Marla Pender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
Let's Connect (548) 761-2199
Have you been made to feel like you’re too much and not enough at the same time? I work with thoughtful, capable, and sensitive people who have learned to work incredibly hard to be accepted, often at the cost of themselves. You might find yourself people-pleasing, over-functioning, or constantly questioning whether you’re doing enough or doing it “right.” Even when things look okay from the outside, you may feel anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from who you really are. Over time, this can become incredibly draining, and it makes sense if you’re tired of living like this, even if you’re not sure what another way could look like.
In our work, you don’t have to prove your worth, shrink your experience, or pretend to be someone you are not. We can explore how shame, perfectionism, ableism, and past invalidation have shaped your inner world, and begin to loosen their hold. Together, we’ll focus on self kindness and trust, boundaries, and reconnecting with what matters to you.
You are not broken, even if your mind tells you that you are. This is hard and it can be scary to imagine embracing your authentic self and moving towards the life you want for yourself on your own terms. If this resonates, I would be honoured if you reached out for a free discovery call to see if we might be a good fit.
Call or Email Marla Pender now for a free 15 minute consultation - (548) 761-2199
Let's Connect (548) 761-2199
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Marla Pender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 761-2199
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 18196 Marla Pender
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from M.A. Community Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University 2005
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Marla Pender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 761-2199
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Burnout
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Disability
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Marla Pender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 761-2199
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Marla Pender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 761-2199
Location
Additional Location
Mindful Wellness Psychotherapy
Kitchener, ON N2H
(548) 761-2199Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Marla Pender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Call for a free consultation now - (548) 761-2199