Parenting Therapists in Carleton Place, ON

When human beings experience life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to feel as though they are unravelling. With 27 years of experience in the counselling field, I strive to create a space where people feel heard, respected, and safe. I enjoy working with youth, adults and parents to create a personalized approach that results in personal growth. We can work to build coping skills, strive towards growth, and bring about change. I will help you to discover and learn more about yourself, and your relationships with others.

Welcome! I look forward to meeting with you. As a Registered Social Worker, I offer individual counseling/therapy in person, or virtually. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I look forward to joining you on your wellness journey. I have extensive experience working in community mental health and health care settings. I value ongoing training and education, and am able to offer treatment based in CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative therapy and EMDR. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, life stress (work, relationships, parenting ), grief, and trauma.

I offer client-directed, professionally guided individual, parental, family counselling to facilitate the change you desire. My passion is leading people from feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck due to unhappy, unhealthy life experience, to feeling empowered, unstuck, positive and in charge of their lives.

I am a registered social worker (RSW) specializing in working with children, youth, families and adults. I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with various issues including trauma, adoption/permanency issues, parenting , LGBTQ, parenting , self esteem/self concept, grief/loss.

At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.

SPECIALIZING IN POSTPARTUM AND PERINATAL SUPPORT. Nothing in life prepares you for your new role as mom. You can read all the books, take the classes, talk to all your friends, but until that squalling newborn is placed in your arms - no one can explain to you what it all means and feels like. And just as each of our relationships are unique to who we are- so is our adjustment into becoming mothers. We will carry our strengths but also our wounds into this new role. And although we may expect endless joy we may also find depression, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

I believe that every person is equipped to make positive changes in his or her life to face challenges. Sometimes, the challenges that one may face can be so painful that it blinds the person from seeing potential solutions. While using my skills and training, we will work together, in building up a relationship based on trust. Together, we will explore and find out what is not working for you. And together we will work to determine what should be done, to improve your situation. I believe that we are all different, and that we deal with problems differently. I am flexible in the approach I use, to suit what is best for you.

Saman is a Registered Psychotherapist who is experienced in marital and family therapy, mental health, post trauma, crisis, work related issues, stress, parenting , and overall sense of self. Saman is fluent in English, French, and Farsi. Saman collaborates with her clients, in a supportive and safe way, to arrive at a place of meaningful change and improved day to day living. A Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies as well as a post Master’s certification in Marriage and Family Therapy have given Saman the tools to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Am I the right fit for you and your family? Are worries getting the better of you? Have things happened that affect your mood every day? Is your child having a hard time at school, or in social situations? I can help! I work with children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing life’s roadblocks: behaviour problems, mental health concerns, social issues, academic concerns, or relationship struggles. My approach is strength-based, short-term, and client-centred. My clients hope for better control over their lives, more social and coping skills, and greater confidence to problem solve issues as they arise.

Are you struggling with the pandemic? Feeling stressed or depressed? Have you experienced a trauma, a difficult event, loss of a loved one, or some one on the job, or are you having difficulties with a relationship? Would you like to have relief from your emotional pain? Resolve past traumas? Discharge life stress issues? Would you like to have stronger self esteem, more self confidence, and increased productivity and satisfaction in life? Richer more satisfying relationships?

So many young people today are struggling with sleep, feeling sick and/or avoiding school, fighting with parents about seemingly simple routines or expectations, spending too much time on technology, are moody and/or irritable or hurting themselves? As a Registered Psychotherapist with 25+ years experience providing support to incredible young people, I can help. I provide caring and non-judgemental support to young people and their families/caregivers who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, conflict with parents, sleep issues, bullying, anger, trauma, gender dysphoria, sexual identity, attachment, self-injury, addictions, ADHD and self-esteem etc.

Are you looking to connect with a counsellor who can understand the pressures and frustrations that we are all faced with? Someone down to earth and practical? If you are wanting to address needs around stress, lifestyle management, workplace or relationship conflict, being a caregiver or supporter to others, healthcare stress and trauma please feel free to reach out. With a background as an RN, counselling, narrative & solution focused therapy with an excellent working understanding of trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression etc.

If you want to learn, to grow, and to heal you can go to therapy. Therapy is unique in that it treats problems (medical model) as well as improves an already decent life (wellness model). Therapy is effective for helping painful experiences become tolerable. It is a proven method for changing harmful thinking, relational patterns, and behavioral patterns. By helping achieve your potential and a healthy well-being, it can also be used to make good lives great. It can even expand and explore spiritual aspirations.

My goal is to offer you a safe space by listening to you with openness, curiosity and compassion. I will strive to create a supportive environment in which you feel free to explore your thoughts and feelings, and identify your goals. Perhaps you hope to ease your suffering, deal with trauma (past or present), free yourself from an unhealthy behaviour, or adjust to life transitions. Whatever it may be, we will collaborate to determine how to most effectively help you move forward. Regardless of your goals, my hope is that our work together will help you achieve increased wellness mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

At times in our lives we feel lost, overwhelmed and need focused support and reflection to shift our attitude and uncover what it truly creating barriers and stress in our lives and shift towards a healthier and more positive authentic version of ourselves. My goal is to listen and respond with acceptance, compassion, and empathy, providing the space for you to safely explore what is causing you stress, anxiety or sadness, or what is stopping you from feeling fulfilled in your life. Together I believe we are capable of making positive progress towards your goals, especially with the support of being truly understood and validated.

Kelli (CYW, B.A., CYC) is a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for fostering positive change, resiliency, and empowerment with clients. I provide a strength based, client centered approach that allows clients to become empowered to overcome challenges, experience healing and make positive changes in their own well-being, emotionally and spiritually. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and adults who are experiencing mental health needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, borderline personality, addictions, and other mental health challenges.

You know what you need to do: Worry less. Sleep more. React appropriately. Be more disciplined. Control your temper. Say ‘no’ more. Take better care of yourself. And you’d do them too, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only it weren’t a pandemic, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the things you know you should do, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder if it’ll always be like this. You want to change. You want hope. You want ease. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible, even when life is challenging?

Everyone has experienced or will experience some kind of trauma throughout their lifetime. Working through that trauma can be difficult when you try to do it on your own. I am here to help you work through it in a safe environment. We will work on ensuring your emotional, physical and psychological safety while processing the events.

I strive to create effective personalized healing options for each client and work from a foundation of inclusion, compassion and kindness. Offering a range of healing modalities including EMDR, narrative therapy, psychodrama and emotion release work. As a registered social worker/psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) I welcome clients with a wide variety of life experiences, trauma and personal struggles. Please note the quickest way to connect with me, and book a free 15-minute meet and greet session, is to access my website.