Grief or Loss Therapists in Vancouver
Browse 3 therapists specializing in Grief or Loss in Vancouver. Find the right counsellor or psychotherapist for your needs.
Grief is the emotional, cognitive, and physical response to losing something or someone significant. While it is commonly associated with the death of a loved one, grief can follow many kinds of loss, including the end of a relationship, a serious diagnosis, job loss, infertility, estrangement, or a major life transition. There is no single way grief unfolds, and the idea that it moves through fixed stages has largely given way to a more flexible understanding: grief is non-linear, shaped by your relationship to what was lost, your history, your support system, and the circumstances of the loss.
What to look for in a Grief or Loss therapist on Purple Lotus
- Specific training or experience with grief and loss
- Comfort with intense emotion and non-linear grief processes
- Familiarity with the type of loss you are experiencing
- Experience with complicated or prolonged grief if relevant
3 therapists for Grief or Loss in Vancouver
Browse 3 therapists specializing in Grief or Loss in Vancouver. Find the right counsellor or psychotherapist for your needs.
Micah Jakobs
My name is Micah, and I identify as a female first-generation immigrant. s a Filipino-Canadian, I am motivated to create a safe space for other people of colour individuals to feel fully seen and heard. Concurrently over the last 16 years, I have spent 5 years working with the elderly community (specifically those with dementia and Alzheimer’s), 5 years in healthcare helping families work through grief and loss, 11 years working with adults with acquired brain injury, and 10 years working under a social service capacity with youth across Bangladesh, Africa, India, and Nepal. In my professional identity thus far, I have gained valuable insights and skills that have contributed to my therapeutic journey. As a result, I have developed a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy that integrates evidence-based, strength-based, mindfulness, and somatic-based practices. I believe this approach best equips me to meet your specific concerns and needs. To me, therapy is a space where we can explore, discover, and tackle distressing thoughts, feelings, or behaviours that may be holding you back. In our sessions, you can expect me to provide you with tangible tools and strategies to foster meaningful change, and to create opportunities to experience vulnerability in a safe space. Our work together will focus on raising awareness in the present moment so that you may accept and live a life full of clarity and authenticity.
Lexie Morgan
Are you looking for a ‘hype you up’ but call you on your shit therapist? I might just be your gal! Are you dealing with perfectionism? Going through a break up? Contemplating making a big life change? Experiencing grief, stress, overwhelm or loneliness? I prioritize authenticity in therapy, and aim to help people untangle themselves from problems that hold them back. I work with you as we navigate the peaks & valleys of life experiences. I often support, students, hospitality workers, parents, teachers, nurses, shift workers, ski patrollers, guides & 'first timers' to therapy. Life can be messy & complex. Are you looking for a ‘hype you up’ but call you on your shit therapist? I might just be your gal! Are you dealing with perfectionism? Going through a break up? Contemplating making a big life change? Experiencing grief, stress, overwhelm or loneliness? I prioritize authenticity in therapy, and aim to help people untangle themselves from problems that hold them back. I work with you as we navigate the peaks & valleys of life experiences. I often support, students, hospitality workers, parents, teachers, nurses, shift workers, ski patrollers, guides & 'first timers' to therapy. Life can be messy & complex. My office located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver at 4th & Arbutus. I offer virtual counselling via telehealth throughout BC. *Insurance* Counselling is covered or reimbursed by many extended benefits programs. I am registered with many major Canadian insurance providers: Canada Life | Great-West Life Green Shield Canada Manulife Medavie Blue Cross Mines & Associates SunLife AMS - UBC Student Benefits Vail Resorts EAP *Education & Registration* I hold a master's degree in counselling from City University and a bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. I am dual licensed with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC). License Numbers: RCC # 20414 CCC # 11250646 *A bit more about how I work & my background* Lexie (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing on the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) territories. Lexie’s approach to counselling is characterized by warmth, authenticity, and compassion, with a goal of fostering a relaxed environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Lexie roots her work in a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, social justice lens. This may involve looking beyond the individual to understand their experiences within broader social and cultural contexts, as she joins clients on the path to self-discovery, healing, and change. Lexie has over ten years of experience working in the field of mental health. She draws on her experience providing counselling and practical supports to diverse communities, including children and families with complex medical and mental health needs, new immigrants and LGBTQQ2S+ folx. She has worked as a grief and loss counsellor at a hospice, provided crisis and suicide prevention support and developed industry specific work place mental health trainings for the hospitality and tourism sector. Montira Mental Health was born out of Lexie’s own experience as a hospitality manager at different backcountry lodges across British Columbia. As a lodge manager, Lexie observed the intersection of mental health and personal challenges within remote and isolated live/work environments which lead to high rates of burnout amongst her staff. The transient nature of tourism dependent communities, seasonal employment, high cost of living and limited access to low barrier community mental health offerings further impacted her staff. Lexie’s connection to the outdoor community is born out of years of living, working, and recreating in the Rocky, Purcell, Selkirk and Coast mountains. She is an avid backcountry skier, trail runner, and hiker who finds a deep sense of connection to herself and her community through time spent in the outdoors. To learn more, please see my website: montiramentalhealth.com
Ali Denno
As a counsellor, I collaborate with every client to understand the power of their story and for my clients to feel heard and honoured. I view counselling as a place for individuals to explore talk therapy alongside expressive arts, creating space for understanding parts of themselves that, at times, can be hard to put words to. My approach in the counselling space is holistic, strengths-based, creative, and highly collaborative. Our stories, words, and narratives impact our current-day mental health, and through creativity and encouragement, we as human beings can get to know ourselves on a deeper level.
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Grief or Loss therapists in Vancouver — at a glance
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Frequently asked questions
What is grief therapy and what does it involve?
Grief therapy is a form of professional support that helps people process loss and adapt to life after it. Sessions typically involve talking through the loss, the emotions and meanings attached to it, and the challenges of moving forward. Therapists may draw on narrative, CBT, trauma-focused, or other frameworks depending on your needs.
How do I know if I need grief therapy or if grief will resolve on its own?
Grief often resolves over time with support from relationships and community. Therapy may be useful if grief feels stuck or is intensifying rather than shifting, if it is significantly disrupting daily functioning for an extended period, if you have limited support, or if the loss involved trauma. A therapist can help you assess whether focused support would make a difference.
What is the difference between grief and prolonged grief disorder?
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) describes grief that is unusually persistent and impairing, typically characterized by intense yearning for the person who died, difficulty accepting the loss, and significant disruption to daily life lasting more than 12 months after bereavement. Not all ongoing grief meets this threshold, and a qualified clinician can assess whether your experience fits.
Can grief therapy help with losses other than death?
Yes. Grief therapists work with many kinds of loss including relationship endings, miscarriage, infertility, chronic illness, estrangement, job loss, and major life transitions. Some losses are not widely recognized as grief by others, which can make the experience more isolating. A grief therapist will take your loss seriously regardless of its cause.
How long does grief therapy take?
It depends on the nature of the loss and the approach used. Structured approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment typically run 16 sessions. Grief therapy more broadly may be shorter or longer depending on your goals. Some people find meaningful relief in a few months; others benefit from longer support, especially when grief is intertwined with trauma or major life disruption.
Is grief therapy available online?
Yes. Most grief therapists in Canada offer online sessions, and research supports the effectiveness of virtual therapy for grief. Online therapy may make it easier to access a therapist who specializes in your type of loss, regardless of location.
What if I feel guilty about grieving or think I should be over it by now?
These feelings are very common and often one of the things grief therapy directly addresses. There is no timeline that applies to everyone, and grief does not become invalid because time has passed or because others expect you to have moved on. A grief therapist will work with these responses, not against them.
How do I find a grief therapist in Vancouver?
Browse therapists in Vancouver who list grief or loss as a specialization. Check their profiles for experience with your specific type of loss and the approach they use. Many therapists in Vancouver also offer online sessions if you prefer to meet virtually.
Is grief therapy covered by insurance in Vancouver?
Coverage depends on your extended health plan. If your therapist in Vancouver is a registered psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker, sessions may be eligible for reimbursement. Check your policy for covered designations, annual limits, and whether a referral is required.