Grief Therapy in Calgary
Grief Therapy in Calgary
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Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn’t make it easy. Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or a future you expected, grief can affect every part of your emotional world.
At Carbon Psychology, we offer grief therapy that honours your experience and supports you as you navigate loss in your own way. Our therapists provide compassionate, steady support to help you process grief, find meaning, and move forward without feeling rushed or misunderstood.
Grief therapy is available in-person in Calgary and online across Alberta.
Start with a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Curious if Grief therapy at Carbon is right for you? Book a free 15-minute consult to explore your concerns, meet a therapist, and decide your path forward. No pressure, no commitment.
Signs & Symptoms
Grief therapy provides a supportive space to explore the emotional, psychological, and relational impact of loss. While grief is not something to “fix,” therapy can help you understand your experience, process difficult emotions, and integrate loss into your life in a way that feels sustainable.
Our therapists draw from attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, CBT, and emotion-focused approaches to help you make sense of your grief while honouring your relationship to what (or who) has been lost.
Grief looks different for everyone and can change over time. Common experiences include:
Persistent sadness, longing, or emptiness
Waves of emotion that feel unpredictable or overwhelming
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy
Feelings of guilt, anger, or regret
Withdrawal from others or loss of interest in daily activities
A sense of identity shift or feeling “not like yourself”
There is no right or wrong way to grieve — and support can make the process feel less isolating.
Grief therapy can help you stay connected to your loss while also supporting your ability to live fully.
Benefits may include:
Processing complex or unresolved emotions
Reducing feelings of isolation and emotional overwhelm
Making meaning of loss and change
Supporting identity shifts after loss
Strengthening connection to others during grief
Finding ways to carry grief without being consumed by it
Therapy offers a space where grief can be acknowledged, not minimized or rushed.
Benefits of Grief Counselling
Meet our Grief Focused Therapist
Masha works with adults and youth navigating grief, identity, relationships, cultural adjustment, and stress. With lived experience across countries and cultures, she brings insight into the complexities of life transitions, third culture identity, and high-performance environments, like sports or work.
She also supports clients in navigating relationship challenges, improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, and healing - both with others and within themselves.
Why Choose Grief Therapy at Carbon?
At Carbon, we believe grief deserves space, patience, and respect. Our therapists understand that grief doesn’t follow a timeline and that healing doesn’t mean forgetting or “moving on.”
We meet you where you are, whether your loss is recent or long-standing, and support you in navigating grief in a way that aligns with your values, relationships, and life circumstances. Sessions are tailored to your needs and offered in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
What Grief therapy looks like
In grief therapy, your therapist may help you:
Create Space for Grief – Talk openly about loss in a supportive setting.
Explore Emotional Responses – Understand sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness.
Reflect on Meaning and Identity – Explore how loss has changed you.
Support Ongoing Connection – Find ways to honour and remember what was lost.
Build Coping and Support – Strengthen resilience and emotional support systems.
Sessions move at your pace and focus on what feels most important to you.
Our Process & Goals
We begin by understanding your loss, your relationship to it, and how it’s impacting your life today. Therapy focuses on helping you carry grief with compassion while supporting emotional balance and connection.
Our Goals:
Honour your experience of loss
Support emotional expression and regulation
Reduce isolation and self-blame
Help integrate grief into daily life
Foster resilience, meaning, and connection
Carbon Psychology is currently accepting new patients. Please reach out to chat further about your options.
FAQ
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What types of loss can grief therapy help with?
Grief therapy supports many types of loss, including death, relationship endings, fertility challenges, health changes, and major life transitions.
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How long should I wait before starting grief therapy?
There’s no required waiting period. Therapy can be helpful whether your loss is recent or something you’ve carried for years.
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Is grief therapy about “moving on”?
No. Grief therapy focuses on integration and meaning, not forgetting or forcing closure.
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What if my grief feels complicated or overwhelming?
Complex grief is common. Therapy provides space to explore layered emotions like guilt, anger, or numbness without judgment.
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Can grief therapy help if I feel stuck or disconnected?
Yes. Therapy can support emotional processing, reconnection, and identity shifts that often follow loss.
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Do you offer virtual grief therapy?
Yes. We offer secure online grief therapy across Alberta and some parts of Canada.