Loss or Grief therapists in Salmon Arm, BC
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Grief
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means your nervous system is finely tuned to the world around you—which can feel both like a gift and a source of constant, physical exhaustion. You process information deeply, feel emotions intensely, and are hyper-aware of environmental stimuli, subtle shifts in rooms, and other people's energy. In a fast-paced world, this often leaves you stuck in chronic overwhelm, fighting off high anxiety, and turning to perfectionism or people-pleasing just to feel safe and manage the sensory overload.I provide specialized, neurodivergent-friendly counselling support for Highly Sensitive Persons looking to thrive rather than just survive. Because an HSP's mind and body are so deeply connected, traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like it only scratches the surface. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle the self-doubt and boundary challenges that HSPs often face. Crucially, we integrate somatic practices, tailored breathing exercises, and targeted visual exercises. By pairing these with neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting, we can look beneath the surface to safely access, process, and release the accumulated physical weight of overstimulation and hidden emotional blocks right where they are held in your nervous system.You do not have to apologize for feeling deeply or hide your sensitivity behind a mask of high-achievement. Together, we will help you slow down, honor your unique traits, and build practical, everyday tools so you can move out of burnout and step into an aligned, intentional way of living. Along with individual therapy, I offer supportive group therapy spaces where you can connect with others who truly understand the experience of navigating the world with a deeply feeling heart and mind.
2 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Grief
Mark Watts
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Psych), Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
Grief is a natural process we all experience. When grief becomes complex or elongated, we can suffer unnecessarily.
17 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Grief
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Every day we encounter loss and grief in many different forms - every passing minute is a minute of our lives that we are not getting back. Once we start exploring our the depths of our grief, we discover that it is directly proportional with our capacity for love. As love, grief asks for companionship and to be held. I invite you to reach out for support so we can hold it together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, 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 Salmon Arm, BC (Online Only)
Grief
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
Loss and Grief can be completely debilitating. It takes tremendous energy to cope with loosing someone or something that you were attached to. Did you know that we expect a significant loss to take upwards of 1 year to recover from. If it's been longer than a year it's time to look into what else may be preventing you from moving forward in your life.
31 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Loss or Grief therapists in Salmon Arm, BC Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Salmon Arm, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (51%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
66%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
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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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 46% | Somatic Therapy |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |