Therapists in Kingston, ON

You know your child best and when your gut feelings tell you that something is going on with your child, it’s time to act on that hunch. My practice is devoted to art and play-based therapies using evidence-based theories and approaches. Clients work at their own pace to creatively explore, understand their own strengths, and implement learned strategies for managing anxiety, stress, school, social concerns, big emotions, grief, gender/orientation and life transitions. I will gently, creatively and compassionately support and nurture your child to overcome their challenges and find their own path to well-being.

I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have witnessed how art therapy can help people coping with life changes and challenges such as grief, loss, illness, injury, relationship and family issues, academic and professional pressures, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sexuality and life transitions. Therapy, enhanced by the use of art therapy and mindfulness meditation (if desired) can help people process their emotions around difficult life situations and conditions and help people to heal, focus on living their authentic lives and thrive.

Are you feeling stressed or working about too much in your life, or perhaps frustrated and stuck in your personal or work relationships? Perhaps a past negative experience is making you feel unable to move forward. Many people who are struggling with uncertainty have a hard time knowing what direction to go in. It may be that you’ve tried to handle things on your own, or put off reaching out for support because you feel you should be able to work through your challenges by yourself. Sometimes everyone around you seems to have answers, but all you feel is confused. Mostly, you don’t want to let others down and feel that you might.

I love working with young adults, as well as supporting individuals through pregnancy, early parenthood and beyond. Becoming a parent is profoundly life-changing. While we anticipate the joys of parenthood, we don't always expect for it to feel this hard. It can bring up intense, sometimes scary or confusing feelings. It can be overwhelming and lonely. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to understand, process and cope with the changes in your life. By talking about your experiences, you can feel less alone and less overwhelmed, and together we can find ways for you to feel more grounded again.

Now accepting new clients. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with adults who need help in building their resilience following life altering changes as well as life-long struggles. Having worked in organ transplant and bariatric surgery units, alcohol and drug treatment clinics, psychiatric facilities, outpatient clinics, post-secondary and military institutions, I feel confident to work with most individuals.

I am a bilingual (French and English), play-based child and family counsellor. I am passionate about helping children and their families celebrate their strengths and embrace their resiliency. I work from a client-centred, strength-based approach to help children and their families create positive changes for themselves. I offer a collaborative, open, and honest space for children and families to show up authentically and without judgment. I am passionate about teaching kids and families about the power of connection, and understanding how our brains and emotions can be a superpower!

Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about performing your daily tasks? Does it bother you to talk about your feelings to your loved ones? Is achieving your goals making you feel anxious? Do you feel need to learn coping skills to manage everyday conflicts? In these demanding times priortising mental well being becomes paramount. I work with individuals with learning challenges using Instrumental Enrichment Programme and Brain Gym to enhance problem solving skills reduce stress and optimize cognitive skills performance. Art Therapy helps individuals of all age groups to express their thoughts and feelings.

I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Victoria. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have over seven years experience providing support to individuals, couples, and families through challenging times. I have experienced a number of challenging situations and events in my own life that have helped to shape me into an empathic and caring professional. I understand that trauma can be experienced in many different ways and am committed to providing a safe, caring, non-judgmental space to support you

Currently accepting in-person clients - My clinical focus is primarily centred on trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, grief, and self-trust/confidence. I work with youth and adult clients, utilizing both virtual and in-person sessions presently. My therapeutic approach is malleable, and depends heavily on the clinical concerns of the client to ensure that each client case gets the care necessary to work towards healing.

If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

As director at Old Capital Counselling & Psychotherapy, I help Individuals transform their relationships, overcome grief and trauma, and achieve overall life improvement. My desire as a therapist is to help individuals and couples along their way to building a better relationship, developing more control in their lives, and exploring their beliefs. My approach is a combination of neurobiology, philosophy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, ACT, art therapy and various other psychological theories to offer an integrative approach to meeting client needs, all practiced from an emotion focused client-centered perspective.

Jordan known on social media as "the body image therapist YYC", is a Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Ontario who works with those aged 5 and up! Jordan 's enjoys working with those who are struggling with self-esteem, body image, relationship/ sex therapy concerns and eating disorders. She has been in the field of mental health since 2012 and is an experienced trauma therapist, family therapist and has expertise in working with children and young adults.

We’re living in a new era of self-growth expectations so you’ve likely heard these common psychotherapy buzzwords: “attachment style”, “boundaries”, “self-care”, “mindfulness”, and “toxic relationships”. Has anyone ever actually explained the deep nuance and depth of these terms? As a therapist, I want to help you make sense of your current circumstance and guide you through self-exploration, self-awareness, and insight so we can apply therapeutic tools to your unique situation.

At all stages of life individuals and families can find themselves wanting change. Approaches to counselling need to fit the needs of the individuals looking for support. My practice focuses primarily on supporting children, teens and young adults navigate issues related to relationships, family dynamics, self identity, anxiety and stress. Young children often have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. Children are invited to express themselves in counselling through art, puppetry, sand and play.

Psychotherapy literally means "Healing the Soul." Our personalities and the world around us are multifaceted and often mysterious. Exploring the mystery of who we are can bring clarity and meaning to our lives, our relationship with the world, and open new perspectives and possibilities in how we live. I have worked and studied in many areas including social work, philosophy, music, martial arts and shamanic practices. I use a wide range of modalities depending on the needs, uniqueness and preferences of each person. My therapy training includes Existential-Integrative psychotherapy which emphasizes the search for authenticity, meaning and wholeness in our lives.