Grieving the Invisible: Therapy for Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in Calgary and Vancouver

As a therapist specializing in grief and pregnancy loss support in Calgary and Vancouver, I often work with individuals who are carrying a specific kind of pain—one that is often unseen, unspoken, and deeply misunderstood.

This is the grief that follows miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss.

If you’ve experienced this kind of loss, I want you to know: your pain is real, and your grief deserves compassionate attention and care. Whether you’re searching for a therapist in Calgary for miscarriage support or looking for pregnancy loss counselling in Vancouver, this post is for you.

The Unique Grief of Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy loss is a complex and deeply personal kind of grief. For many, the loss happens before they’ve shared the pregnancy publicly. There’s often no ceremony, no acknowledgment, and few places where this loss can be safely spoken.

You might find yourself grieving:

• A baby you never got to meet

• A future you had imagined

• A version of yourself as a parent

• Your body

• The silence and discomfort of others

Many of my clients say they feel invisible in their grief. Comments like “you can try again” or “at least it happened early” , ” atleast you know you can get pregnant" may be meant to comfort, but often deepen the pain. This kind of grief is frequently minimized by those around you—even though it impacts your emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

You Might Be Grieving More Than You Realize

The emotional layers of pregnancy loss run deep. Therapy can help you explore and process:

• Grief toward your body – Feeling betrayed by your body or confused by what happened

• Loss of trust – In your health, your future, or your sense of stability, and sometimes healthcare professionals

• Anger and guilt – Wondering if you did something wrong, even when you know you didn’t

• Jealousy and sadness – Especially when seeing others pregnant or with babies

• Disconnection – From your partner, your identity, or your community

If you're searching for pregnancy loss therapy in Calgary or miscarriage support in Vancouver, know that these complex layers of grief are normal—and worthy of support.

The Isolation of Silent Grief

One of the most painful parts of miscarriage and pregnancy loss is how isolating it can be. You may feel like no one understands what you're going through. Friends might avoid the topic. Social situations might become overwhelming, especially when others are celebrating new pregnancies or births. Additionally, you may no longer feel like the old version of yourself. With grief, there is often a "before" (the loss), and "after".

As a registered therapist in Calgary and Vancouver, I create a space where your grief can be spoken, honored, and held without judgment. You don’t need to move on. You don’t need to pretend you’re okay. There are no timelines.

Pregnancy Loss Counselling in Calgary and Vancouver

Whether you're in the early days of grief or have been carrying this pain quietly for years, you deserve to be supported. In our therapy sessions, we can work together to:

• Process your loss in a safe and compassionate space

• Explore your feelings about your body, identity, and future

• Rebuild trust in yourself and your capacity to heal

• Learn coping tools to navigate triggers and emotional waves

• Create rituals or meaning to honour your experience, and your child

I offer miscarriage therapy in Calgary and pregnancy loss counselling in Vancouver

You’re Not Alone. Support Is Here.

If you’re searching for a psychologist or therapist in Calgary or Vancouver who understands the deep and nuanced grief of miscarriage or pregnancy loss, I invite you to reach out. Your story matters. Your loss matters. And you don’t have to carry it alone.

Click here to book a free complimentary 15 minute consultation to learn more about how we can support individuals navigating this unique type of loss.