Grief Therapists in Toronto, ON

CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. Much of my career has been supporting individuals recover from unhealthy or abusive relationships, sexual assault or harassment and harmful childhood experiences. I also provide compassionate grief counselling to individuals who have lost a loved one, experiencing separation or divorce, job loss , or the impact of cancer.

“Children begin each day seeking feelings of enjoyment and pride, and wanting to share these feelings with others.” Is your child feeling anxious, sadness, frustration, disappointment, anger or shame? Are they feeling stuck or having difficulty recovering from these feelings? Do these emotions often dominate their thoughts and behaviours? Over the past 10+ years, I have helped children and teens understand the importance of emotions and their influence on thoughts, mood and behaviours. We worked through difficult experiences and emotions so they could freely enjoy more moments of joy, pride and confidence in their day-to-day lives.

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.

I specialize in Reproductive Life Transitions including families trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss , fertility and menopause, often working with issues related to depression, anxiety and grief .

Ever feel like you are facing the battle alone? You don't have to be. Whether you are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief , trauma/PTSD, burnout, or caregiver strain, I am here for you. With a non-judgmental approach, I use a person-centered approach to meet your needs. Together, we will embark on a journey to explore experiences that shape your perspective, develop coping strategies and help you to make positive change. You will also learn tools to help you sustain positive change. Most of all, you will have a safe place to explore thoughts and emotions. Whatever your journey, I'm honoured to walk with you.

I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with 17 years of enriching experience.

I am a registered clinical Social Worker with experience supporting clients in hospital, healthcare, educational and community settings. I work from a client centered lens, and integrate evidence based approaches while emphasizing the therapeutic relationship. I offer a compassionate, collaborative and individualized approach to work towards the development of healthy coping strategies.

There are moments in our lives when we are looking for a change, figuring out the next step, getting stuck and feeling that we can’t live our life fully. There are, also, moments of deep emotional pain, disappointments, struggles that come from our encounter with isolation, change, meaning, separation/attachment, death . Not always we can see clearly how to tackle life challenges and we want to have someone to check with, be heard, get ideas for the new directions. Learning to face the inevitable problems, difficulties, upsets, and crises of existence with confidence is what therapy is all about.

Are you experiencing grief , anxiety, depression, or feelings of low self-esteem? Are you having trouble navigating your way through the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or simply struggling to find meaning in this strange new world? Many of us are knocked backwards by negative events in our lives that seem to unearth past hurts and make navigating our present and future more difficult. These are times when we need support and encouragement from outside of ourselves to help us navigate this inner world and push ourselves forward in our lives.

I have been practicing for over 20 years. I specialize in bereavement and loss . Individuals, of all ages and backgrounds, may experience this for many an issue- loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, to loss of a cherished pet. Each persons experience of loss is unique. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve. There is no time limit. My goal is to help clients manage what they are experiencing. Most importantly, I am here to listen.

At times, life can be challenging. I've learned that these lived experiences are important in therapy. Whether it is a loss of a loved one, self-esteem, body image, family conflicts or care giver burnout…I’ve been there and I can help support you with that.

Hello and welcome! Thank you for stopping by to get to know me and taking the steps towards your healing. I truly believe that therapy is a journey of healing and unfolds gently over time. We will work together to develop goals that are unique to you and towards your mental well being. As a registered social worker and psychotherapist, I am trained and experienced in working with adults, seniors, caregivers, people of colour, and provide support to families who are caring for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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.

Loss , Grief , Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Addictions, Parenting and relationship conflicts impact self-esteem, identity and overall well being. I strive to support you to make sense of your journey and understand how your experiences are influencing your life. I focus on your strengths while supporting you to address challenges. I utilize various modalities which include: Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness/Body awareness Approach, Attachment Theory and Trauma informed practice principles.

Specializing in grief and bereavement , chronic illness, health related anxiety, maternal mental health and parenting. "Little by little we let go of loss , but not of love" - anon. Change and loss are constant. How we process and cope with these adjustments can impact our quality of life and emotional health.

I enjoy adult clients of all ages. Couple therapy is a specialty; I have advanced training, and have taught couple therapy. Even in child issues, I find working with the parents may work best. Individuals who are committed to living more productively and fully and enhancing their relationships will find me supportive and encouraging. I have a particular passion for working with elderly clients who even in their 80s are interested in understanding / improving their lives. At the moment I am working with a woman in her mid-80s and helping another, 80-year old woman to get comfortable with her computer so that we can zoom.

It’s no small thing to begin the inward journey of addressing the issues that keep you stuck. Old patterns, loss of purpose, trauma, relationship issues – some of the pervading challenges of our time. Dealing with any of this can feel overwhelming and isolating but we’re not meant to do it on our own. In order to thrive we need connection. We need to be seen and feel accepted and we need to express our authentic selves. This is at the core of the counselling I provide.

Hi I'm Nicole, a psychotherapist in Toronto with over 12 years counselling experience. It's an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic complicatedness of life. While healing and self discovery can feel like contending with the vastness of space, we work together to move through the stars and build constellations of relations that sustain life and meaning. My approach is deeply relational, compassionate, creative, trauma & structurally informed. Where individual experiences aren't disconnect from movements in community, or struggles through colonialism, capitalism, or cis-heteropatriarchy ...

The last few years have shown us all how unpredictable and chaotic life can be. Dealing with loss , grief and/or life changes are an inevitable part of the human experience and can change you in a profound way that’s hard to understand. While the impact sometimes never really goes away, the goal is learning to integrate it into your life in a meaningful way. Most importantly, I believe it can be a powerful catalyst for change and an opportunity for growth. I help children, adolescents, and adults to process and navigate this, with the goal of moving forward in the best way possible.

Somatic-based trauma therapy, Relational Gestalt therapy, spiritual journeys, marriage, children, loss and grief . I’ve been around the block a few times and offer creative ways to help you explore how you keep yourself stuck, sad or overwhelmed and how you limit your growth.