Grief Therapists in Smithville, ON
Parents - do you ever feel stuck, hopeless, and exhausted? Is your parenting journey making it challenging to connect with your partner, manage your health, or progress in your career? I can imagine you're longing for more peace and harmony as a family.
Whether your battling sleep defiance with your preschooler, navigating school resistance from your school-aged child or tackling withdrawal from an emotional adolescent -you are not alone, AND change is possible!
Parents - do you ever feel stuck, hopeless, and exhausted? Is your parenting journey making it challenging to connect with your partner, manage your health, or progress in your career? I can imagine you're longing for more peace and harmony as a family.
Whether your battling sleep defiance with your preschooler, navigating school resistance from your school-aged child or tackling withdrawal from an emotional adolescent -you are not alone, AND change is possible!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You’re not alone—and you do not have to navigate this by yourself. Life’s challenges, whether they stem from daily stressors or deeper experiences from the past, can feel heavy. With a background in the education sector, I understand how pressure, expectations, and the busyness of life can impact your well-being. Whether you're a student trying to find your way, a parent balancing it all, or someone simply trying to reconnect with themselves— my goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward clarity, healing, and a more meaningful life.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You’re not alone—and you do not have to navigate this by yourself. Life’s challenges, whether they stem from daily stressors or deeper experiences from the past, can feel heavy. With a background in the education sector, I understand how pressure, expectations, and the busyness of life can impact your well-being. Whether you're a student trying to find your way, a parent balancing it all, or someone simply trying to reconnect with themselves— my goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward clarity, healing, and a more meaningful life.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Are stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, or relationship challenges making it hard to feel like yourself?
From teens to adults, I support people in navigating these experiences, noticing what’s holding them back, and taking steps toward meaningful change.
I aim to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, develop new coping skills, and build a life that feels meaningful to you. No matter where you are in life or what you’re facing, you deserve support, understanding, and the tools to move forward, and I’m here to walk alongside you.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Are stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, or relationship challenges making it hard to feel like yourself?
From teens to adults, I support people in navigating these experiences, noticing what’s holding them back, and taking steps toward meaningful change.
I aim to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, develop new coping skills, and build a life that feels meaningful to you. No matter where you are in life or what you’re facing, you deserve support, understanding, and the tools to move forward, and I’m here to walk alongside you.
Arms Open - Relationship and Couples Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
4 Endorsed
Smithville, ON L0R
Angela's approach to couples therapy combines elements of the Gottman Method and emotion-based techniques to help couples improve their relationships. The Gottman Method is a well-known approach to couples therapy which focuses on enhancing communication, understanding relationship dynamics, and resolving conflicts.
Emotion-based techniques often involve exploring and understanding the emotions underlying these conflicts and helping couples develop more productive ways of expressing and managing their feelings.
Angela's approach to couples therapy combines elements of the Gottman Method and emotion-based techniques to help couples improve their relationships. The Gottman Method is a well-known approach to couples therapy which focuses on enhancing communication, understanding relationship dynamics, and resolving conflicts.
Emotion-based techniques often involve exploring and understanding the emotions underlying these conflicts and helping couples develop more productive ways of expressing and managing their feelings.
Our world is so complex. People are trying to navigate a world that is ever changing and constantly challenging. Maybe you are trying to fit in and feel appreciated. Or maybe you wonder how to find a moment to be alone and feel at peace. Maybe the last thing you want to do is be alone. Or maybe you feel disconnected and that no matter how hard you try, you just aren't able to connect with the people who are most important to you. These are all different outcomes that result when you don't feel emotionally safe and secure, attached, and valued in this chaotic world. When you are ready to change these outcomes, I am here to help.
Our world is so complex. People are trying to navigate a world that is ever changing and constantly challenging. Maybe you are trying to fit in and feel appreciated. Or maybe you wonder how to find a moment to be alone and feel at peace. Maybe the last thing you want to do is be alone. Or maybe you feel disconnected and that no matter how hard you try, you just aren't able to connect with the people who are most important to you. These are all different outcomes that result when you don't feel emotionally safe and secure, attached, and valued in this chaotic world. When you are ready to change these outcomes, I am here to help.
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If you've been struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, trauma, or grieving the loss of a loved one, I'm here to help.
With my strong foundation in trauma-informed care and grief counselling, we can work through anxiety, stress, grief, loss and trauma. I use an integrative approach to therapy including Brainspotting, an effective brain-body therapy that helps release stored stress and trauma from the body.
If you've been struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, trauma, or grieving the loss of a loved one, I'm here to help.
With my strong foundation in trauma-informed care and grief counselling, we can work through anxiety, stress, grief, loss and trauma. I use an integrative approach to therapy including Brainspotting, an effective brain-body therapy that helps release stored stress and trauma from the body.
Balance is the key to wellbeing. Life brings its ups and downs and there are times we struggle to keep our balance and harness our inner strength. If you or someone else in your life is going through a difficult time, emotionally or in relationships, I am able to provide therapeutic support. I use a combination of evidence based and creative approaches, that are effective in addressing a variety of concerns.
Balance is the key to wellbeing. Life brings its ups and downs and there are times we struggle to keep our balance and harness our inner strength. If you or someone else in your life is going through a difficult time, emotionally or in relationships, I am able to provide therapeutic support. I use a combination of evidence based and creative approaches, that are effective in addressing a variety of concerns.
Living with trauma, grief, or chronic pain can make it hard to feel truly happy or at peace, even when you think you “should
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your pace. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths while using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help you heal. I’ll gently guide you toward clarity, resilience, and hope, while supporting you in making meaningful changes that improve daily life.
Living with trauma, grief, or chronic pain can make it hard to feel truly happy or at peace, even when you think you “should
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your pace. Together, we’ll draw on your strengths while using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help you heal. I’ll gently guide you toward clarity, resilience, and hope, while supporting you in making meaningful changes that improve daily life.
I have training and experience in working with trauma, grief, mental health concerns, suicidality, body image, relationships, sex and sexuality, and neurodivergent folks.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. I'm Carly the art therapist and I work in-person and online with adults, teens and kids in Ontario. I provide a warm and compassionate therapeutic environment with talk and art therapy. In my sessions, you do not have to do art, and you do not have to talk; you can do both or neither if you want to. You do not need to be an artist or "talented" in order to benefit from art therapy. I take a genuine and transparent approach to therapy. If you are a little nervous, shy, quiet or loud, I'm here for you. You can be who you are.
I have training and experience in working with trauma, grief, mental health concerns, suicidality, body image, relationships, sex and sexuality, and neurodivergent folks.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here. I'm Carly the art therapist and I work in-person and online with adults, teens and kids in Ontario. I provide a warm and compassionate therapeutic environment with talk and art therapy. In my sessions, you do not have to do art, and you do not have to talk; you can do both or neither if you want to. You do not need to be an artist or "talented" in order to benefit from art therapy. I take a genuine and transparent approach to therapy. If you are a little nervous, shy, quiet or loud, I'm here for you. You can be who you are.
As a culturally responsive and trauma-informed clinician, I'm dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and improving access to support. I believe that feeling 'Safe and Accepted' is essential to the core of our existence and relationships. When we are neglected or ignored, it can lead to vulnerable emotions such as guilt, shame, anger and loneliness. Bottling up these feelings not only strains our belief system but also results in a sense of disconnection from ourselves, others, and society. Sue Monk Kidd said, "Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die we can't remember who we are or why we are here."
As a culturally responsive and trauma-informed clinician, I'm dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and improving access to support. I believe that feeling 'Safe and Accepted' is essential to the core of our existence and relationships. When we are neglected or ignored, it can lead to vulnerable emotions such as guilt, shame, anger and loneliness. Bottling up these feelings not only strains our belief system but also results in a sense of disconnection from ourselves, others, and society. Sue Monk Kidd said, "Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die we can't remember who we are or why we are here."
Taylor Burciul Counselling & Doula Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, CD
1 Endorsed
Niagara Falls, ON L2H
Specialty topics include struggles relating to infertility, pregnancy/infant loss, rainbow babies, birth trauma, disordered eating, body image/self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual who strives to bring positive influence to the lives of the people I work with. In sessions, you will be given the opportunity to process your experiences, and when you are ready, develop strategies collaboratively that center around your needs in order to help you feel heard, cope effectively and grow.
Specialty topics include struggles relating to infertility, pregnancy/infant loss, rainbow babies, birth trauma, disordered eating, body image/self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual who strives to bring positive influence to the lives of the people I work with. In sessions, you will be given the opportunity to process your experiences, and when you are ready, develop strategies collaboratively that center around your needs in order to help you feel heard, cope effectively and grow.
Life can feel heavy when you’re living with grief, trauma, anxiety, or ongoing struggles in relationships.
I help adults and youth (12+) facing complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and people-pleasing that keeps them stuck. My client-centered style integrates values exploration, inner child work, grounding techniques, somatic tools, and evidence-based strategies to uncover patterns, heal, and support authentic living.
Life can feel heavy when you’re living with grief, trauma, anxiety, or ongoing struggles in relationships.
I help adults and youth (12+) facing complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and people-pleasing that keeps them stuck. My client-centered style integrates values exploration, inner child work, grounding techniques, somatic tools, and evidence-based strategies to uncover patterns, heal, and support authentic living.
Carma MacKenzie - Other Side of Now
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, BScN, RP, MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 20 years’ experience working with grief and loss and life's transitions, supporting youth, adults, seniors, and families.
Being kind to oneself can be hard. It can feel selfish to put our own needs above others. Let’s explore how this can be done in a kind and loving way so that you can honour your true self and meet basic needs that may have been suppressed for years.
I have over 20 years’ experience working with grief and loss and life's transitions, supporting youth, adults, seniors, and families.
Being kind to oneself can be hard. It can feel selfish to put our own needs above others. Let’s explore how this can be done in a kind and loving way so that you can honour your true self and meet basic needs that may have been suppressed for years.
Yeukai Tsikira | Trauma, EMDR, Grief
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in trauma therapy for women and families facing anxiety, grief, abuse, and life transitions, to name a few.
I want to welcome you to this space in your fullest, in all that you are. As a Black trauma therapist offering EMDR and trauma therapy, I am devoted to supporting Black and racialized women and families as they navigate the complex lingering effects of trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected and I am passionate about offering you a space for healing, clarity, and inner peace. While journeying together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, process pain at your pace, and gently rebuild your sense of self. I hope to help you reclaim your strength and story after the hardships you've been through.
I specialize in trauma therapy for women and families facing anxiety, grief, abuse, and life transitions, to name a few.
I want to welcome you to this space in your fullest, in all that you are. As a Black trauma therapist offering EMDR and trauma therapy, I am devoted to supporting Black and racialized women and families as they navigate the complex lingering effects of trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected and I am passionate about offering you a space for healing, clarity, and inner peace. While journeying together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, process pain at your pace, and gently rebuild your sense of self. I hope to help you reclaim your strength and story after the hardships you've been through.
Therapy with me is about addressing anything that stands in your way of living your best life. These barriers may be past trauma, current life transitions or the pressures of capitalism which manifest as depression, anxiety, burnout or unskillful coping patterns. In our work together, you will learn to befriend yourself unconditionally, while being accountable to yourself for the changes you would like to see. My approach is holistic and synthesizes the mind, body and spirit. I specialize in decolonized therapy that is queer-allied, pro-fat, and anti-racist.
Therapy with me is about addressing anything that stands in your way of living your best life. These barriers may be past trauma, current life transitions or the pressures of capitalism which manifest as depression, anxiety, burnout or unskillful coping patterns. In our work together, you will learn to befriend yourself unconditionally, while being accountable to yourself for the changes you would like to see. My approach is holistic and synthesizes the mind, body and spirit. I specialize in decolonized therapy that is queer-allied, pro-fat, and anti-racist.
Throughout her career, her focus has been on working with children, youth, and their families as they navigate trauma, gender and queer identity, neurodivergence, chronic illness and grief, and various mood or personality disorders.
Shealyn works from a holistic, client-centered approach and focuses on building a secure and welcoming therapeutic environment. She works collaboratively with her clients so that they can explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Her sessions are informal and conversational, and she often takes a somatic approach when working with her clients.
Throughout her career, her focus has been on working with children, youth, and their families as they navigate trauma, gender and queer identity, neurodivergence, chronic illness and grief, and various mood or personality disorders.
Shealyn works from a holistic, client-centered approach and focuses on building a secure and welcoming therapeutic environment. She works collaboratively with her clients so that they can explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Her sessions are informal and conversational, and she often takes a somatic approach when working with her clients.
Or you might be someone experiencing grief and loss of someone or something special in your life and coping as best you can.
I have 13 years of experience as a therapist and I have completed the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 foundational training as well as Level 2 IFS Addictive Processes and Eating Disorders. Along with other therapeutic modalities I use, I have tools to help you understand and alter behaviours and heal underlying wounds associated with those behaviours.
Or you might be someone experiencing grief and loss of someone or something special in your life and coping as best you can.
I have 13 years of experience as a therapist and I have completed the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 foundational training as well as Level 2 IFS Addictive Processes and Eating Disorders. Along with other therapeutic modalities I use, I have tools to help you understand and alter behaviours and heal underlying wounds associated with those behaviours.
I am the owner and operator of Margarita Rabinovich & Associates. I believe that most of us decide to seek help through psychotherapy when we have painful feelings or destructive impulses that cause difficulties in our lives and the lives of others we care for or love. Most individuals are affected by periods of discouragement and hopelessness, feeling disconnected, numb, distressed, unable to function or anxious. You are not alone. Many mental health disorders can be episodic and often is a response to a way of life that does not align with our more profound sense of meaning and authenticity or to unexamined early traumas.
I am the owner and operator of Margarita Rabinovich & Associates. I believe that most of us decide to seek help through psychotherapy when we have painful feelings or destructive impulses that cause difficulties in our lives and the lives of others we care for or love. Most individuals are affected by periods of discouragement and hopelessness, feeling disconnected, numb, distressed, unable to function or anxious. You are not alone. Many mental health disorders can be episodic and often is a response to a way of life that does not align with our more profound sense of meaning and authenticity or to unexamined early traumas.
I invite you to journey with me in spirit, and to discover through your period of great stress, grief, or circumstantial turmoil, inner strength that you never knew existed, and just what you are 'really made of'.
It is my firm belief that everyone deserves someone to talk to, and to pour out what has been long kept in their heart, body, mind, spirit, and soul. It is with that belief, that I offer my skills, and trained ear as a counselor, in order to help you navigate through this situation that you are finding yourself going through. You are never alone. Although it may feel like this at this very moment, you are stronger than you think that you are. Real strength, in my opinion, is being able to be vulnerable, being able to disclose a hidden problem or area of great pain, and to deal with this 'head on', and with someone who can help you.
I invite you to journey with me in spirit, and to discover through your period of great stress, grief, or circumstantial turmoil, inner strength that you never knew existed, and just what you are 'really made of'.
It is my firm belief that everyone deserves someone to talk to, and to pour out what has been long kept in their heart, body, mind, spirit, and soul. It is with that belief, that I offer my skills, and trained ear as a counselor, in order to help you navigate through this situation that you are finding yourself going through. You are never alone. Although it may feel like this at this very moment, you are stronger than you think that you are. Real strength, in my opinion, is being able to be vulnerable, being able to disclose a hidden problem or area of great pain, and to deal with this 'head on', and with someone who can help you.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by change, unsure how to support yourself - or your child - through it, no matter what you try? You’re someone who cares deeply about others whether you’re managing your own life transitions, supporting a child through emotional challenges, or balancing the demands of caregiving, but still find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. You may feel like you're doing all the right things, but the anxiety lingers, the uncertainty builds, and you begin to worry about your ability to cope. You might feel exhausted, stuck, or like you're carrying it all alone.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by change, unsure how to support yourself - or your child - through it, no matter what you try? You’re someone who cares deeply about others whether you’re managing your own life transitions, supporting a child through emotional challenges, or balancing the demands of caregiving, but still find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. You may feel like you're doing all the right things, but the anxiety lingers, the uncertainty builds, and you begin to worry about your ability to cope. You might feel exhausted, stuck, or like you're carrying it all alone.
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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.