Therapists in Collingwood, ON

I’m Jess White, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Collingwood, Ontario. I work with people navigating sleep disruption, emotional overwhelm, alcohol use, parenting shifts, and identity transitions—especially in midlife. What I offer isn’t just informed by professional training, but by lived experience—and by the many hours I’ve spent on the other side of the therapy room myself.
I’m Jess White, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Collingwood, Ontario. I work with people navigating sleep disruption, emotional overwhelm, alcohol use, parenting shifts, and identity transitions—especially in midlife. What I offer isn’t just informed by professional training, but by lived experience—and by the many hours I’ve spent on the other side of the therapy room myself.

I aim to provide you with a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment where you are free and comfortable to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. I intend to stand with you as you begin the journey of finding solutions, meanings and ultimately healing.
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment where you are free and comfortable to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. I intend to stand with you as you begin the journey of finding solutions, meanings and ultimately healing.

Jennifer Kerr
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MACP, RP (Q)
6 Endorsed
Collingwood, ON L9Y
Waitlist for new clients
If you are someone who is having a difficult time separating their past from their future, you have come to the right place. Our wounds are often originated from childhood and adolescent experiences. When these memories are left unresolved or not tended to, they can show up in raw ways in our present day lives. These wounds could be a result of complex grief, relational trauma, abandonment and many more traumatic events.
Specializing in trauma, grief and sex therapy, I work with a psychodynamic approach to understand your roots and reframe thoughts, behaviors and emotions that no longer work for you.
If you are someone who is having a difficult time separating their past from their future, you have come to the right place. Our wounds are often originated from childhood and adolescent experiences. When these memories are left unresolved or not tended to, they can show up in raw ways in our present day lives. These wounds could be a result of complex grief, relational trauma, abandonment and many more traumatic events.
Specializing in trauma, grief and sex therapy, I work with a psychodynamic approach to understand your roots and reframe thoughts, behaviors and emotions that no longer work for you.

Are you looking for someone who can acknowledge and hold your darkness that feels risky to touch or share?
Does moving through your day feel like walking through mud and the people around you don’t seem to notice or offer a hand?
Or maybe there’s a weight on your shoulders that you’ve been carrying for a long time, and you’re afraid to put it down or show it to others?
I will help you overcome and take control of these issues through honest dialogue, relationality and somatic awareness.
Are you looking for someone who can acknowledge and hold your darkness that feels risky to touch or share?
Does moving through your day feel like walking through mud and the people around you don’t seem to notice or offer a hand?
Or maybe there’s a weight on your shoulders that you’ve been carrying for a long time, and you’re afraid to put it down or show it to others?
I will help you overcome and take control of these issues through honest dialogue, relationality and somatic awareness.

I work with people of all ages, including children and youth as well as adults and seniors who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, sexuality, grief, loss, life changes, spirituality, disconnectedness among other issues. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and each other, is personal healing.
I work with people of all ages, including children and youth as well as adults and seniors who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, sexuality, grief, loss, life changes, spirituality, disconnectedness among other issues. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and each other, is personal healing.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Life sometimes gets really challenging and the constant worrying, overthinking and holding it all together is exhausting, leaving you drained. You try to fix it by doing more, giving more, pleasing others more. Then, you’ve given so much to others that there’s nothing left for yourself. You’ve worked so hard to create your life but it doesn't feel like you can enjoy it. The stress is taking its toll and all you want is relief. Anxiety, stress, burnout, and trauma are real, and they can deeply impact your relationships, self-esteem, and well-being.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Life sometimes gets really challenging and the constant worrying, overthinking and holding it all together is exhausting, leaving you drained. You try to fix it by doing more, giving more, pleasing others more. Then, you’ve given so much to others that there’s nothing left for yourself. You’ve worked so hard to create your life but it doesn't feel like you can enjoy it. The stress is taking its toll and all you want is relief. Anxiety, stress, burnout, and trauma are real, and they can deeply impact your relationships, self-esteem, and well-being.

I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children heal from trauma and reconnect with themselves and each other. I support couples in navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, and creating secure, loving relationships.
I specialize in EMDR therapy to help clients safely process and move beyond past trauma, reducing emotional triggers and building resilience.
I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children heal from trauma and reconnect with themselves and each other. I support couples in navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, and creating secure, loving relationships.
I specialize in EMDR therapy to help clients safely process and move beyond past trauma, reducing emotional triggers and building resilience.

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.
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.

My approach goes beyond talking about your past—I’m here to help you rewire your present so you can create a future that actually feels like yours.
Rooted in evidence-based therapy, somatic wisdom, and subconscious and energetic principles, we look not only at your story, but at your state. That means shifting the patterns held in your body, nervous system, and belief systems—so you can stop repeating the same cycles that keep you feeling stuck, small, or scattered.
My approach goes beyond talking about your past—I’m here to help you rewire your present so you can create a future that actually feels like yours.
Rooted in evidence-based therapy, somatic wisdom, and subconscious and energetic principles, we look not only at your story, but at your state. That means shifting the patterns held in your body, nervous system, and belief systems—so you can stop repeating the same cycles that keep you feeling stuck, small, or scattered.

It takes courage to begin counselling and I am honoured to support you in taking this step. I work with individuals from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective. I offer a non-judgmental approach to counselling. I believe therapy can help you to develop effective coping skills and enhance your inherent resiliency to manage stressors in life.
It takes courage to begin counselling and I am honoured to support you in taking this step. I work with individuals from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective. I offer a non-judgmental approach to counselling. I believe therapy can help you to develop effective coping skills and enhance your inherent resiliency to manage stressors in life.

At times life can be overwhelming with stressors from family, work, relationships and personal issues coming up to interfere with our present contentment and peace. Seeking out a therapist to talk with about it can be scary and add to the stress however, it can also help to provide insight and support along with learning healthy coping strategies in order for life to feel more manageable. Sometimes, the goal is not to fix it or change it but to not feel as alone and have an outside neutral person to help offer a space to start to work through things and heal and grow.
At times life can be overwhelming with stressors from family, work, relationships and personal issues coming up to interfere with our present contentment and peace. Seeking out a therapist to talk with about it can be scary and add to the stress however, it can also help to provide insight and support along with learning healthy coping strategies in order for life to feel more manageable. Sometimes, the goal is not to fix it or change it but to not feel as alone and have an outside neutral person to help offer a space to start to work through things and heal and grow.

You're here – and that's an awesome first step! As humans, we are messy and complex, and that's okay. In fact, it's what unites us. We continuously face challenges and it's our roots that allow us to move through the world with confidence, compassion, and purpose. Sometimes it can be difficult to pull out our strengths, and that's where your support team comes in. Whether it’s re-connecting in a post pandemic world, working through relationship issues, exploring self-discovery, addressing trauma, or coping with the overload of societal standards, we can face those challenges together.
You're here – and that's an awesome first step! As humans, we are messy and complex, and that's okay. In fact, it's what unites us. We continuously face challenges and it's our roots that allow us to move through the world with confidence, compassion, and purpose. Sometimes it can be difficult to pull out our strengths, and that's where your support team comes in. Whether it’s re-connecting in a post pandemic world, working through relationship issues, exploring self-discovery, addressing trauma, or coping with the overload of societal standards, we can face those challenges together.

I have always had a passion for understanding and supporting the well-being of children and their families. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change, and with the right support or guidance anyone can learn to navigate barriers and live more freely.
I have always had a passion for understanding and supporting the well-being of children and their families. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change, and with the right support or guidance anyone can learn to navigate barriers and live more freely.

Cambrian Counselling and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP, RMFT, EFT-C
3 Endorsed
Collingwood, ON L9Y
Here at CCW, we don't just focus on a singular aspect; we embrace your entire world—the relationship with yourself, family, friends, work, and the broader context of society shaping your experiences. Our approach involves immersing ourselves in your reality, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way. You're never alone in this journey. We understand that the cornerstone of successful therapy is the connection between the client and therapist. At CCW, nurturing this bond is paramount; we deeply value and honour the relationship we build with you, ensuring it's founded on respect and compassion.
Here at CCW, we don't just focus on a singular aspect; we embrace your entire world—the relationship with yourself, family, friends, work, and the broader context of society shaping your experiences. Our approach involves immersing ourselves in your reality, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way. You're never alone in this journey. We understand that the cornerstone of successful therapy is the connection between the client and therapist. At CCW, nurturing this bond is paramount; we deeply value and honour the relationship we build with you, ensuring it's founded on respect and compassion.

Anxiety is hard. It sends us all kinds of difficult messages – makes us feel like we’re not good enough, like we can’t handle “it”, like all this is “too much”. It tells us life “should” be easier, you know, like it is for all those “other people”. Here’s the thing though – Anxiety lies. A lot. Learning about anxiety, the changes it makes in your brain and your autonomic nervous system, how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours are connected – can be a game changer. I can help.
Anxiety is hard. It sends us all kinds of difficult messages – makes us feel like we’re not good enough, like we can’t handle “it”, like all this is “too much”. It tells us life “should” be easier, you know, like it is for all those “other people”. Here’s the thing though – Anxiety lies. A lot. Learning about anxiety, the changes it makes in your brain and your autonomic nervous system, how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours are connected – can be a game changer. I can help.

You keep it all together on the outside—juggling responsibilities, showing up for everyone, and pushing through each day. People might call you "high functioning," but inside, it often feels like chaos. Your mind never slows down, the weight you carry for others is heavy, and yet somehow, you feel incredibly alone. You often feel like you are failing, and the to do lists are piling up. No matter how hard you try, that inner voice of anxiety keeps whispering, “You’re not enough.”
You keep it all together on the outside—juggling responsibilities, showing up for everyone, and pushing through each day. People might call you "high functioning," but inside, it often feels like chaos. Your mind never slows down, the weight you carry for others is heavy, and yet somehow, you feel incredibly alone. You often feel like you are failing, and the to do lists are piling up. No matter how hard you try, that inner voice of anxiety keeps whispering, “You’re not enough.”

While my practice addresses a range of concerns, I’m particularly well suited to support those who are mothers and struggling with the transition into parenthood and a variety of other perinatal mental health concerns. I specialize in helping women process experiences of trauma, specifically birth and reproductive related traumas. I also find meaning in supporting fellow psychotherapists and psychotherapists in training through supervision and consultation.
While my practice addresses a range of concerns, I’m particularly well suited to support those who are mothers and struggling with the transition into parenthood and a variety of other perinatal mental health concerns. I specialize in helping women process experiences of trauma, specifically birth and reproductive related traumas. I also find meaning in supporting fellow psychotherapists and psychotherapists in training through supervision and consultation.

There are times in our life when it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. Problems become complicated by issues associated with our struggles managing mood or anxiety, feelings of shame, or coping with grief and loss. Situations such as transitions related to life stages, conflict or loss of connection in significant relationships, or changes in mental well being can be distressing and overwhelming. I work hard to build collaborative alliances with clients to co-construct different narratives about our relationship with problems, and develop alternative personal stories of strength, growth and recovery.
There are times in our life when it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. Problems become complicated by issues associated with our struggles managing mood or anxiety, feelings of shame, or coping with grief and loss. Situations such as transitions related to life stages, conflict or loss of connection in significant relationships, or changes in mental well being can be distressing and overwhelming. I work hard to build collaborative alliances with clients to co-construct different narratives about our relationship with problems, and develop alternative personal stories of strength, growth and recovery.

We all know life can have its up's and down's. I am here to help you deal with some of the more challenging times. I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is here to listen. I am also here to help you develop positive strategies that are focused on your goals. This ensures that you come away feeling like you are making change and healing happens in your life. I am also open minded and non-judgmental. I am open to taking clients age 11 and up.
We all know life can have its up's and down's. I am here to help you deal with some of the more challenging times. I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is here to listen. I am also here to help you develop positive strategies that are focused on your goals. This ensures that you come away feeling like you are making change and healing happens in your life. I am also open minded and non-judgmental. I am open to taking clients age 11 and up.

I work primarily with empaths, highly sensitive souls and people who tend to take on the 'caretaker role'. I support people through anxiety, self-criticism, people pleasing, and difficulty putting themselves first. I help people understand and communicate their needs, boundaries and build stronger relationships with themselves and others.
I work primarily with empaths, highly sensitive souls and people who tend to take on the 'caretaker role'. I support people through anxiety, self-criticism, people pleasing, and difficulty putting themselves first. I help people understand and communicate their needs, boundaries and build stronger relationships with themselves and others.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Collingwood, ON
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Collingwood, ON who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
77% | Stress |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
44% | Green Shield Canada |
38% | Other |
38% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Collingwood, ON see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
13% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Collingwood?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.