Grief Therapists in Oshawa, ON
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Sara Mottola And The Relationship Agency
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H (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
Oshawa, ON L1H
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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Madison Dean | Teens And Young Adults
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1G
Are you or your teen struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-harming behaviours, or a major life change? Navigating adolescence has always been challenging - years filled with personal growth, identity exploration, friendships, and relationships. Being a teen today is harder than ever before, especially with the pressures of social media. The emphasis on self-image and the weight of expectations can be overwhelming - it's no wonder that so many teens and young adults are struggling. Too often, they are facing intense emotions and thoughts alone.
Are you or your teen struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-harming behaviours, or a major life change? Navigating adolescence has always been challenging - years filled with personal growth, identity exploration, friendships, and relationships. Being a teen today is harder than ever before, especially with the pressures of social media. The emphasis on self-image and the weight of expectations can be overwhelming - it's no wonder that so many teens and young adults are struggling. Too often, they are facing intense emotions and thoughts alone.
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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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Mary Ann Cunningham
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Oshawa, ON L1L (Online Only)
With over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultures, dealing with a wide variety of issues including relationship issues, grief, survivors of abuse, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Change is challenging. Seeking help is the first step to a better life. With goals that you determine, we will discover what works best for you in managing life with positive thoughts and improved outcomes. Learn to better manage thoughts, feelings, anxiety, depression, relationships and grief in a supportive, nonjudgmental, caring environment.
With over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultures, dealing with a wide variety of issues including relationship issues, grief, survivors of abuse, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Change is challenging. Seeking help is the first step to a better life. With goals that you determine, we will discover what works best for you in managing life with positive thoughts and improved outcomes. Learn to better manage thoughts, feelings, anxiety, depression, relationships and grief in a supportive, nonjudgmental, caring environment.
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Katherine Valkanas supports individuals and families through personal anxieties & stress, trauma, depression, end-of-life care, processing grief and loss, mental health obstacles, and mental illness.
Art therapy is a form of therapy that combines the creative process of art making and the therapeutic alliance to build on self-expression and reflection of an individual’s lived experiences. Art therapy is beneficial for working on life obstacles & transitions, improving mental health, developing strategies in achieving goals, and enhancing insight & self-awareness.
Katherine Valkanas supports individuals and families through personal anxieties & stress, trauma, depression, end-of-life care, processing grief and loss, mental health obstacles, and mental illness.
Art therapy is a form of therapy that combines the creative process of art making and the therapeutic alliance to build on self-expression and reflection of an individual’s lived experiences. Art therapy is beneficial for working on life obstacles & transitions, improving mental health, developing strategies in achieving goals, and enhancing insight & self-awareness.
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Denise McMillan
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H (Online Only)
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or a disconnect from yourself or others, you do not have to go through it alone. Starting therapy can be a powerful step towards changing your life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works from a trauma-informed perspective. I bring compassion and understanding to each session. I work to ensure that a safe and comfortable space is created, so you can explore your emotions and thoughts.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or a disconnect from yourself or others, you do not have to go through it alone. Starting therapy can be a powerful step towards changing your life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works from a trauma-informed perspective. I bring compassion and understanding to each session. I work to ensure that a safe and comfortable space is created, so you can explore your emotions and thoughts.
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Brooklyn Clifford and Life Transitions Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1J
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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Tara Vanessa Mummery
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OACCPP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1J
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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Leslie Ann Welsh
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BEd, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
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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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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Simply Connected Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1G
Whether you're seeking support for trauma recovery, navigating relationships issues or conflict, coping with grief or simply looking to enhance your overall mental health, we are here to work with you in a way that makes sense to you.
We strongly believe in meeting you where you are at and assisting you to draw on your own strength and resilience. We are determined to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and will help you to address concerns, achieve goals and help make positive changes in your life. We strive to empower you to develop and recognize your own self-worth that fosters emotional growth within. We bring a warm, comprehensive, and practical approach to mental health and wellness and pride myself on listening deeply and empathetically.
Whether you're seeking support for trauma recovery, navigating relationships issues or conflict, coping with grief or simply looking to enhance your overall mental health, we are here to work with you in a way that makes sense to you.
We strongly believe in meeting you where you are at and assisting you to draw on your own strength and resilience. We are determined to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and will help you to address concerns, achieve goals and help make positive changes in your life. We strive to empower you to develop and recognize your own self-worth that fosters emotional growth within. We bring a warm, comprehensive, and practical approach to mental health and wellness and pride myself on listening deeply and empathetically.
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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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Kaitlin MacLean
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1G (Online Only)
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, addictions, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss.
Accepting New Clients! Evening Availability! Do you want to feel more in control of your life and put a stop to negative thoughts and feelings? Sometimes, past experiences can leave us feeling stuck and unable to find enjoyment in life. Reaching out for support is not always easy and can leave us feeling vulnerable. It is my goal to work alongside you to build your self-esteem, self-compassion, process grief and loss, work through the negative effects of past trauma, or address whatever other therapeutic goals you may have while we work together.
My areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, addictions, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss.
Accepting New Clients! Evening Availability! Do you want to feel more in control of your life and put a stop to negative thoughts and feelings? Sometimes, past experiences can leave us feeling stuck and unable to find enjoyment in life. Reaching out for support is not always easy and can leave us feeling vulnerable. It is my goal to work alongside you to build your self-esteem, self-compassion, process grief and loss, work through the negative effects of past trauma, or address whatever other therapeutic goals you may have while we work together.
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Rachel Delos Santos
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP-Q
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1K (Online Only)
My culturally sensitive approach, rooted in Filipino heritage, guides expertise in trauma, grief, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Navigating life's challenges can be a profound journey, marked by both joys and sorrows that may weigh heavily on your shoulders. It's okay to feel adrift, bewildered, hesitant, exhausted, or even isolated. Your feelings are valid and it creates your own unique experience of life, so much so that it might seem like no one can truly understand. In our collaborative journey, I aim to cultivate a haven where authenticity is not only encouraged, but celebrated. I am committed to accompanying you through every stage of your healing expedition, helping you construct a life rich with meaning and worth cherishing.
My culturally sensitive approach, rooted in Filipino heritage, guides expertise in trauma, grief, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Navigating life's challenges can be a profound journey, marked by both joys and sorrows that may weigh heavily on your shoulders. It's okay to feel adrift, bewildered, hesitant, exhausted, or even isolated. Your feelings are valid and it creates your own unique experience of life, so much so that it might seem like no one can truly understand. In our collaborative journey, I aim to cultivate a haven where authenticity is not only encouraged, but celebrated. I am committed to accompanying you through every stage of your healing expedition, helping you construct a life rich with meaning and worth cherishing.
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Michael Thunderblum
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
If you are reading this you are likely going through a hard time in your life. Perhaps you are processing a traumatic event, are trying to get back on your feet after being knocked down for the umpteenth time, or grieving the loss of someone, or something, precious to you? No matter what it is, I would like to try and help you overcome life's obstacles by untangling the knots of thought and feeling that hold you in place.
If you are reading this you are likely going through a hard time in your life. Perhaps you are processing a traumatic event, are trying to get back on your feet after being knocked down for the umpteenth time, or grieving the loss of someone, or something, precious to you? No matter what it is, I would like to try and help you overcome life's obstacles by untangling the knots of thought and feeling that hold you in place.
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Teresa Chafen Melrose
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1G (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 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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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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Are you looking for support through a life-transition? Or coping with grief, health issues, or unwanted feelings? Are you hoping to improve the relationships in your life? Do you or a family member need hoarding support? I can assist you, drawing from personal experience in both mental health and living with a health condition.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and non-judgmental space. I utilize a warm and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster healing and resilience. I am here to collaborate with you and build a strong alliance. My areas of focus are mental well-being, coping with medical/health conditions, grief, pet bereavement, and hoarding. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families to address well-being. I particularly enjoy couple work, so please do reach out if you and your partner are interested.
Are you looking for support through a life-transition? Or coping with grief, health issues, or unwanted feelings? Are you hoping to improve the relationships in your life? Do you or a family member need hoarding support? I can assist you, drawing from personal experience in both mental health and living with a health condition.
I am dedicated to providing a safe and non-judgmental space. I utilize a warm and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster healing and resilience. I am here to collaborate with you and build a strong alliance. My areas of focus are mental well-being, coping with medical/health conditions, grief, pet bereavement, and hoarding. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families to address well-being. I particularly enjoy couple work, so please do reach out if you and your partner are interested.
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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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My passion is working with those who have experienced trauma, oppression, and loss.
If you are looking for a therapist who you can have a genuine conversation with, receive compassion, and feel understood we might be a good fit . For me, what is most important in working together is the relationship we develop. I truly believe a trusting relationship with your therapist where you feel safe, secure, and gently challenged supports healing, change and growth. I work with ages 12+ who have experienced trauma and loss, are wanting support with mental health (anxiety, depression and/or PTSD), are struggling with relationships, or need an affirming place to explore and discuss their gender identity and sexuality.
My passion is working with those who have experienced trauma, oppression, and loss.
If you are looking for a therapist who you can have a genuine conversation with, receive compassion, and feel understood we might be a good fit . For me, what is most important in working together is the relationship we develop. I truly believe a trusting relationship with your therapist where you feel safe, secure, and gently challenged supports healing, change and growth. I work with ages 12+ who have experienced trauma and loss, are wanting support with mental health (anxiety, depression and/or PTSD), are struggling with relationships, or need an affirming place to explore and discuss their gender identity and sexuality.
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Diane Biggs
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1L
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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Jodi Gorham @ J. A. G. Village
Registered Social Worker, CYC, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oshawa, ON L1G
Life can be hard sometimes and can feel even harder when we think we have to do it alone or “be strong”. Vulnerability takes courage. Let us witness that courage, and support you through challenging times. Together we can learn to find balance, tolerate that which is intolerable, and learn to co-exist with any and all our emotions. At J.A.G. Village we know grief, mourning, and bereavement very well. We know that it can be very disorientating. Our role is to help you navigate this new terrain while also supporting and bearing witness to the experiences you have along the way.
Life can be hard sometimes and can feel even harder when we think we have to do it alone or “be strong”. Vulnerability takes courage. Let us witness that courage, and support you through challenging times. Together we can learn to find balance, tolerate that which is intolerable, and learn to co-exist with any and all our emotions. At J.A.G. Village we know grief, mourning, and bereavement very well. We know that it can be very disorientating. Our role is to help you navigate this new terrain while also supporting and bearing witness to the experiences you have along the way.
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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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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.