Therapists in Waterloo, ON

I work with adults who want freedom from negative patterns and who want to get to the root of repetitive reactivity and triggers. They want calm and peace. They want help with healthy boundaries, anxiety, self-worth, depression, life direction, co-dependency, communication, addiction, relationships (with self, the Divine, life partner, ex-partner, children, family, co-workers), emotional regulation, grief, loss/divorce, chronic pain, parenting, spiritual growth and psychedelic integration. Carrying the past makes current life difficult. Helping clients accept the past, learn from it and then let it go is what I love doing best.

I believe conflict within ourselves, and our relationships are a part of life; it’s how we prepare and respond to issues that truly determines how we move forward in life. Our unique identities inform how we feel, think, and behave. As a trauma informed therapist, I work relationally with people to build strength and skill in handling unwanted feelings and situations. I believe everyone has the capacity for healing and autonomy.

I am passionate about emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. I believe in treating the whole person (mind, body and spirit) who is connected to bigger systems of family, friends, community and society. I provide therapy to individual, couples and families experiencing challenging circumstances, and who are looking for a supportive place for positive change and growth. I have experience working with people who present with such concerns as: * Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem * Loss, Grief * PTSD, Childhood trauma/Abuse * Couple and relationship counselling * Parenting & Blended family issues

Nobody knows your life better than you do. With a genuine and down-to-earth demeanour, I view therapy as a team endeavour, and tailor each session to align with your unique needs. My goal in session is to meet you where you’re at and to guide you toward where it is that you want to be. I operate within a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented framework. My client-centred approach is complemented by an array of evidence-based tools, each of which are designed to support you with navigating challenges and cultivating effective coping mechanisms, so that you can thrive!

If you're a driven individual looking to explore deeper aspects of yourself, you're in the right place. Whether you're navigating the impact of past traumas, wanting to change patterns in your life or simply seeking to enhance self-awareness, my warm and compassionate approach is tailored to your unique journey. I specialize in working adults (18+) including helping professionals, high performers, leaders, and those committed to personal growth. Together, we'll unlock your untapped potential, foster resilience and increase self-awareness.

In my practice I use a creative, relational approach. I have a deep respect for a client's life experience and courage. With patience and presence I will challenge you to make the changes you want to see in your life. I offer a safe environment, free of judgment and filled with respect. In my practice you can count on being seen clearly and on seeing your own reflection. My continuous studies in the field allow me to offer clients the support they need. I have offices in both Waterloo and Stratford, Ontario.

Challenges in our lives and our mental health are a part of our walk through life, but they don’t need to be dealt with alone. Karimeh has worked with individuals across the lifespan who struggled with many different diagnoses and health conditions while using culturally competent, inclusive, and evidence-based modalities. She is passionate about working side by side with you using a strengths-based approach to address the nature of your human experience while emphasizing kindness and compassion.

I have been a therapist in private practice for 9 years. Prior to my work as a therapist I worked in mental health and addictions at the hospital. As a therapist I appreciate being able to support clients who are facing many of life's challenges divorce, career change, parenting, co-parenting, grief, online dating, relationship struggles. I work with clients struggling with anxiety and/or depression, who have attachment wounds and trauma. I work with individuals, couples and families. I also offer clinical supervision to social workers and psychotherapists.

Bloom Child & Family Therapy supports children and their families using creative approaches and evidenced-based practices. At Bloom we strive to provide accessible, quality mental health care for children, adolescents and their families. Bloom therapists are ultra-creative! Play, expressive arts and animal-assisted therapies allow Bloom to make their services accessible to all children and their families. Whether you are coming for family therapy or your child is attending therapy, we believe that family and/or primary caregivers are key to children’s healing and growing. We are looking to build strong and healthy families.

Feeling stuck in longstanding patterns that don't work well for you? Tired of the constant battle in your head? Overwhelmed with stress in relationships? Struggling to become a more authentic you? Feeling called to change, to become happy and free, to thrive? A holistic therapist, I guide you through those stuck places - emotional, mental, physical and spiritual - with counselling, hypnosis and energy work, to address both your conscious and unconscious selves for deep and lasting change. I offer you my depth, insight, clarity, intuition, problem-solving, compassion, connection, safety, humour and great respect for your uniqueness.

If you are reading this, you have already taken the most challenging step on your path to healing and growth, and that’s reaching out for support. It can be incredibly overwhelming starting to focus on your mental health and wanting to make changes but not knowing where to begin, this is where I come in. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for all individuals and one that emphasizes growth and development in a non-judgemental manner to help support clients’ goals and ultimately living happy and meaningful lives.

Being human is really hard and sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle just to cope with day to day life. The decision to seek therapy can also feel pretty overwhelming. Yet, a good therapist fit is important because working with the right person creates an environment that is liberating and empowering. With 20+ years of experience, I show up in session with curiosity, a grounded approach, extensive training, and a deep commitment to my clients’ well being. I’m skilled in the use of a variety of evidenced based therapies and embodied practices because I am passionate about doing therapy that works.

Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.

Cardinal Counselling and Mediation is a full service counselling agency in Waterloo Our office is close to the Expressway, offers free parking and is on a main bus line. We believe that all people can change their lives, leading them to higher satisfaction and health. We work with individuals, couples and families and do not have a wait list. All of our counsellors are Registered Social Workers with a Masters Degree. We encourage our clients to check their extended health benefits to see if counselling is covered, as we are unable to accept OHIP. We currently offer virtual and in-person appointments.

Bliss is a specialized therapy practice where you will receive the assistance you are looking for. The therapists at Bliss can help you gain clarity, self-understanding and compassion for yourself, so you can experience joy, change old patterns and discover new perspectives within yourself. We can help you reconnect to your deepest values and inner strengths to become the person you want to be. We can help you enhance your connections and find new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I understand how stressful life can sometimes be. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their full potential. I work with individuals and families that are struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress, life transitions, parent/teen conflict, separation and divorce. I am able to assist with parenting plans, separation agreements and provide Voice of the Child Reports. I am a Registered Social Worker, a certified Family Mediator, a Voice of the Child Practitioner and I have over 28 years experience working with families experiencing family separation, conflict and trauma.

Traumas are not your prison…If you are tired to try different therapies with different therapists and still you have your symptoms. You know all these skills, techniques but you still get triggered easily and could not manage your stress well. We believe you have traumatized brain and your brain reminds you what happened before. You dont feel safe there. You have anxiety to protect you from this unsafe place or things. We are here to help you realize your traumas from past and process with EMDR therapy. You dont need to live with your traumas, we know traumas are treatable with EMDR since 1980’s.

Accepting new clients - Experience has taught me that the first step toward feeling better is simply reaching out for help. I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to identify your best self. You are the expert in your own life, and I will walk beside you on your journey as we discover together the tools and solutions that you need. We aren't meant to deal with life's hardships alone!

Have you ever been told that you are too sensitive? Too shy? That you are overreacting? Have you ever wondered why you think too much and too deep? Why you are so affected by the moods of others? Why you feel frazzled when there is too much going on? Do you have difficulty saying no? Have you ever been diagnosed with or wonder if you have Social Anxiety Disorder? Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Low self esteem? Depression? Perfectionism?