Female Therapists in Elmira, ON
Are you considering an assessment but don’t know if one would be beneficial to you? Or maybe you or your child were just assessed and you’re wondering what to do next? With over 15 years experience working with kids and families, I want to help you figure out the next steps. Best of all, we have FOUR different offices located across Central and Southern Ontario so we can work efficiently, maximizing your time, which means there is NO Wait List.
Are you considering an assessment but don’t know if one would be beneficial to you? Or maybe you or your child were just assessed and you’re wondering what to do next? With over 15 years experience working with kids and families, I want to help you figure out the next steps. Best of all, we have FOUR different offices located across Central and Southern Ontario so we can work efficiently, maximizing your time, which means there is NO Wait List.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families. She specializes in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss. Carla supports individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth. She practices a form of integrative or holistic therapy, a depth approach that tries to do justice to the whole person including mind, body and spirit.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families. She specializes in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss. Carla supports individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth. She practices a form of integrative or holistic therapy, a depth approach that tries to do justice to the whole person including mind, body and spirit.
Are things piling up and feeling like too much? Have you been wondering where to turn with your anxious and overwhelming thoughts? Do you need a safe space to be understood and find language for your experience? If you are ready to begin a journey of discovering yourself with curiosity, clarity, and compassion, you have come to the right place. I believe there are reasons for your current struggles and suffering. My philosophy is that you are already wired with many strengths and that we all need a little help along the way to get ourselves where we need to go.
Are things piling up and feeling like too much? Have you been wondering where to turn with your anxious and overwhelming thoughts? Do you need a safe space to be understood and find language for your experience? If you are ready to begin a journey of discovering yourself with curiosity, clarity, and compassion, you have come to the right place. I believe there are reasons for your current struggles and suffering. My philosophy is that you are already wired with many strengths and that we all need a little help along the way to get ourselves where we need to go.
Jennifer Nahwegahbow Specializes In Children Student Youth Teen Parenting
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B
Do you struggle with supporting your child through anxiety, depression, outbursts of anger, tantrums, or emotional dysregulation that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or their ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the constant challenges and worry? Do you wonder if your family life could be calmer and happier? Now more than ever, parents feel overwhelmed about their children's emotional well-being.
Do you struggle with supporting your child through anxiety, depression, outbursts of anger, tantrums, or emotional dysregulation that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or their ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the constant challenges and worry? Do you wonder if your family life could be calmer and happier? Now more than ever, parents feel overwhelmed about their children's emotional well-being.
Mary Emily Crome
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is a internationally registered (PSI) perinatal mental health counsellor. She takes a strengths based, trauma informed approach to support those working to conceive, those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, post partem depression, post partem anxiety, new parents and couples navigating the transition into the next phase.
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is a internationally registered (PSI) perinatal mental health counsellor. She takes a strengths based, trauma informed approach to support those working to conceive, those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, post partem depression, post partem anxiety, new parents and couples navigating the transition into the next phase.
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
Brooke Pickersgill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Elmira, ON N3B (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with both youth and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction challenges, behavior challenges, emotion dysregulation and various other mental health struggles. In our work together, you will be supported through a compassionate, non-judgmental lens, where you are provided with supportive listening, validation, and somebody to bear witness for you in your experiences. We will work together as a team to identify barriers, build on strengths, and also help families gain insight and attunement for a holistic approach.
I have extensive experience working with both youth and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction challenges, behavior challenges, emotion dysregulation and various other mental health struggles. In our work together, you will be supported through a compassionate, non-judgmental lens, where you are provided with supportive listening, validation, and somebody to bear witness for you in your experiences. We will work together as a team to identify barriers, build on strengths, and also help families gain insight and attunement for a holistic approach.
Accepting New Clients in person and virtually. If your relationships are a struggle – I am the person for you. Any kind of relationship—the one with your partner, the one with your child, the one with your parent, coworker, or boss, and most importantly, the one with yourself! Instead of bringing you joy, your relationships leave you feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and empty. You struggle to figure out how to remove the hostility and despair you feel. Your thoughts and feelings turn to negativity, and your self-esteem doesn’t hold you up.
Accepting New Clients in person and virtually. If your relationships are a struggle – I am the person for you. Any kind of relationship—the one with your partner, the one with your child, the one with your parent, coworker, or boss, and most importantly, the one with yourself! Instead of bringing you joy, your relationships leave you feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and empty. You struggle to figure out how to remove the hostility and despair you feel. Your thoughts and feelings turn to negativity, and your self-esteem doesn’t hold you up.
Dana Cressman Mental Health Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elmira, ON N3B
Life can be hard and we all need companions on our journey. We are not meant to experience the tough parts of life alone. At various stages of our journey, we might need professional help and I would love to connect with you when you are looking for support. I have experience providing support for the following concerns: Relationship/Family Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders, Trauma, Childhood Experiences, Depression, Overwhelming Emotions, Grief and Loss, and Spiritually Integrated Therapy.
Life can be hard and we all need companions on our journey. We are not meant to experience the tough parts of life alone. At various stages of our journey, we might need professional help and I would love to connect with you when you are looking for support. I have experience providing support for the following concerns: Relationship/Family Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders, Trauma, Childhood Experiences, Depression, Overwhelming Emotions, Grief and Loss, and Spiritually Integrated Therapy.
You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!
You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!
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Nicole Stocco
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
Relationships often attract us with their promise of heaven, but can quickly end up feeling like hell. Emotional distance, loneliness, escalating fights, affairs, and addictions may leave you wondering what happened to the bright future you once envisioned with your partner. If this sounds like your marriage or relationship, know that you can come back from the brink. Relationship troubles can be confusing and stressful, but couples counselling can help you and your partner heal from past emotional injuries, rebuild a sense of closeness, and kick start communication on gridlocked issues.
Relationships often attract us with their promise of heaven, but can quickly end up feeling like hell. Emotional distance, loneliness, escalating fights, affairs, and addictions may leave you wondering what happened to the bright future you once envisioned with your partner. If this sounds like your marriage or relationship, know that you can come back from the brink. Relationship troubles can be confusing and stressful, but couples counselling can help you and your partner heal from past emotional injuries, rebuild a sense of closeness, and kick start communication on gridlocked issues.
Mary-Katherine Lowes
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
I understand the reluctance to share deep-seated emotions and experiences, fearing they may be too overwhelming or misunderstood. With expertise in addressing trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, infertility, and self-esteem I offer unwavering support as we navigate your journey together. I also provide couples counselling aimed at nurturing stronger connections and promoting emotional security within relationships. Everyone has a need to feel heard and validated, especially in our closest relationships.
I understand the reluctance to share deep-seated emotions and experiences, fearing they may be too overwhelming or misunderstood. With expertise in addressing trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, infertility, and self-esteem I offer unwavering support as we navigate your journey together. I also provide couples counselling aimed at nurturing stronger connections and promoting emotional security within relationships. Everyone has a need to feel heard and validated, especially in our closest relationships.
Pamela C Freitas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship. Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship.
You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship. Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship.
You are a unique human being dealing with existential crises, feeling stuck and constantly worrying about your health, your relationships or your job. You are searching for your authentic self and for new meanings in a post pandemic world that appears unpredictable and unsafe. You are looking for long lasting change that includes feeling in control of your life, improving your mood and energy level, and gaining skills to better regulate your emotions and develop healthy relationships with your self and others. I offer my 20 years expertise in a safe, non-judgmental environment to assist you with working toward your personal goals.
You are a unique human being dealing with existential crises, feeling stuck and constantly worrying about your health, your relationships or your job. You are searching for your authentic self and for new meanings in a post pandemic world that appears unpredictable and unsafe. You are looking for long lasting change that includes feeling in control of your life, improving your mood and energy level, and gaining skills to better regulate your emotions and develop healthy relationships with your self and others. I offer my 20 years expertise in a safe, non-judgmental environment to assist you with working toward your personal goals.
Dawn Brannigan Craig
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker providing individual, couple and family counselling for a wide array of concerns. The foundation of my practice is client-centred and relational. I firmly believe that for therapy to be most effective, a relationship must be established between the client and counsellor. I have 18 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting skills, aging, and health concerns
I am a clinical social worker providing individual, couple and family counselling for a wide array of concerns. The foundation of my practice is client-centred and relational. I firmly believe that for therapy to be most effective, a relationship must be established between the client and counsellor. I have 18 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting skills, aging, and health concerns
Insight Online: Psychotherapy and Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you stressed, exhausted, or just going through the motions of life? Has substance use, addictive behaviours, anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss or feelings of overwhelm increased for you? I provide a safe space to assess how you got to where you are today, re-evaluate your priorities, and explore what is meaningful to you. We work with professionals, therapists, executives, caregivers, and front-line workers/first responders who have successful careers on paper but still feel unfulfilled in their personal lives and relationships. We also offer affordable counselling from $55 per session.
Are you stressed, exhausted, or just going through the motions of life? Has substance use, addictive behaviours, anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss or feelings of overwhelm increased for you? I provide a safe space to assess how you got to where you are today, re-evaluate your priorities, and explore what is meaningful to you. We work with professionals, therapists, executives, caregivers, and front-line workers/first responders who have successful careers on paper but still feel unfulfilled in their personal lives and relationships. We also offer affordable counselling from $55 per session.
Andrea Legato
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2K (Online Only)
You're feeling overwhelmed, like no matter how hard you try, it’s never quite enough. Whether you’re a mother striving to meet society’s impossible standards, a young adult trying to manage the demands of school and life, or someone navigating a major life transition, the pressure can feel relentless. You might find yourself constantly second-guessing your choices, trying to meet everyone else’s needs, all while losing sight of your own. If anxiety, depression, or burnout are leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone.
You're feeling overwhelmed, like no matter how hard you try, it’s never quite enough. Whether you’re a mother striving to meet society’s impossible standards, a young adult trying to manage the demands of school and life, or someone navigating a major life transition, the pressure can feel relentless. You might find yourself constantly second-guessing your choices, trying to meet everyone else’s needs, all while losing sight of your own. If anxiety, depression, or burnout are leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone.
Accepting New Clients - Sometimes the weight we carry in life can all become too much and maybe we shut down or have an outburst. In whatever way it comes out, I know that this is all part of being human. My goal is to compassionately support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Sometimes the weight we carry in life can all become too much and maybe we shut down or have an outburst. In whatever way it comes out, I know that this is all part of being human. My goal is to compassionately support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Thank you for visiting my website. Do your life goals seem out of reach? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and lonely in your relationship? Are you fighting with your kids a lot? I am committed to helping you feel better and reach your individual, relational, and family goals. I strive for a safe counselling environment where you can share your concerns and feel heard and understood.
Thank you for visiting my website. Do your life goals seem out of reach? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and lonely in your relationship? Are you fighting with your kids a lot? I am committed to helping you feel better and reach your individual, relational, and family goals. I strive for a safe counselling environment where you can share your concerns and feel heard and understood.
Heather Young Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2T (Online Only)
Parenthood is hard! You know that showing up for your kids helps them grow up to be resilient, confident, and secure adults. But when your tank is empty and you are feeling exhausted, you aren't showing up in the way you want to. You live with guilt, self-doubt and anxiety leaving you feeling angry and lost. You find yourself yelling more than you'd like and resorting to old ways of reacting to your children's behaviour. You're tired and struggle to make it through the day. You want to do better. You long to feel energized, grounded and certain as you make daily parenting choices that will help your family feel more at ease.
Parenthood is hard! You know that showing up for your kids helps them grow up to be resilient, confident, and secure adults. But when your tank is empty and you are feeling exhausted, you aren't showing up in the way you want to. You live with guilt, self-doubt and anxiety leaving you feeling angry and lost. You find yourself yelling more than you'd like and resorting to old ways of reacting to your children's behaviour. You're tired and struggle to make it through the day. You want to do better. You long to feel energized, grounded and certain as you make daily parenting choices that will help your family feel more at ease.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.