Find a Grief Therapist

Grief is a normal response to loss and It doesn’t always follow a clear timeline or path. Whether you’re mourning a death, a relationship, or another type of loss, Layla can help match you with a grief therapist who’s the right fit for you.

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Content on this page has been clinically reviewed by Dr. Esha Chakraborti, Registered Psychologist, College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)

Understanding grief

Grief can come following the loss of many different things, whether that is a loved one, a relationship, an expected path, or from something in the past.

The emotions that come with grief can show up in many different ways such as anger, numbness, guilt, a racing heart, among many others. Maybe you’re finding it hard to focus, difficult to sleep, or find yourself irritable or disinterested.

There is no right way to grieve, and no fixed timeline for when your grief should be gone. It’s also common for people to seek support while working through it.

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Looking for Support?

You don’t have to navigate grief alone. With Layla, we can match you with a therapist specialized in grief to support you in your journey.

Begin by filling out our intake form

Therapy approaches for grief

Therapy provides you with tools to work through grief and understand it in your own way. Layla works with therapists experienced in grief, using a variety of evidence-based approaches, including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT

Identify and work through patterns and emotions that often come with loss, helping to reframe thoughts and strengthen resilience.

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Narrative Therapy

Creates space between your grief and identity, helping to reframe the stories you carry and empower you to take control of how grief impacts your life.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR

Process memories tied to traumatic losses, reducing distress, softening their intensity and restoring a sense of calm.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT

Learn to acknowledge and accept thoughts and emotions you are struggling with, reduce the inner conflict against them, and act in line with what matters to you.

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How Layla guides you in finding a grief therapist

With support from a dedicated care coordinator, Layla guides you toward finding a therapist you align with. Before your matching call, you might consider what types of therapy feel right for you, the qualities you value in a therapist, and your short- and long-term goals. Having a clearer sense of what you need can make finding the right fit feel easier.

Step 1

Tell us what you’re looking for

Complete our intake form, to help us understand what your goals, preferences and needs are.

Step 2

Complete our matching call

Over a free matching call a Care Coordinator will ask a few questions to guide the process of finding vetted therapists who best align with you and your goals.

Step 3

Start your first session

After you select your therapist, you’re coordinator will help you book your first online or in-person therapy session.

Take the first step

Healing begins with connection. Complete our secure intake form to help us better understand your experience, what you need and who you’d like to be connected to.

Then you'll connect with a Care Coordinator who will support you through the matching process.

Frequently asked questions

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There's no single best therapy for grief. For most people, supportive grief counselling provides what they need in that moment. Counselling offers a space to talk with someone who listens and can provide resources and tools to guide you through this time. If grief stays overwhelming or starts affecting daily life, structured approaches like grief-focused CBT can help.

Layla’s care coordinators do their best to match you with a therapist in our community based on your needs and preferences, with both online and in-person availability depending on your location. Your care coordinator is able to discuss your options in more detail over your matching call.

Layla’s therapist community includes registered therapists with training and lived experiences in many types of grief and loss, whether that’s the death of a loved one, a change in your relationship, losing a job, a pet, or learning about a new health diagnosis. When you share your concerns during your matching call with the care coordinator, they will help to find a therapist suited to your needs and preferences.