Loss or Grief therapists in Kelowna, BC
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Grief
Tanya Pyasetska
Counsellor/Therapist, MA RCC
Support clients through diverse grief experiences using culturally responsive, individualized care. Utilize assessment tools to identify trauma, depression, and suicidality. Integrate CBT to address guilt and maladaptive thoughts, and narrative therapy to help clients find meaning. Tailor interventions for children, families, and the elderly to promote healthy adaptation after loss.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
Grief
Carl Malmsten
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CHyp
Grief is deeply personal. I provide compassionate support to help you navigate loss, process your emotions, and move forward while honoring your loved ones.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
Online in Kelowna, BC
Grief
Ida Uzelman
Counsellor/Therapist, MPCC-P, RTC
Grief is a journey that can feel heavy, unpredictable, and isolating. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your feelings, honor your experiences, and navigate the complexities of loss at your own pace. Together, we focus on understanding your unique process, uncovering coping strategies that resonate with you, and finding ways to reconnect with hope and meaning. My goal is to help you move through grief without judgment, so you can reclaim your life while holding space for the love and memories that matter most.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Kelowna, BC V1Y 7W6
Online in Kelowna, BC
Grief
Shaunna Grams, Grams Counselling Services Inc.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Grief and bereavement are difficult experiences that need to be acknowledged. Loss, disappointment and pain are felt by all of us but are often given little air time or processing. Grief matters as it points us toward what we value and hope for. Better understanding your grief or bereavement encounters helps move us through experiences versus feeling stuck in them.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kelowna, BC
Online in Kelowna, BC
Grief
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Grief is a natural response to a loss. Losses often involve a death of a partner, family member, friend, or pet. Feelings associated with grief vary but can include sadness, anger, guilt, regret, and helplessness. The way in which individuals adapt to a loss depends on a variety of factors such as coping style, age, beliefs, and personality variables. In order to assist clients with working through their grief issues I largely work from the task theory perspective developed by psychologist J.W. Worden. His model is referred to as the Four Tasks of Mourning.
The Tasks of Mourning are as follows:
Task 1: To accept the reality of the loss.
Task 2: To process the pain of grief.
Task 3: To adjust to a life without the deceased.
Adjusting adaptively often includes making external, internal, and spiritual adjustments.
Task 4: To maintain a continuing bond with the deceased while embarking on a new life.
Individuals experiencing grief may be struggling with at least one of the four tasks of mourning. A major reason for the model’s effectiveness is that the tasks imply that clients can actively do something to manage their grief symptoms. As we collaboratively explore the tasks of mourning and identify the areas that are challenging to work through, clients gain an understanding of how their thoughts, emotions, or behaviours have prevented them from adaptively moving through the grief process.
Clients may also notice how their coping styles have prevented them from grieving effectively with past losses. As they move through the tasks of mourning they often develop a sense of control over their lives, which is a crucial step in alleviating feelings of helplessness. Additionally, clients give themselves the permission to embark on a new life while finding meaningful ways of staying connected to what was lost.
15 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC (Online Only)
Kelowna is British Columbia's Okanagan Valley hub, a lakeside city whose combination of wine tourism, outdoor recreation, and rapid real estate growth has transformed it into one of BC's most sought-after places to live, with a correspondingly growing demand for mental health services. Interior Health provides public mental health services to the region, and a growing private therapy sector serves the city's mix of retirees, young families, tech workers, and seasonal residents. Wildfire risk has become an increasingly prominent source of climate anxiety and community stress as BC's fire seasons have intensified, and several local therapists have developed expertise in disaster trauma and environmental grief. Common therapy concerns include relocation and life transition stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the financial pressure of living in a market where housing costs have risen dramatically.
Loss or Grief therapists in Kelowna, BC Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Kelowna, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (54%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (50%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Christian |