Grief Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Loss is a universal experience. However, many of us are ill prepared to deal with the resulting, often conflicting mass of emotions we call grief. While the emotional incompleteness can have a lifelong, cumulatively negative impact on our capacity for happiness, it doesn't have to. The Grief Recovery Method provides the correct action choices that help individuals move beyond the pain, isolation, and loneliness caused by loss of any kind. I strive to provide a safe space within which you as a client can make these choices and move toward healing and recovery.

I want to help you find your "joie de vivre" (joy in living) and empower you to be your best self! I am a Registered Psychologist certified in Hakomi mindfulness-centered somatic psychotherapy and EMDR. I particularly enjoy helping clients change problematic patterns in their lives and become more self-compassionate. I believe clients have the inner wisdom they need to change and heal, but may need a supportive environment in which to access and practice it. I am also a Grief Recovery Method specialist. If you are dealing with unresolved pain due to any kind of loss or transition, contact me for more information.

Free 15-min virtual meeting! Are you feeling distressed and longing to make a change in your life? Are you struggling with hurtful past wounds or an unendurable present reality? Do you have difficulties in relationships? Are you feeling helpless seeing your kids suffering from mental health issues? Sometimes life hurts and we may struggle. I believe no one is wired to deal with difficulties alone. With a keen spirit and a gentle presence, I hold a safe space to support individuals, couples and families in processing the hard stuff, exploring possibilities, and navigating more authentic pathways to growth and connection.

Wherever you are on your therapeutic journey, welcome. I support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression, and other challenges that impact daily functioning. I support self-reflection and bring concrete tools and strategies to support clients to develop a deeper connection to self and others. I strongly believe in creating a safe and supportive environment that supports healing and that emphasizes clients as the expert of their own life and experiences. If you are wanting a therapist that is gentle, compassionate, but directive when helpful, we may be a good fit.

I am a holistic, creative and somatic oriented counselling therapist who helps clients gently move deeper into their mental health and wellness journey. I often work with clients to soothe and support their nervous system, integrate and heal trauma, find emotional regulation, heal from grief and loss, and rekindle a sense of agency in life. Whether you're experiencing cognitive, emotional or physical symptoms, my hope is that our work together can offer you a soft place to land and find solace, as well as a chance to metabolize past hurts, and generate new possibilities for ease and agency in your life.

I am a Registered Psychologist who provides individual counselling to adults, in the areas of work-life stress, trauma, difficulties managing emotions and troubling thoughts, body concerns, identity, relationship problems, communication difficulties, guilt-shame, grief, and perfectionism.

Greetings, my name is Tasia and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta. I work from a compassionate, empathetic and honest perspective. I believe that the client is in control in the process of therapy, and I am merely a guide to support you in your journey. I recognize that there are times in our lives where we are faced with adversity and challenges and when these arise, it can be difficult to process and make sense of the challenges we are faced with in our day to day lives. Sometimes, asking or seeking support can be difficult, but you have made a giant leap by looking at the profiles on this site!

I provide a warm and welcoming environment that involves a directive, humorous approach to support clients with their therapy goals. Due to my training in a range of therapeutic approaches, I customize therapy to each individual need. With 15 years of experience in the field of education and music, I bring a unique knowledge base of professional experiences into my work.

Many people feel lost in the rhythms and uncertainties of life. Feelings of emptiness, loneliness, hurt, confusion and anxiety can overwhelm our ability to live life deeply. Sometimes our usual patterns of living are no longer working. Other times sudden changes, such as world events, a loss, life transition, trauma, or a diagnosis swamp our emotional resources. The surfacing of past events such as abuse, grief, or accidents may stop us in our tracks. These are just some of the situations that can create barriers to living the life we want, and send us searching for deeper meaning, connection and belonging.

BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre is a specialized service tailored to provide anti-racist, decolonizing, intersectional feminist & culturally-informed therapy to individuals, couples, families & groups who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Colour (BIPOC) in Alberta. Our centre was born on the idea that racialized folks need & deserve access to healing & wellness supports that are representative of our unique lived experiences, cultures, societal barriers, systemic oppression & marginalization. We specialize in therapy for BIPOC mental health, grief, intergenerational & racial trauma and healing from racism & discrimination.

I adopt a client-centered and compassionate approach, recognizing my clients as the authorities in their own lives. My role is to assist them in finding solutions that align best with their individual circumstances, enabling them to connect with their inner selves and uncover hidden insights.

I believe that therapy should be sometimes fun, sometimes uncomfortable, and always rewarding. I adapt my therapy approach to your specific needs, with a focus on making sure that you feel the payoff for your hard work. Maybe you feel like you're not in control of your emotions, or you're unable to explore more meaningful parts of your life because of fear or past experiences. We can work towards acceptance and building a sense of control. I can help to make sense of your experiences and better understand yourself, all while working on feeling better in the process.

Thank you for being here. Are you struggling with the pain of a breakup, the loss of a significant relationship, or the impact of infidelity? Do you need help navigating the complexities of infertility, miscarriage, an abortion or fertility treatments? Are you and your partner seeking ways to rebuild trust, enhance communication, and make positive life transitions together? Addressing these issues can lead to profound personal growth and improved relationships, providing a foundation for a more authentic and fulfilling life.

I am a Registered Psychologist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I understand that physical and mental health concerns can impact life in various ways. My approach is to provide a non-judgmental space for people to find the root cause of their presenting concerns, while providing practical tools that can be applied immediately towards the change people would like to see in themselves. I have experience working with clients who have borderline personality disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and/or who are experiencing difficulties with life transitions such as with illness, relationships, and grief, including end of life.

I have experience working with children (ages 10+), teens, and adults facing challenges related to grief & loss, gender & sexual identity, chronic illnesses, disordered eating (including ARFID), school, phobias, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and trauma. I have a special interest in working with those who have experienced (or who will experience) the death of someone they love, and I also particularly enjoy working with queer, trans+, and gender-creative young people.

Life can present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck and unsure of what to do. This may make it difficult to manage or thrive in our daily lives. If this sounds familiar, you do not have to do this alone. I have experience supporting clients through depression, anxiety, life transitions, burnout, addictions, personal growth and grief and loss.

Helping people navigate life's complexities, reconnect with meaning, and find language for their experiences are passions for Kristi-Anna. She is sincere, down-to-earth, and a careful listener. Trauma, depression, cancer (patients & family members), grief, navigating change, and making sense of the past and present are areas she often works with. She also helps people who are contemplating whether or not to remain in present situations, including relationships, jobs, and educational trajectories, where people can sometimes feel stuck, constricted, or on auto-pilot. Her approach is humanistic, trauma-sensitive, and non-pathologizing.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 41 years of experience working in hospitals, university and currently only in private practice. I worked overseas in a pediatric oncology and in a Pain Clinic. As the Director of the Psychology Department at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, I helped cancer patients and their families; I supervised graduate students and was involved in published research. I achieved the level of Clinical Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Alberta. Following my departure from the Cross Cancer Institute, I worked at the University of Alberta Hospital in the Burn and Trauma units.

I have had the privilege of working as a psychologist for over 20 years. I offer treatment to adults and older teens in the areas of health challenges, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and sexual health. I also specialize in working with individuals who work in high stress and complex work environments, such as first responders, physicians, health care workers, and teachers, who have unique workplace stressors and work/life balance concerns.