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Richard Tyo
Registered Psychotherapist, BSocSc, RP
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7K
I currently work from various modalities such as transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and internal family systems (parts work), to help you gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and increase resilience.
My ideal person to work with is one who has done some personal work already and is wanting to dive deeper. I am often sought out when people have been through the system and are looking for a more compassionate and empowering perspective than what is often offered. Without condoning or promoting the use of any substances, I do work from a harm reduction perspective and support prep and integration of psychedelic experiences as well as harm reduction coaching and consulting for microdosing. I do group ceremonies with breathwork and come from an anti-oppression framework.
I currently work from various modalities such as transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and internal family systems (parts work), to help you gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and increase resilience.
My ideal person to work with is one who has done some personal work already and is wanting to dive deeper. I am often sought out when people have been through the system and are looking for a more compassionate and empowering perspective than what is often offered. Without condoning or promoting the use of any substances, I do work from a harm reduction perspective and support prep and integration of psychedelic experiences as well as harm reduction coaching and consulting for microdosing. I do group ceremonies with breathwork and come from an anti-oppression framework.
(613) 519-6086 View (613) 519-6086
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Mike Melles
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, BSc, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
When not with clients, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar or cycling.
Sometimes people get stuck. Individuals and couples come to me for counselling to talk about a variety of problems - things like conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, abuse, grief, vocational crisis, or anger. A counselling relationship helps people to move from understanding issues to co-creating solutions - solutions that shrink and manage problems. I use an integrative approach, drawing on different counselling methods depending on what works best for the client, including practices from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and solution-based therapy. I can help you to move through difficult times with courage, accountability, and positive resolve.
When not with clients, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar or cycling.
Sometimes people get stuck. Individuals and couples come to me for counselling to talk about a variety of problems - things like conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, abuse, grief, vocational crisis, or anger. A counselling relationship helps people to move from understanding issues to co-creating solutions - solutions that shrink and manage problems. I use an integrative approach, drawing on different counselling methods depending on what works best for the client, including practices from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and solution-based therapy. I can help you to move through difficult times with courage, accountability, and positive resolve.
(613) 801-6657 View (613) 801-6657
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Marc J Whitehouse
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7K  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for Video and Phone sessions. Specialized working with Men and Professionals. Are you having issues getting motivated? Are you feeling that you are making the same mistakes over and over? Do you lack the follow through to turn your thoughts into actions? I will collaborate with you to improve your self-awareness, coping skills and your follow through! My approach is non-judgmental, active and engaging! I can work with you and guide you down the path towards your best mental health!
Accepting new clients for Video and Phone sessions. Specialized working with Men and Professionals. Are you having issues getting motivated? Are you feeling that you are making the same mistakes over and over? Do you lack the follow through to turn your thoughts into actions? I will collaborate with you to improve your self-awareness, coping skills and your follow through! My approach is non-judgmental, active and engaging! I can work with you and guide you down the path towards your best mental health!
(343) 306-5527 View (343) 306-5527
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Adam Thompson
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
Appointments now available. With a healing focused orientation, our work together aims to support your return to wholeness. The emotion focused model that informs my approach can help you: process and heal from trauma, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, establish greater authenticity and closeness in your relationships, and overcome current life stressors. Learning to lean into your emotions, both pleasurable and challenging, will strengthen your ability to tolerate and move through life's inevitable difficulties. Your return to wholeness can allow you to live a life with greater vitality, joy, compassion and gratitude.
Appointments now available. With a healing focused orientation, our work together aims to support your return to wholeness. The emotion focused model that informs my approach can help you: process and heal from trauma, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, establish greater authenticity and closeness in your relationships, and overcome current life stressors. Learning to lean into your emotions, both pleasurable and challenging, will strengthen your ability to tolerate and move through life's inevitable difficulties. Your return to wholeness can allow you to live a life with greater vitality, joy, compassion and gratitude.
(343) 342-0493 x613876 View (343) 342-0493 x613876
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Edward Murray
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7K
Edward provides counselling and psychotherapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. He has a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, a master’s degree in counselling psychology, and he is a registered psychologist in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick.
Edward provides counselling and psychotherapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. He has a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, a master’s degree in counselling psychology, and he is a registered psychologist in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick.
(613) 912-4637 View (613) 912-4637
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Ibrahim Ismayilov
RP, MHA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
I work with clients who suffer from various emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and trauma. I focus on educating the client what she or he is going through and together we design strategies that help cope with the emotional difficulties. An important emphasis is placed on sleep hygiene because healthy sleep often helps restore emotional well-being. We also offer physical rehabilitation at our clinic for clients who have chronic pain and other physical problems co-existing with emotional difficulties.
I work with clients who suffer from various emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and trauma. I focus on educating the client what she or he is going through and together we design strategies that help cope with the emotional difficulties. An important emphasis is placed on sleep hygiene because healthy sleep often helps restore emotional well-being. We also offer physical rehabilitation at our clinic for clients who have chronic pain and other physical problems co-existing with emotional difficulties.
(343) 700-2864 View (343) 700-2864
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Elardo Therapy and Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
My practice specializes in working with youth, couples, and families. I support clientele who need support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and self-esteem. Many of my clients are experiencing mental health struggles related to their life transitions such as divorce/separation, death of a loved one, and work-related challenges. I can provide you, and your partner, single sessions, brief therapy, and long-term psychotherapy. I offer my services through my office, at your home through Zoom (video therapy), or any location convenient for you. I will ensure that you feel comfortable with the process of starting therapy.
My practice specializes in working with youth, couples, and families. I support clientele who need support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and self-esteem. Many of my clients are experiencing mental health struggles related to their life transitions such as divorce/separation, death of a loved one, and work-related challenges. I can provide you, and your partner, single sessions, brief therapy, and long-term psychotherapy. I offer my services through my office, at your home through Zoom (video therapy), or any location convenient for you. I will ensure that you feel comfortable with the process of starting therapy.
(647) 691-6405 View (647) 691-6405
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Eric Tenn
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7K
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy literally means "Healing the Soul." Our personalities and the world around us are multifaceted and often mysterious. Exploring the mystery of who we are can bring clarity and meaning to our lives, our relationship with the world, and open new perspectives and possibilities in how we live. I have worked and studied in many areas including social work, philosophy, music, martial arts and shamanic practices. I use a wide range of modalities depending on the needs, uniqueness and preferences of each person. My therapy training includes Existential-Integrative psychotherapy which emphasizes the search for authenticity, meaning and wholeness in our lives.
Psychotherapy literally means "Healing the Soul." Our personalities and the world around us are multifaceted and often mysterious. Exploring the mystery of who we are can bring clarity and meaning to our lives, our relationship with the world, and open new perspectives and possibilities in how we live. I have worked and studied in many areas including social work, philosophy, music, martial arts and shamanic practices. I use a wide range of modalities depending on the needs, uniqueness and preferences of each person. My therapy training includes Existential-Integrative psychotherapy which emphasizes the search for authenticity, meaning and wholeness in our lives.
(343) 309-5020 View (343) 309-5020

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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.