Therapists in Owen Sound, ON

Karah Kirkland is an experienced Social Worker ( 30 yrs -BSW,. MSW.,) who has been trained in/practices: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT Couples) and other relaxation based modalities. Karah has had the privilege of working in various sectors of social work including : child welfare, developmental disabilities, ASD, children/adolescent/adult mental health, community / medical (Family Health Team) and private therapy. Karah loves to meet new clients for what she can learn from them and she loves to see clients gain insight and grow.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like your thoughts and feelings have taken over control? These can be very distressing and can impact your life and overall well being. I believe that therapy/ counselling can help us tune into our experiences and provide insight that fosters healing and growth. My background is in community mental health and I offer a supportive collaborative space to be heard, work through difficult emotions and explore new perspectives and possibilities. I draw upon clinical modalities learned through my social work training including cognitive, narrative and solution-focused therapies.

At Live In Light Counselling Services individuals, couples and families receive counselling and support through life's challenges including trauma [PTSD & cPTSD], retirement transition, anxiety, depression, mental illness and adjustment to life changes such as divorce, death, medical diagnosis, adolescence, marriage difficulty, personality disorder from two qualified professionals. Lucy Marlin, Registered Psychotherapist/Owner and Jaclyn Strimas MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist are experienced and qualified to provide face-to-face, telephone and e-counselling.

Ruth Linnen began her practice in psychotherapy in 1996. She is the the founder and director of CPCC. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with a specialty in Trauma Consultation, Assessment, Treatment and Education. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management ( Advanced) , ASIST, and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) and is Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In her private practice she also offers Family, Couple's, Individual, and Group therapy. Other modalities of treatment offered by Ruth at CPCC include DBT, CBT and Sensorimotor psychotherapy.

We all know life can have its up's and down's. I am here to help you deal with some of the more challenging times. I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is here to listen. I am also here to help you develop positive strategies that are focused on your goals. This ensures that you come away feeling like you are making change and healing happens in your life. I am also open minded and non-judgmental.

At Bruce Peninsula Psychotherapy, the client focus is children, youth, and their families. I take a warm, nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to psychotherapy. In my view, the client is the expert of their own life circumstances and plays an active role in their own mental well-being and growth. As your psychotherapist, I will be walking alongside you with an open-mind and act as a guide towards your goals.

I have been working in the field since 2010 and am excited to welcome clients interested in a supportive, warm therapeutic relationship. I love to work with those who are motivated to make changes, or who are needing a supportive space to talk through their thoughts and emotions.

Everyone needs a hand at some point in their lives. I have been working in adult mental health for over 20 years, treating people with a variety of mental health, addiction, relationship, grief, trauma and personal growth issues as well as eating disorders. I have a small private practice in Clarksburg where I provide both in-person and virtual sessions.

Hello, I'll be on maternity leave starting May 2024, transitioning to consulting and offering single/short-term sessions until June 2025. Rest assured, although my schedule will be adjusted, I remain fully committed to providing the same level of support as always. Please feel free to reach out to me for any assistance you may need during this period. I'm here to help guide you towards clarity and self-understanding. Let's honor your emotions, nurture self-compassion, and explore your unique perspective in our safe therapy space. You steer the ship; I'm here to support you with tools and encouragement to empower your journey.

Do you ever feel really strong feelings like anger, fear, or shame that make you do things you regret? Like maybe you end up doing stuff that hurts you or others, and it's hard to stop? It can make you feel like you've lost control of yourself and your life. Imagine looking back and seeing that things have changed for the good. Picture being able to tell when shame starts creeping in and having the tools to stop it from taking over. You can feel safe knowing that those feelings don't define you. It may still hurt at times, but it won't spiral into a crisis. You'll learn to navigate your days to align with the life you want.

Do you have thoughts like ‘My child’s behavior is out of control!’, ‘I love them so much, but I feel like I’m at the end of my rope’, or ‘Why won’t my child just listen, they’re embarrassing me!’. Maybe you find yourself losing your temper and getting angry at your child more often. This might make you feel ashamed, and you may begin blaming yourself and feeling judged by teachers, family members, other parents, your partner(s). You feel confused and like you have tried everything from books to webinars, to doctors and other types of therapy but nothing seems to have helped.

Ask yourself... are the struggles I'm experiencing in my life due simply because things are happening to me? Struggles in relationships, traumatic/problematic situations and unwanted thoughts do come into our lives but these struggles lie in our capacity to listen to our emotions and hear what it is they are trying to tell us about all of these things. Our emotions are an early warning system that calls us to action because we are seeking resonance (love, joy, balance, peace) in our lives. When things resonate with us, they feel right. It's a visceral gut reaction. Unfortunately, emotions don't speak English. Our thoughts do.

Most of us want the same things in life- purposeful living, harmonious relationships, peace. We want a sense of love and belonging. We want to be happy. Choices, transitions and challenges in life can be hard to navigate on our own but there are peaceful resolutions and ways to overcome our internal blocks and core beliefs, our over- thinking and self esteem. We are all capable of self- healing especially when we activate our powerful subconscious using theta healing and hypnosis.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by addiction, you might find yourself battling not just the physical cravings but also the feelings of isolation, shame, and anxiety that so often accompany this struggle. I understand how these challenges can seep into every aspect of your life, affecting your relationships, your work, and how you view yourself. As someone specializing in withdrawal management and addiction treatment, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals like you reclaim control and rediscover hope. Together, we can uncover and address the underlying issues, breaking the cycle that has held you back.

I use a wide range of therapeutic interventions that best fit each client’s needs. My client-centred practice located in the heart of downtown Owen Sound and provides a calm environment in which clients can feel at home and comfortable. I am dedicated to helping facilitate change in my sessions and I look forward to meeting potential clients and working with them to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Are you searching for a place to talk about, and better understand, something difficult you’ve been struggling with? Or to work towards your personal goals? Do you need a genuinely caring environment to help alleviate negative thoughts, stress, or anxiety? Are you experiencing grief or a difficult life stressor or transition? Parenting stress, or mood changes during pregnancy or postpartum? Feeling not yourself, depressed, or anxious? Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your mental health?

Shari is a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience. She is an author and leader in the field of Therapeutic Presence and certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Shari is a certified therapist and supervisor in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. She is on the steering committee and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program.

I work with people of all ages, including children and youth as well as adults and seniors who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, sexuality, grief, loss, life changes, spirituality, disconnectedness among other issues. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and each other, is personal healing.

~Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do~- Brené Brown. Life presents us with all types of road blocks, situations and experiences that may have our body and mind reacting in different ways or feelings. Children, adolescents and adults all experience feelings that provide internal and external responses. Coping with the way our mind and body feels through these situations does not have to be done alone. Your goals and feelings are important. You deserve a safe space to process and create intentional coping skills.