Grief Therapists in Athabasca, AB
Hi, there!! My name is Dr. Margret Simon. I work mainly with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, coping, grief, work-related stress & trauma. I enjoy collaborating & working with individuals who are motivated in seeking solutions to their concerns & in achieving insight into their pattern of thinking & behaviors that tend to impact their level of functioning. I believe all individuals have the strength, resiliency, & most of all the capability to take the steps in making positive changes in their lives & in improving their level of functioning.
Hi, there!! My name is Dr. Margret Simon. I work mainly with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, coping, grief, work-related stress & trauma. I enjoy collaborating & working with individuals who are motivated in seeking solutions to their concerns & in achieving insight into their pattern of thinking & behaviors that tend to impact their level of functioning. I believe all individuals have the strength, resiliency, & most of all the capability to take the steps in making positive changes in their lives & in improving their level of functioning.
Country Women Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PhD, CCC, ICADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Athabasca, AB T9S
Waitlist for new clients
Climate change. It brings loss, grief, anxiety or depression or despair or numbness or fear or rage or powerlessness. And more. Even strained relationships. These are just some of the very real consequences of our climate crisis, and I am trained to help you cope with them.
Climate change. It brings loss, grief, anxiety or depression or despair or numbness or fear or rage or powerlessness. And more. Even strained relationships. These are just some of the very real consequences of our climate crisis, and I am trained to help you cope with them.
I also offer healing for those experiencing perinatal depression, postpartum anxiety, infertility, and child loss.
You are the expert of your life. I work alongside you through a person-centered approach to identify your strengths and build an achievable plan to help you flourish in your daily life. With extensive knowledge in early childhood development, I can help uncover intergenerational traumas which may be affecting your current relationships and behaviour patterns.
I also offer healing for those experiencing perinatal depression, postpartum anxiety, infertility, and child loss.
You are the expert of your life. I work alongside you through a person-centered approach to identify your strengths and build an achievable plan to help you flourish in your daily life. With extensive knowledge in early childhood development, I can help uncover intergenerational traumas which may be affecting your current relationships and behaviour patterns.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Do you need someone to talk to? I offer assistance to those experiencing immediate or long term difficulties with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, addiction (or third party addiction), occupational challenges, divorce/ custody/ access, relationship issues, grief or loss, adjustment to change and trauma.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Do you need someone to talk to? I offer assistance to those experiencing immediate or long term difficulties with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, addiction (or third party addiction), occupational challenges, divorce/ custody/ access, relationship issues, grief or loss, adjustment to change and trauma.
I believe that the single most important aspect of the counselling process is the development of a safe, respectful working relationship between the therapist and client. It takes a lot of courage for people to walk through the counselling door. I want to ensure that clients get a very good sense of who I am and how I work so that the client leaves after the first session knowing they have been heard and understood - and feel positive about our ability to work together.
I believe that the single most important aspect of the counselling process is the development of a safe, respectful working relationship between the therapist and client. It takes a lot of courage for people to walk through the counselling door. I want to ensure that clients get a very good sense of who I am and how I work so that the client leaves after the first session knowing they have been heard and understood - and feel positive about our ability to work together.
R.A. Swanson Psychological Services
Psychologist, MC, RPsych, CSAT, CFTP
Verified Verified
Athabasca, AB T9S
I am a Registered Psychologist/Mental Health Therapist. I have been working in the area of Human Services for over 30 years. For the past 18 years I have worked in the area of clinical counselling assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health issues. I have worked with couples, families as well as groups. My passion has always been to empower individuals with focus on their health and I am committed to doing the best I can to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
I am a Registered Psychologist/Mental Health Therapist. I have been working in the area of Human Services for over 30 years. For the past 18 years I have worked in the area of clinical counselling assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health issues. I have worked with couples, families as well as groups. My passion has always been to empower individuals with focus on their health and I am committed to doing the best I can to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Sarah Stone Msw Rsw - Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BA
Verified Verified
Athabasca, AB T9S
A happy life is not experienced when everything is perfect, but when everything is in balance. I am committed to supporting you throughout your difficult experiences, whether it is a situational stress, or one that has been a long term concern. The goal is to assist you in moving closer towards becoming the best version of yourself! Many clients access services for support in managing anxiety and depression symptoms, problematic substance use, medical model cannabis use therapy, harm reduction, relationship concerns, and / or in understanding how their body responds to stressful, or even traumatic, experiences.
A happy life is not experienced when everything is perfect, but when everything is in balance. I am committed to supporting you throughout your difficult experiences, whether it is a situational stress, or one that has been a long term concern. The goal is to assist you in moving closer towards becoming the best version of yourself! Many clients access services for support in managing anxiety and depression symptoms, problematic substance use, medical model cannabis use therapy, harm reduction, relationship concerns, and / or in understanding how their body responds to stressful, or even traumatic, experiences.
Chantell McKay
Psychiatric Nurse, RPN, MPN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athabasca, AB T9S (Online Only)
Chantell is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse since 2011, offering counselling from the perspective of holistic mental health and wellness. Chantell has experience working with trauma, addictions and complex mental health concerns with youth, adults and couples. Chantell has experience offering counselling to remote Indigenous communities. Chantell is an EMDR trained clinician with additional training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Chantell is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse since 2011, offering counselling from the perspective of holistic mental health and wellness. Chantell has experience working with trauma, addictions and complex mental health concerns with youth, adults and couples. Chantell has experience offering counselling to remote Indigenous communities. Chantell is an EMDR trained clinician with additional training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
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Kendra Gilbert
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate, RPC-C, CT, CYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
White Gull, AB T9S (Online Only)
Juggling work, school, family, and relationships can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and drained. It’s easy to get lost in the daily grind, leading to stress, burnout, and exhaustion. I understand this personally—I’ve faced deeply challenging times myself and know that real change is possible.
Juggling work, school, family, and relationships can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and drained. It’s easy to get lost in the daily grind, leading to stress, burnout, and exhaustion. I understand this personally—I’ve faced deeply challenging times myself and know that real change is possible.
Online Therapists
The counsellors are Rise Above Psychological Services are here to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to process and heal from things such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma and many other issues.
Services that are cultural and trauma informed and reflect the needs of our clients. Our goal is to empower our clients to seek inner wisdom and personal growth. Holistic counselling increases one's capacity to help manage stress and healing.
The counsellors are Rise Above Psychological Services are here to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to process and heal from things such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma and many other issues.
Services that are cultural and trauma informed and reflect the needs of our clients. Our goal is to empower our clients to seek inner wisdom and personal growth. Holistic counselling increases one's capacity to help manage stress and healing.
Inspired Life Psychological Services Inc.
Psychologist, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6L
I work with individuals 18+ as well as couples, to address a variety of concerns including managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress management, grief and loss, emotion regulation, relationship challenges, personal growth.
Hello and a warm welcome! I am a Registered Psychologist and I have specialized training in Mindfulness and am a trained Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege to work in a variety of settings providing direct one-on-one support to individuals from many different walks of life. My experiences have taught me that most of us struggle with self kindness and being present, and that developing these skills can be life changing. My view that is you are an expert on your own life and I am privileged to come alongside to provide support and facilitate your journey towards healing and growth.
I work with individuals 18+ as well as couples, to address a variety of concerns including managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress management, grief and loss, emotion regulation, relationship challenges, personal growth.
Hello and a warm welcome! I am a Registered Psychologist and I have specialized training in Mindfulness and am a trained Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege to work in a variety of settings providing direct one-on-one support to individuals from many different walks of life. My experiences have taught me that most of us struggle with self kindness and being present, and that developing these skills can be life changing. My view that is you are an expert on your own life and I am privileged to come alongside to provide support and facilitate your journey towards healing and growth.
Brian Campbell
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW , RSW
Verified Verified
St Albert, AB T8N (Online Only)
I enjoy working with anyone who maybe curious how their early experiences maybe disrupting their current relationships, goals or dreams. I work with people who have experienced recent or historic difficult or traumatic events and need help putting the pieces back together. I also enjoy working with people who are experiencing major life transitions, either preparing for a new relationship or moving through the grief of a current relationship that is changing.
I enjoy working with anyone who maybe curious how their early experiences maybe disrupting their current relationships, goals or dreams. I work with people who have experienced recent or historic difficult or traumatic events and need help putting the pieces back together. I also enjoy working with people who are experiencing major life transitions, either preparing for a new relationship or moving through the grief of a current relationship that is changing.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in private practice in Edmonton and St. Albert. While my practice incorporates much diversity, there is a hope focused emphasis in working with individuals, teens and their parents, families, couples, and groups. I support individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and with couples seeking marriage counseling. My counseling approach focuses on the uniqueness of each client's experiences to promote personal enhancement and growth.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in private practice in Edmonton and St. Albert. While my practice incorporates much diversity, there is a hope focused emphasis in working with individuals, teens and their parents, families, couples, and groups. I support individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and with couples seeking marriage counseling. My counseling approach focuses on the uniqueness of each client's experiences to promote personal enhancement and growth.
If you are interested in achieving your mental health wellness goals through a holistic approach, we would likely be a good fit. I possess a unique combination of wisdom, ongoing skill development, and life experience for those who may want to explore a variety of techniques to help with improving their quality of life. I can help with your trauma, wounding, pain, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting, and most other life challenges. I generally work with older adolescents and adults
If you are interested in achieving your mental health wellness goals through a holistic approach, we would likely be a good fit. I possess a unique combination of wisdom, ongoing skill development, and life experience for those who may want to explore a variety of techniques to help with improving their quality of life. I can help with your trauma, wounding, pain, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting, and most other life challenges. I generally work with older adolescents and adults
My intention in counselling is to create and maintain a safe space which fosters self-discovery for my clients. I respect you and accept where you are. I am honoured to join you as you grapple with challenging life issues, such as grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transition or stress. I love to work with adults and seniors. Also, I provide counselling in English and Chinese (Cantonese).
My intention in counselling is to create and maintain a safe space which fosters self-discovery for my clients. I respect you and accept where you are. I am honoured to join you as you grapple with challenging life issues, such as grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transition or stress. I love to work with adults and seniors. Also, I provide counselling in English and Chinese (Cantonese).
Experience in working with individuals, couples, families and teens to address issues of identity, depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, trauma, life transition, relationships, addictions and self-compassion.
As humans, we share universal experiences of suffering, pain and loss. We have all experienced events that have shaped who we are. We live in a world that often doesn’t make sense and leaves us at a loss for words. However, as humans, we have incredible potential and an enormous capacity for transformation and growth. We are resilient and powerful beings, who, in a supported and connected environment, are capable of such change. I meet you as you are and where you’re at – in a supportive and empowering environment. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space and walk alongside you as you explore your desire and capacity for change.
Experience in working with individuals, couples, families and teens to address issues of identity, depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, trauma, life transition, relationships, addictions and self-compassion.
As humans, we share universal experiences of suffering, pain and loss. We have all experienced events that have shaped who we are. We live in a world that often doesn’t make sense and leaves us at a loss for words. However, as humans, we have incredible potential and an enormous capacity for transformation and growth. We are resilient and powerful beings, who, in a supported and connected environment, are capable of such change. I meet you as you are and where you’re at – in a supportive and empowering environment. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space and walk alongside you as you explore your desire and capacity for change.
Amy Paris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Edmonton, AB T6W (Online Only)
My areas of specialization include anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, fertility complications, child abuse, attachment and adoption to name a few.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work with a Clinical specialization. I’m originally from a small town in New Brunswick and completed my studies in several Provinces across Canada. I also resided abroad for over a year and gained further experience in the field. I bring knowledge from multiple settings in the field with significant experience from children and families who have experienced child abuse or navigated through the Child and Family Services system, adoption and post adoption supports.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, fertility complications, child abuse, attachment and adoption to name a few.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work with a Clinical specialization. I’m originally from a small town in New Brunswick and completed my studies in several Provinces across Canada. I also resided abroad for over a year and gained further experience in the field. I bring knowledge from multiple settings in the field with significant experience from children and families who have experienced child abuse or navigated through the Child and Family Services system, adoption and post adoption supports.
If you are experiencing psychological distress - stress, panic, anxiety, low mood, a loss of pleasure, depression, trauma, troubles sleeping, or going through a difficult life transition - I have proven strategies to help you overcome any hurdle that life may throw at you.
If you are experiencing psychological distress - stress, panic, anxiety, low mood, a loss of pleasure, depression, trauma, troubles sleeping, or going through a difficult life transition - I have proven strategies to help you overcome any hurdle that life may throw at you.
Reena Samra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6G
As the founder of BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre, I specialize in healing from racism, racial trauma & racial grief.
Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, break intergenerational trauma cycles, develop your unique identity, explore values, or set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build your self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC mental health.
As the founder of BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre, I specialize in healing from racism, racial trauma & racial grief.
Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, break intergenerational trauma cycles, develop your unique identity, explore values, or set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build your self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC mental health.
I help people who are struggling with life transitions (e.g. career, family, relationship, loss) and recovery (e.g. trauma, depression, stress/anxiety, isolation). I am pleased to work with mature minors and adults, and have experience making therapy a "port of entry" for you to engage and achieve your goals. My office is located at the Ritchie Mill Building, near the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and Gateway Blvd, and I am available during daytime office hours. Free 2 hour parking
I help people who are struggling with life transitions (e.g. career, family, relationship, loss) and recovery (e.g. trauma, depression, stress/anxiety, isolation). I am pleased to work with mature minors and adults, and have experience making therapy a "port of entry" for you to engage and achieve your goals. My office is located at the Ritchie Mill Building, near the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and Gateway Blvd, and I am available during daytime office hours. Free 2 hour parking
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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.