LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in K7A
Briana Krushelnicki - Feminist Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A (Online Only)
My practice provides a space for women, trans, and non-binary folks to slow down and build a more trusting, compassionate relationship with themselves.
Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Disconnected. You struggle to set and hold healthy boundaries. You feel you have to earn your worth by doing for others. You hold yourself to incredibly high standards and find it difficult to treat yourself with grace and trust. Exploring the therapy process and reaching out for a space where you put your own needs first is incredibly challenging, and I congratulate you. Talk therapy is designed to support you in deepening your relationship with yourself in a safe and non-judgmental environment. The therapy journey will explore your patterns, your values, and your tools for navigating challenging seasons.
My practice provides a space for women, trans, and non-binary folks to slow down and build a more trusting, compassionate relationship with themselves.
Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Disconnected. You struggle to set and hold healthy boundaries. You feel you have to earn your worth by doing for others. You hold yourself to incredibly high standards and find it difficult to treat yourself with grace and trust. Exploring the therapy process and reaching out for a space where you put your own needs first is incredibly challenging, and I congratulate you. Talk therapy is designed to support you in deepening your relationship with yourself in a safe and non-judgmental environment. The therapy journey will explore your patterns, your values, and your tools for navigating challenging seasons.
Specialties: Certified EMDR Counsellor, Psychodrama, Psychodramatic Bodywork (emotion release work), and supporting the supporting the 2S LGBTQI+ and poly communities.
I strive to create effective personalized healing options for each client and work from a foundation of inclusion, compassion and kindness. Offering a range of healing modalities including EMDR, narrative therapy, psychodrama and emotion release work. As a registered social worker/psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) I welcome clients with a wide variety of life experiences, trauma and personal struggles. Please note the quickest way to connect with me, and book a free 15-minute meet and greet session, is to access my website.
Specialties: Certified EMDR Counsellor, Psychodrama, Psychodramatic Bodywork (emotion release work), and supporting the supporting the 2S LGBTQI+ and poly communities.
I strive to create effective personalized healing options for each client and work from a foundation of inclusion, compassion and kindness. Offering a range of healing modalities including EMDR, narrative therapy, psychodrama and emotion release work. As a registered social worker/psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) I welcome clients with a wide variety of life experiences, trauma and personal struggles. Please note the quickest way to connect with me, and book a free 15-minute meet and greet session, is to access my website.
Working in partnership with you, I strive to help in ways that are most aligned with your needs, goals and strengths.
Working in partnership with you, I strive to help in ways that are most aligned with your needs, goals and strengths.
Evolve Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CRPO, CCPA
Verified Verified
Smiths Falls, ON K7A (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? As your counsellor, my goal is to empower and support you through life's challenges, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and authenticity. I have a genuine interest in helping you work through your challenges and increase your life satisfaction. If you struggle with anger, together, we will explore and identify the primary emotions that trigger your anger and the deeper meaning behind this normal human emotion. Hope to connect soon!
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? As your counsellor, my goal is to empower and support you through life's challenges, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and authenticity. I have a genuine interest in helping you work through your challenges and increase your life satisfaction. If you struggle with anger, together, we will explore and identify the primary emotions that trigger your anger and the deeper meaning behind this normal human emotion. Hope to connect soon!
Virtual CBT Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A (Online Only)
Imagine anxiety like a small bubble, that we see and can recognize is there (ex. what if this happens in the future). Over time, that bubble can expand and start to limit your daily living. It's important to have a therapist that specializes in anxiety. You want to find a therapist who can understand and identify safety behaviours that are holding you back! We work with a wide range of anxieties including phobias (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia), generalized anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Imagine anxiety like a small bubble, that we see and can recognize is there (ex. what if this happens in the future). Over time, that bubble can expand and start to limit your daily living. It's important to have a therapist that specializes in anxiety. You want to find a therapist who can understand and identify safety behaviours that are holding you back! We work with a wide range of anxieties including phobias (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia), generalized anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
JNM Wellness - Jen Nadon-Murray
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BSc, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.
At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.
Eric Gilbert
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, Q
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is deeply rooted in the community. I volunteer as a coach and have had over 12 years experience working in Ottawa as a career firefighter. My goal is to be supportive and understanding, helping people grow by increasing self-compassion and challenging themselves to find solutions. I integrate several counselling theories and strategies and tailor my approaches to meet people’s individual needs. I am open to seeing anyone over 18 needing therapy, though with my experiences working as a firefighter I have a keen interest in supporting first responders
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is deeply rooted in the community. I volunteer as a coach and have had over 12 years experience working in Ottawa as a career firefighter. My goal is to be supportive and understanding, helping people grow by increasing self-compassion and challenging themselves to find solutions. I integrate several counselling theories and strategies and tailor my approaches to meet people’s individual needs. I am open to seeing anyone over 18 needing therapy, though with my experiences working as a firefighter I have a keen interest in supporting first responders
Deb is a Registered Social Worker, holding a Masters of Social Work, who practices Psychotherapy. She is a trained Trauma Specialist, though also uses integrated approaches in her work as both a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Deb supports adults, and young people. She has spent much of her career working with youth and young adults, as a teacher, coach, facilitator, psychotherapist and as a youth outreach worker. Deb also provides Clinical Supervision to regulated Mental Health Providers.
Deb is a Registered Social Worker, holding a Masters of Social Work, who practices Psychotherapy. She is a trained Trauma Specialist, though also uses integrated approaches in her work as both a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Deb supports adults, and young people. She has spent much of her career working with youth and young adults, as a teacher, coach, facilitator, psychotherapist and as a youth outreach worker. Deb also provides Clinical Supervision to regulated Mental Health Providers.
Winds of Change Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, CCC, CRPO
Verified Verified
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
Waitlist for new clients
I hold 20 years of experience in the health & wellness field and I have grown after professional and personal challenges and numerous life transitions.
Sometimes the worst place to be at is in your head! You must decide what you are going to do with this one wild life. I believe that each of us has greatness lying within waiting to be brought forth. I assist individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, such as, but not limited to loss of a loved one, change in health, job loss, divorce, chronic illness, parenthood, empty nest, menopause and retirement. I offer support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, loss of life engagement, emotion regulation, loss of self esteem, confusion, frustration, isolation, loneliness and life imbalance. Empowering people to live!
I hold 20 years of experience in the health & wellness field and I have grown after professional and personal challenges and numerous life transitions.
Sometimes the worst place to be at is in your head! You must decide what you are going to do with this one wild life. I believe that each of us has greatness lying within waiting to be brought forth. I assist individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, such as, but not limited to loss of a loved one, change in health, job loss, divorce, chronic illness, parenthood, empty nest, menopause and retirement. I offer support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, loss of life engagement, emotion regulation, loss of self esteem, confusion, frustration, isolation, loneliness and life imbalance. Empowering people to live!
I started Anik Whyte Supports to ensure a responsive, supportive and welcoming service for you. I understand that life can hit us hard which impacts how we cope, feel, engage with others and even parent. Trauma healing, surviving crisis, coping strategies, relationships and parenting are all aspects that I can help you with. I also can travel to you (within 40 mins of Kemptville, ON) to help break down the barriers of rural support.
I started Anik Whyte Supports to ensure a responsive, supportive and welcoming service for you. I understand that life can hit us hard which impacts how we cope, feel, engage with others and even parent. Trauma healing, surviving crisis, coping strategies, relationships and parenting are all aspects that I can help you with. I also can travel to you (within 40 mins of Kemptville, ON) to help break down the barriers of rural support.
Shannon Sweeting-Woods
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
Not accepting new clients
Looking for healing, growth, or change, but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have experienced these before and are seeking to deepen and sustain your gains. Together we can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore your intentions. A central part of my role is to evoke your own inner wisdom, strengths, resources, and values, and support you in using these to navigate the issues you face. I work with adult individuals and couples and have expertise in the areas of: anxiety, depression, prenatal & post-partum issues, parenting, grief/loss, childhood abuse and trauma.
Looking for healing, growth, or change, but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have experienced these before and are seeking to deepen and sustain your gains. Together we can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore your intentions. A central part of my role is to evoke your own inner wisdom, strengths, resources, and values, and support you in using these to navigate the issues you face. I work with adult individuals and couples and have expertise in the areas of: anxiety, depression, prenatal & post-partum issues, parenting, grief/loss, childhood abuse and trauma.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.