![Michelle Vandegriend, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michelle-vandegriend.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Michelle Vandegriend, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Registered Psychologist, Certified Gottman Therapist
In T8R 0A1 - Nearby to Legal.
Losses can effect individuals in a variety of ways. Within a cleint-centered counselling approach I provide individuals with a safe and non-judgemental environment in which they can explore their feelings and process various types of losses and grief as well as complicated grief. I assist individuals in adjusting to life after loss and in coping with a variety of changes that can occur within oneself and in relationship with others around them.
![Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-starkman.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Grief is a potential reaction to a loss of any kind whether through death, divorce, abandonment, separation, job loss, illness, disease diagnosis, kids leaving home, etc. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, confusion, isolation or abandonment can result. Friends and family may not know what to say or how to provide support. A trained professional, who is profoundly sympathetic, respectful and empathetic, with the skills required to help one navigate through this difficult time, can be critical in helping one regain equilibrium.
![Gregory Erikson, MC and CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gregory-erikson.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Gregory Erikson, MC and CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Many people reach out for help to deal with grief or loss of a friend or family member. Its important to remember to be kind to your self during this time there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Its also important to remember a person can miss or grieve the loss of not only people but also jobs, events, trips, freedom, health and a number of other things As you process your memories of a person or an event you will be contained in a safe environment with acceptance and care.
![Salvatore Durante, M.Ed.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/salvatore-durante.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Salvatore Durante, M.Ed.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 0A1 - Nearby to Legal.
My approach to understanding and processing grief is about rejecting the view that there are "stages to grief." My perspective on grief is that it is an ongoing process and that there is no one way to grieve. My viewpoint is about exploring the meaning and the relationship you had with the individual in life and death. Additionally, I explore ways to connect with the lost object, concept, individual, and/or animal. Last, in counselling we collaborate on strategies to cope with grief, loss, or anticipatory grief (waiting for a loss to occur).
![Lyndsay Wright, MC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lyndsay-wright.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Lyndsay Wright, MC
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 1K8 - Nearby to Legal.
Loss can be the most painful thing we as humans can experience. The finality of loss and the pain of grieving often take a toll on our mental health. Grief is not just an emotion we experience, it is a physiological process our body goes through after a significant loss. Grief and loss also does not just occur from experiencing the death of someone we care about. Grief is not always about a negative loss. Grief can occur anytime there is a transition in life where we have to let go of something familiar. Even positive experiences like having a child can lead to feelings of grief and loss from the life we had before or how we have changed how we now define ourselves.
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Grief Counselor
Kevin Alderson, Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist (Alberta and Ontario)
Available for Online Therapy
[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. You are hurting now, and I understand that. I have been a psychologist since 1986 with plenty of hard-earned wisdom. I too have experienced grief and loss many times in my life. I can help. Let us chat about the pain you are feeling now. Book with me right now by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112
![Claire Simpson, MA, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/claire-simpson.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Claire Simpson, MA, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Canadian Certified Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
In supporting a client through grief and loss, I help clients accept their grief without judgment, while guiding them to identify their values and commit to actions that align with those values despite the pain. With clients, I explore how their story of loss is unfolding, giving space for them to reframe their experience and find meaning in the midst of their sorrow. I also support clients in understanding and healing any internal parts of themselves that may be in conflict or overwhelmed by grief. Together, we create a path to healing that honors the pain of loss while allowing space for growth and resilience.
![Patrick Schiller, MEd., R. Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/patrick-schiller.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Patrick Schiller, MEd., R. Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 1H6 - Nearby to Legal.
Grief is a natural and universal reaction to events that occur in our lives. Still, the grieving process can be hard to navigate alone. If you are experiencing grief for the loss of a loved one, or if you would like support in processing loss of a different kind, then you can benefit from supportive counselling with me. Psychotherapy for grief and loss provides you with the opportunity to honour the feelings you are experiencing. I will support and guide you to find peace and joy in your own life in a way that values and honours your loss. Grief is natural. We do not need to run from it. I offer you the support and guidance to grieve without being overwhelmed by your loss.
![Tim Garner, MC, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tim-garner.jpg)
Grief Counselor
Tim Garner, MC, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed by loss, struggling to cope with the pain, and finding it hard to move forward? Grief can be isolating and exhausting, leaving you feeling stuck in sadness and longing for peace. As a clinical counsellor, I understand how difficult this journey can be. But I also know that healing is possible. Imagine having someone by your side who truly understands what you're going through, who offers compassionate support and effective strategies to help you heal. Together, we can navigate this difficult time and find a way to honour your loss, rebuild your strength, and rediscover hope. Let's start this journey together. Book a free 15-minute phone consultation today.
![Rivers Edge Counselling Centre, Inc.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rivers-edge-counselling-centre.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Rivers Edge Counselling Centre, Inc.
Rivers Edge Counselling Centre
In T8R 1V6 - Nearby to Legal.
At Rivers Edge Counselling, our therapists can help you with your grief or bereavement by: helping you better identify and accept your loss, move through the various emotions associated with loss like anger, hopelessness, sadness, guilt and loneliness seek a new approach to remember and honour a loved one who has passed away, and finally accept the impact it has had on shaping your life.
![WJW Counselling and Mediation, RPscyh, CSW, RSW, MED/ARB, DMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/wjw-counselling-and-mediation.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
WJW Counselling and Mediation, RPscyh, CSW, RSW, MED/ARB, DMFT
Registered Psychologist Registered Clinical Social Work RSW Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
In T8N 1B4 - Nearby to Legal.
Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. The grieving process is a deeply painful and isolating experience that involves many complicated emotions. Being inundated with advice to “move on,” “keep busy,” “be strong,” or “wait for time to heal” often keeps us stuck and isolated in our pain. Even if the loss wasn’t a surprise, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with the complex emotions that arise.
![Sherri A. Lees, B.A., M.C.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sherri-a.-lees.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Sherri A. Lees, B.A., M.C.
Registered Psychologist & Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
In T8N 2T7 - Nearby to Legal.
When we are unable to emotionally move on from a significant loss, the grief recovery process can help. It is a 8 session process to identify the loss, in addition to others, and creates a structured format to move through the thoughts and feelings that remain. This process leaves clients feeling very differently at the end of the set of sessions, where they report that they have said what they needed to say, but never had a chance to and now feel very differently about accepting the loss and finding peace within the acceptance.
![Jack Lewis, R.Psych., C. Psychol., AFBPSs.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jack-lewis.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Jack Lewis, R.Psych., C. Psychol., AFBPSs.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 5A7 - Nearby to Legal.
The death of a loved one shakes us to our core. Some of the questions people ask are how to move on and how to let go without dishonouring the love for the one who has died. Loss is most obviously of a person but it can be a pet a relationship, a job or a sense of a changing identity or position in the world. This is a time when our spiritual and religious values can help us or perhaps a time to dig deeper into ones self. I am able to offer a deeper perspective on death and dying and help you find meaning in profound loss. I am personally familiar with personal loss so that my help is based on real life experience.
![Angie Allan, MEd](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/angie-allan.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Angie Allan, MEd
Registered Provisional Psychologist
In T5Y 0A3 - Nearby to Legal.
Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.
![Al Riediger, Ph.D., R.Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/al-riediger.jpg)
Grief Counsellor
Al Riediger, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
In T8N 1H6 - Nearby to Legal.
When we suffer a loss our tendency is to cling to the person or thing that was lost. Grief is the process of letting go. Through grief therapy you will be able to find the courage to embrace the inevitable pain and to transform the emptiness into a renewed affirmation of yourself. The pain needs to be fully experienced and expressed in a supportive environment. It is a normal reflection of our love for the one we have lost.