Grief Therapists in Whitby, ON
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Teresa Chafen Melrose
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N (Online Only)
The most important part of psychotherapy is feeling comfortable with and trusting the therapist you are going to share your personal issues with. I invite you to a free consultation to see if I am the right fit for you. I handle many issues and specialize in GRIEF and LOSS (including loss of a pet and a loved one to Dementia), Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, and Trauma including PTSD. I work from a positive, strength based perspective and choose the right technique and interventions to help you according to your personality, likes and dislikes, and individuality.
The most important part of psychotherapy is feeling comfortable with and trusting the therapist you are going to share your personal issues with. I invite you to a free consultation to see if I am the right fit for you. I handle many issues and specialize in GRIEF and LOSS (including loss of a pet and a loved one to Dementia), Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, and Trauma including PTSD. I work from a positive, strength based perspective and choose the right technique and interventions to help you according to your personality, likes and dislikes, and individuality.
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I have worked with those experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, eating disorders, abuse, anger, relationship issues, self-worthiness, sexual identity, guilt, shame, work related issues, complicated grief, and cultural identity.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and yet it is also your first step towards bringing about the change you desire. It takes belief in self that you are capable of becoming the person you want to be. I work with you to provide a safe, supportive environment that is based on trust that allows you to realize your own potential for growth beyond the difficulties you face. I have witnessed countless times clients who have shown how much they can overcome. Together we apply a mindfulness therapeutic approach, grounded in efficacy-based techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Therapy and other.
I have worked with those experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, eating disorders, abuse, anger, relationship issues, self-worthiness, sexual identity, guilt, shame, work related issues, complicated grief, and cultural identity.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and yet it is also your first step towards bringing about the change you desire. It takes belief in self that you are capable of becoming the person you want to be. I work with you to provide a safe, supportive environment that is based on trust that allows you to realize your own potential for growth beyond the difficulties you face. I have witnessed countless times clients who have shown how much they can overcome. Together we apply a mindfulness therapeutic approach, grounded in efficacy-based techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Therapy and other.
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I have extensive experience assisting my clients learning to cope with trauma and unresolved grief and loss.
Life and relationships can be challenging. Whether it is your relationship with your spouse, partner, friend, teenager, or child it takes work to make a strong, lasting and healthy relationships work. Finding hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation sometimes requires support, encouragement and assistance to envision a future with promise and possibilities.
I have extensive experience assisting my clients learning to cope with trauma and unresolved grief and loss.
Life and relationships can be challenging. Whether it is your relationship with your spouse, partner, friend, teenager, or child it takes work to make a strong, lasting and healthy relationships work. Finding hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation sometimes requires support, encouragement and assistance to envision a future with promise and possibilities.
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Navigating the complexities of life can feel overwhelming and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate them alone. I am committed to offering support to adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions and/or self-esteem. My intention is to offer you a compassionate and non-judgmental space where it feels safe to navigate self-discovery, focusing on what you can do create a fulfilling and meaningful life. We will work toward developing a strong sense of self, building self-compassion and resiliency, and effective coping strategies.
Navigating the complexities of life can feel overwhelming and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate them alone. I am committed to offering support to adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions and/or self-esteem. My intention is to offer you a compassionate and non-judgmental space where it feels safe to navigate self-discovery, focusing on what you can do create a fulfilling and meaningful life. We will work toward developing a strong sense of self, building self-compassion and resiliency, and effective coping strategies.
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I am now accepting clients for virtual sessions as well as in-person. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating life’s complexities such as trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs by integrating various therapeutic techniques to best support your personal growth and well-being. Whether you are dealing with a recent loss, past trauma, or ongoing stress and anxiety, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and professional guidance.
I am now accepting clients for virtual sessions as well as in-person. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating life’s complexities such as trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs by integrating various therapeutic techniques to best support your personal growth and well-being. Whether you are dealing with a recent loss, past trauma, or ongoing stress and anxiety, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and professional guidance.
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Losing someone that has great meaning for us via death, moving away, toxic relationship breakups, is a time fraught with many deep painful emotions.
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is also sometimes a matter of opportunity”-Hippocrates While working with Individual and families who are dealing with many different kinds of mental health issues; from deep grief/bereavement, childhood abuse, anxiety and depression, I have been privileged to witness healing(s) that many never thought possible. By creating a safe space and working in a collaborative, compassionate manner I have supported many people on their journey of healing and growth. Healing it’s self is the journey, it takes time, commitment, patience and hope.
Losing someone that has great meaning for us via death, moving away, toxic relationship breakups, is a time fraught with many deep painful emotions.
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is also sometimes a matter of opportunity”-Hippocrates While working with Individual and families who are dealing with many different kinds of mental health issues; from deep grief/bereavement, childhood abuse, anxiety and depression, I have been privileged to witness healing(s) that many never thought possible. By creating a safe space and working in a collaborative, compassionate manner I have supported many people on their journey of healing and growth. Healing it’s self is the journey, it takes time, commitment, patience and hope.
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Are you, or your teenager, struggling with grief, anxiety, or depression? Are traumatic events from your past making your life more difficult in the present? Do you have difficulty managing stress, frequently feel nervous, or have difficulty staying focused? Have you been diagnosed with a mood disorder or are you struggling to stay on an even keel? In therapy, you can build lifelong coping skills. You can feel calmer, more balanced, more confident, more focused, and more centered. You can gain motivation and succeed more at work, family, or school. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Are you, or your teenager, struggling with grief, anxiety, or depression? Are traumatic events from your past making your life more difficult in the present? Do you have difficulty managing stress, frequently feel nervous, or have difficulty staying focused? Have you been diagnosed with a mood disorder or are you struggling to stay on an even keel? In therapy, you can build lifelong coping skills. You can feel calmer, more balanced, more confident, more focused, and more centered. You can gain motivation and succeed more at work, family, or school. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
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Rachael Pogue
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP Qual
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
Are you struggling with challenging relationships, overwhelming grief, or OCD that impacts your daily life? Feeling lost, exhausted, or anxious? Many people today face these difficulties and seek to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I offer support to adolescents and adults dealing with OCD, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, stress, and depression. Let's work together to navigate these challenges and find a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to offering support to adolescents & adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, grief, and much more.
Are you struggling with challenging relationships, overwhelming grief, or OCD that impacts your daily life? Feeling lost, exhausted, or anxious? Many people today face these difficulties and seek to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I offer support to adolescents and adults dealing with OCD, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, stress, and depression. Let's work together to navigate these challenges and find a path to a more fulfilling life. I am committed to offering support to adolescents & adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, grief, and much more.
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I specialize in areas of anxiety and depression, grief/bereavement, loss, self esteem, life transitions and relationships.
Offering a holistic approach to psychotherapy, I provide a place for individuals who are struggling with stress and anxiety, grief or bereavement, depression, self esteem or relationship issues as well as many other challenges that we deal with daily. I will guide individuals to empower themselves and regain control over their lives. By exploring areas that are no longer serving you I will work with you to unravel the negative patterns that create barriers and move toward discovering awareness, balance and reconnection.
I specialize in areas of anxiety and depression, grief/bereavement, loss, self esteem, life transitions and relationships.
Offering a holistic approach to psychotherapy, I provide a place for individuals who are struggling with stress and anxiety, grief or bereavement, depression, self esteem or relationship issues as well as many other challenges that we deal with daily. I will guide individuals to empower themselves and regain control over their lives. By exploring areas that are no longer serving you I will work with you to unravel the negative patterns that create barriers and move toward discovering awareness, balance and reconnection.
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Matthew Asser
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA, CSFT, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
Online Counselling for residents of ON, BC, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU. Anxiety, stress, and depression can keep you from enjoying your life. Your grief might leave you feeling guilty, angry, or ashamed. Adults who have lost a loved one can experience these emotions and more. The loss of your work or career can have you feeling worthless. Disruptions at work can have you questioning your abilities and feeling isolated. Career and life transitions are often bewildering. Traumatic experiences can affect your adult life in many ways. Relationship issues can be deeply troubling. You want someone to listen to you.
Online Counselling for residents of ON, BC, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU. Anxiety, stress, and depression can keep you from enjoying your life. Your grief might leave you feeling guilty, angry, or ashamed. Adults who have lost a loved one can experience these emotions and more. The loss of your work or career can have you feeling worthless. Disruptions at work can have you questioning your abilities and feeling isolated. Career and life transitions are often bewildering. Traumatic experiences can affect your adult life in many ways. Relationship issues can be deeply troubling. You want someone to listen to you.
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My strengths lie in working with stress, anxiety, DV, mental health and grief to name a few.
External struggles are challenging in itself, but internal struggles can be very deteriorating and tough to manage. If you're feeling stuck with no motivation and a constant feeling of dread, intrusive thoughts and stress/anxiety, I am here to help. I will provide you with strategies and tips that you can use for tension reduction, emotional regulation and to begin to feel like yourself again. I have a strong passion for supporting those going through difficult times and needing someone to talk to, all while gaining some tools and psychoeducation around what they may be feeling.
My strengths lie in working with stress, anxiety, DV, mental health and grief to name a few.
External struggles are challenging in itself, but internal struggles can be very deteriorating and tough to manage. If you're feeling stuck with no motivation and a constant feeling of dread, intrusive thoughts and stress/anxiety, I am here to help. I will provide you with strategies and tips that you can use for tension reduction, emotional regulation and to begin to feel like yourself again. I have a strong passion for supporting those going through difficult times and needing someone to talk to, all while gaining some tools and psychoeducation around what they may be feeling.
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Leslie Ann Welsh
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BEd, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
Are you experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, ending of a relationship or medical diagnosis? Struggling with the demands of life? Feeling overwhelmed? Mixed emotions as a competitive athlete, parent, caregiver? Let me help you! My calm approach will keep you at the centre of therapy sessions as we work together to resolve your issue. Let me help you regain your sense of self using a humanistic approach.
Are you experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, ending of a relationship or medical diagnosis? Struggling with the demands of life? Feeling overwhelmed? Mixed emotions as a competitive athlete, parent, caregiver? Let me help you! My calm approach will keep you at the centre of therapy sessions as we work together to resolve your issue. Let me help you regain your sense of self using a humanistic approach.
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Tara Vanessa Mummery
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OACCPP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1P
Work through past trauma and grief.
Feeling Stuck? Are you unhappy? Do you doubt yourself? Want to make changes and don't know how? Doing what you "SHOULD DO" instead of what you 'WANT?" Do you feel a sense of emptiness or meaninglessness in you life? You have the power within you to alter your perceptions and limiting thoughts. Rather than look outside of yourself for meaning, I invite you to explore what's within. You can change the storage of your private thoughts The past is one chapter of your life and now you can create a new chapter that will support you.
Work through past trauma and grief.
Feeling Stuck? Are you unhappy? Do you doubt yourself? Want to make changes and don't know how? Doing what you "SHOULD DO" instead of what you 'WANT?" Do you feel a sense of emptiness or meaninglessness in you life? You have the power within you to alter your perceptions and limiting thoughts. Rather than look outside of yourself for meaning, I invite you to explore what's within. You can change the storage of your private thoughts The past is one chapter of your life and now you can create a new chapter that will support you.
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For 30+ years I have had the privilege to be in this helping field. Life transitions can be difficult to navigate. I appreciate that life involves changes, turns, and bumps that sometimes we manage easily; yet, at other times we feel more challenged. I offer you my passion, training, and expertise to help you find your resilience and strength to work through relationship concerns, sexuality and intimacy concerns, aging, retirement, death and dying, or grief and loss. I have the utmost respect for the people I work with; I will offer acceptance, privacy and compassion.
For 30+ years I have had the privilege to be in this helping field. Life transitions can be difficult to navigate. I appreciate that life involves changes, turns, and bumps that sometimes we manage easily; yet, at other times we feel more challenged. I offer you my passion, training, and expertise to help you find your resilience and strength to work through relationship concerns, sexuality and intimacy concerns, aging, retirement, death and dying, or grief and loss. I have the utmost respect for the people I work with; I will offer acceptance, privacy and compassion.
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Brooklyn Clifford and Life Transitions Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
My areas of focus include grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, as well as school and work stress. You are the expert of your own life but sometimes we all need a little bit of direction. I aim to work collaboratively with you to help you reach a comfortable space in your life. Let’s have a conversation so we can begin navigating the obstacles in your life. Feel free to contact me so we can do a phone consultation.
My areas of focus include grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, as well as school and work stress. You are the expert of your own life but sometimes we all need a little bit of direction. I aim to work collaboratively with you to help you reach a comfortable space in your life. Let’s have a conversation so we can begin navigating the obstacles in your life. Feel free to contact me so we can do a phone consultation.
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Diane Biggs
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist and specialize in grief, trauma, children's grief, bereaved parenting, perinatal mental health, grief, and trauma. I am passionate about providing high quality, creative, and compassionate psychotherapy service to support individuals of all ages during life's most difficult times. I have over 18 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, youth, adults, and families and am skilled in a variety of psychotherapy methods to best suit your preferences, needs, and situation. I believe that individuals and families are resilient and will empower you to meet your goals.
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist and specialize in grief, trauma, children's grief, bereaved parenting, perinatal mental health, grief, and trauma. I am passionate about providing high quality, creative, and compassionate psychotherapy service to support individuals of all ages during life's most difficult times. I have over 18 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, youth, adults, and families and am skilled in a variety of psychotherapy methods to best suit your preferences, needs, and situation. I believe that individuals and families are resilient and will empower you to meet your goals.
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Beechwood Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA, CGC-BDM, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M (Online Only)
Due to my dedication and commitment to your health I have obtained extensive training and obtained certifications in ground-breaking therapeutic techniques that treat: emotion dysregulation, PTSD & trauma related concerns, grief & loss, and relationship hardships.
Throughout life there are unpleasant experiences you have survived that directly impact the way you view yourself, others, and the world. Maybe you’re actively experiencing these events or are experiencing the effects of them years later. At times, the self you previously knew feels lost as unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, fear, and sadness increase in intensity and the things you used to enjoy are no longer providing you with a break. Continuing to avoid the uncomfortable is exhausting and repeats the cycle you are trying your best to stop.
Due to my dedication and commitment to your health I have obtained extensive training and obtained certifications in ground-breaking therapeutic techniques that treat: emotion dysregulation, PTSD & trauma related concerns, grief & loss, and relationship hardships.
Throughout life there are unpleasant experiences you have survived that directly impact the way you view yourself, others, and the world. Maybe you’re actively experiencing these events or are experiencing the effects of them years later. At times, the self you previously knew feels lost as unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, fear, and sadness increase in intensity and the things you used to enjoy are no longer providing you with a break. Continuing to avoid the uncomfortable is exhausting and repeats the cycle you are trying your best to stop.
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Sara Mottola And The Relationship Agency
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M (Online Only)
Death, divorce, losing a job, relationship struggles, addictions, or uncertainty over the future you hoped for. The sadness and thoughts that show up unexpectedly and won't go away - those are grief and anxiety. It's a heavy consuming feeling and you just want some relief - to feel normal again. You know you need to talk to someone about what you're been through, but don't want to burden your friends or are worried they might judge you. I can help. I’ve worked in an Intensive Care Unit and in the Medical Assistance in Dying Program - I’m no stranger to grief, stress, anxiety, burnout, and shame.
Death, divorce, losing a job, relationship struggles, addictions, or uncertainty over the future you hoped for. The sadness and thoughts that show up unexpectedly and won't go away - those are grief and anxiety. It's a heavy consuming feeling and you just want some relief - to feel normal again. You know you need to talk to someone about what you're been through, but don't want to burden your friends or are worried they might judge you. I can help. I’ve worked in an Intensive Care Unit and in the Medical Assistance in Dying Program - I’m no stranger to grief, stress, anxiety, burnout, and shame.
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Jacalyn Caswell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Whitby, ON L1R
I work with adults and youth who experience low mood, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship conflict, loss, and grief. Knowing how challenging life can be, it is important that we have a safe community and people to assist us when sometimes we cannot manage our experiences alone. Thus, together within therapy, we will work as a team to explore present patterns and behaviours that result in feelings we wish to change and build a strong and compassionate belief of self, exploring new strategies and techniques along the way.
I work with adults and youth who experience low mood, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship conflict, loss, and grief. Knowing how challenging life can be, it is important that we have a safe community and people to assist us when sometimes we cannot manage our experiences alone. Thus, together within therapy, we will work as a team to explore present patterns and behaviours that result in feelings we wish to change and build a strong and compassionate belief of self, exploring new strategies and techniques along the way.
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Healing happens through connection, and many of us have difficulty in sharing the experiences that we face. Mental health & well-being is a challenge for many of us, and therefore, I am on this journey with you - not for you. I specialize in relationships, grief and loss, substance use, trauma, LGBT/queer & women’s identities, life changes, and overall mental health & wellness.
Healing happens through connection, and many of us have difficulty in sharing the experiences that we face. Mental health & well-being is a challenge for many of us, and therefore, I am on this journey with you - not for you. I specialize in relationships, grief and loss, substance use, trauma, LGBT/queer & women’s identities, life changes, and overall mental health & wellness.
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Janna Wilks
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1R (Online Only)
I have special interest and experience supporting women through trauma and abuse, others with issues of self-acceptance, relationship difficulties, cross cultural adjustment and the impacts of working in aid and development, as well as issues of faith, spirituality (including religious trauma), and supporting those surviving through grief and loss.
Are you looking for a safe space to share your story and reflect on what you want for your future? Do you wish for freedom from fear, and increasing joy in your life? I have needed these very things at different times in my own life, and the courage it takes to reach out has been worth it every time. With specialized training in CBT for anxiety I work from an anti-oppressive framework, using a strengths-based, individually tailored approach to each client’s experience and interest. I love working with individuals, families and youth, and I am passionate about supporting people in their desire to grow, to heal and to create change.
I have special interest and experience supporting women through trauma and abuse, others with issues of self-acceptance, relationship difficulties, cross cultural adjustment and the impacts of working in aid and development, as well as issues of faith, spirituality (including religious trauma), and supporting those surviving through grief and loss.
Are you looking for a safe space to share your story and reflect on what you want for your future? Do you wish for freedom from fear, and increasing joy in your life? I have needed these very things at different times in my own life, and the courage it takes to reach out has been worth it every time. With specialized training in CBT for anxiety I work from an anti-oppressive framework, using a strengths-based, individually tailored approach to each client’s experience and interest. I love working with individuals, families and youth, and I am passionate about supporting people in their desire to grow, to heal and to create change.
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Hello! I am so glad you are here! Over the last 8 years, I have been helping children, youth, adults, and families with problems with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, parental divorce/separation, communication (relationship struggles), grief, school problems, personality disorders, low self-esteem, grief, substances, addictions, disordered eating, life changes, and supporting indigenous populations and LGBTIQA+ people.
Hello! I am so glad you are here! Over the last 8 years, I have been helping children, youth, adults, and families with problems with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, parental divorce/separation, communication (relationship struggles), grief, school problems, personality disorders, low self-esteem, grief, substances, addictions, disordered eating, life changes, and supporting indigenous populations and LGBTIQA+ people.
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I specialize in supporting clients who are 2SLGBTQ+, neurodivergent, experiencing grief (all kinds), navigating life transitions or identity formation, unlearning diet culture, and those ready to process/heal from religious based harm.
Are you coming to therapy with questions about your identity, trauma, taking up space, doubt, or how to navigate change or difficult relationship dynamics? Do you feel like you might be the only person who has ever felt this way? Or like anxiety has been keeping you from accessing the support you deserve? As a queer person who has benefited greatly from my own therapy, I know how important it is to have a nonjudgmental space where I can show up as my whole and authentic self and have my grief, loss, and doubts witnessed and validated. I would be honoured to create that space with you.
I specialize in supporting clients who are 2SLGBTQ+, neurodivergent, experiencing grief (all kinds), navigating life transitions or identity formation, unlearning diet culture, and those ready to process/heal from religious based harm.
Are you coming to therapy with questions about your identity, trauma, taking up space, doubt, or how to navigate change or difficult relationship dynamics? Do you feel like you might be the only person who has ever felt this way? Or like anxiety has been keeping you from accessing the support you deserve? As a queer person who has benefited greatly from my own therapy, I know how important it is to have a nonjudgmental space where I can show up as my whole and authentic self and have my grief, loss, and doubts witnessed and validated. I would be honoured to create that space with you.
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Onyx Therapeutics
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, RMFT, CCFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1N
Managing personal wellbeing, relationships, friendships, parenthood, family, finances and career is a lot for anybody to balance. If you struggle with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, anger or uncertainty, you are in the right place and we can help you.
Managing personal wellbeing, relationships, friendships, parenthood, family, finances and career is a lot for anybody to balance. If you struggle with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, anger or uncertainty, you are in the right place and we can help you.
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If you are taking or considering a psychiatric medication, you will find me knowledgeable about how therapy and medication can support healing from PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, and other challenges.
Do you struggle with self-esteem or managing your emotions? Are you having difficulty coping or having difficulty in your family or personal relationships? Do you need help recovering from substance abuse? Have you experienced trauma in the past? In therapy, we will draw from practical tools that you can start applying in everyday life to build and sustain recovery. We will work towards tangible results — improved self confidence, better romantic and peer relationships, and sustained sobriety. Therapy is a safe space to start permanent healing. I am looking forward to hearing your story and to providing effective support.
If you are taking or considering a psychiatric medication, you will find me knowledgeable about how therapy and medication can support healing from PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, and other challenges.
Do you struggle with self-esteem or managing your emotions? Are you having difficulty coping or having difficulty in your family or personal relationships? Do you need help recovering from substance abuse? Have you experienced trauma in the past? In therapy, we will draw from practical tools that you can start applying in everyday life to build and sustain recovery. We will work towards tangible results — improved self confidence, better romantic and peer relationships, and sustained sobriety. Therapy is a safe space to start permanent healing. I am looking forward to hearing your story and to providing effective support.
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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.