Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Bloomingdale, ON
I am a seasoned registered psychotherapist who is passionate about journeying with individuals, children, youth, and their families towards wholeness.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, Narrative, IFS, EFT, Attachment, Family Systems, and Solution Focused Therapy. I have an extensive background working alongside individuals, and families struggling with illness, grief, developmental, behavioural, emotional, relational, spiritual and mental health issues.
I am a seasoned registered psychotherapist who is passionate about journeying with individuals, children, youth, and their families towards wholeness.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, Narrative, IFS, EFT, Attachment, Family Systems, and Solution Focused Therapy. I have an extensive background working alongside individuals, and families struggling with illness, grief, developmental, behavioural, emotional, relational, spiritual and mental health issues.
It only takes a spark to re-ignite the embers of a fire. At Ember Counselling, we believe that in the midst of difficulty, therapy can help you create a spark in your life to aid in re-igniting that fire. Ember Counselling is based in Waterloo Region and provides psychotherapy virtually with in-person options available. Our goal is to come alongside you and provide therapy that helps you overcome whatever you are facing and begin to not only cope, but thrive. Working with both individuals and couples, we offer counselling services for a wide range of issues using a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. At Ember Counselling, we believe it is important to integrate all elements of an individual into counselling including thought, emotion, physical and spiritual components. Ember Counselling offers Christian faith-based counselling in addition to other counselling services.
It only takes a spark to re-ignite the embers of a fire. At Ember Counselling, we believe that in the midst of difficulty, therapy can help you create a spark in your life to aid in re-igniting that fire. Ember Counselling is based in Waterloo Region and provides psychotherapy virtually with in-person options available. Our goal is to come alongside you and provide therapy that helps you overcome whatever you are facing and begin to not only cope, but thrive. Working with both individuals and couples, we offer counselling services for a wide range of issues using a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your needs. At Ember Counselling, we believe it is important to integrate all elements of an individual into counselling including thought, emotion, physical and spiritual components. Ember Counselling offers Christian faith-based counselling in addition to other counselling services.
Doesn't life feel like a roller coaster sometimes? As a Registered Psychotherapist, my goal is to come alongside you in the highs and lows of life and to work with you to find tools that will help you reach your goals. I believe it is important to integrate all parts of who we are in therapy - mental, emotional, physical and spiritual - and bring an empathetic approach to meeting your needs. I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress management, marriage and relationship counselling, self-esteem, life transitions and substance dependence.
Doesn't life feel like a roller coaster sometimes? As a Registered Psychotherapist, my goal is to come alongside you in the highs and lows of life and to work with you to find tools that will help you reach your goals. I believe it is important to integrate all parts of who we are in therapy - mental, emotional, physical and spiritual - and bring an empathetic approach to meeting your needs. I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress management, marriage and relationship counselling, self-esteem, life transitions and substance dependence.
More Therapists Nearby
We all have stories that we tell about ourselves, our lives, and that others tell about us. Often when we’re struggling, these stories are about feeling powerless, hopeless, scared, and are full of shame and self-doubt. My approach explores these narratives, creating space for new, richer stories to emerge. If it feels right to you, we’ll explore the stories different parts of yourself tell you, drawing you closer to your values, deconstructing your patterns and uncovering your strengths and resiliency to find new paths forward. We will build a deeper understanding of what you've been through, where you are, and where you're going.
We all have stories that we tell about ourselves, our lives, and that others tell about us. Often when we’re struggling, these stories are about feeling powerless, hopeless, scared, and are full of shame and self-doubt. My approach explores these narratives, creating space for new, richer stories to emerge. If it feels right to you, we’ll explore the stories different parts of yourself tell you, drawing you closer to your values, deconstructing your patterns and uncovering your strengths and resiliency to find new paths forward. We will build a deeper understanding of what you've been through, where you are, and where you're going.
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 and loss, post partum/perinatal, high performing, and many more.
Everyday stressors, trauma from past experiences, relationship conflicts, and dysfunctional thinking patterns and behaviors can overwhelm and dysregulate our nervous system. Many individuals are living in a constant state of fight or flight that impacts their ability to relax, cope or function. We can help you develop more effective coping skills and tools!
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 and loss, post partum/perinatal, high performing, and many more.
Everyday stressors, trauma from past experiences, relationship conflicts, and dysfunctional thinking patterns and behaviors can overwhelm and dysregulate our nervous system. Many individuals are living in a constant state of fight or flight that impacts their ability to relax, cope or function. We can help you develop more effective coping skills and tools!
Life can feel heavy, as though challenges are taking up more space in your story than you would like. You may notice anxiety, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed showing up in your day-to-day life. Stress at home, at school, or at work, along with tension in important relationships, can begin to shape how you see yourself and your experiences. These challenges are not who you are! Together, we can explore how these problems have been affecting your life, while also uncovering your strengths and values. You can re-author your your story in ways that feel more meaningful, empowering, and aligned with the life you want to live.
Life can feel heavy, as though challenges are taking up more space in your story than you would like. You may notice anxiety, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed showing up in your day-to-day life. Stress at home, at school, or at work, along with tension in important relationships, can begin to shape how you see yourself and your experiences. These challenges are not who you are! Together, we can explore how these problems have been affecting your life, while also uncovering your strengths and values. You can re-author your your story in ways that feel more meaningful, empowering, and aligned with the life you want to live.
Do you often feel responsible for everyone else's needs while struggling to make space for your own? Are you tired of overthinking every decision, conversation, and relationship? Have you spent so much of your life surviving that you're not sure what it means to truly feel at ease? You may be the person who appears to have it all together on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to break. Together we will build the tools and awareness needed to create meaningful and authentic change.
Do you often feel responsible for everyone else's needs while struggling to make space for your own? Are you tired of overthinking every decision, conversation, and relationship? Have you spent so much of your life surviving that you're not sure what it means to truly feel at ease? You may be the person who appears to have it all together on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to break. Together we will build the tools and awareness needed to create meaningful and authentic change.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with various mood disorders.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with various mood disorders.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
Canine-Assisted Therapy - Helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, school stress & emotional challenges.
Ray has considerable expertise in the following:·
Trauma work,
teen engagement,
interpersonal violence/domestic violence,
first responders,
interpersonal relationship challenges,
anxiety/stress,
depression,
life transitions,
parenting, and
complex neurodevelopmental disorders (FASD, ASD, ADHD, ADD).
Canine-Assisted Therapy - Helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, school stress & emotional challenges.
Ray has considerable expertise in the following:·
Trauma work,
teen engagement,
interpersonal violence/domestic violence,
first responders,
interpersonal relationship challenges,
anxiety/stress,
depression,
life transitions,
parenting, and
complex neurodevelopmental disorders (FASD, ASD, ADHD, ADD).
Are you currently experiencing a crisis? Are you and your partner experiencing relationship difficulties or struggling to recover from an affair? Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, depression, grief/loss or anger management issues. If so, I am here to help you. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in a confidential, supportive, caring, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. My clients have achieved success through psychotherapy sessions and have been able to heal or resolve their issues while achieving happier and more fulfilling lives. I believe in striving for excellence in the work that I do. Your success is my success.
Are you currently experiencing a crisis? Are you and your partner experiencing relationship difficulties or struggling to recover from an affair? Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, depression, grief/loss or anger management issues. If so, I am here to help you. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in a confidential, supportive, caring, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. My clients have achieved success through psychotherapy sessions and have been able to heal or resolve their issues while achieving happier and more fulfilling lives. I believe in striving for excellence in the work that I do. Your success is my success.
Have you ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, or told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that seem to repeat no matter how hard they try to change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage your reactions, especially in close relationships. I work with adults and couples struggling with personality disorders, trauma, mood instability, and ongoing relationship difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, and your patterns.
Have you ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, or told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that seem to repeat no matter how hard they try to change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage your reactions, especially in close relationships. I work with adults and couples struggling with personality disorders, trauma, mood instability, and ongoing relationship difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, and your patterns.
I work with teens and adults and can help you overcome issues related to anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship conflict and anxiety.
I am passionate about my work and have been told by many clients that they can feel that I genuinely care about their well-being and helping them to move forward in their lives. I do and hope to help you with your journey...
I work with teens and adults and can help you overcome issues related to anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship conflict and anxiety.
I am passionate about my work and have been told by many clients that they can feel that I genuinely care about their well-being and helping them to move forward in their lives. I do and hope to help you with your journey...
Hi, I’m Becca. If you’re here, you might feel like you’re stuck in the mud of life— caught between feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough”. Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, navigating life transitions, facing loss, or working through big feelings like fear, anger, and shame, I’m here to meet you where you are. That’s where I come in. For me, being a therapist means sitting in the mud with you, wading into the messiness together, and working with you toward a place where you can begin to listen to and trust yourself.
Hi, I’m Becca. If you’re here, you might feel like you’re stuck in the mud of life— caught between feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough”. Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, navigating life transitions, facing loss, or working through big feelings like fear, anger, and shame, I’m here to meet you where you are. That’s where I come in. For me, being a therapist means sitting in the mud with you, wading into the messiness together, and working with you toward a place where you can begin to listen to and trust yourself.
You care deeply about connection and commitment, yet something keeps feeling off. You may long to feel close, understood, and emotionally safe, but instead find yourself feeling anxious, easily hurt, or afraid of being emotionally abandoned. Or you may protect yourself by shutting down, withdrawing, or feeling overwhelmed when emotions rise. Over time, the same conflicts repeat or a quiet distance grows, even when your intentions are sincere and you truly want things to work. You might be tired of overthinking, chasing, pleasing, or pulling away just to feel okay. You want relationships that feel calm, mutual, and secure.
You care deeply about connection and commitment, yet something keeps feeling off. You may long to feel close, understood, and emotionally safe, but instead find yourself feeling anxious, easily hurt, or afraid of being emotionally abandoned. Or you may protect yourself by shutting down, withdrawing, or feeling overwhelmed when emotions rise. Over time, the same conflicts repeat or a quiet distance grows, even when your intentions are sincere and you truly want things to work. You might be tired of overthinking, chasing, pleasing, or pulling away just to feel okay. You want relationships that feel calm, mutual, and secure.
Reduced rates for counselling can be hard to come by in today's economy. Aworie is a psychotherapy clinic that provides services on a reduced rate ($90/hour) without the hassle of lengthy waitlists.
Reduced rates for counselling can be hard to come by in today's economy. Aworie is a psychotherapy clinic that provides services on a reduced rate ($90/hour) without the hassle of lengthy waitlists.
Welcome and thank you for being here!
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Whether you're looking to make meaningful changes in your life or need a safe space to process and let go, I’m here to support you with empathy and care.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you feel seen and heard. I value open and honest communication, and my goal is to foster a space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.
Welcome and thank you for being here!
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Whether you're looking to make meaningful changes in your life or need a safe space to process and let go, I’m here to support you with empathy and care.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you feel seen and heard. I value open and honest communication, and my goal is to foster a space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.
I believe in healing-focused, anti-oppressive, and trauma-competent care, to help youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, resurfacing childhood trauma, self-esteem, grief, addiction, and challenging family dynamics.
With over 15 years of experience, I see YOU - because I’ve been there too.
I know how it feels to carry the weight of self-doubt, to battle the voice that says you’re not enough, and to push through pain in silence. But you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll break through the limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging patterns, and emotional wounds holding you back.
I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals like you. Those who appear to have it all together but are silently struggling. Whether you’re battling imposter syndrome, chronic worry, sadness from childhood wounds, racial trauma, or workplace oppression...
I believe in healing-focused, anti-oppressive, and trauma-competent care, to help youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, resurfacing childhood trauma, self-esteem, grief, addiction, and challenging family dynamics.
With over 15 years of experience, I see YOU - because I’ve been there too.
I know how it feels to carry the weight of self-doubt, to battle the voice that says you’re not enough, and to push through pain in silence. But you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll break through the limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging patterns, and emotional wounds holding you back.
I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals like you. Those who appear to have it all together but are silently struggling. Whether you’re battling imposter syndrome, chronic worry, sadness from childhood wounds, racial trauma, or workplace oppression...
I support teens and adults in overcoming anxiety, trauma, low self-worth, depression, addiction, work-related stress, grief, and chronic pain.
I believe meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen and understood. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment—and begin to reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more compassionate way.
Together, we’ll explore patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools that support lasting change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, therapy can be a place to rediscover hope, clarity, and even moments of joy along the way.
You don’t have to navigate this alone—growth is possible, and it can feel lighter than you might expect.
I support teens and adults in overcoming anxiety, trauma, low self-worth, depression, addiction, work-related stress, grief, and chronic pain.
I believe meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen and understood. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment—and begin to reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more compassionate way.
Together, we’ll explore patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools that support lasting change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, therapy can be a place to rediscover hope, clarity, and even moments of joy along the way.
You don’t have to navigate this alone—growth is possible, and it can feel lighter than you might expect.
Do you have personal or career concerns? Are you trying to plan next steps?
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a Certified Counsellor Therapist (CCT) in Prince Edward Island.I have over 24 years of experience supporting post-secondary students and adults of all ages with their educational, personal, and career concerns.
Do you have personal or career concerns? Are you trying to plan next steps?
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a Certified Counsellor Therapist (CCT) in Prince Edward Island.I have over 24 years of experience supporting post-secondary students and adults of all ages with their educational, personal, and career concerns.
Colleen works with youth (16+) and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, addiction, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, attachment trauma, and developmental trauma.
Colleen believes therapy works best when people feel understood, supported, and free from judgement. She brings a grounded, empathetic presence while encouraging reflection, growth, and meaningful change. Her approach is eclectic and trauma-informed, drawing from CPT, DBT, ACT, CBT, Somatic Therapy, IFS and Motivational Interviewing.
Colleen works with youth (16+) and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, addiction, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, attachment trauma, and developmental trauma.
Colleen believes therapy works best when people feel understood, supported, and free from judgement. She brings a grounded, empathetic presence while encouraging reflection, growth, and meaningful change. Her approach is eclectic and trauma-informed, drawing from CPT, DBT, ACT, CBT, Somatic Therapy, IFS and Motivational Interviewing.
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.