Loss or Grief therapists in Burlington, Ontario ON, Canada CA

Many of our registered psychologists and licensed therapists have extensive training and experience providing psychotherapy treatment for grief & loss to children, adolescents, and adults.  

I provide support for those struggling with loss or grief.  

As loss may be best described as the absence of something valuable, grief is the reaction to this absence. It permeates every area of our lives. The way we experience grief is personal and changes as we adapt to the loss. Feelings of guilt, disbelief, anger, yearning, and sorrow are often present. Going through the stages of grief is difficult. Together, we will explore the healing journey ensuring you are self-companionate while honouring the one’s you have lost and to explore and understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are integrated into your bereavement process. Schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.  

A loss isn't easy; it can overwhelm and upend even the most stalwart lives. While we can try and plan for it, sudden or not, the pain and anguish felt by the finality of a heartfelt loss are resounding. Our brains are socially driven, and the need for connection is biologically wired to ensure the survival of our species. Grief is a natural, visceral response experienced due to connective loss regardless of the circumstances - death, job, relationship, injury or illness. I understand that the pain from the loss may never go away, but together we can work to develop a more compassionate relationship for managing grief. We will explore how to respond to your pain with kindness and move towards a rich and meaningful life despite the loss, reclaiming peace and fulfillment.  

Loss and grief does not only involve the death of a loved one. It can also involve the loss of a job, transitions in your life, the loss of a role, a break up, a friendship, retirement, a move, giving up something that you cared for or a serious illness. Grief and loss come in different shapes and sizes. It is also expressed in various ways. I want to help you find ways to cope with these losses and understand the process of grieving.  

I work with clients that have experienced grief and loss, which often brings forth complicated emotions. Each of our perceptions of grief, and experiences with grief will look different. This means our work together will look different, too. Loss can bring waves of emotions, and show up in unexpected ways. The therapy space is one where we can explore those emotions, and honour them with compassion and empathy.  

Every act of embracing something new involves the letting go of something old. Loss denied and grief disallowed are the roadblocks against vitaity. Safety and trust are the foundations that allow the acceptance of loss and the experience of grief and protect against the horrible distortions that can result from defense against the completion of experience.  

Death is a natural event, but death of a loved one is a loss, separation, divorce, break-ups are also type of loss, everyone reacts differently to their loss. Grief is a feeling after a significant loss and therapy helps to develop coping skills to overcome the grief and move forward.  

Grief can have many impacts on our lives and relationships. I believe it is essential to take the time to honour the relationship that has been lost and understand how the world around us, our culture, beliefs and family systems can influence the experience and expression of grief.  

My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Therapy provides a safe space to explore your grief. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.