Amanda Stranz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
11 Endorsed
420 Weber Street North, Unit G, Waterloo, ON N2L
Let's Connect (226) 906-0252
Feeling at home within yourself can be one of the hardest journeys to take. Many people struggle with an inner voice that is quick to criticize and slow to forgive, leaving them caught between wanting to belong and feeling like they don’t. True healing often begins with self-kindness—learning to embrace the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to silence. It’s not about ignoring your struggles but about recognizing that you are more than them. You deserve a space where your internal battles are met with compassion and where acceptance becomes a foundation, not a distant goal.
I use narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, internal family systems, polyvagal theory, and attachment theory to support clients with self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I offer a compassionate space where you feel heard and empowered, helping you uncover resilience and move toward growth and deeper self-connection.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and it takes courage to take that first step. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I’m here to listen and support you. Together, we can create a path forward—one rooted in compassion, self-discovery, and hope.
Call or Email Amanda Stranz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 906-0252
Let's Connect (226) 906-0252
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- Green Shield Canada
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Amanda Stranz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 906-0252
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / CRPO 17423 Amanda Stranz
- Attended Yorkville University, Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2024
- Degree/Diploma from University of Guelph BSc in Neuroscience / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amanda Stranz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (226) 906-0252
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Amanda Stranz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 906-0252
11 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Amanda Stranz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 906-0252