Therapists in Kitchener, ON

I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.

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.

My clinical focus encompasses a wide range of areas, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, inter-generational dynamics, immigrants’ health, identity and belonging, and immigrant struggles and spirituality. I work with couples and individuals providing a holistic, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach to foster trust and understanding to explore yourself and overcome struggles.

The essence of my therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a space where you feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable to be yourself. Together we can take a journey where we spend time with your wounds and what hurts, where we honour your challenges and hardships while also growing and investing in your healing, pleasure, and joy.

I am a registered Social Worker with over 20 yrs of experience delivering psychotherapy to individuals, couples & families. I am a goal oriented and problem-solving focused therapist who will work with you to help address your concerns.

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 am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and youth ages 12-19. I work with those who may struggle with anxiety, life transitions, grief, those seeking culturally sensitive and aware therapy, and those looking to improve on their self esteem. I work with families and couples of all shapes and sizes. I work from a place of compassion, care, and humour where therapy can become a space to play around with ideas and curiosities.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS !!! Life is harder than necessary sometimes. You might feel the pain you suffered from still determines your decisions, your relationship with money, food, your intimate partner, or even your body. Maybe you cope in a way that once helped you but does not serve you anymore. My goal is to help you gain relief from stress, anxiety, or depression and enhance the overall quality of your life. The therapeutic relationship provides a safe space to encounter your Thriving Selves by releasing tension, processing experiences of loss, exploring strengths and learning effective coping skills.

Do you want to develop strategies to better manage the thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling to find enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? There are steps you can take to improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships and attachments and move towards personal healing and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle or negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a more positive and fulfilling life.

Working within a client-centered, collaborative framework, Claire’s therapeutic approach prioritizes the unique needs and experiences of each client. Creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space is paramount to her approach, allowing clients to thrive and uncover their inner strength. Claire’s approach incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities, focussing mainly in CBT, DBT, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy to address a wide range of presenting issues spanning from anxiety and depression to stress management, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

I want to invite you into a therapeutic space where everything is speakable. Nothing is too shameful, too shocking, too terrible or too broken to be witnessed.

I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with experience providing counselling support for both individuals and groups. I work with people living with complex and multidimensional difficulties relating to depression, anxiety, trauma, and mental health conditions. My work includes a deep commitment to the well-being of my clients and my passion is to guide my clients on the journey to make the shift from surviving to thriving.

Bernadette Street, clinical supervisor and director of Street Therapy, has over 13 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our practitioners come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within the neurodiversity and anti-oppressive frameworks. We strive to provide a safe space for clinicians and clients alike to explore and engage in collaborative, and respectful, psychotherapeutic relationships.

Your feelings are valid and you are so much more than the challenges you have experienced. Maycee will work to create a space where you feel seen and heard. Using an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental approach, and the biopsychosocial spiritual model, Maycee wants to get to know who you are as a human being. She will highlight your humanity and the expertise you hold. Maycee will work with you to understand the impact that different areas of your life have had on your well-being. Understanding these pieces will allow you to collaborate on a care plan that will best fit your needs.

Within each of us lies the vision and hope for the life we want to live. Yet, we can feel overwhelmed by inner or outer challenges, fears, negative beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety or depression. In many years of practice, I have seen the resilience of the human spirit. As a Spiritual Psychotherapist, I work with traditional approaches, as well as those rooted in Transpersonal Psychology, Archetypal Psychology and Shamanism which recognize the power and strength inherent within to facilitate change. My aim is to act as guide as clients address past pain and present circumstances that limit the ability to live a life in full bloom.

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!

Life is filled with challenging decisions and choices that can be overwhelming. Milica’s commitment to you is to provide a client-centered experience that empowers you to navigate these challenges with confidence. It will be easy for you to openly share your hardships as Milica is able to bring a wealth of experience in creating a non-judgmental space. Through motivational interviewing and empathetic understanding, she aims to support you in gaining the confidence needed to make everyday decisions that align with your authentic self.

Life can be hard at times. Do you feel like you could use some extra support to manage the moments that life can bring? Josh is available to provide a space that offers trust, psychological safety, and evidence-based approaches, methods, and interventions to help you manage your mental health.

Are you a person of colour struggling with stuff coming up from the past that gets in the way of your current relationships at work or at home? If you're feeling misunderstood or lost for words in your relationship, anxious to get things done, or just looking to get to know yourself, let's work together to get to know you, or come up with solutions to unstuck you and develop skills to move forward. I work with individuals to discover and explore new possibilities in their relationships, as well as, developing skills to hone their intuition.