Grief & Bereavement Support for Teens, Adults & Families
Navigating the Waves of Loss at Your Own Pace
Honouring your loss while finding a way back to shore.
Losing someone you love can feel like being pulled under by a current that no one else can see. Whether you're a teen navigating the profound disruption of a major loss, an adult trying to function while carrying heavy sorrow, or a family trying to grieve together while grieving differently, therapy here isn’t about rushing you through "stages" or forcing you to "move on"—it’s about finding a way to carry your loss while continuing to live.
Teens & Young Adults
Navigating the intense disruption of losing a parent, sibling, or friend during formative years, dealing with isolation from peers who "don't get it," and figuring out how to move forward when life feels permanently altered.
Adults in Mourning
Trying to balance the exhausting demands of work, life, and parenting while processing the death of a partner, parent, child, or close friend, and unpacking the complex emotions that accompany deep loss.
Children & Family Support
Helping families navigate the reality that everyone grieves differently and at their own pace, opening safe channels of communication, and finding meaningful ways to remember and honor your loved one together.
Who We Work With
What We Work On Together
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Grief as a Process, Not a Timeline
Our bereavement support is grounded in J. William Worden’s Tasks of Mourning—a responsible, ethical framework that recognizes grief is not a passive state you wait out, but an active, deeply personal process.
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Accepting the Reality of the Loss
Moving gently through the shock, denial, and disbelief that follows a death. We hold space for you as the intellectual and emotional reality of your loved one's passing begins to set in, always at a pace your nervous system can handle.
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Processing the Pain of Grief
Giving your sorrow, anger, guilt, and profound sadness a safe place to land. We don't try to "fix" your pain or offer toxic positivity; we sit with you in the heavy emotions, helping you process them safely rather than avoiding them.
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Adjusting to a World Without Them
Navigating the internal, external, and spiritual adjustments required after a profound death. We support you in taking on new daily roles, managing sudden practical shifts, and redefining your own sense of self and purpose in a changed world.
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Finding an Enduring Connection
Society often pressures mourners to "let go." Instead, we help you find healthy ways to maintain a meaningful, enduring connection with the person who died, while also allowing yourself permission to embark on life, rebuild, and experience joy again.
How Sessions Actually Feel
01 - Zero pressure to "be strong"
Cry, yell, sit in complete silence, or laugh at a memory. Every emotion is valid here, and you do not need to hold it together for us.
02 - No timelines on your mourning
We will never tell you that you should be "over it by now." Grief has no expiration date, and we respect the unique timeline of your healing.
03 - Communicate at your speed
Sometimes grief brings deep brain fog and exhaustion. Take long pauses, repeat yourself, or just sit quietly. You don't have to perform.
04 - A focus on carrying, not curing
Grief is not a disease to be cured or a problem to be fixed. We are here to help you carry the weight, not to rush you toward a finish line.
A Space Designed for Your Grief
Visiting Us In Person at
1439 Woodroffe Ave (Nepean)
Our office is set up with your emotional and physical comfort in mind: free private parking directly behind the building so you don't have to stress, a quiet waiting area, plenty of tissues, and a private, compassionate environment where you can safely let your guard down.
Virtual sessions are also available online across Ontario for those days when leaving the house just feels like too much.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Yes! We support teens, adults, and families navigating the profound impact of death and bereavement. We also work with parents seeking strategies to support grieving children.
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We are a private, cash-pay clinic, so our services are not covered by OHIP. However, most extended health insurance plans in Ontario cover therapy provided by Registered Social Workers (RSW) or Registered Psychotherapists (RP).
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A: We are a private, cash-pay clinic, so our services are not covered by OHIP. However, most extended health insurance plans in Ontario cover therapy provided by Registered Social Workers (RSW) or Registered Psychotherapists (RP).
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We offer direct billing for select insurance plans. Because every insurance policy is different, we strongly recommend calling your insurance provider before your first session to confirm your coverage details.
Here is what to ask your provider:
Does my policy cover a Registered Social Worker (RSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist (RP)?
Are there specific degree requirements for Social Workers? (For example, some specific insurers like Green Shield require an MSW rather than a BSW). If you're unsure who to book with or need help figuring out which clinician aligns with your benefit plan, just ask us during your free 15-minute connection call!
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Session rates range from $50/session with our Intern Therapist (a great accessible, out-of-pocket option) to $170–$220/session with our fully licensed clinicians. We provide detailed receipts after every payment so you can submit them directly to your insurer for reimbursement.
People You Can Talk To Here
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Cora Schouten
INTERN THERAPIST
$50 / session
Who She’s Great For: Anyone paying out-of-pocket, living on a budget, or without extended health insurance who needs compassionate, accessible bereavement care.
What She Helps With: Providing a warm, empathetic space to process the pain of grief, navigating the exhausting day-to-day realities of loss, and learning how to care for yourself when grief makes basic functioning feel impossible.
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Connor McCrindle
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
$170 / session
Who He’s Great For: University/college students, student-athletes, and young professionals trying to navigate academic or performance pressures while grieving a profound loss.
What He Helps With: Balancing the heavy weight of bereavement with the demands of life, processing the anger or unfairness of early loss, and finding a way to honour the deceased while still pursuing personal goals.
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Jessica Batres
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
$195 / session
Who She’s Great For: Parents navigating family grief, adults processing the loss of a parent or partner, and those needing deep emotional and nervous system support.
What She Helps With: Supporting families as they grieve differently together, helping parents support grieving children, processing complex or disenfranchised grief, and helping you adjust to new family roles and realities after a profound loss.