"What you see is what you get when you come to Dr. Kris for assessment or therapy. I am known for a no-nonsense approach to therapy and I am an expert diagnostician. I have worked in a variety of systems (hospitals, school boards, and mental health facilities). I am uniquely poised to help you navigate your child/adolescent's learning or mental health issue. I enjoy a challenge and see many children and adolescents that have perplexed other practitioners. I also see adults addressing issues such as anxiety, depression and general life stressors. I am trauma-informed and offer a variety of modalities."

"I am a Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and an undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies from the University of Waterloo. I firmly believe that individuals can reach their full potential when they are able to identify their strengths, embrace their uniqueness, and cultivate meaning in their lives. All people are powerful - more powerful than they know. I help clients tap into that power by helping them realize that they are more than the thoughts in their heads, the emotions they experience, or the mental health diagnosis they may have. "

"Are you feeling sad, angry or immense distress? Or dealing with the aftereffects of trauma or loss? Do you find yourself leaning towards drugs, alcohol, food or sex to cope with emotional pain? Do you feel stuck/ helpless? I can help you identify & alter the unhelpful patterns in which your mind work, while also explore the possible reasons why the patterns emerged. I believe that therapy provides an authentic connection, empathy, & support which enhances client's self-awareness & coping mechanisms. It can be the fastest, most effective route to overcome emotional & behavioral issues that keep you from living the life you want. "

"Bliss is a specialized boutique therapy practice where you will receive the assistance you are looking for. Therapists at Bliss can help you gain clarity, self-understanding and compassion for yourself, so you can experience joy, change old patterns and discover new perspectives within yourself. We can help you reconnect to your deepest values and inner strengths to become the person you want to be. We can help you enhance your connections and find new ways of relating to yourself and others."

"Our work together will be based on you being heard. Your trust in me, your confidence in the process, and your insight into your life are the foundation of my practice. Regardless of my training and expertise, I believe that you are the expert of your own life. It will not be my role to put your experience into a box to be neatly categorized and labelled. You are a dynamic presence unlike anyone else and, just like everyone else, you deserve the respect and dignity of having your presence acknowledged."

"My general counselling and psychotherapy practice addresses the needs of individuals and families who arrive with a variety of life challenges. These may include depression, anxiety, loss and grief, unresolved traumatic stress, sexuality issues, life transitions, parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, and general concerns about life satisfaction."

"Relationships form the foundation of life. It is within our relationships with others that we come to understand who we are and find happiness, meaning and fulfillment. However, relationships can also pose some of our most trying obstacles as it is where we often are the most vulnerable. Every relationship goes through unique challenges that can lead to deterioration of communication and emotional connection. Having a safe space to explore deeper emotional experiences and vulnerabilities can open the possibility of change through increased awareness, mindfulness and intentionality."

"Walking beside people through their therapy journey is a great privilege and I can't imagine myself doing anything else. I have been a therapist for over ten years and get told over and over again by my clients how easy it was for them to let their guard down, to build trust and comfort, and to begin to transform their hopes for therapy into meaningful growth and change. I exude warmth and genuineness and I know that great therapy cannot happen without a strong relationship between client and therapist."

"Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out and overwhelmed due to work, family or life situations? Do you feel down, unhappy and struggle with lack of motivation and procrastination? Do you use alcohol and substance to cope with life difficulties and it limits your daily functioning? Are you feeling unhappy in your relationships or having parenting difficulties. You have tried everything to change your situation but nothing seems to work. No need to feel disappointed; I am privileged to work with you to identify, process, and resolve the contributing factors keeping you stuck in a negative cycle you would like to end."

"As an experienced client myself, I believe everyone can benefit from the insight and personal growth therapy brings and strive to offer this to my clients with my down-to-earth approach. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with insight and strategies to work with their thoughts and emotions, so that they can get back to focusing on what they really care about and value in life. Throughout the therapy process, I work collaboratively with my clients to set and achieve practical goals that are realistic for their lives right now."

"I believe that we all have the capacity for happiness and that certain things get in the way of us achieving it. It might be past hurts, trauma, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. It could be a sense that things are "good enough" just as they are, or even a fear of hoping for better. These hurt feelings and barriers weigh us down and prevent us from forming healthy relationships, engaging in fulfilling careers, or even identifying what we truly want out of life. Counselling can be an incredibly beneficial way to work towards the life you hope to live."

"Are you ready to do the deeper healing work from past trauma? Are you looking for a way to find wellbeing in your sexuality? Do you wish to process areas shame and embrace your sexuality and the pleasures it brings? If you're ready to be supported in the courageous work of self-healing, together we can work towards finding your sense of wholeness and connection. With a passion for the human capacity to heal and training in Trauma Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Sex Therapy, I can offer you a down to earth environment and a holistic approach that incorporates every aspect of your life. "

"As an internationally awarded registered psychotherapist, I help clients redefine how they live their lives. I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, couples, families as well as individual adults. I will help you to challenge the problematic assumptions and ways of being that prevent you from realizing the full potential of your life. I work from a collaborative stance that assumes you are the expert on your life and share my own expertise in helping people overcome emotional problems, troublesome habits and relationship roadblocks to help you create new solutions to what used to be old problems."

"Maybe you're struggling to figure out your emotions. Maybe you're stuck as to how to cope with work, family, and/or life. Or, maybe you simply want to be understood. Telling your story and exploring patterns in thoughts, behaviours, and relationships, can help. Change is not easy but working with someone you trust to figure out where the start line is and how to keep going along the course, can make it feel less scary and even empowering. "

"I know how scary it can be reaching out for help, but it is also a courageous act. I’m always honored for the opportunity to join my clients through their journey to wellness, and do so at their own pace. I tailor sessions to meet your needs in an inclusive, down-to-earth, judgment free space. I have a range of experience working with youth, adults, couples and families, in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family concerns, emotion regulation, anger management, teen concerns, stress management, self-esteem and more. "

"I understand the importance of allowing people the time and space to explore their thoughts and feelings in a supportive, non judgmental environment. I aim to provide that space and environment, allowing you to direct the focus of our collaborative work. Along the way I provide probing questions to make sure we're on the same page, and regularly check in to ensure that our approach is meeting your needs. I use my experience in mindfulness training and compassion-based meditation as a means of guiding my approach while drawing on ACT philosophy to link this approach with your identified values and supportive actions."

"I am a registered psychologist in supervised practice. I use a culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and client-focused approach and work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults to identify goals for treatment. I use a systems lens to understand my clients’ concerns within the context of their lives and backgrounds. My work draws from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Strongly influenced by narrative therapy, I respect the lived experience of my clients and take a non-pathologizing approach. "

"Are you someone who identifies as emotionally sensitive? Are you often emotionally drained by others? My name is Heather Dodge and I am Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). My therapeutic focus is to help clients learn how to become emotionally resilient and effective communicators. Each client I work with is approached from an intuitive, integrative approach that reflects your specific needs and goals. To begin your journey to emotional resilience today, call or email me now to book a free 15 minute consultation."

"As a Therapist, Registered Social Worker and co-founder of an internationally awarded recovery wellness program, my goal is to help you on your healing journey. I enjoy working with couples, individuals, youth, older children and families. I will collaboratively work alongside you using evidence informed theories to help you work through the things that are keeping you from living your best life. I believe that you are the expert in your life and that my role is to equip you with tools that will enable you to work through the issues that are most concerning."

"Mental health exists along a continuum with mental illness on one end and mental health on the other. I work with people anywhere along this continuum to accomplish more than simply managing their symptoms. I want to help you to find the courage to live a life you love!"