Grief Therapists in Wasaga Beach, ON
As a Registered Social Worker, I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth - blending CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to support you in managing stress, improving relationships, and developing self-awareness. I have been part of many healing journeys and one thing is the same in all of us - healing isn't always linear but together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, honour the pace of your journey, and find strategies that truly fit you.
As a Registered Social Worker, I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth - blending CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to support you in managing stress, improving relationships, and developing self-awareness. I have been part of many healing journeys and one thing is the same in all of us - healing isn't always linear but together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, honour the pace of your journey, and find strategies that truly fit you.
I offer compassionate therapy for trauma, grief, eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual orientation, serious mental health issues, dissociation, chronic pain, concussions, childhood abuse, relocation issues, sleep, anger or anything else.
I am aware of the link between current issues and past trauma, including how past traumatic events can affect mood, sleep, and relationships, as well as illness and pain within the body. Awareness of how difficult, frightening, or embarrassing it can be to see a counsellor is important to me. I offer In Person, Video, Telephone, or Email counselling.
I offer compassionate therapy for trauma, grief, eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual orientation, serious mental health issues, dissociation, chronic pain, concussions, childhood abuse, relocation issues, sleep, anger or anything else.
I am aware of the link between current issues and past trauma, including how past traumatic events can affect mood, sleep, and relationships, as well as illness and pain within the body. Awareness of how difficult, frightening, or embarrassing it can be to see a counsellor is important to me. I offer In Person, Video, Telephone, or Email counselling.
Being in a smaller community it's important that I run from a general practice standpoint. This means I will work with you to the best of my abilities. I will work with you on your current issues and help you with additional resources. If your looking to get started or have experienced previous counselling from others, I invite you to work with me to see what benefit counselling can be to you.
Being in a smaller community it's important that I run from a general practice standpoint. This means I will work with you to the best of my abilities. I will work with you on your current issues and help you with additional resources. If your looking to get started or have experienced previous counselling from others, I invite you to work with me to see what benefit counselling can be to you.
Kylie Smith | TTYL Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, PMH-C, CHRL, BComm
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you're in the thick of new motherhood, grieving a loss, managing ADHD, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or binge eating, or trying to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma—you're not alone.
I specialize in working with women in the thick of transition—when life feels both too much and not enough, and change is on the horizon. I offer support for:
-Perinatal mental health (before, during, and after pregnancy)
- Grief and loss
-ADHD and emotional regulation
-Binge eating and body image
-Anxiety, burnout, and stress management
-Trauma
Whether you're in the thick of new motherhood, grieving a loss, managing ADHD, anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or binge eating, or trying to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma—you're not alone.
I specialize in working with women in the thick of transition—when life feels both too much and not enough, and change is on the horizon. I offer support for:
-Perinatal mental health (before, during, and after pregnancy)
- Grief and loss
-ADHD and emotional regulation
-Binge eating and body image
-Anxiety, burnout, and stress management
-Trauma
I work with youth and adults managing low mood/self-esteem, depression/suicide, anxiety, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship difficulties (family, romantic etc.), grief, and day to day stressors.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is a skills and solution focused approach that explores the relationship between thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. I also support exploration of life challenges in a deeper capacity and use the body and its signals as a key source of information.
I work with youth and adults managing low mood/self-esteem, depression/suicide, anxiety, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship difficulties (family, romantic etc.), grief, and day to day stressors.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is a skills and solution focused approach that explores the relationship between thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. I also support exploration of life challenges in a deeper capacity and use the body and its signals as a key source of information.
Support for anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, grief, feeling stuck, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and issues related to women's health & well-being.
On the outside you seem to have it all together but inside you’re just holding on. Responsibilities, relationships, and expectations leave little time or energy for yourself. You may struggle to set boundaries, feel emotionally disconnected, or be drained by unresolved experiences. Trauma shapes how you see yourself and relate to others, showing up as shame, people-pleasing, low self-esteem or anxiety which can take the form of overthinking, restlessness, or the pressure to be perfect. It affects your emotions, relationships, and sense of self, making it harder to feel at home in your life. You wonder if you’ll ever feel relief.
Support for anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, grief, feeling stuck, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and issues related to women's health & well-being.
On the outside you seem to have it all together but inside you’re just holding on. Responsibilities, relationships, and expectations leave little time or energy for yourself. You may struggle to set boundaries, feel emotionally disconnected, or be drained by unresolved experiences. Trauma shapes how you see yourself and relate to others, showing up as shame, people-pleasing, low self-esteem or anxiety which can take the form of overthinking, restlessness, or the pressure to be perfect. It affects your emotions, relationships, and sense of self, making it harder to feel at home in your life. You wonder if you’ll ever feel relief.
Tina Stanley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
4 Endorsed
Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z
Waitlist for new clients
A warm welcome! I believe in change, I believe in possibility and I believe in potential. Therapy is growth. It's taking you from where you are right now and guiding you gently to where you want to be through education, empowerment, experience, personal commitment and practice. At Touchstone Healing your feelings, emotions, beliefs and pain stories are explored in a safe, relaxed environment dedicated to honor and validate your experience. We then work together with the goal of moving into acceptance and release to create space for a more positive and meaningful experience of life.
A warm welcome! I believe in change, I believe in possibility and I believe in potential. Therapy is growth. It's taking you from where you are right now and guiding you gently to where you want to be through education, empowerment, experience, personal commitment and practice. At Touchstone Healing your feelings, emotions, beliefs and pain stories are explored in a safe, relaxed environment dedicated to honor and validate your experience. We then work together with the goal of moving into acceptance and release to create space for a more positive and meaningful experience of life.
Whether you're experiencing distressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, chronic sadness, faltering relationships or a sense of loss of meaning, you are not alone.
My approach is client-centred, integrating and accessing counselling tools to help create a uniquely individual treatment plan suiting clients' needs. From evidence-based counselling tools to spiritually-oriented complementary therapies, I am committed to providing clients with the skills and support needed to overcome challenges and enhance their life.
Whether you're experiencing distressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, chronic sadness, faltering relationships or a sense of loss of meaning, you are not alone.
My approach is client-centred, integrating and accessing counselling tools to help create a uniquely individual treatment plan suiting clients' needs. From evidence-based counselling tools to spiritually-oriented complementary therapies, I am committed to providing clients with the skills and support needed to overcome challenges and enhance their life.
The unexpected has happened and you are not sure where to turn next, who to talk to and how to best support your child. Traumatic events or personal losses can interrupt our sense of safety and direction. I’ve been lucky enough to play and work with children and youth walking this path who are trying to make sense and make meaning of what has happened. I have a Masters degree in Social Work, and I am a registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. I’ve been in practice for 25 years and have trained in various approaches including attachment based, EMDR, TFCBT, Mindfulness, Yoga Therapy, MST, and various play and energetic modalities.
The unexpected has happened and you are not sure where to turn next, who to talk to and how to best support your child. Traumatic events or personal losses can interrupt our sense of safety and direction. I’ve been lucky enough to play and work with children and youth walking this path who are trying to make sense and make meaning of what has happened. I have a Masters degree in Social Work, and I am a registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. I’ve been in practice for 25 years and have trained in various approaches including attachment based, EMDR, TFCBT, Mindfulness, Yoga Therapy, MST, and various play and energetic modalities.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach. I have educated and supported families for almost 30 years throughout Simcoe County. I am the owner of In Support Of Children Counselling where I provide individual and family counselling to children, teens, parents and families. I believe that knowledge is power and therefore my focus is to educate my clients by teaching them strategies and coping tools that will help them cope more effectively. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. My website is - insupportofchildren.com
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach. I have educated and supported families for almost 30 years throughout Simcoe County. I am the owner of In Support Of Children Counselling where I provide individual and family counselling to children, teens, parents and families. I believe that knowledge is power and therefore my focus is to educate my clients by teaching them strategies and coping tools that will help them cope more effectively. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. My website is - insupportofchildren.com
Over the last 20 years, I have worked with individuals and families, of all ages, in a variety of different settings. This has ranged from counselling in a family physician's office to front-line child protection and now, I am returning to private psychotherapy practice. The people I work with have often felt uncomfortable or uncertain about seeking help. They tend to have a sense of how they would like life to be different, but are at times, unsure of how to move forward and start the process of change.
Over the last 20 years, I have worked with individuals and families, of all ages, in a variety of different settings. This has ranged from counselling in a family physician's office to front-line child protection and now, I am returning to private psychotherapy practice. The people I work with have often felt uncomfortable or uncertain about seeking help. They tend to have a sense of how they would like life to be different, but are at times, unsure of how to move forward and start the process of change.
She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
Tara integrates a variety of approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. With a particular focus on trauma,
She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
Tara integrates a variety of approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. With a particular focus on trauma,
Problems become complicated through our struggles managing mood or anxiety or feelings of shame, or coping with grief and loss.
I am a skilled and experienced therapist and work with individuals, couples and families in the southern Georgian Bay area. Much of my practice is dedicated to working with couples in distress. I offer a 15 minute consultation which can be used for questions, to briefly discuss your needs, how I work and what you might expect in the therapy process with me.
Problems become complicated through our struggles managing mood or anxiety or feelings of shame, or coping with grief and loss.
I am a skilled and experienced therapist and work with individuals, couples and families in the southern Georgian Bay area. Much of my practice is dedicated to working with couples in distress. I offer a 15 minute consultation which can be used for questions, to briefly discuss your needs, how I work and what you might expect in the therapy process with me.
Rev. Gordon
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CD, MDiv, MDS, MACP, RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! I salute you for seeking the support you need to live the life you wish, informed by the values with which you resonate! Every human life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we need support. Finding the right support is critical. Over my years of supporting people as a parish priest, a military chaplain and now as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in supervised clinical practice, I have very much enjoyed journeying with individuals, couples and families and helping them achieve the goals they have for their relationship with themselves, others, and their faith for those who choose.
Welcome! I salute you for seeking the support you need to live the life you wish, informed by the values with which you resonate! Every human life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we need support. Finding the right support is critical. Over my years of supporting people as a parish priest, a military chaplain and now as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in supervised clinical practice, I have very much enjoyed journeying with individuals, couples and families and helping them achieve the goals they have for their relationship with themselves, others, and their faith for those who choose.
You may feel lost, pressured to please others, or stuck in painful relationship patterns. Maybe you experienced complex trauma, childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, and now struggle with boundaries, self-worth, or trust. Do you feel guilty saying no, or fear losing others by choosing yourself? Deep down, do you just want to feel seen, accepted, and safe? Are you tired of feeling this way? Facing your pain can be intimidating, but it is the first step in feeling more confident, building healthier relationships, begin to heal from the past, and finally be happier. If so, BOOK your FREE consult today and let's get started.
You may feel lost, pressured to please others, or stuck in painful relationship patterns. Maybe you experienced complex trauma, childhood emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, and now struggle with boundaries, self-worth, or trust. Do you feel guilty saying no, or fear losing others by choosing yourself? Deep down, do you just want to feel seen, accepted, and safe? Are you tired of feeling this way? Facing your pain can be intimidating, but it is the first step in feeling more confident, building healthier relationships, begin to heal from the past, and finally be happier. If so, BOOK your FREE consult today and let's get started.
Do you currently feel weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or the scars of unhealthy relationships? Have you spent years surviving, feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or afraid to ask for help? Somewhere deep inside, you long for relief, confidence, and a sense of peace. In therapy, my goal is to help you heal old wounds, reclaim your voice, and step into a stronger, more authentic life. Utilizing many different types of therapy, I am able to meet each client where they are at and provide support for those who need it.
Do you currently feel weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or the scars of unhealthy relationships? Have you spent years surviving, feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or afraid to ask for help? Somewhere deep inside, you long for relief, confidence, and a sense of peace. In therapy, my goal is to help you heal old wounds, reclaim your voice, and step into a stronger, more authentic life. Utilizing many different types of therapy, I am able to meet each client where they are at and provide support for those who need it.
I also work with Individuals who are experiencing Life Challenges including Depression, Trauma, Addictions, Abuse, Loss and Life Transitions.
Real Talk Therapy comes from my real life experiences on the floors of hospitals, agencies and treatment centres. This background has helped to create a 20 year+ private practice that is grounded, direct and well informed. Although my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) has been a great foundation, my interest has always been about the art and delivery of a great counselling experience. To that end I offer you a safe place to explore, express and experience your next steps. My ten years as a frontline therapist on the PTSD program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a solid rescource of experience.
I also work with Individuals who are experiencing Life Challenges including Depression, Trauma, Addictions, Abuse, Loss and Life Transitions.
Real Talk Therapy comes from my real life experiences on the floors of hospitals, agencies and treatment centres. This background has helped to create a 20 year+ private practice that is grounded, direct and well informed. Although my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) has been a great foundation, my interest has always been about the art and delivery of a great counselling experience. To that end I offer you a safe place to explore, express and experience your next steps. My ten years as a frontline therapist on the PTSD program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a solid rescource of experience.
We have therapists that offer group, couples, and individual therapy for most mental health and stress related concerns as well as issues with relationships, stress, grief, and life balance.
Life is amazing—how much we endure and still carry on. Kids grow fast, time flies, coworkers test our patience, and we often give others compassion we deny ourselves. We overload our plates when we really need rest. We crave connection yet miss chances right in front of us. Life is short, but we learn so much along the way, and small steps can create massive change.
We have therapists that offer group, couples, and individual therapy for most mental health and stress related concerns as well as issues with relationships, stress, grief, and life balance.
Life is amazing—how much we endure and still carry on. Kids grow fast, time flies, coworkers test our patience, and we often give others compassion we deny ourselves. We overload our plates when we really need rest. We crave connection yet miss chances right in front of us. Life is short, but we learn so much along the way, and small steps can create massive change.
Rhonda Breitbach Expressive Arts
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EXAT, MA, BA, BEd
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, or the stress of being neurodivergent in a world that wasn’t built for you, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
I offer a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. My approach blends talk therapy with expressive arts, honouring that healing isn’t just about thinking—it’s also about feeling, sensing, and creating. Using tools like movement, visual art, drama or storytelling, we invite your body and imagination into the process.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, or the stress of being neurodivergent in a world that wasn’t built for you, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
I offer a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. My approach blends talk therapy with expressive arts, honouring that healing isn’t just about thinking—it’s also about feeling, sensing, and creating. Using tools like movement, visual art, drama or storytelling, we invite your body and imagination into the process.
I love working with kids, teens, families, parents for consultation, and adults who are struggling with trauma, dissociation/dysregulated nervous system that can look like depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, poor boundaries, work/social struggles; in children (anger, explosive behaviours, fears, separation anxiety, self harm, eating disorders, isolation). I offer a supportive, non-judgemental, non-pathological, collaborative, mindful, and joyful environment. My hope is that you may come to experience internal alignment, congruency, connection to emotional wisdom, trust within, confidence, presence, and freedom from old patterns.
I love working with kids, teens, families, parents for consultation, and adults who are struggling with trauma, dissociation/dysregulated nervous system that can look like depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, poor boundaries, work/social struggles; in children (anger, explosive behaviours, fears, separation anxiety, self harm, eating disorders, isolation). I offer a supportive, non-judgemental, non-pathological, collaborative, mindful, and joyful environment. My hope is that you may come to experience internal alignment, congruency, connection to emotional wisdom, trust within, confidence, presence, and freedom from old patterns.
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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.