Career Guidance Therapists in Belleville, ON

Only accepting new individual clients for day-time appointments. I view counselling as a courageous act and as an opportunity for personal growth. I believe those seeking counselling are the experts of their own lives and I act as a neutral third party without judgment to be a sounding board/cheerleader. Together we put the puzzle pieces together to make sense of questions and move forward. My practice is guided by client-centred therapy and my approach uses a variety of modalities including behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapies as well as other therapies for more of an eclectic stance.

Welcoming new clients! Like the transition from fall to winter, we all go through seasons that threaten our livelihood and shake us from thriving to dormancy. This often leaves us questioning our meaning and purpose. Your experience may be a devastating loss, lack of energy, motivation, and enjoyment in activities and people that once brought you joy or physical and psychological restlessness. It is difficult in such states to understand how flourishing is possible. However, there is hope! Just as winter gives way to spring showers and new life springs forth to flourishing, neither is your situation hopeless; you can thrive again.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Hypnotherapist providing short and long-term Counselling/Psychotherapy services; practicing in child, youth and adult Mental Health and Hypnosis. I provide In-Office and Online, private/encrypted Telehealth Psychotherapy. For people requiring a Mental Health diagnosis, medication or treatment recommendations, I can help to arrange Online Consultations with a Psychiatrist (in my office; typically within 2 months of the referral). *NOTE: I am also available for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy at the Charmed Horse Assisted Wellness Centre (www.charmedhawc.com - Enterprise, ON).

I work with women (mostly in the helping professions) across Ontario and Nova Scotia by video (Signal) or phone, and I provide Supervision/Consultation to other psychotherapists. I help women who are experiencing stress and burnout, anxiety/depressed mood, work-related difficulties, family or relationship concerns, parenting, or who are making major life decisions. I also provide clinical Supervision, professional guidance, and personal therapy to practicing psychotherapists. I have 25 years of experience practicing therapy using effective approaches, offered with the wisdom of experience, in a collaborative and exploratory way.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. Don't let this continue to be your story. Working with the right therapist can help. Let us help you!

Sometimes life gets overwhelming, and it becomes difficult to see the forest for the trees. Whether it’s work, relationships or historical issues that are causing you stress, psychotherapy can help make things clearer and help you adjust your perspectives to make sense out of your experiences. Other times there is no "sense" to make, but through therapy we can learn coping strategies to get through difficult times. Our approach to therapy is client-centered, with the focus on guiding clients to identify and reach their goals.

Life is nothing short of amazing. It's amazing how much we can go through and live to tell about it. It's amazing how fast kids grow up and time flies, how angry a co-worker can make you, how much compassion we can seem to have for others when we struggle to offer any to ourselves. It's amazing how much we put on our plates when all we need is to rest. It's amazing how much we can long for understanding and connection and how much opportunity can be missed right in front of our eyes. It's amazing how short life is. It's also amazing how much we can learn in the time we have, and how little steps can amount to such massive change.

Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed or that stress is getting in the way of enjoying your life? Is there a heaviness you feel that make regular activities seem difficult or challenging? Are there past experiences that show up in your present and make it difficult to function, like you don't feel quite like yourself or enjoy things you used to?

Being concerned or confused about feeling sad, feeling unmotivated, experiencing mood swings or wondering why conversations with others don’t have the outcomes you were expecting are some of the reasons why people decide to work with me. While starting therapy can sometimes seem scary, working with a psychotherapist can help improve understanding yourself and your emotions. It can also empower you to make positive life changes improving those areas you may be struggling with. You don’t have to struggle, psychotherapy can help. I bring in a fresh perspective with compassionate understanding to the complexities of life.

I work collaboratively with individuals to create optimal outcomes by working through challenging feelings, thoughts, situations, and experiences. I believe the client is the expert on their own situation and I use therapeutic tools to alleviate distress, facilitate improvement, and assist clients in meeting their identified goals.

Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today by clicking the "Website" button to learn more.

I am a white, cis-gender woman with lived experience of mental health and body shame struggles. I work from a client-centred, anti-oppressive and social justice-oriented perspective specializing in supporting clients in finding freedom for themselves. I offer openness, honesty, and a willingness to be part of your journey in a way best suited to your needs. I enjoy helping people become aware, gain insight, and move into action to create lasting change! If your goal is to create your best life, and you are feeling held back - it is time to reach out! If your goal is to have accountability, I do that too. I help you help yourself!

Offering in person and online. Evening and weekend appts only. Welcome! I am a registered social worker with over 25 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about supporting individuals going through stressful times. Stressful situations can leave people feeling stuck, overwhelmed and alone. As your therapist it would be an honor to walk alongside you in your journey to unpack what is holding you back from healing and reaching your goals. I am a trauma informed and client centred therapist who feels comfortable working with a wide range of individuals.

Feeling disoriented, deflated and just tired can make it hard to experience joy. How can I walk alongside of you? Are you ready to regain balance? To break cyclical behaviours and thoughts? Or to grow in deeper intimacy in your relationships.

Life is full of painful and confusing experiences. These situations can make a person question themselves, their choices, and be frightening. At times every one of us questions our thoughts and causes us to wonder if they are “normal”. There are good and ugly aspects of being human. We all like to present our best version of ourselves to the world, but stress and anxiety happens when there are thoughts and feelings inside that don’t match the person we show on the outside. Accepting new clients! Flexible hours including evening and weekend availability.

It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in Prince Edward County / Quinte region, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting us at www.peccp.ca

I have worked for 30 years with clients experiencing a wide range of psychological challenges. I work collaboratively with clients by offering insight, support, and guidance. Customized treatment plans that align with clients' wants, needs, preferences, and goals are created. My aim is to help you move forward in your life with enhanced self-awareness, improved coping skills and a healthier sense of mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Do you ever wake up in the morning and stare at yourself in the mirror, feeling like you are just not "enough"? Not good enough at work, school, parenting, your relationship, whatever it may be. You want to crawl back into bed, but you push yourself to keep going, to face the day. The feeling continues to nag at you and you don't know where to turn or what to do. You finally admit to yourself that you need help.