Grief

You don’t have to carry the weight of a loss alone.

There is no right way to grieve.

Grief is rarely a linear journey through neat stages. It can feel like a chaotic tidal wave one day, and a quiet, heavy fog the next. Grief also isn’t limited to the loss of a loved one. There are 4 major types of grief:

  • Bereavement: The loss of a partner, family member, friend, or mentor.

  • Ambiguous Loss & Life Transitions: Divorce, the end of a relationship, career changes, or relocating.

  • Perinatal & Pregnancy Loss: Navigating the unique, deeply personal heartbreak of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility challenges.

  • Pet Loss: Honoring the profound bond and intense grief that comes with losing a companion animal.

You might be experiencing:

  • Emotional whiplash: Cycling rapidly between sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or even moments of relief.

  • Physical exhaustion: Feeling entirely drained, experiencing changes in sleep, or a heavy sensation in your chest.

  • Cognitive fog: Finding it difficult to focus, make simple decisions, or connect with the world around you.

  • Disconnection: Feeling like the world is moving on while you are stuck in place

How We Help

Grief counseling isn't about "forgetting," moving on, or erasing the pain. It is about creating a safe, judgment-free space to honor your feelings and learn how to carry your loss without it consuming your entire life.

Our Approach Includes:

  • Honoring Your Story: Space to talk about your loss as much, or as little, as you need to, without the pressure of "comforting" others.

  • Navigating Complex Emotions: Unpacking the complicated feelings that often accompany grief, such as unresolved conflicts, guilt, or anxiety about the future.

  • Developing Coping Rituals: Finding meaningful ways to integrate the memory of what you lost into your present and future life.

  • Rebuilding a Sense of Self: Gently exploring who you are in this new chapter and rediscovering grounding and meaning at your own pace.

We are ready when you are

You don’t have to wait until you are "strong enough" to seek support. Reaching out is simply a step toward giving your grief the space it deserves to heal.

Therapists at Peninsula Specialized in Grief

  • Rita Figueiredo, Peninsula's Psychologist and Director, sitting in a chair facing the photo.

    Rita Figueiredo

    CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

    “Think of us as partners in discovery - using science and heart to understand your story and create lasting change.”

    Portuguese, English,Family Therapy,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Motivational Interviewing (MI),Constructivist Therapy,Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Narrative Therapy,Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),Systemic Therapy,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Anxiety,Panic Attacks,Depression,Burnout,Chronic Stress,Physical Intimacy Issues, Communication ISsues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Relationship Issues,Divorce and Separation,Post-Partum Depression,Perinatal Mental Health,Infertility,Phobias,Addictions,Sleep Problems,Perfectionism,Conflict in Relationships,Family Conflict,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Personality Disorders,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress

    Meet Rita
  • Ailien Sy, Peninsula's psychologist, sitting in a chair facing the photo.

    Ailien Sy

    CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

    “I believe that each person’s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that.”

    English,Filipino,Individual Therapy,Adolescents (13-17),Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Anxiety,Depression,Burnout,Communication Issues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Divorce and Separation,Childhood Trauma,Low Self-Esteem,Trauma,Grief and Loss,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Conflict in Relationships,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Career Dissatisfaction,Personality Disorders

    Meet Ailien
  • Lauren, Peninsula's Psychologist, sitting in a sofa facing the photo.

    Lauren Rozario

    CDA LICENSED COUNSELLOR

    “Together, we will work toward a space where you feel confident and ready to step into your power.”

    English,Couples Counseling,Adults(18+),In-Person,Online,Systemic Therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT),Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS),Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT),Communication Issues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Relationship Issues,Divorce and Separation,Grief and Loss,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Post-Partum Depression,Eating Disorders,Substance Abuse,Perinatal Mental Health,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Conflict in Relationships,Parenting Challenges,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress

    Meet Lauren
  • Picture of Shrav Shankar, Peninsula's Psychologist.

    Shrav Shankar

    CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

    “It's important for me to offer you a supportive space, where you can bring anything you'd like to, so that we can figure it out together.”

    English,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Psychodynamic Therapy,Neuropsychology,Person-Centered Therapy,Art Therapy,Anxiety,Depression,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Childhood Trauma,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Trauma,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Conflict in Relationships,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress

    Meet Shrav
  • Picture of Rebecca Cobb, Peninsula's Psychologist.

    Rebecca Cobb

    CDA LICENSED COUNSELLOR

    “Together we can rebuild a genuine connection with yourself and rediscover your sense of fulfilment and joy.”

    English,Individual Therapy,Adolescents (13-17),Adults(18+),Anxiety,Panic Attacks,Depression,Burnout,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Infidelity and Betrayal,Pre-Marital Counseling,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Divorce and Separation,Childhood Trauma,Grief and Loss,ADHD/Neurodiversity,School Refusal,Bullying,Behavioral Issues,Post-Partum Depression,Eating Disorders,Addictions,Substance Abuse,Perinatal Mental Health,Infertility,Trauma,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Anger Difficulties,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Perfectionism,Conflict in Relationships,Parenting Challenges,Family Conflict,Body Image Concerns,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Career Dissatisfaction,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress,Personality Disorders,Systemic Therapy,Psychodynamic Therapy,Somatic Experiencing (SE),Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT),Person-Centered Therapy,Schema Therapy,Interpersonal Therapy (IPT),Art Therapy

    Meet Rebecca