Grief Counselling Unionville ON. Grief & Loss, Trauma Counsellor Ontario.
If you have experienced the pain and trauma of loss, grief counselling Unionville ON with a licensed therapist can help you move through. A Ontario grief and loss counselor has training and experience in helping people who have suffered loss to find strength, to cope, and move through the trauma. Unionville grief counselling can be an important tool to help you through this difficult time. And while nothing anyone can say can completely heal the pain, you can still find strength to cope, to move through, and to find hope in the darkness. Therapy is a very important part of moving through grief. Please contact a Unionville, ON grief therapist below today.
Grief And Loss Counselling Near Unionville, ON
Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed., MFT
I have experienced several losses and I am familiar with the feeling that while everyone around you seems to be going on with normal living, you are seeing everything through gray clouds. From my personal and professional knowledge of this difficult aspect of life, I can help you find hope and find your smile again! Don't keep putting this off. You will lighten and shorten your grieving period by getting help now. Call today!
Bernie Golden, RIHR
At some point everyone experiences grief and loss. The grief and loss could be a result of a loved one dying, separation or divorce, an ill or aging loved one, job loss or any number of life circumstances that represent a personal loss to you.
Sorrow and mourning is a natural response to loss. It is my job as your counsellor to help you through the sorrow and mourning process in a supportive and healthy way.
416-951-1288
Gui Mansilla, LLM (Arg) M.Div. (Us) Dip GIT (Ca)
Loosing a loved one it's the most challenging thing we face as humans however all kind of loses as a divorce, or the loss of our health or loosing a job it is still a very difficult thing to cope with. That is why being able to effectively go through the process of grieving any loss is possible when done with the proper care and much easier when done in the company of a compassionate and caring person. I provide the space for clients to move through the different stages of grieving at their own pace while feeling safe, understood and supported in the utmost reality that the process will get better and could even become a great lesson about love, resilience and our unbounded healing capacity
Gordon Whitney, M.T.S. M.Div.
The experience of loss is difficult at the best of times. There are situations in which it can be overwhelming and destructive . Gordon offers a compassionate and supportive approach that enables clients to work through the emotional pain and practical considerations of grief. The goal is not to forget, but to allow the positive memories to strengthen and create a new way of living.
Ellis Nicolson, M.Div; RMFT
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
Email: Contact Ellis
4291 Village Centre Court, Suite 201, Mississauga L4Z 1S2
Email: Contact Ellis
4291 Village Centre Court, Suite 201, Mississauga L4Z 1S2
Loss can be experienced in many different ways, for example, the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, losing abilities that one would normally have, etc. Grief is a very personal journey, and there is no set time line for how long you are to grieve. You will experience a range of emotions, including: denial, anger, sadness, depression, hoplessness, and you may even try to bargain with yourself or God. If you are experiencing any of these feelings, I assure you, my office is a safe place to process your grief. I will walk beside you and help you process your journey.
Melinda Van Halteren, BA, MDiv.
Individual, couple, family, and bereavement Counsellor
Email: Contact Melinda
127 Main Street South, Newmarket L3Y 3Y8
Email: Contact Melinda
127 Main Street South, Newmarket L3Y 3Y8
When we experience the loss of a loved one our life can feel like it has been turned upside down. There is often a lot of support in the days and weeks surrounding the funeral, but slowly that support subsides. Melinda provides a safe and caring environment where clients are supported in their grief, and work through such questions as: Are the emotions I am experiencing normal? What are realistic expectations for this healing process? Do men and women grieve differently? Melinda recognizes that everyone's grief journey is as unique as the relationship that they had with their loved one. For more than twelve years she has counselled individuals and facilitated bereavement groups.
Lori Dennis, M.A. Counselling Psychology
When we lose someone we love, the pain can be unbearable. We often experience a spectrum of difficult emotions including shock, anger, sadness and guilt. These feelings are often overwhelming and the sadness can feel as though it will never go away. These are all normal reactions to loss. To grieve well, we need accept all of our feelings and allow ourselves to feel them fully. This is what true healing is about. There is no time frame for grieving and no right or wrong way to do it. There are, however, healthy ways to cope with the pain. The most important thing is to be able to express and experience our grief with the support of a trained professional.
Ganga Daryanani, R.S.W.
Although loss is a natural part of life, its occurrence can come as a shock and we may find ourselves unable to cope with the grief and sorrow. When a client is stuck in this process, my approach is to discover where they got stuck. Once there, we can deal with all the pent-up feelings of: anger, bitterness, hurt, and grief. By allowing the client to vent, all the suppressed feelings come to surface which creates space for new positive emotions to come in.
Clients benefit from the release of their negative thoughts and emotions, as well as attaining an insight into why they got stuck in the first place. Overall, they are left with a feeling of acceptance about their loss and themselves.
Felina Rezza, MSW, RSW
When we lose someone or something that is important to us, the myriad of feelings can overwhelm us and our daily lives. No loss is insignificant. If the loss was/is important to you, this is what matters. Speaking and working with a counsellor will help you feel supported, understood, clarify any linguring issues, cope better and give you a sense of hope again.
Elizabeth White, M.Ed. , T.E.P.
Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists
Email: Contact Elizabeth
25 Keewatin Ave., Toronto M4P 1Z9
Email: Contact Elizabeth
25 Keewatin Ave., Toronto M4P 1Z9
The journey of grief and loss may begin with the death of a loved one, or with the loss of job, relationship, physical ability or home. Each journey is unique with its challenges, regrets, healing and gifts and by attending to each aspect, we move through to a new normal. The death of our son taught us the pain of bereavement and the healing power of the mourning process. I also offer a one-day workshop called "If Only....Action Methods and the Seasons of Mourning."
Andrea Beck, Hon BA (Spec. Psych), MSW RSW
We each experience grief differently. It is important to allow yourself to grieve without the "shoulds" or expectations of others. Loss and grief occurs in the event of a death, but also in the event of an ending of a relationship, a job, of good health or mobility, lifestyle, or phase of life. A grief reaction can be intense and sometimes frightening. My approach to loss is to provide immediate support to my client when their world is crashing in through empathic listening, validation of feelings, and connection. Clients are encouraged to explore thoughts and feelings, practice self care and mindfulness strategies to promote calm. www.markhamcounselling.com
Amelia Perri, RN, BScN, MC
Grief and loss are significant life experiences that can be difficult to manage. I have heard from many that sometimes it seems like the extreme sadness will not leave them. I work with such clients to try and make space in their life to experience positive emotions along with the sadness. Grief is very individual and some clients desire help to "move past the grief", while others do not agree with this. I work to meet clients where they are, to optimize their day to day life experiences according to their own individual hopes. In addition, I help clients to find meaning in their experience of grief and loss, honour the life of their lost loved one, and manage the related difficult emotions.
Vicki Nishihama, M.Div. D.Ac. RNCP
Marriage and Family Therapist
Email: Contact Vicki
Location of Therapist: Newmarket/Bradford, ON L3Z 3A2
Email: Contact Vicki
Location of Therapist: Newmarket/Bradford, ON L3Z 3A2
People have a range of responses to the experience of grief or loss. Grief is a normal response to death or loss of a loved one. If you have lost a loved one you may need support or a sounding board to process your loss. However, some people experience "complicated loss". They have difficulty re-engaging life and can't imagine what life is like without the one they have lost. Vicki can help you understand the
differences between normal grief and complicated loss. She has experience in providing spiritual care in a
hospital setting as well as specialized training in death and grieving. If you feel you need support during
this difficult time, just call.
Mina Singh, RN, PhD
Certified Psychotherapist, Clinical Member, OSP
Email: Contact Mina
Bentworth Ave, near Yorkdale Mall, North York M6A 1P1
Email: Contact Mina
Bentworth Ave, near Yorkdale Mall, North York M6A 1P1
Grief and Loss may be due to a variety of reasons: death, separation, divorce, pregnancy loss, immigration, a newly diagnosed health issue, or a loss of an opportunity at work. Using a relational approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or Mindfulness, we will gain an understanding of your life story and will reflect on meanings and patterns of events.
Mahnaz Mirkhond-Chegini, M ED, Hon BA, B ED
Counsellor, Wellness Coach, OCT Certified Educator
Email: Contact Mahnaz
377 Main Street North, Markham L3P 1Z3
Email: Contact Mahnaz
377 Main Street North, Markham L3P 1Z3
I will facilitate this difficult time for your. This is a transition, and with the right therapist you will go through this process. Despite the feelings of sadness you may be feeling, there is a normal cycle to grief and Loss that individuals go through. I will guide you through this time in your life and bring back positive light to your days. We will strengthen your mind, discover your thoughts and feelings, and bring peace and light to your everyday.
New Roots Therapy, B.A., M.Sc., AAMFT
Individual, Couple and Family Therapy
Email: Contact New Roots Therapy
104 Brock Street South, Unit A, Whitby L1N 4J8
Email: Contact New Roots Therapy
104 Brock Street South, Unit A, Whitby L1N 4J8
When a person has experienced the loss of someone or something significant, it is not uncommon for them to experience overwhelming feelings of sadness, a sense of confusion or "being at a loss", as well as difficulty experiencing happiness and joy. At New Roots Therapy, we acknowledge that these feelings - as well as many others - may emerge for you as you move through your own experience of grief and loss. We believe that, in working with grief and loss, it is not just about "letting go" or "moving past" the loss. Rather, our hope is to honour the uniqueness of your experience and to help you connect your feelings of grief to the importance of the lost relationship on your life.
Christina Becker, MBA, Dip. Analy. Psych. (Zurich)
Jungian Analyst, Clinical Member, OSP
Email: Contact Christina
437 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto M6R 3B9
Email: Contact Christina
437 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto M6R 3B9
There is nothing so powerful as the death of someone or something close to us. Death seems to open up a sacred place where we ponder questions of meaning, and the mystery and the worth of life. Jung says "When death confronts us, life always seems like a downward flow or like a clock that has been wound up and whose eventual " Grief and loss are unfortunately a natural part of life and the failure to acknowledge this inevitability can turn into a fear of life - neurotic resistances, depressions and other psychological distresses. My approach creates a safe space to allow the natural process of grief to restore you back to life.
Deborah MacDonald, BA, MACP, PCC, RPC
Registered Individual, Couples & Family Counsellor
Email: Contact Deborah
112 Athol Street, Whitby Ontario, Whitby L1N 3Y9
Email: Contact Deborah
112 Athol Street, Whitby Ontario, Whitby L1N 3Y9
The loss of a loved one can sometimes be very complicated and is always uniquely personal. Trying to make sense of such loss and trying to re-build a life after loss can seem overwhelming. The is hope and a there is a way through. Deborah works with individuals and families to help them to cope with their loss, manage their grief and find a way to move forward.
Gwen Wellington, MSW, RSW, CTS
Ordinarily we are able to handle grieving a loss with the help of a few supportive relationships. Sometimes, however, we need professional help. Perhaps the grief work is complicated because the loss involves a relationship that was conflicted, or a violent death, or something you’d rather not tell anyone. Perhaps you are overwhelmed because you are dealing with more than one loss. Perhaps you find yourself stuck in one phase of grieving—like not being able to get past your anger regarding the injustice of the loss. In working with me, you will experience gentle and compassionate support. In addition, you will be helped to understand the grieving process and to navigate your way through it.
Douglas Lane Smith, B.A, M.A., Ph.D., C.Psych.
Dr. Smith became a psychologist as a direct result of a traumatic loss when his brother Donald was killed by a train when Donald was l2 and Dr. Smith was a little boy. This loss caused Dr. Smith to be paralyzed with grief for several years. Dr. Smith is a recovered grief survivor because of his willingness to get professional help and training. No one should have to do this job alone. Lack of recovery from grief results in severe physical and emotional problems, including marital dysfunction, substance abuse, accidents, failure at work, relationships problems and unhappiness.
Paul Morgan, M.A.,(C)OACCPP
Psychotherapist, Counselor and Clinical Hypnosis
Email: Contact Paul
55 Village Centre Place, Suite 306, Mississauga L4Z 1V9
Email: Contact Paul
55 Village Centre Place, Suite 306, Mississauga L4Z 1V9
Grieving loss or even anticipated loss is difficult, and those closest are vulnerable to stress and the ability to function normally in their day-to-day lives. Grief counselling can benefit you in several different ways:
1. A sharing of your special relationship with a loved one, a friend or a tragedy with someone that is empathetic, listens and offers emotional support.
2. A safe place to share those special moments in your life and feel cared for and confirm that someone is listening.
3. A safe place to discuss practical needs that require your attention in a timely manner.
My approach is to create a safe haven for you to deal with the pain and anxiety of your grief.
Julianne Maslabey, RMFT
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist; Psychotherapist
Email: Contact Julianne
Hwy 7 & 9th Line, Markham L3P 4P3
Email: Contact Julianne
Hwy 7 & 9th Line, Markham L3P 4P3
If you have experienced a significant loss and find that it is hard to focus on your daily activities you may find it helpful to discuss your feelings with a counsellor. I have been trained to help you process your emotions, heal unresolved hurts and comfort you in your loss. Whether you have lost a loved one, recently gone through a separation or divorce or have experienced other major life transitions you may be grieving and could benefit from grief counselling.
Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching
Email: Contact Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching
25 Watline Avenue, Suite GR06, Mississauga L4Z 2Z1
Although grief & loss is often associated by death, it is also caused by things such as, loss of health, loss of financial security, loss of a home, or the loss of employment. How one cope's with these losses will play an important part in determinig their emotional well being. At Pathways, our desire, through compassionate and effective counselling is to provide you the hope and the guidance that will lead you to a place of emotional well being.
The Clinic For Emotional Wellness, Ph.D., MSW, R.N.
Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Health Nursing
Email: Contact The Clinic For Emotional Wellness
9983 Keele Street, Suite 201, Vaughan L6A 3Y5
Email: Contact The Clinic For Emotional Wellness
9983 Keele Street, Suite 201, Vaughan L6A 3Y5
Working with clients from a human-centered and cognitive behavioural perspective, we help clients explore the effects of loss on the psychological and social aspects of their current life circumstance. We help clients understand and cope with the various stages of the grieving process. Clients can expect to journey with a therapist to make meaning and peace with the loss, which is an individual and personal process for each client.
Bayridge Counselling Centre
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
Email: Contact Bayridge Counselling Centre
100 Matheson Blvd. E. #204, Mississauga L4Z 2G7
Email: Contact Bayridge Counselling Centre
100 Matheson Blvd. E. #204, Mississauga L4Z 2G7
Grief is the emotional suffering we feel when we lose something or someone important to us. This can include the loss of friend, partner, or family member, a change in life circumstances, death of a pet, getting fired, loss of health, safety, a dream... anything that we once had and now do not. The intensity and process can be unique for each person, but like all other emotions that impact the quality of our life, ignoring it or suppressing it does not work. Seeking support as we move through the various stages of grief is very helpful. Planning for our healing is crucial so that we do not become 'stuck' in the pain. A skilled therapist can assist us during this vulnerable time.
Stacey Dombrowsky, RIHR, RCP
Registered Psychotherapist and Addictions Councellor
Email: Contact Stacey
Location Near Therapist: Unionville, ON
Email: Contact Stacey
Location Near Therapist: Unionville, ON
Grief, another powerful emotion we experience when dealing with loss, is a conditioning that affects all human beings. In our society there is often a notion that we should hurry up and get over our grief but maybe we should grieve as long as we need to. One way to see loss is to see loss as change and then to let change in. By developing a practice of loving kindness towards ourselves and others we can take a gentler approach toward loss and pain.
Sonia Panchynsyn, MSW, RSW
There can be many losses in one’s lifetime. When we have a loss we may need help to grieve that loss. Some of the losses we can experience are loss of a job, pet, health, friendship, marriage or a loved one. Some of the feelings we may experience in relationship to that loss are shock, denial, blame, anger, anxiety, sadness, depression, fear, despair and hopelessness. Psychotherapy can help you re-build your life and build new dreams. Psychotherapy can assist you survive the loss and regain control over your life once again. You need not be alone to cope with what can be a difficult and painful process. Having a psychotherapist who understands grief and who will listen to you can help.
Sophia Kahill, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Loss can come in many forms--the death of a loved one, the end of a friendship or marriage or romantic relationship, being terminated from a valued job, leaving friends and family when moving to a new city, or anything that makes us feel that we have lost something important to us. Grief naturally follows a significant loss. A recent loss can also re-activate feelings around an old, unresolved, loss from the past, with new grief adding to old. Both recent and past losses can be examined, to enable an individual to come to terms with the loss and reduce its pain.
Patzia Gonzalez-Baz, B. Sc.; Clinical Member, OSP; D-CEP
It is hard to believe the grief and anguish we suffer through grief and loss until you are experiencing it. Many well-wishers want to "get over it" and "move on." This truly is the time to have someone hold an empathic and sacred space for you to explore your grief with no judgments. Energy modalities help the process, they will not dissolve appropriate grief. They will help us gain a new perspective.
Gabriela Vilar, MA Counselling
Loss is a part of life. We can grieve for a variety of reasons during our life. When the grieving process debilitates a person ability carry a normal life Grief Therapy becomes necessary.
Individual Grief Therapy offers healing for a wide range of losses including: job loss, loss of a loved one, divorce, failure to achieve a goal or dream, emotional/geographic distance from a loved one, infertility, loss of community, loss of youth or isolation stemming from a debilitating illness.
Holistic Counselling can assist individuals to deal with the loss, enabling them to enjoy life again. The treatment includes Hypnotherapy, NLP techniques and counselling.
Victoria Lorient-Faibish, MEd (Pych), CCC, RPP
Holistic Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Email: Contact Victoria
14 Prince Arthur Avenue Suite 209, Toronto M5R 1A9
Email: Contact Victoria
14 Prince Arthur Avenue Suite 209, Toronto M5R 1A9
I use a very holistic approach to loss and grief. We bring many aspects into the work including talk therapy, meditation, body centered relaxation, spirituality, letter writing, Emotional Freedom Technique, New Decision Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Cranosacral, Reiki, visualization, forgiveness work and acceptance work.
We touch on how loss Can be a catalyst for growth and transformation.
Ariella Boehm, MACP, OACCPP
When we face the loss of a loved one we often experience a level of grief that seems boundless in its intensity. I understand that this is a vulnerable time for you and that you may be feeling as if you will never be able to “snap out of it”. This is a perfectly normal process. When we experience low moods it’s hard to believe that life isn’t going to be stuck in that moment for eternity! I would like to teach you principles that have brought comfort to many people. These principles focus on the way thought works; the way thought can dictate our moods, and the way that awareness of thought can elevate us from a low mood no matter what the circumstance.
Robert T. Muller, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Individuals often come to see me for therapy in my practice in the downtown area of Toronto in order to help them cope with grief, bereavement, and difficulty adjusting to painful loss. For some clients this includes the loss of a close family member, for others this includes the loss of an intimate relationship. In either case, the opportunity to discuss such losses and to understand their impact is an important part of the psychotherapy process.
Shirley Katz Leon, Ph.D.
Canadian Certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Email: Contact Shirley
156 Sheppard Avenue West, Unit 3, Toronto M2N 1M8
Email: Contact Shirley
156 Sheppard Avenue West, Unit 3, Toronto M2N 1M8
Grief and loss are a common and normal experience of life. Sometimes people want to escape the pain of loss through compulsive and addictive habbits that may have helped in the past, with other kinds of sadness. But grief is an appropriate response to traumatic loss, and cannot be escaped from. The more you try to get away from it, or "get over it", the stronger is pulls you down. This is a time for a supportive listening approach, with help in self-care, and strengthening connections between you and the people in your life. As a genuinely caring and trained therapist in this area, I will walk through this darkness with you, to help you safely reach the other side, at your own pace.
Elizabeth Hepworth, HBA, MA, OACCPP
We live in a mortal imperfect world and the grief process is about let go of the pain and remembering the person and allowing them to continue on in you. My approach is to set up time everyday to deal with the grief and balance that sadness with routine to help slowly overcome the pain. In the case of loss the process is much the same but we work on learning from the emotion around the relationship/job and preparing ourselves to move forward.
David Fairweather
The loss of someone close or a comforting presence in your life is amongst the most difficult emotional experiences to go through alone. Sometimes it can feel like grief is never ending, particularly when you have become stuck or are afraid to fully engage with your feelings. This is no time to be alone or surrounded by people that don't understand the gravity of your loss. You can trust men to help you work through the process of grieving at your own pace and in your own way, by being there for you each step of the way.
Angela Colangelo, MA, RMFT (Registered Marriage & Family Therapist)
Registered Marrriage and Family Therapist
Email: Contact Angela
Location of Therapist: Markham, ON L6E 1A3
Email: Contact Angela
Location of Therapist: Markham, ON L6E 1A3
Feelings of grief or loss account for a great deal of sadness experienced by people, including loss of a loved one due to death, loss of a relationship that has ended, loss of a dream of what might have been, loss of something that you have relied on for a long time. I help my clients see that the process for dealing with this is similar to loss through death and that each person has their own way and timeline for grieving. I help my client chose healthier ways of coping and to be compassionate about their individual process.
Rickey Miller, Ph. D., C. Psych.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Email: Contact Dr. Miller
2900 Steeles Ave. E. Suite 213, Thornhill L3T 4X1
Email: Contact Dr. Miller
2900 Steeles Ave. E. Suite 213, Thornhill L3T 4X1
I help people understand and accept all of the complex emotions that arise after any loss. Each person goes through a unique process of grieving. I collaborate with my patients to develop the treatment approach that is most helpful for them. I treat each patient with compassion and respect. Therapy may be short or long term and may address issues such as conflicts with family, unresolved feelings, anger, nightmares, sleep disruption, weight loss or gain, reaching out to others for support, work-place issues, and resuming ones' usual lifestyle. I help patients distinguish grief from depression.
Todd Hayen, MA, MACS, CHt
I have personally suffered a great loss in my life, as a result, I feel that I am uniquely qualified to work with clients who have also suffered similar tragedies. Textbook grief therapy is not enough. My experience has helped me formulate a deep understanding of the particular fears, sadness, and problems one faces while dealing with a profound loss.
Victoria Scott, BAA, MCC, GPP, Member of OACCPP, EOCPC
Certified General Practice Psychotherapist
Email: Contact Victoria
1382 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto M6M 5J1
Email: Contact Victoria
1382 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto M6M 5J1
When we lose someone or something, we feel paralyzed which encompasses a broad range of feelings and behaviours thar are quite common after a loss. We at I-Kare Counselling Service help to create a comfortable environment, one in which you can feel safe to discuss your true feelings with your therapist. In working through your sessions, we help you to cope with the pain felt from this loss. People grieve differently but there are healthy ways of coping and we are here to help yo through thisdifficult time. Our main goal is to help you to return to a healthy state of mind.
Jothi Ramesh, M.S.W (equiv), R.S.W
Grief and loss affects different people in different ways. In my practice, I do use the stages of grief as a framework, but value the individual differences in grief and loss presentations. Counselling can help people process their loss and gain closure about it. I facilitate the process of being with the feelings of loss and using cultural ways to deal with the loss.
Cheryl Moore, MSW, RSW
Masters of Social Work, Holistic Health Practitioner
Email: Contact Cheryl
788 Yonge St., Midland L4T 2E6
Email: Contact Cheryl
788 Yonge St., Midland L4T 2E6
Over the years I have come to understand that all change, transition and adjustment has some form of loss associated with it. While I have over 20 years experience helping people cope with chronic and terminal illness, I am equally interested in working through life changes such as a move, separation/divorce, career change, etc. My goal is to assist people to find the meaning in the experiences from a spiritual perspective, and in that way helping them to integrate the loss and move forward with their life. I also work with people dealing with complicated loss and mourning, accumulative loss, and caregiver stress, and have some training in trauma, EFT, and EMDR.
Nancy Christie, M.T.C., B.F.A.,C.Y.W.
When coping with grief and loss, you are likely to need support to accept that your loss is real and that it is okay to feel the pain of such a significant loss. I listen deeply to your individual experience knowing that there will be unique factors for you. These will be important in understanding how you will be able to self soothe and eventually heal. I will be interested in how you are coping on a daily basis, with your relationships and in charting a path of a meaningful recovery.
Ed Santana, MA, Psychotherapist
As a psychotherapist, I have worked extensively with many people experiencing severe grief and loss. Being with others in a time of crisis and sorrow requires deep compassion and the space to experience many ranges of emotion. Everyone at some point is faced with overwhelming circumstances and this is when we encounter life's toughest questions. In psychotherapy, working through grief and loss is critical to the health of a person or couple, and it requires the steady support and understanding of a therapist and others to be with you in troubled times. If you are reading this and feel like you need additional support to navigate difficult circumstances, know that help is available.
Dharshini Chanderbhan, BSc., M.A
Grief and loss can take many forms, from the loss of a loved one, to the loss of a job or the end of a friendship. How we cope with these plays an important part in determining our emotional well being. The therapists at Chanderbhan Counselling Services work with you to develop effective coping strategies that are unique to your loss, using warm and empathetic therapeutic techniques.
Alexandra Bond, Hon.B.Sc, (psych), MSW, RSW
Registered Clinical Therapist
Email: Contact Alexandra
6568 Main St. Stouffville, Stouffville L4A 7W8
Email: Contact Alexandra
6568 Main St. Stouffville, Stouffville L4A 7W8
Feeling grief and loss is unique to each person, but it is felt more or less as a form of depression. Grief and loss is felt not just from the death of a loved one, but also from divorce and relationship losses. I find that clients often begin to feel isolated in their grief, relationships become affected, and moving through daily activities can feel overwhelming. As a Specialist in Depression, I help my clients move through the stages of loss, and I help them to feel pleasure and hope in their daily lives, rebuilding self-esteem and self-worth. I offer kindness and support, and my clients often comment that they "feel lighter" and "hopeful" after each session.
Paul Parnass, M.S.W. R.S.W.
Life is fragile. At any moment our life can be turned upside down by the loss of a loved one. If you are suffering from a loss, I will support you and offer you a safe place in which to express your grief. My approach is based on an understanding of the dynamics of loss, combined with my own experience in handling loss in my life. Loss can take other forms as well...such as the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, or the loss of health. Together we will discuss your pain and come to understand the impact your loss has had on you. We will then develop new ways to manage your loss so that you can move forward again.
Kenneth Gardner, RMFT, LMFT
Registered & Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Email: Contact Kenneth
30 Walkerton Drive, Markham L3P 1H8
Email: Contact Kenneth
30 Walkerton Drive, Markham L3P 1H8
Grief is a normal reaction for someone who has suffered a loss. Disbelief, shock, and crying are responses to that loss, and these reactions are actually part of the healing process. Support from family and friends is important during your grieving process. I can also support you during this time of need. With stress management training, I can teach you how to relax, and how to visualize a life without the object of your loss. Give yourself time for tears, as they are healing. With counselling and support, I can help you regain peace, renew your involvement with friends and activities, and explore new interests. Feel free to call me for support!
Stacey Neumin, Dip.C.S., C.Psych.Assoc.
Registered Psychological Associate
Email: Contact Stacey
9555 Yonge Street, Units 15 & 16, Richmond Hill L4C 9M5
Email: Contact Stacey
9555 Yonge Street, Units 15 & 16, Richmond Hill L4C 9M5
Loss and grief can take multiple forms. I will spend time learning from you what is weighing heavy on your heart. We will explore ways for you to embrace those painful emotions, memories and/or thoughts which are currently consuming you. A variety of methods to release unresolved feelings and situations will be utilized, depending on your comfort, and my evaluation of what would fit best for you. You will feel at peace, empowered and ready to move forward when our work is complete.
Carol Musselman, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Loss can leave people struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, guilt, and anxiety about the future. Grief/loss counseling can help you express these feelings in a safe environment and learn to manage them without being overwhelmed. You will come to better appreciate the importance of the lost relationship and begin the process of rebuilding your life.
Mitra Gholamain, Ph.D. C. Psych
If you have lost a loved one, it is natural to feel sad, empty, and emotionally disoriented. If you suppress your natural feelings of grief, you might gradually become numb and apathetic. Psychotherapy can help you feel and experience such complex emotions as denial, sadness, guilt, and anger, typically associated with the experience of loss. Once you allow yourself expreience, express, process, and understand the meaning of these feelings, you would be ready to put them to rest and reconnect with life. At this stage, you would cherish the memory of your loved one, but you would no longer be held back by crippling emotions.
Lesli Musicar, M.Ed., Counselling Psychology
Grief and loss can cause many painful and sometimes confusing feelings. If you stifle them or ignore them, they can stick around for a lot longer than they need to. I can help you to understand these feelings. And I can help you to heal from your losses. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of opportunity, the loss of meaning, or the loss of hope. I will provide a compassionate, safe and understanding ear. With my support, you will be able to feel more in control. You will move through your grief more quickly. And soon, you will be able to wholeheartedly embrace your life once again.
Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, dip TIRP, OSP Clinical Mmber
Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker
Email: Contact Tara
30 Wellington St. West, Toronto M5L 1L5
Email: Contact Tara
30 Wellington St. West, Toronto M5L 1L5
It was after several significant experiences of loss in my life that I decided to explore psychotherapy for myself. During this process I determined that I wanted to become a psychotherapist and pursued both my diploma with the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy and my Masters in Social Work. I am the person I am today because of the grief I have experienced and I know how painful the grieving process can be. I also know that our pain and how we move through it redefines us and forces us to grow into new versions of ourselves. As a therapist, I strive to work alongside you to help you to be with the pain, to address the grief and to renew your emerging sense of self.
Veronica Waisbein, M.A. (C) OACCPP
The word bereavement mean “to be robbed of something valued” Grieving is a process of adjusting to that loss and is universal. Although id is usually applied when the loss involves a death, it can be applied to many other circumstances. Bereavement is a process. Helping you release pain and enhance life skills as the transition experienced while in grief and after suffering from the loss of a loved one develops. When pain persists, it feels like your life is ruined. Let me help.I would like to hear your story. Counselling will assist you to restore the peace and happiness you deserve.
Valerie Kates, B.I.S., M.Ed.
Psychotherapist and Marriage Counsellor
Email: Contact Valerie
321 Herridge Circle, Newmarket L3Y 7H9
Email: Contact Valerie
321 Herridge Circle, Newmarket L3Y 7H9
Grief affects people in different ways. The kind of support you can get from friends and family may be limited if they are grieving too. You may find that you have to also have to make adjustments to your life at a time when you feel least able to do so.
If you need to continue on in your responsibilities at work or in your role as a parent or spouse, therapy may provide you with valuable time-out for your own need to grieve & receive support.
Much of grieving is about expressing emotion that may include anger, guilt, and remorse. My intention when I work with people who are grieving is to provide a safe place to work through these difficult feelings
Iris Benrubi, M.A.
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one? The loss of a relationship? Have you forgotten how to be happy?
If you're ready to move forward from the loss and reconnect to your friends and be happy again, make the call and I can help you find joy in your life again. You can smile and laugh again - you just need to reach out and make the first call.
Sara Kamin, BSc (Hons.), MSc
Losing a loved one can bring up a breadth of feelings that can often seem overwhelmingly difficult to manage. In addition to offering support and empathy, I will explore with you the experience of your loss. Together, we will bring to light the meaning of that loss, both in terms of your connection with your loved one, as well as its overall significance in your life and other relationships.
Sharon Purcell, MSW, RSW, SEP
It takes great courage to experience grief and survive loss. I can teach you how to be present to your own vast and deep emotions in a way that allows your body to release and your spirit to expand and become more through loss. Through the most difficult experiences, we discover our strength. We each have a unique path to discover. Through learning to respect our own timing, we allow ourselves to stay long enough in our sadness to develop a relationship of respect and honoring that empowers us to move on when we are ready.
Eliza Fernandes, MSW, RSW
My approach to grief and loss is to focus on how to honour the loved one in your life. It does not have to be about saying goodbye. That relationship and it's complexities do impact your life even when the person has died. So trying to separate yourself from that person is a western thought that does not fit for many. It may be beneficial rather to focus on what is precious and important from this relationship and how it can be acknowledged in your life.
Bruce Cook, M.A., C. Psych. Assoc.
My approach to grief and loss involve a narrative approach, whereby a client is encouraged to discuss, write about and recount their experiences with their lost loved one, and the personal loss that they are experiencing. I encourage clients to bring in photos, letters, poems or other things that have personal value or signifiance to them. I give clients a comfortable place to share the thoughts and feelings that they may not be able to in the larger world amongst their friends and families.
Susan Reed, BA, M.Ed, OACCPP, Diplomate IABMCP, APA, CPA
Registered Psychotherapist
Email: Contact Susan
Scarborough / Pickering boarder., Scarborough M1E 4A4
Email: Contact Susan
Scarborough / Pickering boarder., Scarborough M1E 4A4
Cognitive behavioural Therapy can be very effective when dealing with the effects of Grief & Loss.
Susan Reed Therapy is situated on the Scarborough / Pickering border in discreet and comfortable surroundings. With over 10 years of experience in private practice plus many more years within the mental health field Susan Reed Therapy is a very well established and respected full time private practice. If you have extended health coverage for a registered Psychologist your fees will be covered to see Susan Reed. Please call for details and availability.
Susan Patten, M.Sc. Psych
Registered Professional Counsellor
Email: Contact Susan
320 Danforth Ave. Suite #202, Toronto M4K 1N8
Email: Contact Susan
320 Danforth Ave. Suite #202, Toronto M4K 1N8
Dealing with grief requires addressing the many layers of life that grief touches. Facing the loss of a loved one can also bring up reminders of other losses we have experienced - some of which may still feel unresolved, and are now coming to the surface along with the acute pain that the current situation brings. Since grief is ultimately about loss of connection, my approach involves finding unique ways of "reconnecting" and healing the wounds that can be left behind when a painful loss has been experienced. I provide a safe and compassionate environment to assist in healing through grief and understanding all aspects of the grieving process as it evolves.
Ann Matson, B.A. Sc. B ED. OCT, OACCPP
Life can be difficult. Working through grief and loss can also be very challenging. It is very commom to get “stuck” in this very painful process. Grief and loss can take on many forms whether it be through death, separation, divorce or other forms of loss. My approach is direct and “hands on”. Through a variety of exercises, reflections and strategies, I help the client through his/her own cycle of grief and loss. This process allows the client to explore “deep rooted” feelings. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy exercises, the client regains some confidence and skill in being able to cope with their day to day life situations and ongoing life challenges.
Susan Young, Dip.CTP.
Psychotherapist, Member OACCPP & CAPT
Email: Contact Susan
Location of Therapist: Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B3
Email: Contact Susan
Location of Therapist: Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B3
An unimaginable loss has taken place. It has inflicted a wound so deep that numbness and the excrutiating pain can be unbearable. Together we will work through the stages of your grieving process, which may include; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. We can also expect to meet the associated sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation and eventual healing. Acceptance is often confused with the notion of being ok with what happened or being all right.This is not the case. Most people are never ok or all right with the loss of a loved one. This stage is about accepting the reality that our loved one is physically gone and recognizing that this new reality is permanent.
Marilyn Miller, Ph.D., C.Psych
We are seldom prepared for grief and loss. Yet through it, we often discover new strength and resilience. This is not what we feel at first . Sadness, self doubt, and feeling overwhelmed by the simplest task may cloud your days. Finding ways to make sense of the loss and changes in your life can open new meaning and purpose going forward. You do not have to do this alone. Grief counseling can help you along the way.
Sandra Lewis, MA, EFT-Adv., SFBT, OSP, OACCPP
In addition to my regular practice, I work as the Bereavement Coordinator of a Toronto Hospice, organizing all bereavement and grief support, training volunteers and running grief groups. Grief and loss is one of my areas of specialty and while everyone needs to grieve, there are ways to make that process easier and even faster. If you are grieving, you should know that everyone grieves at their own pace, there is no rule about that (in spite of what people might tell you).
Something else you should know: you may feel a variety of aches and pains that appear around the time of the loss. This could be somatic pain, which is more related to your grief than to any physical problem.
Mitch Smolkin, M.A.C.P.
Psychotherapist and Couples Counsellor
Email: Contact Mitch
25 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto M2N 6S6
Email: Contact Mitch
25 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto M2N 6S6
Clients who are experiencing grief and loss can benefit from a better understanding of how the deep emotions and feelings can support new growth and ways at looking at the world. By considering elements of the experience through memory, dreams, and reflections, great power and strength can be found. Grief and loss are normal and healthy states of being, as long as they don't overwhelm and debilitate, understanding them in the context of therapy will not only benefit the individual but those around them and generations to come.
Joanna Szczeskiewicz, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Email: Contact Joanna
4275 Village Centre Court, Suite 206, Mississauga L4Z 1V3
Email: Contact Joanna
4275 Village Centre Court, Suite 206, Mississauga L4Z 1V3
Our tendency to equate grieving with caring can make it difficult for us to allow ourselves moments of respite from grief and result in us blaming ourselves for not grieving enough. Witnessing death brings our own mortality into focus. Moreover, nowadays death often occurs in a hospital bed where the families are being asked to make decisions about discontinuation of life support. These new realities produce new moral dilemmas that add to the already difficult process. Cognitive behavioural perspective allows us to uncover the meanings we associate with our loss and with our reactions and to find ways in which our loss can be acknowledged without hindering our ability to engage in life.
Ema Nardella, M.ED., T.C., S.S.C.
Many people are stuck in at least 1 of the stages of grief resolution. Often this happens because in many modern societies we are discouraged from processing grief. I have people discover their stuck point and through dynamic techniques, release safely. Internalizing and identifying with the loved one helps expand your personality to allow joy again.
Nalini Iype, BA (Hon), MC:AT, CCC
Certified Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist
Email: Contact Nalini
2386A Bloor Street West, Toronto M6S 1P5
Email: Contact Nalini
2386A Bloor Street West, Toronto M6S 1P5
When you’re suffering from the effects of grief and loss, it might seem like there is no end to the pain. You might be sad, angry, numb or a combination of many feelings. I can help you navigate through the pain of loss. There is no right way to grieve and no timeline. We will work together to find what heals your heart, whether it is from death, divorce or a past loss. You can move through the pain to a place of peace of joy in your life again. Grief therapy is beneficial for children as well. Sometimes children do not always have the words to express how they feel. I can help your child express their sadness in a safe and supportive environment. Call for your free phone consultation.
Cindy Hayen, MA
Individual, Couple, and Family Psychotherapist
Email: Contact Cindy
1650 Elgin Mills Road East, Suite 211, Richmond Hill L4S 0B2
Email: Contact Cindy
1650 Elgin Mills Road East, Suite 211, Richmond Hill L4S 0B2
If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, whether it be from death, divorce, or other circumstances, you are on a very painful journey, one that takes some time to traverse and is not easy. It can be helpful to have someone like myself walk with you on that journey and honour your feelings of loss and sadness and, when you are ready, to help pick up the pieces and continue to live a productive and satisfying life. That does not mean you leave the past behind but that you find a way of integrating a new life with the old. Reaching out is a sign of courage and strength.
Jemila Laws, MSW,RSW
Losing someone is sometimes so difficult, it's hard to put into words. Sometimes your loss may extend the period of time others may see as 'acceptable'. You will benefit from an open and empathetic space, where it is okay to miss the one you love and to remember them as you would like to. Everyone grieves differently and that's fine! You may benefit from having me join you on this difficult journey.
Sandra Rotholc, RSW, RMFT, RST
Sex Therapist, Reg. Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist
Email: Contact Sandra
Location of Therapist: Toronto/Thornhill, ON M6G 3A9
Email: Contact Sandra
Location of Therapist: Toronto/Thornhill, ON M6G 3A9
The experience of grief and loss impacts everyone differently. I believe that through talking one can begin the process of learning how to cope. There have been many theories proposed in regards to the experience of loss for individuals, a formula prepared. I believe it is difficult to apply the formula to everyone though. I hope that through my practice, people are given a chance to talk openly about their loss, learn coping skills and create a new page living with their loss and grief.
Susan Armitage, M.Div., CAMF
Individual/Marriage/Family Therapist; Cert. Anger Mgmt Facil
Email: Contact Susan
22 Richmond St., Ste. 105, Richmond Hill L4C 3Y1
Email: Contact Susan
22 Richmond St., Ste. 105, Richmond Hill L4C 3Y1
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, such as the loss of a loved one through death or divorce, loss of physical abilities, loss of dreams or plans for the future, loss of finances and more. Grief is a process of working through the joy and pain of memories as you move forward through seasons, and eventually arrive at a place of new beginnings. Unresolved grief, may leave you limiting your involvement in life, protecting your heart. Grief therapy goes further than allowing you to put your thoughts and feelings into words, it helps you address your sense of incompleteness and address unfinished emotional business.
Terri-Lynn Langdon, MSW, RSW
Master of Social Work Counsellor/Therapist
Email: Contact Terri-Lynn
Location of Therapist: Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
Email: Contact Terri-Lynn
Location of Therapist: Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
I believe that grief is a unique experience for everyone and my role is simply to support you though it by helping you to process what you feel is happening as well as all of the feelings that get unearthed with grief. It is common for people to be told that they have been grieving for too long or that the way they grieve is wrong. These are myths about how grief can impact our lives.
Marsha Berniker, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Grief and loss do not only occur on clear losses such as illness, death and divorce. There are many other times that we are mourning, loss of youth, money, health etc. If yo are unable to complete the mourning process and get on with your life, it is time to get counseling.
My approach is to determine the reason for the problem. Are there feelings which you can't feel, such as anger, relief and being alone? Or is the problem that there are earlier losses you haven't mourned, or a sense you have to be strong for everyone else.
Tammy Laber, MA
Life isn't fair. You loved someone, and now they are gone. Or maybe you've lost a job you love... or become disabled. Your whole world has been turned upsde down. Sometimes it seems like there's not much point in going on, but that's not really the case. Let me help you move through the stages of grief without getting stuck. Your deserve to have a wonderful second act. Let's write a great new script together!
Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.
While deep pain honors the loss of important relationships, it creates a heavy burden for the one who carries it. I help people move the deep wound of loss while retaining the positive, life enhancing qualities of loving relationships. Whether illness, divorce, death or other traumas are now causing grief that interferes with joyful living, I can help you actually remove the pain and heal your heart, using cutting edge therapeutic strategies that affect you at the deepest level.
Douglas Saunders, Ph.D. C.Psych.
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Email: Contact Dr. Saunders
700 Bay St. Suite 2200, Toronto M5G 1Z6
Email: Contact Dr. Saunders
700 Bay St. Suite 2200, Toronto M5G 1Z6
I am a senior clinical psychologist with 20 years experience working with people dealing with anticipatory grief, loss and bereavement following trauma, crises, lengthy illness, impaired functioning, job loss or retirement. My approach derives from my experience that grief, sadness and depression following bereavement is a natural, healing process that if respected and worked with provides the foundation for meaningful recovery and new life opportunities. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure they have timely support and the emotional space they need to work with their feelings. For more information please visit our website clearpathsolutions.ca
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