Grief Therapists in Montréal, QC

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Michael David Wray
Registered Social Worker, TS, MSW
Online Only
Borrowing elements from narrative and solution-based approaches, my clinical expertise focusses on helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
If you are feeling anxious, stressed out, or overwhelmed by sadness or anger, getting support often helps! Improve your relationships and reduce your suffering. I offer empathetic and supportive listening, practical techniques to help regulate your emotions, improve conflicts with the people in your life, and will accompany you in making sense of what you're going through.
Borrowing elements from narrative and solution-based approaches, my clinical expertise focusses on helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
If you are feeling anxious, stressed out, or overwhelmed by sadness or anger, getting support often helps! Improve your relationships and reduce your suffering. I offer empathetic and supportive listening, practical techniques to help regulate your emotions, improve conflicts with the people in your life, and will accompany you in making sense of what you're going through.
(438) 834-7904 View (438) 834-7904
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Alia Raad
Psychologist
Montréal, QC H4A
I work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, and parenting. I also support adults seeking greater self-understanding, meaning, and purpose. Over the past decade, I have helped many individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and values. As part of our commitment to accessible, high-quality care, we also a sliding scale with counselling psychology interns under my close supervision. They support clients navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, academic or career stress, and other adjustment difficulties.
I work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, and parenting. I also support adults seeking greater self-understanding, meaning, and purpose. Over the past decade, I have helped many individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and values. As part of our commitment to accessible, high-quality care, we also a sliding scale with counselling psychology interns under my close supervision. They support clients navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, academic or career stress, and other adjustment difficulties.
(438) 609-0099 View (438) 609-0099
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Sarah Kennedy Certified Music Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2M
Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music?
Music therapy is for you if: you find comfort in music when you feel frustrated, sad or afraid; you want to strengthen your creative voice to feel more confident; you enjoy talking about music, listening to music, playing instruments, composing, singing or dancing; you desire creative expression. There is no need to have music training to work with me.
Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music?
Music therapy is for you if: you find comfort in music when you feel frustrated, sad or afraid; you want to strengthen your creative voice to feel more confident; you enjoy talking about music, listening to music, playing instruments, composing, singing or dancing; you desire creative expression. There is no need to have music training to work with me.
(450) 823-6270 View (450) 823-6270
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Rosa Caporicci
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OPQ, OCCOQ
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
I treat anxiety and mood disorders whether during pregnancy or once the baby is born, and I also offer support and counselling to women and families who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss.
Sometimes "expecting" is not what you expect! If you are thinking about having a baby, struggling to conceive, are pregnant or are within your first year postpartum and are concerned about your experience, I can help. Sometimes too and tragically, pregnancies don't always end with a happy outcome. Whichever situation you are facing, I can offer you both individualized support or in a group setting so that you don't feel alone and isolated in your current struggle. I work collaboratively with my clients and my style is very conversational. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease in coming to therapy.
I treat anxiety and mood disorders whether during pregnancy or once the baby is born, and I also offer support and counselling to women and families who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss.
Sometimes "expecting" is not what you expect! If you are thinking about having a baby, struggling to conceive, are pregnant or are within your first year postpartum and are concerned about your experience, I can help. Sometimes too and tragically, pregnancies don't always end with a happy outcome. Whichever situation you are facing, I can offer you both individualized support or in a group setting so that you don't feel alone and isolated in your current struggle. I work collaboratively with my clients and my style is very conversational. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease in coming to therapy.
(514) 266-0531 View (514) 266-0531
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Agathe Lesage
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
I work with adults on issues of life transitions ( loss, separation, adjustment disorders), depression, anxiety, eco-anxiety, addictions, high sensitivity, giftedness, creative blocks, questions of meaning & purpose in life, etc.
A doctoral candidate in psychology, I am also a licensed psychotherapist & art therapist. I integrate a humanistic-existential approach with ecospiritual values and love to enrich the process of verbal therapy with experiential modalities involving imagination and the body's intelligence -such as visual arts, nature-based practices, journaling & meditation.
I work with adults on issues of life transitions ( loss, separation, adjustment disorders), depression, anxiety, eco-anxiety, addictions, high sensitivity, giftedness, creative blocks, questions of meaning & purpose in life, etc.
A doctoral candidate in psychology, I am also a licensed psychotherapist & art therapist. I integrate a humanistic-existential approach with ecospiritual values and love to enrich the process of verbal therapy with experiential modalities involving imagination and the body's intelligence -such as visual arts, nature-based practices, journaling & meditation.
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Kim Desmarais
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In addition, I work with individuals seeking support for grief and trauma-relate difficulties.
As a clinical psychologist, I understand that life's journey can be full of unexpected twists and turns, and I'm here to offer guidance and support along the way. My approach combines clinical expertise with empathy and understanding, empowering you to cope with life’s challenges. By providing tailored evidence-based strategies, I aim to promote resilience, improve quality of life, and facilitate holistic healing. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards living a more meaningful and fulfilling life, grounded in authenticity and enhanced emotional well-being.
In addition, I work with individuals seeking support for grief and trauma-relate difficulties.
As a clinical psychologist, I understand that life's journey can be full of unexpected twists and turns, and I'm here to offer guidance and support along the way. My approach combines clinical expertise with empathy and understanding, empowering you to cope with life’s challenges. By providing tailored evidence-based strategies, I aim to promote resilience, improve quality of life, and facilitate holistic healing. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards living a more meaningful and fulfilling life, grounded in authenticity and enhanced emotional well-being.
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Celeste Alberga
Counsellor, CO, CT® , CCC, CGP, CCATP
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
I am a doctoral student, certified in Grief/ Bereavement education by ADEC and by CCPA with a CCC.
My hope is to give you hope, a genuine listening ear, in a safe, non-judgemental space, where we, together, can work on creating tools to support you and help relieve your present distress.
I am a doctoral student, certified in Grief/ Bereavement education by ADEC and by CCPA with a CCC.
My hope is to give you hope, a genuine listening ear, in a safe, non-judgemental space, where we, together, can work on creating tools to support you and help relieve your present distress.
(438) 834-1617 View (438) 834-1617
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Caitlin Parsons
Counsellor, MA, MHSc, CCC, SLP
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, and issues of self-esteem.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with an MA in Creative Arts Therapies. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to figure out what you need and what will be most helpful, from the beginning and throughout the counselling process. I aim to create a space where you can openly share your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and find a sense of comfort and security as you face life’s challenges. In session, you can expect my full presence, openness, and genuineness.
I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, and issues of self-esteem.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with an MA in Creative Arts Therapies. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, meaning we’ll work together to figure out what you need and what will be most helpful, from the beginning and throughout the counselling process. I aim to create a space where you can openly share your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, and find a sense of comfort and security as you face life’s challenges. In session, you can expect my full presence, openness, and genuineness.
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Charbel Michel Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, TCF, Psycho, Coach, NLP
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4K
My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, grief, stress management, bereavement, perinatal bereavement, couple and family difficulties.
I provide a non-judgmental and supportive space where you can express yourself freely; a compassionate, active listening to help you explore your full potential, navigate resources and develop practical strategies to help you cope so you can move towards a more meaningful, satisfying, fulfilling and empowering life.
My areas of expertise include treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, grief, stress management, bereavement, perinatal bereavement, couple and family difficulties.
I provide a non-judgmental and supportive space where you can express yourself freely; a compassionate, active listening to help you explore your full potential, navigate resources and develop practical strategies to help you cope so you can move towards a more meaningful, satisfying, fulfilling and empowering life.
(450) 954-4854 View (450) 954-4854
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Jade Willshaw
Art Therapist, ATPQ, PT-I, MA, BFA
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4B
I work with clients who may be struggling with complex issues, like trauma and grief that is impacting their lives.
Often at times words fail us, when we try to express difficult feelings or experiences. Art and play therapy provides alternative forms of communicating that offers rich insight into ourselves. Through these creative forms of expression we will bolster your strengths and explore your challenges. My belief is that play and creativity is within all of us, and has the ability to help us grow and heal!
I work with clients who may be struggling with complex issues, like trauma and grief that is impacting their lives.
Often at times words fail us, when we try to express difficult feelings or experiences. Art and play therapy provides alternative forms of communicating that offers rich insight into ourselves. Through these creative forms of expression we will bolster your strengths and explore your challenges. My belief is that play and creativity is within all of us, and has the ability to help us grow and heal!
(438) 800-2326 View (438) 800-2326
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Robin Luckwaldt
Art Therapist, MA, ANNC, AATQ
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2W
I have experience supporting challenges connected to complex trauma, self-esteem, grief, attachment, people-pleasing, anxiety, and depression, including struggles related to developmental trauma and sexual trauma.
Glad to have you here — maybe we can find out if I’m someone you’d like as a part of your support system. It would be my gladness to collaborate with you in finding what you need to reach your therapeutic goals. In every case, I will respect your judgement about what you need to move towards growth and I will always do my best to adapt the tools I bring to our sessions to suit your needs. Sometimes we’ll talk carefully through details of your past. Sometimes we’ll use art to explore new ways to face your challenges. Sometimes we’ll find it the most possible to approach the underbelly of your struggles with metaphor and story-making.
I have experience supporting challenges connected to complex trauma, self-esteem, grief, attachment, people-pleasing, anxiety, and depression, including struggles related to developmental trauma and sexual trauma.
Glad to have you here — maybe we can find out if I’m someone you’d like as a part of your support system. It would be my gladness to collaborate with you in finding what you need to reach your therapeutic goals. In every case, I will respect your judgement about what you need to move towards growth and I will always do my best to adapt the tools I bring to our sessions to suit your needs. Sometimes we’ll talk carefully through details of your past. Sometimes we’ll use art to explore new ways to face your challenges. Sometimes we’ll find it the most possible to approach the underbelly of your struggles with metaphor and story-making.
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Jen Bieber
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Online Only
I'm specifically passionate about supporting individuals through death & non- death related grief.
Welcome to my practice. I work with individuals to cultivate ways of being that are satisfying and fulfilling. This is a space to get curious about how you’ve been impacted by the world around you, how you’ve learned to respond, and how we can use this learning to grow further into the wonderful parts of yourself. I believe that we are all capable of strengthening & deepening our relationship to ourselves and to others. I have experience connecting with people of a variety of ages (14 +), genders, 2SLGBTQ+ identities, cultural identities, abilities, and varying experiences with therapy.
I'm specifically passionate about supporting individuals through death & non- death related grief.
Welcome to my practice. I work with individuals to cultivate ways of being that are satisfying and fulfilling. This is a space to get curious about how you’ve been impacted by the world around you, how you’ve learned to respond, and how we can use this learning to grow further into the wonderful parts of yourself. I believe that we are all capable of strengthening & deepening our relationship to ourselves and to others. I have experience connecting with people of a variety of ages (14 +), genders, 2SLGBTQ+ identities, cultural identities, abilities, and varying experiences with therapy.
(437) 292-3591 View (437) 292-3591
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Jasmine Piques
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PSW
Montréal, QC H3H
I'm a registered social worker who supports individuals in navigating life transitions, grief and loss.
I specialize in working with individuals caring for loved ones at end of life, providing support in fostering resilience. I believe in the power of strong therapeutic alliances and co-constructing solutions to facilitate healing and growth.
I'm a registered social worker who supports individuals in navigating life transitions, grief and loss.
I specialize in working with individuals caring for loved ones at end of life, providing support in fostering resilience. I believe in the power of strong therapeutic alliances and co-constructing solutions to facilitate healing and growth.
(438) 801-7436 View (438) 801-7436
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Jonathan Reinglas
Counsellor, MA, P-RDT
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
I have worked with suicide, addiction, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relational problems, and anger in various facilities like domestic violence clinics and hospitals.
Let's be honest - you're flipping through these profiles to find someone that can help you and understand you. No one can make any promises. However, I believe that you can gain the tools you need to help yourself. Welcome if you are looking for someone to help you feel more acceptance, calm, peace, and clarity in your life. I work with parents and their children, teenagers, and adults. I offer play therapy, drama therapy (similar to art therapy), and direct clinical counselling to help you understand your problems, find your strengths, overcome your past pains, sadness, guilt/shame, and build your motivation for change.
I have worked with suicide, addiction, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relational problems, and anger in various facilities like domestic violence clinics and hospitals.
Let's be honest - you're flipping through these profiles to find someone that can help you and understand you. No one can make any promises. However, I believe that you can gain the tools you need to help yourself. Welcome if you are looking for someone to help you feel more acceptance, calm, peace, and clarity in your life. I work with parents and their children, teenagers, and adults. I offer play therapy, drama therapy (similar to art therapy), and direct clinical counselling to help you understand your problems, find your strengths, overcome your past pains, sadness, guilt/shame, and build your motivation for change.
(438) 256-0576 View (438) 256-0576
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Samara Perez
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
This includes working through difficult life events like infidelity, illness, loss, breakups, job changes, new roles - parenting, marriage...
Is an important relationship causing you distress? Is it your partner? Your family? Your boss? YourSELF? "Something" is not working within you. Relationships are complicated and are hard to understand. In individual or couples therapy, our work together is to get to the root of your distress, your suffering. We will work to find meaningful, concrete and insightful solutions to better understand yourself and your patterns with others. We will work to either accept, let go or make NEW changes to improve your relationships with others or within yourSELF. The idea is to DO different so life is more meaningful and satisfying.
This includes working through difficult life events like infidelity, illness, loss, breakups, job changes, new roles - parenting, marriage...
Is an important relationship causing you distress? Is it your partner? Your family? Your boss? YourSELF? "Something" is not working within you. Relationships are complicated and are hard to understand. In individual or couples therapy, our work together is to get to the root of your distress, your suffering. We will work to find meaningful, concrete and insightful solutions to better understand yourself and your patterns with others. We will work to either accept, let go or make NEW changes to improve your relationships with others or within yourSELF. The idea is to DO different so life is more meaningful and satisfying.
(450) 390-6617 View (450) 390-6617
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Natalie Williamson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
9 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting new clients - If you’re feeling overwhelmed by burnout, working through grief, stuck in anxiety, drained by trauma(s), or weighed down by self-doubt—you’re not alone.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I work from a person-centred approach that is trauma and culturally informed. Along the way, I draw from evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, IFS, strengths-based and solution-focused interventions to support your growth.
Accepting new clients - If you’re feeling overwhelmed by burnout, working through grief, stuck in anxiety, drained by trauma(s), or weighed down by self-doubt—you’re not alone.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I work from a person-centred approach that is trauma and culturally informed. Along the way, I draw from evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, IFS, strengths-based and solution-focused interventions to support your growth.
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Philip Lemieux
Psychologist
Montréal, QC H4C
Waitlist for new clients
I have successfully treated a variety of needs and find meaning in working with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
With extensive experience providing psychotherapy to people from varied cultural backgrounds, I'm confident I will provide a welcoming space for you to share your experiences and challenges. I work humanistically while integrating cognitive, dynamic, and existential modalities, making an impact on clients' progress towards achieving their goals.
I have successfully treated a variety of needs and find meaning in working with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
With extensive experience providing psychotherapy to people from varied cultural backgrounds, I'm confident I will provide a welcoming space for you to share your experiences and challenges. I work humanistically while integrating cognitive, dynamic, and existential modalities, making an impact on clients' progress towards achieving their goals.
(438) 500-5375 View (438) 500-5375
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Yemisi Odesilo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families working through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, career troubles, anger, grief, self-esteem, and more!
Accepting new clients - Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationship troubles, or career stressors? Looking for a space to unpack BIPOC experiences, immigration, or life transitions? I understand how hard it can be to juggle multiple concerns while seeking support, so I strive to create a warm, welcoming space for all clients. My empathetic and trauma informed approach helps you navigate challenges, gain tools, deepen understanding, and find a sense of safety. I aim for you to leave each session feeling heard, understood, and empowered, with a clear path toward meaningful change.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families working through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, career troubles, anger, grief, self-esteem, and more!
Accepting new clients - Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, relationship troubles, or career stressors? Looking for a space to unpack BIPOC experiences, immigration, or life transitions? I understand how hard it can be to juggle multiple concerns while seeking support, so I strive to create a warm, welcoming space for all clients. My empathetic and trauma informed approach helps you navigate challenges, gain tools, deepen understanding, and find a sense of safety. I aim for you to leave each session feeling heard, understood, and empowered, with a clear path toward meaningful change.
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Esther Kalaba
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Serves Area
I specialize working with people who have complex trauma, grief, and anxiety/burnout.
I am trained as an art therapist, psychotherapist, somatic therapist, breathwork practitioner and a herbalist, combining eastern and western philosophies in my healing approach. With couples I use a method called Dialogue Therapy that can be done online or in person. I have created a the Beat + Breath method, to train your mind to be calm and focused.
I specialize working with people who have complex trauma, grief, and anxiety/burnout.
I am trained as an art therapist, psychotherapist, somatic therapist, breathwork practitioner and a herbalist, combining eastern and western philosophies in my healing approach. With couples I use a method called Dialogue Therapy that can be done online or in person. I have created a the Beat + Breath method, to train your mind to be calm and focused.
(226) 784-5373 View (226) 784-5373
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Huma Malik
Counsellor, CCC
Online Only
I have experience dealing with various issues, including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship problems.
Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.
I have experience dealing with various issues, including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship problems.
Counselling can be seen as planting a seed that, with nurturing and attention, will grow into something beautiful. Every individual is akin to a seed that undergoes continual growth, advancing through each fleeting season filled with moments of happiness, sorrows, triumphs, bravery, disappointments, and fresh starts. Like seeds, humans require sources and resources to aid them in reaching their full potential, such as sunlight, rain, and soil. And just like every seed holds importance, every human being also possesses inherent value. By choosing to seek counseling, you have taken the first step towards transformation.
(226) 705-0526 View (226) 705-0526

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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.