Find a Grief and Loss Therapist
Browse therapists who specialize in grief and loss. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can follow the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or any significant change. There's no right way to grieve, and the process looks different for everyone. If you're struggling to cope, therapy can offer a compassionate space to process your feelings.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who specialize in grief and loss, watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach, and book directly online. Credentials are verified during onboarding. You don't have to navigate this alone—find a therapist who can support you.
Jacob Damelin
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Jacob Damelin
Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationships, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationships, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Michael Chu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Michael Chu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him/His
Aging, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Grief Processing, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Aging, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Grief Processing, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Hayley Hope
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Hayley Hope
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Depression, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Social anxiety, Anger, Burnout, Christian counselling, OCD, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Depression, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Social anxiety, Anger, Burnout, Christian counselling, OCD, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Alanna Kiser
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, and AB.
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Alanna Kiser
Registered Psychotherapist
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Separation and divorce, Spirituality, BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Separation and divorce, Spirituality, BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Megan Sherback
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in AB, YT, NU, NS, and NB.
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Megan Sherback
Psychologist
she/her
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, QC, MB, AB, NB, PE, NS, NL, and SK.
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Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
He/Him
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss
Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, ON, SK, MB, NT, YT, NL, and QC.
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Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
Men's issues, Addiction, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Grief and Loss
Men's issues, Addiction, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Grief and Loss
Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, NS, NB, PE, and NL.
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Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, MB, NU, SK, BC, NL, and NT.
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Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Kelsey Mathison
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Mathison
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Kaitlin Stephens
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, BC, NS, AB, SK, PE, and NL.
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Kaitlin Stephens
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
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What is grief?
Grief is a natural response to loss. While often associated with death, grief can also follow other significant losses—the end of a relationship, a career change, a health diagnosis, or other life transitions. Grief can show up as sadness, anger, numbness, physical symptoms, or a mix of emotions that come and go in waves.
How can therapy help with grief and loss?
Therapy offers a safe space to express your feelings without judgment. A therapist can help you process complex emotions, understand your unique grieving process, and find ways to cope with the pain while still honoring what you've lost. Therapy doesn't aim to "fix" grief but to support you through it.
What should I expect when working on grief in therapy?
Your therapist will create space for you to share your experience at your own pace. Sessions may involve talking about your loss, exploring the emotions that arise, and developing ways to cope with difficult moments. There's no timeline for grief, and your therapist will meet you where you are without rushing the process.
How do I find a therapist for grief and loss?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who work with grief and loss. Each therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of their warmth and style before booking. Credentials are verified during onboarding. Book a free consultation to see if a therapist feels right for you.
Is grief therapy right for me?
If you're struggling with a loss—whether recent or from years ago—therapy can provide support. You don't need to be in crisis to seek help. Grief can resurface at unexpected times, and having professional support can make a meaningful difference in how you process and move through it.
How do I get started?
Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in grief and loss. Watch their intro videos to find someone who feels like a good fit. When you're ready, book your first session directly through the platform. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options. Start your search here.