, inner child work, core issues.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
Hope for You Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you need help to find your way, to figure things out, to overcome your struggle or pain, to manage your
grief
or to deal with dying, to get your relationship to a better place of relating to each other, connect with me.
Hi, I am Linda Cherie Yeong. Are you feeling lost, depressed, anxious, hopeless, or stuck? Are you having difficulties managing your life? I can help you get unstuck and provide you with coping strategies and skills to reach your full potential and improve your interpersonal relationships. If you are in a relationship and want to improve how you relate, I am excited to introduce you to Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-proven therapy. From first-hand experience, I know it works! Together, let's work to have you engage in new ways of relating with your partner in a warm, safe, collaborative, and nurturing atmosphere.
Anusha Sonenahalli Narayan Gowda
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I draw from 12 years of the relevant profession and have worked with clients with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment to
loss
and change, and improving motivation for making healthy lifestyle changes.
As a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience, I am skilled at helping people navigate and overcome life's big challenges, particularly those affecting their mental and physical health. I am currently applying my expertise in Maternal Mental Health counselling. I will work collaboratively with you to help you gain new perspectives, shift towards preferred ways of being, and create space for new possibilities. Together, we will tap into your existing strengths and abilities, develop new skills and internal resources, and foster resiliency to help you realize your goals and make positive changes.
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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.