Katarina
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP (she, her)
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7 Endorsed
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My goal is to help you find workable solutions for challenges in your life. Whether you’re experiencing communication difficulties, anxiety, self-criticism, lack of intimacy and connection, stress related to parenting or family dynamics, or difficulties with emotional insight or expression – I'd like to support you in identifying and taking action towards what you need. I provide support for parents to respond to their kids’ behavioural or emotional challenges, for partners to improve their communication and connection, for families to collaborate, and for adults/teens that are self-critical, anxious, or burned out.
Our lived experiences can shape who we are today, and impact our interactions with ourselves and others. Working to understand our past, as well as how it influences our present, can support change and growth. I work to promote insight and understanding from a self-compassionate lens, how to take flexible action towards identified needs, values, and goals.
I am here to provide guidance and support if you would like to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, or identify and overcome barriers that you’re encountering. Ultimately, I want to help you find and create meaningful change in your life. Feel free to book a free consult to explore whether I may be a good fit for you!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Katarina Guillen-Spencer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 11856 Katarina Guillen
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended Western University, M.A. Counselling Psychology
- Certificate from University of Guelph - American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program Certificate of Completion / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Katarina Guillen-Spencer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Behavioural Issues
- Caregivers
- Co-parenting
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-criticism
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
Katarina Guillen-Spencer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied
I also speak
German
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied
I also speak
German
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Anti-Oppressive
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Katarina Guillen-Spencer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Relationship Matters Therapy Centre
Cambridge, ON N1R
Katarina Guillen-Spencer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP