Therapists in Kingston, ON
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L (Online Only)
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.
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.
Danielle Kirshenbaum
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L (Online Only)
Are you struggling with persistent, unwelcome thoughts? Experiencing a sense of overwhelm, feeling stuck, or a lack of control? If so, I am here to navigate this journey alongside you. It's natural to fear that these distressing emotions will endure, but rest assured, with the appropriate tools, there is absolutely no reason that they have to. I am a compassionate down-to-earth therapist who truly cares about my clients. Together, we will explore new coping mechanisms so that you can feel like yourself again.
Are you struggling with persistent, unwelcome thoughts? Experiencing a sense of overwhelm, feeling stuck, or a lack of control? If so, I am here to navigate this journey alongside you. It's natural to fear that these distressing emotions will endure, but rest assured, with the appropriate tools, there is absolutely no reason that they have to. I am a compassionate down-to-earth therapist who truly cares about my clients. Together, we will explore new coping mechanisms so that you can feel like yourself again.
Online Therapists
Maya Phansalker-Davies
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1H (Online Only)
Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.
Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.
Rachel Sturgeon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
My aim is to provide each and every client with the support and guidance they are looking for by creating individualized treatment plans. Life's struggles come in many shapes and sizes and focusing on areas in which we have control is a great stepping stone to formulate the life we want to be living, instead of getting stuck in the usual negative thinking that many of us get caught in from time to time.
My aim is to provide each and every client with the support and guidance they are looking for by creating individualized treatment plans. Life's struggles come in many shapes and sizes and focusing on areas in which we have control is a great stepping stone to formulate the life we want to be living, instead of getting stuck in the usual negative thinking that many of us get caught in from time to time.
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RSW, CCPA
Verified Verified
Peterborough, ON K9H (Online Only)
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. 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.
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. 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.
Tobias Sirzyk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1S (Online Only)
Hello, I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, and incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, IFS and EFT into my practice. In session we might cry, we might laugh, we might even swear at times. We’ll work together to find out what works best for you, and to incorporate your interests into the work that we do.
Hello, I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, and incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, IFS and EFT into my practice. In session we might cry, we might laugh, we might even swear at times. We’ll work together to find out what works best for you, and to incorporate your interests into the work that we do.
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1S (Online Only)
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. 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.
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. 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.
Lisa M. Pim, M.A. Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Belleville, ON K8N
Currently unable to take new clients. Will revisit in July 2024. I want to welcome you warmly to considering services of psychotherapy. When people are having a difficult time, or looking for ways to improve their lives, choosing a therapist can be a difficult process. My approach aims to identify, clarify and resolve issues in a supportive, collaborative, and caring way. During these very challenging times my clinic continues to provide support to clients via telephone and virtual video sessions. Any inquiry is welcomed. Service fees are 100% covered for eligible Veterans and Indigenous people across Canada.
Currently unable to take new clients. Will revisit in July 2024. I want to welcome you warmly to considering services of psychotherapy. When people are having a difficult time, or looking for ways to improve their lives, choosing a therapist can be a difficult process. My approach aims to identify, clarify and resolve issues in a supportive, collaborative, and caring way. During these very challenging times my clinic continues to provide support to clients via telephone and virtual video sessions. Any inquiry is welcomed. Service fees are 100% covered for eligible Veterans and Indigenous people across Canada.
Danielle Kirshenbaum
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1M (Online Only)
Are you battling intrusive thoughts? Anxiety that seems hard to manage? Overwhelmed or stuck? You may fear that these difficult feelings will last forever. I'm here to tell you that they absolutely don't have to! Together, we'll learn new tools to overcome this tough period so you feel grounded and at ease. Whether it is OCD, anxiety, depression, a new (or older!) baby or general life stressors affecting your mood and day-to-day functioning, I am here to figure it out with you.
Are you battling intrusive thoughts? Anxiety that seems hard to manage? Overwhelmed or stuck? You may fear that these difficult feelings will last forever. I'm here to tell you that they absolutely don't have to! Together, we'll learn new tools to overcome this tough period so you feel grounded and at ease. Whether it is OCD, anxiety, depression, a new (or older!) baby or general life stressors affecting your mood and day-to-day functioning, I am here to figure it out with you.
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What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.