Therapists in K6V
The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)
The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)
Anxiety is exhausting.
The heart racing. The tight chest. The skin-crawling, can't-sleep, always-on-edge kind.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Maybe you grew up in an environment where you never felt emotionally or physically safe. Maybe you've spent years in relationships that were unpredictable or left you questioning your worth. Maybe you've become the overachiever, the people-pleaser, the one who keeps it together for everyone else while quietly falling apart inside.
You say, "I'm fine," because it feels easier than risking being misunderstood, dismissed, or shamed.
I get it.
Anxiety is exhausting.
The heart racing. The tight chest. The skin-crawling, can't-sleep, always-on-edge kind.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Maybe you grew up in an environment where you never felt emotionally or physically safe. Maybe you've spent years in relationships that were unpredictable or left you questioning your worth. Maybe you've become the overachiever, the people-pleaser, the one who keeps it together for everyone else while quietly falling apart inside.
You say, "I'm fine," because it feels easier than risking being misunderstood, dismissed, or shamed.
I get it.
Do you find yourself constantly saying "yes" to things you really don't want to do? Do you yearn for connection but feel equally terrified of it? Does the notion that conflict can actually be safe and build intimacy feel like the most absurd thing you've read all week?
It's incredibly difficult to feel safe in relationships today when safety and stability has been missing in the past. Our past relationships might strongly influence how we respond to conflict and stress, but that doesn't mean we're stuck with these patterns of behaviour forever.
Do you find yourself constantly saying "yes" to things you really don't want to do? Do you yearn for connection but feel equally terrified of it? Does the notion that conflict can actually be safe and build intimacy feel like the most absurd thing you've read all week?
It's incredibly difficult to feel safe in relationships today when safety and stability has been missing in the past. Our past relationships might strongly influence how we respond to conflict and stress, but that doesn't mean we're stuck with these patterns of behaviour forever.
Every new bit of understanding about yourself and your experience can nurture healing and help you step out of patterns you want to change. Working from a place of compassion and teaching you to offer yourself the same, we can break down the barriers between you and the version of yourself you want to become. I will welcome your story without judgment while we address your issues or concerns relating to relationships, self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, death and dying, or chronic pain. I will also act as a sounding board while you explore your meaning in life.
Every new bit of understanding about yourself and your experience can nurture healing and help you step out of patterns you want to change. Working from a place of compassion and teaching you to offer yourself the same, we can break down the barriers between you and the version of yourself you want to become. I will welcome your story without judgment while we address your issues or concerns relating to relationships, self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, death and dying, or chronic pain. I will also act as a sounding board while you explore your meaning in life.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all facets of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 35 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all facets of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 35 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
If you are feeling stuck in your relationship—having the same arguments over and over, or feeling distant from your partner—you're not alone. With over 20 years of experience, I work with couples and individuals in Kingston to improve communication, reduce conflict and rebuild trust and connection.
Many of my clients are facing relationship challenges, feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, or navigating major life changes. A counselling relationship can help better understand these issues and co-create solutions that shrink and manage problems. I can help you move through difficult times with courage and positive resolve.
If you are feeling stuck in your relationship—having the same arguments over and over, or feeling distant from your partner—you're not alone. With over 20 years of experience, I work with couples and individuals in Kingston to improve communication, reduce conflict and rebuild trust and connection.
Many of my clients are facing relationship challenges, feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, or navigating major life changes. A counselling relationship can help better understand these issues and co-create solutions that shrink and manage problems. I can help you move through difficult times with courage and positive resolve.
Kelly Ruest is a Registered Social Worker with 4 degrees and she has worked within SDG&A community since 1998. Kelly works with individuals, couples and families facing diverse problems throughout their life course such as: infant and child development; parenting struggles and infertility concerns, adolescence and identity; gender and identity; school to work transitions; relationships issues, violence and trauma; burnout and PTSD; chronic pain and illness; grief and loss and geriatric concerns.
Kelly Ruest is a Registered Social Worker with 4 degrees and she has worked within SDG&A community since 1998. Kelly works with individuals, couples and families facing diverse problems throughout their life course such as: infant and child development; parenting struggles and infertility concerns, adolescence and identity; gender and identity; school to work transitions; relationships issues, violence and trauma; burnout and PTSD; chronic pain and illness; grief and loss and geriatric concerns.
I work with women, men, and LGBTIQ+ folks who are active and athletes navigating anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship challenges, stress, or feeling stuck. I support young and older adults through performance pressures, injury, career transitions, changing goals, and life beyond work or sport. You may look fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unmotivated. My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based. Together, we unpack what keeps you stuck and build strategies aligned with your values, goals, and the person you want to become.
I work with women, men, and LGBTIQ+ folks who are active and athletes navigating anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship challenges, stress, or feeling stuck. I support young and older adults through performance pressures, injury, career transitions, changing goals, and life beyond work or sport. You may look fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unmotivated. My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based. Together, we unpack what keeps you stuck and build strategies aligned with your values, goals, and the person you want to become.
I work with couples and individuals, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, facing intimacy challenges, communication breakdowns, and complex relationship dynamics. My clients often seek to rebuild trust, enhance sexual satisfaction, or resolve conflicts. They may struggle with emotional disconnection, desire mismatches, or cultural pressures, and are looking for a safe space to strengthen their bonds, rediscover closeness, and address unique relationship hurdles.
I work with couples and individuals, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, facing intimacy challenges, communication breakdowns, and complex relationship dynamics. My clients often seek to rebuild trust, enhance sexual satisfaction, or resolve conflicts. They may struggle with emotional disconnection, desire mismatches, or cultural pressures, and are looking for a safe space to strengthen their bonds, rediscover closeness, and address unique relationship hurdles.
Laura Notton (Anxiety, Relationships,
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults who are ready to do something different. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Others are processing childhood experiences, navigating relationship challenges, or facing a life transition that has left them unsure of what comes next. With over 25 years of experience, I offer a warm, collaborative approach that blends talk/somatic therapy to help you understand yourself more deeply. Together we create a treatment plan built around your goals, and I equip you with practical tools to build confidence, set boundaries, and move forward.
I work with adults who are ready to do something different. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Others are processing childhood experiences, navigating relationship challenges, or facing a life transition that has left them unsure of what comes next. With over 25 years of experience, I offer a warm, collaborative approach that blends talk/somatic therapy to help you understand yourself more deeply. Together we create a treatment plan built around your goals, and I equip you with practical tools to build confidence, set boundaries, and move forward.
With the exception of interest in the Safe and Sound Protocol and Clinical Supervision Requests, I am currently full. I'm a trauma therapist who works with PTSD/CPTSD, dissociation, developmental trauma and stressful life events. I understand that the impact of invalidation, abuse, and neglect can profoundly affect your well-being and your ability to connect with others. I am here to help you explore these challenges and find solutions. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.
With the exception of interest in the Safe and Sound Protocol and Clinical Supervision Requests, I am currently full. I'm a trauma therapist who works with PTSD/CPTSD, dissociation, developmental trauma and stressful life events. I understand that the impact of invalidation, abuse, and neglect can profoundly affect your well-being and your ability to connect with others. I am here to help you explore these challenges and find solutions. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.
Are your finding it difficult to manage your anxiety due to past experiences? Do you find it hard to sleep at night or manage your daily routine? Our lives are full of stress, anxiety, anger and much more. Finding the root cause is important for our well being. I am a trauma-informed, RP in the Belleville, Kingston and Trenton area. I specialize in offering therapy to individuals who are struggling with trauma, IPV abuse, managing emotions, substance abuse, and strained relationships. Understanding the younger years offers a connection to why certain behaviours affect you or cause emotional upset.
Are your finding it difficult to manage your anxiety due to past experiences? Do you find it hard to sleep at night or manage your daily routine? Our lives are full of stress, anxiety, anger and much more. Finding the root cause is important for our well being. I am a trauma-informed, RP in the Belleville, Kingston and Trenton area. I specialize in offering therapy to individuals who are struggling with trauma, IPV abuse, managing emotions, substance abuse, and strained relationships. Understanding the younger years offers a connection to why certain behaviours affect you or cause emotional upset.
Being a human can be hard; you may feel lost, like you should know how to manage whether it be anxiety, ADHD, burnout or just life - but we all need some support. Together, we can start your journey to navigate the obstacles. Jointly, we will build on your inner strengths by bridging strategies and awareness to confront these challenges. Within a supportive, nonjudgmental space, I continuously offer empathy and explore your personal goals, which is the foundation of your journey to learn how to be your best self, as you deserve. It’s my deep passion and appreciation to witness your evolution in becoming the genuinely happy you!
Being a human can be hard; you may feel lost, like you should know how to manage whether it be anxiety, ADHD, burnout or just life - but we all need some support. Together, we can start your journey to navigate the obstacles. Jointly, we will build on your inner strengths by bridging strategies and awareness to confront these challenges. Within a supportive, nonjudgmental space, I continuously offer empathy and explore your personal goals, which is the foundation of your journey to learn how to be your best self, as you deserve. It’s my deep passion and appreciation to witness your evolution in becoming the genuinely happy you!
I have worked over 30 years with clients experiencing a wide range of psychological challenges. I will work collaboratively with you by offering insight, support, and guidance. A customized treatment plan that aligns with your wants, needs, preferences, and goals will be created. My aim is to help you move forward in your life with enhanced self-awareness, improved coping skills and a healthier sense of mental, emotional and physical well-being.
I have worked over 30 years with clients experiencing a wide range of psychological challenges. I will work collaboratively with you by offering insight, support, and guidance. A customized treatment plan that aligns with your wants, needs, preferences, and goals will be created. My aim is to help you move forward in your life with enhanced self-awareness, improved coping skills and a healthier sense of mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of secrecy, shame, and isolation that often accompanies alcohol and/or substance use? Maybe you are wondering if you have a problem with substances, are contemplating change, or are interested in relapse prevention to sustain your gains in recovery. Alternatively, are you exhausted and feeling helpless as you navigate a loved one’s substance use and mental health concerns? Perhaps you are worried about your own well-being and want to reconnect with yourself. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic stress, and major life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of secrecy, shame, and isolation that often accompanies alcohol and/or substance use? Maybe you are wondering if you have a problem with substances, are contemplating change, or are interested in relapse prevention to sustain your gains in recovery. Alternatively, are you exhausted and feeling helpless as you navigate a loved one’s substance use and mental health concerns? Perhaps you are worried about your own well-being and want to reconnect with yourself. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic stress, and major life transitions.
Maybe you’ve spent years being the strong one. The one who keeps going, keeps showing up, keeps taking care of everyone else. From the outside, your life may look functional, even successful, but inside, you’re exhausted. Perhaps you’re carrying anxiety, grief, shame, relationship struggles, trauma, or a complicated relationship with food and your body. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in old patterns, or like you’re constantly fighting battles that nobody else can see. The strategies that no longer serve you make sense, but maybe it's time to release holding it all together and explored how to let go.
Maybe you’ve spent years being the strong one. The one who keeps going, keeps showing up, keeps taking care of everyone else. From the outside, your life may look functional, even successful, but inside, you’re exhausted. Perhaps you’re carrying anxiety, grief, shame, relationship struggles, trauma, or a complicated relationship with food and your body. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in old patterns, or like you’re constantly fighting battles that nobody else can see. The strategies that no longer serve you make sense, but maybe it's time to release holding it all together and explored how to let go.
I help children and caregivers move from tension to connection through play-based, relationship-centered therapy.
I help children and caregivers move from tension to connection through play-based, relationship-centered therapy.
How is fear impacting your life? From problems that make you feel paralyzed, to uncomfortable feelings that are difficult to identify, trying to figure it out on your own can be confusing and scary. These feelings can hinder your enjoyment of daily life and future plans. By learning to understand how ADHD, anxiety, or trauma is affecting you, you can begin to see your life in a new way. I offer a nonjudgmental therapeutic lens where you can feel safe to explore your patterns and past. I created Dune Psychotherapy to be a collaborative practice, where we work together to move towards an authentic version of yourself.
How is fear impacting your life? From problems that make you feel paralyzed, to uncomfortable feelings that are difficult to identify, trying to figure it out on your own can be confusing and scary. These feelings can hinder your enjoyment of daily life and future plans. By learning to understand how ADHD, anxiety, or trauma is affecting you, you can begin to see your life in a new way. I offer a nonjudgmental therapeutic lens where you can feel safe to explore your patterns and past. I created Dune Psychotherapy to be a collaborative practice, where we work together to move towards an authentic version of yourself.
As a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director, I strive to deliver compassionate and empathetic support in working with the client in finding their inner strength and abilities and expanding on those for success. I believe every individual is capable to succeed and breakthrough their past current and future challenges/struggles, whatever they might be. With the focus of the client as the expert and the clinician as supportive expert, you will have the opportunity to be guided through your own strengths and abilities in moving forward and finding happiness/success through the life course.
As a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director, I strive to deliver compassionate and empathetic support in working with the client in finding their inner strength and abilities and expanding on those for success. I believe every individual is capable to succeed and breakthrough their past current and future challenges/struggles, whatever they might be. With the focus of the client as the expert and the clinician as supportive expert, you will have the opportunity to be guided through your own strengths and abilities in moving forward and finding happiness/success through the life course.
Currently accepting new treatment clients. Wait time for assessment services is 8 months+. At times in life we can become stuck in intense feelings, whether it's related to stressful challenges, life transitions, relationships, or events from our past that continue to cause us pain. We try to cope but our usual strategies are not working anymore.
Currently accepting new treatment clients. Wait time for assessment services is 8 months+. At times in life we can become stuck in intense feelings, whether it's related to stressful challenges, life transitions, relationships, or events from our past that continue to cause us pain. We try to cope but our usual strategies are not working anymore.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in K6V
80+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in K6V who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Medavie Blue Cross |
| 63% | Blue Cross |
| 59% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in K6V see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 16% | Male |