Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
647a Princess Street, SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR - Kingston School of Art, Kingston, ON K7L
Let's Connect (343) 453-5857

How can we work together? I enjoy working with people seeking change. This may be what’s brought you searching here today, and if so, I congratulate you on taking this first step in exploring ways to create transformation in your life. I appreciate that the process of finding a therapist can be a daunting, even overwhelming, experience. I offer a private, non-judgmental & empathic partnership where together, we’ll enable your strengths to meet your individual challenges, frustrations & fears, in a safe & supportive space Where you re-define your dreams & crystallize your goals, while plotting a "actionable" course to achieve them.
Together exploration of life-stressors will be challenged. You will manage, minimize or even eliminate those you feel are not in your control (& we control more than we think!) I invite you to explore core beliefs, such as, “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t make it on my own,” I will always be alone" Tackle self- limiting thoughts as - You are the change!
Lets begin. You are not alone. At any point in our life, from childhood through to our later years, we can loose our confidence. Who doesn't? Your life experiences have brought you here, where you need to be. Though you may doubt this at first, I believe wholeheartedly you are the expert in your own story, capable of re- creating your own unique destiny.
Call or Email Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 453-5857
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque
Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 453-5857
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Mary Elizabeth Kratzer
- In Practice for 35 years
- Attended Carleton University, Ottawa,, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2002
Registered Social Worker: Mary Elizabeth Kratzer
Education and Years In Practice
Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (343) 453-5857
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Dementia
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 453-5857
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (343) 453-5857
Location
Primary Location
647a Princess Street
SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR - Kingston School of Art
Kingston, ON K7L
(343) 453-5857Email us
Mary Kratzer - Kingston Steppingstone Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (343) 453-5857