Therapists in Waterloo, ON

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.

I have experience working with a wide array of clients, from children to elderly folks. I have worked in severe and persistent mental illness, specializing in a number of areas such as hoarding, grief, and trauma. I enjoy all things creative healing; art, music, walking, mindfulness, and many more! I have a passion for working with women, including busy moms who want their own identity and holistic connection to their world. I can help utilize integrative, somatic, cognitive, behavioural, emotional and psychological models! I love providing a collaborative supervision program for mental health therapists :)

Imagine if... You weren’t constantly worried. You were confident in your abilities at home and work. Your past was only a distant memory instead of a ghost in your present. You had a space where you felt safe to talk about anything that is troubling you. You had someone you could talk to without fear of judgement or inadequacy. Stop feeling exhausted and start feeling stable. The use of psychotherapy can help you find yourself again, we understand you don’t want to feel this way forever. Our therapists are highly trained in a variety of issues and approaches. Let’s find the perfect therapist for you!

Accepting New Clients - No Waitlist! When you feel stuck, we can help. At LifeCycle Counselling we recognize how difficult it is to take the first step towards therapy, speak about your difficulties and explore uncomfortable emotions. We are a BIPOC clinic in the GTA that is culturally sensitive. We use client-centered approaches as it is LifeCycles top priority to empower you for you! We understand that everyone has their own battles. We are a team of psychotherapists, who specialize in various areas and offer treatment using evidence-based approaches. You can read each of the therapist’s bio on our website lifecyclecounselling.ca

I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.

I am a registered Psychologist & the supervising psychologist of the clinic. I bring compassion, openness and patience to create a safe, non-judgemental space for people to explore, heal and grow. I am committed to helping individuals understand their stories in order to form stronger connections within themselves and with others. I integrate tangible solution-focused & cognitive behavioral strategies with dynamic relational approaches to help individuals, couples and families meet their treatment goals. As a certified Family Mediator, I have expertise with couple and family conflict & the impact of divorce on children & adults

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.

I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.

As a qualified registered psychotherapist based in Canada, I offer psychotherapy and counselling services to clients worldwide. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate challenging life circumstances by empowering them to take effective action and cultivate a sense of purpose, even in the face of adversity. I guide clients in clarifying their core values and making choices that align with their personal priorities. I assist my clients in developing and modifying their complicated relationships by improving interpersonal relationship skills, therefore, experiencing a higher quality of life.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON AND REMOTELY** I pride myself in offering clients an approach that is dedicated to understanding their goals through a collaborative counselling experience. I create a safe and calm space to facilitate a strong therapeutic connection with clients. With gentle curiosity and openness, I invite clients to tell me about their world and experience, so I can learn from them. I believe that healing is possible for everyone and it is my joy to help a client unlock their full potential for happiness and health. It’s not about merely helping clients to survive the day to day but helping clients to thrive!

Lee works with couples on a wide range of personal issues and relationship conflicts. Lee's draws from a variety of psycho-therapeutic understandings, including psychodynamic, attachment theory, and contemporary concepts of psycho- and neurobiology. Education and training in various approaches allows Lee to put the specific needs and issues of the individual client first rather than fitting the client into a specific framework. Lee is a PACT certified couples therapist. Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (Stan Tatkin)

Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.

The Story Isn’t Over is a team of collaborative psychotherapists who recognize that it is important to take control of your story; rather than your story writing you. Our logo is the semi-colon (;) it symbolizes the decision to carry on and keep going forward.

I understand that at any stage of life whether married or single, issues do arise that are challenging & stressful. If you feel your connection with your partner is not strong as it used to be, If you have been traumatized by life events, unexpected changes & you are thinking things are getting out of control, feel anxious ,angry or sad, you can contact me, together we can construct the best path to improve your relationship, heal your heart and calm your anxious body & mind. I want you to remember that you are worthy of a healthy relationship, and I want you to know that depression or anxiety are curable.

Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or trauma, our compassionate and skilled therapists can help you gain a better understanding and increased clarity of your struggles, with the purpose of providing ways to resolve those difficulties. Whether you're looking for a practical and solution-focussed approach or for a more in-depth and exploratory process, our therapists can accomodate your needs. If you are unsure as to what might be more beneficial for you, a brief phone consultation with Avi Davis, the Clinical Director, will help guide you.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.