Loss or Grief therapists in Oakville, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Loss or Grief
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel heavy, lost, or overwhelmed by the absence of someone or something important in your life? Grief can show up in many ways—sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or even confusion. It’s common to feel pressure to “move on” or hide your pain. You may find yourself carrying feelings that feel too big or too complicated to process alone.
These reactions are not a sign of weakness—they are natural responses to loss. What matters is how you honour and work with them rather than push them away. Together, we can explore your grief, hold space for what you’re feeling, and support you in finding ways to carry loss while reconnecting with life—so you can feel a bit lighter, more grounded, and more at peace over time. You grieve for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Crystal Gerlach Psychotherapy & Clinical Social Work
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RSW
Crystal is a highly skilled therapist and has a special interest working with clients who have experienced grief or loss and ambiguous loss, where you may feel grief that does not feel like there has been a closure or it is unresolved. She has assisted clients dealing with loss of loved ones & partner loss.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6J 1J5
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
Kate Paul
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
The experience of loss may result from many life experiences including the passing of a human loved one or pet, the ending of a relationship, job loss, or changes to our physical or mental capabilities. Grief is one of the most challenging of human emotions. Together, we will navigate your unique grieving process to enable you to experience growth and empower you to create a fulfilling life despite your loss.
13 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Lori Schledewitz
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RP
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Although grief is a necessary reaction to losses of every sort, complicated grief occurs when one cannot adapt to their losses. The same is true for bereavement, which is the period of grief and mourning after experiencing a loss. Symptoms of complicated grief or bereavement can include extended periods of acute grief, extensive preoccupation with the loss, feelings of worthlessness, extended feeling or numbness or denial, changes in personal relationships, and engaging in self-destructive activities.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6H 5R7
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
Meaningfully Connected Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP or RP (Qualifying)
When we grieve, many of our past losses bombard us, longing to be mourned and felt. Stored up tragedies that we have not yet grieved come to the surface. When you are in the throws of this, it can feel like the floor has collapsed beneath you and you no longer know who you are. You may be grieving the loss of a relationship, identity, health, dream or combination of these. It can be a particularly lonely place, and those around you may mean well but not understand what is going on or how to support you. Our passion is helping people from various walks of life who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed and irritable. We are interested in getting to know your experience and unique pain point.
We prioritize rapport-building and using a compassionate approach so that you feel safe as you explore the experiences and feelings that are coming up for you today. You are not your difficulties and so it is just as important for us to explore your goals, strengths and story as we tackle the challenges that you are facing. If you are looking for a compassionate therapist who cares not only about your difficulties, but also about how they developed and impact you, who is culturally sensitive and aware, and who will support your self-discovery, we would be honoured to be a part of your journey. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation by phone where we can answer your questions. You deserve a meaningful and peaceful life.
6 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Kasandra Lauzon
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support individuals navigating grief and loss, including the death of a loved one, relationship endings, life transitions, and ambiguous or disenfranchised grief. Therapy offers a compassionate space to process complex emotions, honour the meaning of the loss, and find ways to move forward while staying connected to what matters most.
1 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
True Roots Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist
Utilize various behavioural strategies to assist clients to understand and manage their own individual process when experiencing grief and loss.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6H 0C3
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
Basil Joseph
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, RMFT
Grief can feel isolating and overwhelming. I offer gentle support as you process your loss, honour your experiences, and gradually find ways to move forward while holding onto what matters most.
29 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6K
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
Aleksei Panov
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Psy, MS Psy, RP
It is a tough time. Together we will go through it. We will go through the five stages of grief: denial, anger, burgeoning, and depression and will come to acceptance. We will find power and strength.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
Healing Pathways Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
We support individuals navigating grief and loss, including the death of a loved one, changes in relationships, life transitions, or other meaningful losses that can bring deep sadness, confusion, and emotional pain. Our approach is compassionate, gentle, and supportive, helping clients process their emotions at their own pace while creating space for healing and self-understanding. Therapy can provide comfort, validation, and support as clients learn to carry their loss and move forward in a way that feels meaningful and manageable.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6L 2X4
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
LifeCycle Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MPE, RP
Grief is the process of reacting to a loss. This loss could be physical (death of a loved one), social (such as a divorce), or occupational (such as work-related). An individual experiencing grief may have conflicted feelings and may experience fluctuations in symptoms throughout their process. Often times, individuals might feel as though they have accepted the loss and have gotten closure. However, later on they may begin to experience grief again and that is okay. Closure is not a one-time thing, it can happen over the course of weeks, months, or even years. Sometimes we are able to gain closure on certain aspects of the loss, and other parts may take a bit longer. Individuals may find that their emotional reaction changes and fluctuates, and can entail different emotions and behaviors. Feelings of sadness can also begin to intensify as the individual begins to yearn to be with the loved one again.
Psychotherapy can be effective in helping an individual overcome grief by allowing the individual to come to terms with the loss, to help work through pain and grief, and help to learn how to move forward and adapt to a life without the loved one. Psychotherapy can also help you to find ways to maintain a connection with the loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches have been successful in helping to treat grief and loss. Additionally, Relaxation Techniques and Mindfulness-based interventions, may also be helpful.
Book an appointment today! Overcoming grief and loss can feel overwhelming. It can impact various aspects of your overall well-being. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional in order to overcome grief. Grief and loss is just one of the areas that LifeCycle Counselling specializes in.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6H 6P5
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Loss or Grief
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Grief is our processing of loss. Loss comes in all forms (i.e. death, divorce, break-up, job loss, ending of a friendship, etc.) Emotions that often accompany grief are guilt, anger, sadness, and despair. There is no right or wrong way to grieve – everyone’s grief process is unique to them and their own experiences. Clinicians will work with you to understand and cope with the grief you are experiencing, allowing you to feel the sadness while beginning to move forward in your life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Grief can follow the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or an important life chapter. Therapy provides a space to process grief in a healthy way while supporting emotional healing and helping individuals adjust to life after loss.
1 Years Experience
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Loss or Grief
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Grief can arise from the loss of a loved one, relationship, life transition, health change, or other significant experiences. Everyone grieves differently, and the process can bring a wide range of emotions including sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, and loneliness. Therapy provides compassionate support and a safe space to process grief, honour loss, and navigate healing at your own pace.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakville, ON L6H 7S9
Online in Oakville, ON Ontario
Oakville is one of the most affluent municipalities in Canada — a well-established Toronto suburb with a high median household income, well-funded schools, and a therapy culture that reflects the stresses of high-achieving, upper-middle-class suburban family life. The city's concentration of executives, professionals, and their families creates demand for therapists working with relationship complexity, parenting under pressure, and the psychological costs of maintaining prosperity and family cohesion. Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community. Oakville's growing diversity — with expanding South Asian and East Asian communities in its newer residential subdivisions — is gradually broadening the range of cultural frameworks therapists need to engage with.
Loss or Grief therapists in Oakville, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Oakville, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (60%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (56%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 49% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 31% | Asian |