Grief can change the way the world feels.
After a loss, many people describe moving through their days on autopilot, feeling emotionally raw, disconnected, or weighed down by a sadness that does not follow a clear timeline.
Grief therapy offers a supportive space to make sense of loss, honour what has changed, and begin finding steadier footing again. At Tiny Therapy Collective, we provide grief therapy that is compassionate, evidence-based, and grounded in your lived experience, not expectations about how grief should look.
We offer virtual therapy across Ontario and in-person grief therapy at select locations, with a free 15-minute consultation to help you get started.
What Grief Can Look Like
Grief is not limited to the loss of a loved one. It can follow any experience that disrupts your sense of safety, identity, or connection.
Grief may involve:
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Waves of sadness, numbness, or emotional overwhelm
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Feeling irritable, restless, or easily triggered
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A sense of emptiness or disconnection from others
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Guilt, regret, or persistent “what if” thoughts
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Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
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Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy
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Feeling stuck between holding on and needing to move forward
Many people worry that something is wrong with them because their grief feels intense, complicated, or long-lasting. In reality, grief often reflects the depth of what mattered.
Why Grief Can Feel So Overwhelming
Grief affects the nervous system, emotional processing, and sense of meaning all at once. It may be shaped by:
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Sudden or traumatic loss
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Complicated or unresolved relationships
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Multiple losses occurring close together
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Past trauma or earlier experiences of loss
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Life transitions that change identity or roles
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Limited support or pressure to “be okay”
Grief does not move in a straight line. It often resurfaces during anniversaries, milestones, or moments of unexpected quiet.
How Grief Can Affect Daily Life and Relationships
Unprocessed grief can quietly influence many areas of life. You may notice:
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Withdrawing from others or feeling misunderstood
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Strain in close relationships or difficulty communicating needs
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Trouble returning to work or maintaining routines
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Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions
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Loss of motivation, meaning, or direction
Grief therapy focuses on helping you reconnect with yourself and others while respecting the pace your nervous system needs.
How Grief Therapy Helps
Grief therapy is not about forcing closure or letting go before you are ready. It is about creating space for your experience while building capacity to live alongside loss.
At Tiny Therapy Collective, grief therapy may help you:
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Process emotions safely without feeling overwhelmed
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Reduce guilt, self-blame, or intrusive thoughts
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Understand how grief shows up in your body and nervous system
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Develop coping strategies for intense emotional waves
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Rebuild meaning, purpose, and identity after loss
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Strengthen communication and support systems
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Integrate grief in a way that feels sustainable and humane
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to grief, trauma, and emotional regulation.
Therapeutic Approaches We Use
Grief therapy at Tiny Therapy Collective may draw from:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns
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Emotion-focused and trauma-informed approaches
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Mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies
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Narrative therapy to help integrate loss into your life story
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Compassion-based practices that support self-kindness
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Complicated grief interventions when grief feels prolonged or stuck
Therapy is always adapted to your needs, history, and goals.
Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy Options
Grief therapy is often offered through individual therapy, providing space to process loss at your own pace and focus on your personal experience of grief.
Grief can also impact relationships. Couples therapy may support partners who are grieving together or differently, helping improve communication, emotional understanding, and connection during a difficult time. Family therapy can be helpful when grief affects family dynamics, parenting, or shared loss, offering a supportive space for families to process emotions and navigate change together.
In some cases, group therapy may also be beneficial, offering connection with others who understand grief through shared lived experience. Group availability varies by location and time.
Your therapist can help you determine which format feels most supportive based on your needs and circumstances.
What to Expect in Grief Therapy
Grief therapy is not about fixing emotions or pushing progress. Sessions often involve:
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Moving at a pace that feels manageable
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Making room for complex or conflicting feelings
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Learning tools to regulate emotions between sessions
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Exploring meaning without pressure for answers
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Honouring what was lost while supporting what remains
You do not need to know what to say or where to start.
Meet the Grief Therapists at Tiny Therapy Collective
Grief Therapy in Ontario
Virtual and In-Person Options Available
Tiny Therapy Collective offers:
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Virtual grief therapy across Ontario
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Free 15-minute consultation
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Receipts for insurance reimbursement
Grief deserves care, not timelines.
If you are navigating loss, change, or emotional pain that feels heavy to carry alone, grief therapy can help.
Schedule a Free Consultation to connect with a therapist and explore next steps.
