Therapists in N5P
Thrive Psychotherapy is a space for people to discover their inner strength and resiliency. As Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, we believe every person has the innate ability to cope with the challenges in their lives, but sometimes experiences from the past make it difficult to tap into these abilities. We all take great joy in being able to walk alongside clients throughout their journey towards healing and growth. We are able to support children, adults, couples and families. Each therapist has their own unique approach to therapy and will work with you to feel safe, heard and supported in your therapeutic journey!
Thrive Psychotherapy is a space for people to discover their inner strength and resiliency. As Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, we believe every person has the innate ability to cope with the challenges in their lives, but sometimes experiences from the past make it difficult to tap into these abilities. We all take great joy in being able to walk alongside clients throughout their journey towards healing and growth. We are able to support children, adults, couples and families. Each therapist has their own unique approach to therapy and will work with you to feel safe, heard and supported in your therapeutic journey!
I believe that psychotherapy can hep people achieve the highest level of emotional, psychological, and relationship functioning possible. By gaining insight into the patterns that no longer serve us and the confidence, skills, and support to make meaningful changes, genuine growth and fulfillment become possible. Whether it's difficulty coping with stressful fast paced lives, career or relationship issues, struggles with mood or anxiety, or simply wanting to understand ourselves better, psychotherapy can provide the expert guidance and confidential, non-judgemental, safe space needed to help you achieve your goals.
I believe that psychotherapy can hep people achieve the highest level of emotional, psychological, and relationship functioning possible. By gaining insight into the patterns that no longer serve us and the confidence, skills, and support to make meaningful changes, genuine growth and fulfillment become possible. Whether it's difficulty coping with stressful fast paced lives, career or relationship issues, struggles with mood or anxiety, or simply wanting to understand ourselves better, psychotherapy can provide the expert guidance and confidential, non-judgemental, safe space needed to help you achieve your goals.
Lisa Martens MSW RSW: Trauma Recovery Expert
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain of your next step, you are not alone—and you are in the right place. Choosing therapy is a powerful investment in your well-being. Together, we can transform distress and stress into lasting clarity, resilience, and personal growth.
As an experienced therapist, I provide compassionate, expert counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your unique journey. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges, build deep self-esteem, and develop effective coping strategies.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain of your next step, you are not alone—and you are in the right place. Choosing therapy is a powerful investment in your well-being. Together, we can transform distress and stress into lasting clarity, resilience, and personal growth.
As an experienced therapist, I provide compassionate, expert counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your unique journey. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges, build deep self-esteem, and develop effective coping strategies.
You've been carrying more than people realize. Maybe you're using substances to cope, trying to keep up with school, or feeling pressure to be the one who "has it together". On the outside, you look like you're managing. But inside, you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how much longer you can keep pushing through. You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you are working towards recovery, improving your self-esteem, or learning about healthier ways to cope, I am here to support you. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. You set the pace, I meet you where you're at.
You've been carrying more than people realize. Maybe you're using substances to cope, trying to keep up with school, or feeling pressure to be the one who "has it together". On the outside, you look like you're managing. But inside, you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how much longer you can keep pushing through. You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you are working towards recovery, improving your self-esteem, or learning about healthier ways to cope, I am here to support you. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. You set the pace, I meet you where you're at.
Are you looking for a therapist to help you improve your mental health? Our team of expert therapists are here to support you! We help children, teens, adults, couples and families, struggling with a wide variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, low self esteem, body image eating disorders, trauma & PTSD, relationship concerns, narcissistic abuse, anger management, addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, borderline personality disorder, self harm, suicidality, Autism, ADHD, grief, loss and many more.
Are you looking for a therapist to help you improve your mental health? Our team of expert therapists are here to support you! We help children, teens, adults, couples and families, struggling with a wide variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, low self esteem, body image eating disorders, trauma & PTSD, relationship concerns, narcissistic abuse, anger management, addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, borderline personality disorder, self harm, suicidality, Autism, ADHD, grief, loss and many more.
Have you ever felt like you have a handle on everything around you, yet internally remain in a near-constant state of unease? Do you try to gain more peace by controlling various parts of your life? Does this lead to conflict in your relationships because nothing ever feels good enough? Do you restrict yourself and make sacrifices to feel worthy? Are you pregnant or postpartum and struggling to make sense of your new experience and body? If any of this resonates with you, I'd be honoured to support you as you learn to trust yourself and treat yourself and those around you with compassion and care.
Have you ever felt like you have a handle on everything around you, yet internally remain in a near-constant state of unease? Do you try to gain more peace by controlling various parts of your life? Does this lead to conflict in your relationships because nothing ever feels good enough? Do you restrict yourself and make sacrifices to feel worthy? Are you pregnant or postpartum and struggling to make sense of your new experience and body? If any of this resonates with you, I'd be honoured to support you as you learn to trust yourself and treat yourself and those around you with compassion and care.
On the outside, your life may look fine. You work hard. You care for others and stay responsible. But inside, you feel exhausted, on edge, or numb in a way sleep doesn’t fix. I work with adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, high stress, and major life transitions—including academic/work pressure, relationships, family dynamics, and questions around identity and direction. Many of my clients are capable and high functioning, often used to being “the strong one,” even when it feels difficult beneath the surface. Together, we create a space where you don’t have to perform, fix, or push through.
On the outside, your life may look fine. You work hard. You care for others and stay responsible. But inside, you feel exhausted, on edge, or numb in a way sleep doesn’t fix. I work with adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, high stress, and major life transitions—including academic/work pressure, relationships, family dynamics, and questions around identity and direction. Many of my clients are capable and high functioning, often used to being “the strong one,” even when it feels difficult beneath the surface. Together, we create a space where you don’t have to perform, fix, or push through.
Welcome! It can be difficult to reach out for support and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking this first step. I am honoured to walk alongside you in this healing and growth journey. I am experienced in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, whether those are difficult circumstances, relationships, emotions, self-esteem, or broader life transitions. Whether it is through talk or art, I encourage your growth through a gentle and creative approach. Taking this step to invest in yourself will be life changing in the best possible way and I am eager to connect with you to see how I can help.
Welcome! It can be difficult to reach out for support and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking this first step. I am honoured to walk alongside you in this healing and growth journey. I am experienced in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, whether those are difficult circumstances, relationships, emotions, self-esteem, or broader life transitions. Whether it is through talk or art, I encourage your growth through a gentle and creative approach. Taking this step to invest in yourself will be life changing in the best possible way and I am eager to connect with you to see how I can help.
You may be feeling disconnected from yourself, from others, or from the life you want to be living. Perhaps you've spent years trying to understand your emotions or patterns, yet something still feels unresolved. You're looking for therapy that offers a space to slow down, feel deeply understood, and explore what's happening beneath the surface.
My work is grounded in attachment-based and trauma-informed therapy, with a focus on attunement and relational connection. Together, we slow down, explore long-standing patterns, and deepen awareness of your inner experience.
You may be feeling disconnected from yourself, from others, or from the life you want to be living. Perhaps you've spent years trying to understand your emotions or patterns, yet something still feels unresolved. You're looking for therapy that offers a space to slow down, feel deeply understood, and explore what's happening beneath the surface.
My work is grounded in attachment-based and trauma-informed therapy, with a focus on attunement and relational connection. Together, we slow down, explore long-standing patterns, and deepen awareness of your inner experience.
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience mental health challenges from time to time in life and need help in resolving them. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health.
I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience mental health challenges from time to time in life and need help in resolving them. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health.
I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
We learn how to be in this world and be a person from the moment we are born. When we are struggling, suffering, and facing challenges in our lives - whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, overwhelm, or things we wish we could change - it’s because we've adopted ways of being that are now habits that can be difficult to alter. But we are whole, just as we are! We grow in changing how we respond to ourselves and the experiences and events in our lives. Having someone to walk alongside you on the journey as you learn which habits or outdated beliefs no longer work can support you as you make changes.
We learn how to be in this world and be a person from the moment we are born. When we are struggling, suffering, and facing challenges in our lives - whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, overwhelm, or things we wish we could change - it’s because we've adopted ways of being that are now habits that can be difficult to alter. But we are whole, just as we are! We grow in changing how we respond to ourselves and the experiences and events in our lives. Having someone to walk alongside you on the journey as you learn which habits or outdated beliefs no longer work can support you as you make changes.
At Alpha Optimal Living Inc. we support real people with real needs. Life as we know it can be overwhelming, Work, children, parents, studies, and relationships can be fulfilling when going well, but can be a source of stress and difficulty when challenges arise. Here at Alpha, we help you address the root cause of the things that get in the way of you achieving your preferred future. We help with addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and a need for direction and focus in your life
At Alpha Optimal Living Inc. we support real people with real needs. Life as we know it can be overwhelming, Work, children, parents, studies, and relationships can be fulfilling when going well, but can be a source of stress and difficulty when challenges arise. Here at Alpha, we help you address the root cause of the things that get in the way of you achieving your preferred future. We help with addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and a need for direction and focus in your life
Melissa Krawecki
Registered Social Worker, RSW , MpEd, BA
1 Endorsed
St Thomas, ON N5P
Waitlist for new clients
I am a loss inclusive practitioner providing support to all individuals as they navigate grief and loss. I provide grief and trauma counselling for those throughout the lifespan. I am EMDR trained, and work with families impacted by disability including Developmental Disabilities.
I am a loss inclusive practitioner providing support to all individuals as they navigate grief and loss. I provide grief and trauma counselling for those throughout the lifespan. I am EMDR trained, and work with families impacted by disability including Developmental Disabilities.
Dakota Grass
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m happy you’re here. You’ve taken a big step in reaching out for support. I’m here to provide a warm space where you can heal and be yourself. I offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced relational/complex trauma to process emotions, navigate relationship challenges, and gain insight into how your childhood experiences currently impact you and your relationships. I also work with couples/spouses (in 80-minute sessions) who experience difficulties communicating effectively with each other, and individually with folks who are in couples therapy (with a different therapist).
I’m happy you’re here. You’ve taken a big step in reaching out for support. I’m here to provide a warm space where you can heal and be yourself. I offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced relational/complex trauma to process emotions, navigate relationship challenges, and gain insight into how your childhood experiences currently impact you and your relationships. I also work with couples/spouses (in 80-minute sessions) who experience difficulties communicating effectively with each other, and individually with folks who are in couples therapy (with a different therapist).
Kelly Appleby Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Life isn’t always easy. It can be hard, painful and even traumatic at times. Trauma and difficult life experiences can create challenges in many areas of life - it’s not uncommon to struggle with managing thoughts and emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. We do our best to lean on past ways of coping to help us through, and sometimes must acknowledge when more help is needed. Whether you struggle with emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, low self-esteem), addiction, grief and loss, or relationship/family issues, I would welcome the opportunity to support your desire for authentic personal growth and healing.
Life isn’t always easy. It can be hard, painful and even traumatic at times. Trauma and difficult life experiences can create challenges in many areas of life - it’s not uncommon to struggle with managing thoughts and emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. We do our best to lean on past ways of coping to help us through, and sometimes must acknowledge when more help is needed. Whether you struggle with emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, low self-esteem), addiction, grief and loss, or relationship/family issues, I would welcome the opportunity to support your desire for authentic personal growth and healing.
Hey There! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or carrying generational stress? Whether you are experienced or it's your first time going to therapy, my virtual space is a place to support you along your journey. Here we create a treatment plan to meet your needs with various mental health modalities using oral/visual storytelling, trauma reprocessing and culturally sensitive healing, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Hey There! Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or carrying generational stress? Whether you are experienced or it's your first time going to therapy, my virtual space is a place to support you along your journey. Here we create a treatment plan to meet your needs with various mental health modalities using oral/visual storytelling, trauma reprocessing and culturally sensitive healing, you don't have to navigate it alone.
I am deeply committed to my work in psychotherapy and take pride in offering compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental support. I believe that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. My goal is to create a safe space where individuals feel understood, empowered, and supported as they work through emotional challenges and move toward improved mental well-being.
I am deeply committed to my work in psychotherapy and take pride in offering compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental support. I believe that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. My goal is to create a safe space where individuals feel understood, empowered, and supported as they work through emotional challenges and move toward improved mental well-being.
Currently on parental leave until October 2026.
Life can feel like a lot right now. You might be trying to keep up, make decisions about the future, and handle everything that’s expected of you. Maybe you feel anxious, burnt out, or stuck in your own head. You might be managing school, work, relationships, or big changes and wondering why things still feel off. You want to feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and ready to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Currently on parental leave until October 2026.
Life can feel like a lot right now. You might be trying to keep up, make decisions about the future, and handle everything that’s expected of you. Maybe you feel anxious, burnt out, or stuck in your own head. You might be managing school, work, relationships, or big changes and wondering why things still feel off. You want to feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and ready to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Judith Michelle Virdee RN Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
St Thomas, ON N5P
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step? Are you a couple longing to reconnect, a parent navigating the ups and downs of the teen years, a young adult stepping into independence, or someone adjusting to a major life transition? Maybe you are a helping professional and you are struggling with the demands of balancing work and your persoanl life. I help couples, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, addiction and emotional overwhelm. I have a special interest in supporting healthcare providers and people in caregiving roles and provide unique and full-service support.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step? Are you a couple longing to reconnect, a parent navigating the ups and downs of the teen years, a young adult stepping into independence, or someone adjusting to a major life transition? Maybe you are a helping professional and you are struggling with the demands of balancing work and your persoanl life. I help couples, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, addiction and emotional overwhelm. I have a special interest in supporting healthcare providers and people in caregiving roles and provide unique and full-service support.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in N5P
90+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in N5P who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Green Shield Canada |
| 68% | Manulife |
| 63% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in N5P see their clients
| 85% | In Person and Online | |
| 15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 16% | Male |