Therapists and Counsellors
Feeling overwhelmed by climate-related stress, anxiety, or grief can be an isolating experience. Specialized mental health professionals understand the unique challenges posed by eco-anxiety and can offer personalized strategies to cope, build resilience, and maintain hope.
Climate Aware Therapist Directory by the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America
This directory provides a list of climate-aware psychologists in the US, UK, and Canada
How to Use These Resources
For Yourself: Reach out to schedule consultations or therapy sessions to process emotions and develop coping skills.
For Others: Share therapist directories and recommendations with friends or family members who may also be struggling with climate distress.
Additional Support: Many therapists offer virtual sessions; consider exploring telehealth options if local climate-aware professionals are not available.
Do you want to learn more about therapeutic approaches to supporting mental health recovery and resilience in the wake of climate disasters?
Explore our Therapeutic Guides for Post-Disaster Response and Recovery. Each guide provides an overview of some of the leading theraputic practices in supporting survivors of climate-related natural disasters.
Suggest a Resources
There are hundreds of resources available to support people facing climate distress. These range from books and podcasts to community groups and counseling programs.
If you know of a unique resource that is widely accessible to people living in Canada, please let us know and we will review it to see if it is appropriate for the list above.