Grief Therapists in Waterdown, ON
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.
Is stress, fear or thoughts about the past weighing you down? Do you struggle to experience meaning and satisfaction in your daily life? I offer a calm and encouraging space to explore your concerns in a way that is both wholistic and practical.
Is stress, fear or thoughts about the past weighing you down? Do you struggle to experience meaning and satisfaction in your daily life? I offer a calm and encouraging space to explore your concerns in a way that is both wholistic and practical.
Are you or a teen/adult struggling with performance or test anxiety, where blank thoughts, nervousness, or even freezing prevent you from showing what you truly know? Do past traumas or identity-related pressures make it hard to move forward? Imagine a space where you can overcome these hurdles, where a proven, medically-evidenced approach helps you unlock your full potential. I personalize your treatment plan to meet you where you are and target your specific goals through EMDR therapy, a powerful tool for addressing performance anxiety and trauma.
Are you or a teen/adult struggling with performance or test anxiety, where blank thoughts, nervousness, or even freezing prevent you from showing what you truly know? Do past traumas or identity-related pressures make it hard to move forward? Imagine a space where you can overcome these hurdles, where a proven, medically-evidenced approach helps you unlock your full potential. I personalize your treatment plan to meet you where you are and target your specific goals through EMDR therapy, a powerful tool for addressing performance anxiety and trauma.
I also support clients experiencing depression and grief when they impact daily functioning.
Are you burned out, overwhelmed, or struggling to keep up with work, parenting, or daily demands? Many clients feel scattered, anxious, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and ADHD-related focus and organization challenges. I work with adults, parents, and professionals experiencing ADHD, burnout, anxiety, and work stress. Together we reduce overwhelm, improve focus and executive functioning, and help you feel more clear, grounded, and in control of your daily life.
I also support clients experiencing depression and grief when they impact daily functioning.
Are you burned out, overwhelmed, or struggling to keep up with work, parenting, or daily demands? Many clients feel scattered, anxious, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and ADHD-related focus and organization challenges. I work with adults, parents, and professionals experiencing ADHD, burnout, anxiety, and work stress. Together we reduce overwhelm, improve focus and executive functioning, and help you feel more clear, grounded, and in control of your daily life.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain. You may find yourself stuck in the same patterns, carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or wondering why things feel so much harder than they seem to for everyone else.
Maybe you're navigating a difficult season of life or struggling in a relationship. Perhaps you're trying your best to support a child or teen who is hurting, overwhelmed, or pulling away, and you're not sure what they need from you. Or maybe you're simply exhausted from carrying so much on your own, and ready for meaningful change.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain. You may find yourself stuck in the same patterns, carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or wondering why things feel so much harder than they seem to for everyone else.
Maybe you're navigating a difficult season of life or struggling in a relationship. Perhaps you're trying your best to support a child or teen who is hurting, overwhelmed, or pulling away, and you're not sure what they need from you. Or maybe you're simply exhausted from carrying so much on your own, and ready for meaningful change.
You may be navigating high-pressure roles, feeling burnt out, questioning your competence, or stuck at a crossroads in your career. Perhaps you're wrestling with self-doubt, leadership stress, or strained personal relationships that spill into professional life. You want clarity, confidence, and a sense of control both personally and professionally. You’re ready to work through what’s holding you back so you can lead more effectively, connect more deeply, and feel more grounded in your sense of self.
You may be navigating high-pressure roles, feeling burnt out, questioning your competence, or stuck at a crossroads in your career. Perhaps you're wrestling with self-doubt, leadership stress, or strained personal relationships that spill into professional life. You want clarity, confidence, and a sense of control both personally and professionally. You’re ready to work through what’s holding you back so you can lead more effectively, connect more deeply, and feel more grounded in your sense of self.
Are you struggling with living the life that you want to be living? Do you seek to change aspects of your life, but struggle to bring that change into practice? Or maybe you aren't even sure if you want change, but you know that something doesn't feel as it should be? Life is full of challenges and obstacles that can make us feel lonely, hopeless, burnt out, and even guilty for simply trying to survive. These difficulties can make even the most simple tasks feel exhausting, and strip the enjoyment out of things which we normally find fulfilment in.
Are you struggling with living the life that you want to be living? Do you seek to change aspects of your life, but struggle to bring that change into practice? Or maybe you aren't even sure if you want change, but you know that something doesn't feel as it should be? Life is full of challenges and obstacles that can make us feel lonely, hopeless, burnt out, and even guilty for simply trying to survive. These difficulties can make even the most simple tasks feel exhausting, and strip the enjoyment out of things which we normally find fulfilment in.
We all experience times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious or in grief.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist I weave together approaches from Emotionally Focused Therapy, depth psychology and soul-oriented wisdom traditions from all over the world. I offer individual, couples and family sessions for those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, sexuality/identity issues and life transitions.
We all experience times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious or in grief.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist I weave together approaches from Emotionally Focused Therapy, depth psychology and soul-oriented wisdom traditions from all over the world. I offer individual, couples and family sessions for those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, sexuality/identity issues and life transitions.
Tanuja offers a warm, trauma-informed space to explore what’s on your mind— grief, anxiety, burnout, or simply the weight of it all.
Tanuja’s clients are adults seeking trauma-informed psychotherapy to support them through life transitions, emotional overwhelm, trauma recovery, and identity exploration. They need a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where their unique experiences are honored. Her approach fosters healing, resilience, and empowerment through mindfulness, somatic awareness, and client-centered therapy, tailored to each individual’s journey.
Tanuja offers a warm, trauma-informed space to explore what’s on your mind— grief, anxiety, burnout, or simply the weight of it all.
Tanuja’s clients are adults seeking trauma-informed psychotherapy to support them through life transitions, emotional overwhelm, trauma recovery, and identity exploration. They need a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where their unique experiences are honored. Her approach fosters healing, resilience, and empowerment through mindfulness, somatic awareness, and client-centered therapy, tailored to each individual’s journey.
Maybe you have recently experienced heartbreak or loss, maybe you are feeling unfulfilled in your career, or relationships.
As a therapist, I believe humans hold the key to their own power. We all have inner-wisdom to create positive change, and to carve out a new direction. I use a relational and attachment-based approach in my practice. I work with men and women experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship issues and major life changes.
Maybe you have recently experienced heartbreak or loss, maybe you are feeling unfulfilled in your career, or relationships.
As a therapist, I believe humans hold the key to their own power. We all have inner-wisdom to create positive change, and to carve out a new direction. I use a relational and attachment-based approach in my practice. I work with men and women experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship issues and major life changes.
Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles or the ongoing impact of trauma, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, EFT, IFS, EMDR or mindfulness and somatic practices. I am particularly drawn to Narrative and Collaborative Therapy focusing on how life stories shape and impact you. I also offer a Christian perspective for those who seek to integrate their faith into the healing process.
Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles or the ongoing impact of trauma, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, EFT, IFS, EMDR or mindfulness and somatic practices. I am particularly drawn to Narrative and Collaborative Therapy focusing on how life stories shape and impact you. I also offer a Christian perspective for those who seek to integrate their faith into the healing process.
We all experience our very own challenges in life. We don’t have to navigate them alone.
We all experience our very own challenges in life. We don’t have to navigate them alone.
Other areas of practice include general life stressors, such as situational or ongoing crises, grief and loss and or issues related to the courts (family).
My practice has a comprehensive focus on mental heath, marriage couple and family therapy and family mediation. Having been trained in a hospital setting, I work effectively with depression, anxiety disorders, addictions and most mental health disorders. In addition, I have a comprehensive focus on marriage, couples and family therapy focusing on couples experiencing a high level of marital conflict, relationship breakdown or who want to improve the quality of their relationship. Restoring healthy relationships and supporting healthy family systems is one of my core passions! Do you feel you need this?
Other areas of practice include general life stressors, such as situational or ongoing crises, grief and loss and or issues related to the courts (family).
My practice has a comprehensive focus on mental heath, marriage couple and family therapy and family mediation. Having been trained in a hospital setting, I work effectively with depression, anxiety disorders, addictions and most mental health disorders. In addition, I have a comprehensive focus on marriage, couples and family therapy focusing on couples experiencing a high level of marital conflict, relationship breakdown or who want to improve the quality of their relationship. Restoring healthy relationships and supporting healthy family systems is one of my core passions! Do you feel you need this?
Julia Verbitsky is a mental health professional offering client-centered and culturally sensitive care to individuals and families. She has been working with adolescents, adults and families for over 10 years, offering early intervention support to clients struggling with concurrent disorders and family conflict. Julia offers integrative counselling to individuals and families seeking change and development in their lives. She works empathetically and collaboratively with clients, while also challenging them through their journey towards positive change.
Julia Verbitsky is a mental health professional offering client-centered and culturally sensitive care to individuals and families. She has been working with adolescents, adults and families for over 10 years, offering early intervention support to clients struggling with concurrent disorders and family conflict. Julia offers integrative counselling to individuals and families seeking change and development in their lives. She works empathetically and collaboratively with clients, while also challenging them through their journey towards positive change.
I am Clinical Psychologist and Director of Solasta Psychological Services and our Eating Disorder Program. I have a breadth of experience in comprehensive psychological assessments, individual and group therapies. I have a special interest in the treatment of eating disorders.
I am Clinical Psychologist and Director of Solasta Psychological Services and our Eating Disorder Program. I have a breadth of experience in comprehensive psychological assessments, individual and group therapies. I have a special interest in the treatment of eating disorders.
For over 15 years, I have worked in the mental health field, with the past almost decade focusing on providing psychotherapy to adults navigating attachment wounds, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges.
My approach integrates psychoanalytic psychotherapy and EMDR to help you understand not only what you are experiencing, but also why. Together, we'll explore longstanding emotional patterns, process trauma, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you've carried everything on your own
For over 15 years, I have worked in the mental health field, with the past almost decade focusing on providing psychotherapy to adults navigating attachment wounds, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges.
My approach integrates psychoanalytic psychotherapy and EMDR to help you understand not only what you are experiencing, but also why. Together, we'll explore longstanding emotional patterns, process trauma, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you've carried everything on your own
We can experience a multitude of over-whelming issues - grief, anger, depression.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards wellness by looking for help. I can promise you that if selected I am committed to helping you navigate the ups and downs of your life. Being a Psychotherapist isn't just a job for me; it's my passion. Through my own life experiences as a wife, mother, daughter, and friend, I've gained deep insights that I will bring to the table. These insights along with my formal education will help me relate better to your joys and challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better.
We can experience a multitude of over-whelming issues - grief, anger, depression.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards wellness by looking for help. I can promise you that if selected I am committed to helping you navigate the ups and downs of your life. Being a Psychotherapist isn't just a job for me; it's my passion. Through my own life experiences as a wife, mother, daughter, and friend, I've gained deep insights that I will bring to the table. These insights along with my formal education will help me relate better to your joys and challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better.
I have 12 years of experience and specialized training in couples/relationship therapy, separation counselling, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy and infant loss.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns, struggling to find better ways to address situations even though you know what you're doing isn't working? By focusing on relationships and attachment, I can help you get unstuck, and gain greater insight into why you do what you do, and what else might be helpful. Navigate and heal the burdens you carry. Move forward from painful dynamics. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy (18+). Now offering couples therapy intensives (6 hours a day for 2-3 days). Learn more on my website.
I have 12 years of experience and specialized training in couples/relationship therapy, separation counselling, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy and infant loss.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns, struggling to find better ways to address situations even though you know what you're doing isn't working? By focusing on relationships and attachment, I can help you get unstuck, and gain greater insight into why you do what you do, and what else might be helpful. Navigate and heal the burdens you carry. Move forward from painful dynamics. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy (18+). Now offering couples therapy intensives (6 hours a day for 2-3 days). Learn more on my website.
Helping to Reconnect Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Our practice’s approach is to be with you through every step of your journey. We aim to help you grow from your struggles, make sense of your experiences, and take your life in the direction you wish. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal as a practice is to provide a neutral ground in which individuals, families, and couples can safely heal, energize and become aware of their inner strength. Thus, we ensure that a therapist is able to see you within 48 hours of reaching out.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Our practice’s approach is to be with you through every step of your journey. We aim to help you grow from your struggles, make sense of your experiences, and take your life in the direction you wish. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal as a practice is to provide a neutral ground in which individuals, families, and couples can safely heal, energize and become aware of their inner strength. Thus, we ensure that a therapist is able to see you within 48 hours of reaching out.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression).
I have been practicing as a Counsellor for 10 years and earned my Masters Degree in Social Work through Wilfrid Laurier University. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior therapy, Psychotherapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapy. Certification in Trauma Counselling.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression).
I have been practicing as a Counsellor for 10 years and earned my Masters Degree in Social Work through Wilfrid Laurier University. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior therapy, Psychotherapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapy. Certification in Trauma Counselling.
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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.