Therapists in Kanata, ON

Sometimes you might feel it is so difficult to share your struggles with anyone, even with loved ones; Or perhaps the worries and concerns about things happening in your mind are beyond your ability to cope with them. You might have experienced lack of motivation to even greet the day when the alarm clock goes off in the morning.

I am here to help you, your relationship and your family in a supportive, loving, nonjudgemental manner. I work with individuals, couples and families. Together we can work on what areas in your life you may need extra support in. I have an objective view that can offer clarity. It is when we feel understood and accepted for who we are that we begin to heal and truly learn to love ourselves. In office- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Online Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Experiencing anxiety, depression, hardship, grief or trauma, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, or looking to discuss life’s issues? I am here for you. Though you are the expert in your life, struggling with sadness, stress or helplessness can make it hard to know what to do. I am here to listen, support, challenge, and help you find your way. I provide you with a safe, accepting, compassionate environment to process, heal, and grow.

Warm hello, if you are on this site for yourself or a loved one, it may be helpful to know that people seek my services for help with stress, depression, anxiety, pain, trauma, grief and loss. I value the role of humour and compassion to support personal growth and optimal well-being. I believe that life's difficulties are workable and can teach us a lot if we can lean into the discomfort, interrupting our habitual patterns of avoidance, and to relate to our pain (physical or emotional) consciously and compassionately. It is my intention to support you to maximize your inner and outer resources.

Do you feel like your past is controlling your current behaviour? You might be experiencing distressing memories, avoiding people, or having trouble maintaining positive emotions. Maybe you’ve noticed negative beliefs and expectations about yourself and others or find yourself feeling disconnected from life. Working through trauma or depression can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. If you have found yourself feeling unsure where to start, I can help.

Your life experience is unique. That means that your stresses, problems and issues are individual. No matter how hard you have tried, it might feel like things aren’t getting any better leaving you feeling stuck. I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for help. In working with me, you will feel seen and heard as you embark on the path to healing.

It is difficult to feel stuck in and overwhelmed by recurring issues in your life. I aim to create a safe environment for collaborative healing and growth. Whether you struggle with family dynamics, life transitions, emotional coping, or other difficult experiences, my approach focuses on helping foster curiosity to explore yourself, courage to face any challenges in your path, and the creativity it takes to discover unexpected solutions or resolution.

My aim is to help move clients from a place of stress, hurt, and suffering to a place of increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and strength. I strongly believe that each client has the answers for a healthier, happier, and meaningful life within themselves. My role as a therapist is to help you discover these "answers" and help you put them into place. I tend to support youth and adults who are experiencing various life stressors; persons with symptoms of anxiety or low mood and self-esteem; persons struggling with emotional regulation; and persons who wish to move from floundering in their lives to flourishing.

I am interested in working with individuals to help them grow by increasing their self-awareness, utilizing tools to navigate challenges, and supporting them in their journeys. I provide a safe, welcoming space for clients so that together we can explore and process experiences, learn new perspectives, and empower clients towards reaching their therapeutic goals.

My mission is to help you feel your best, to offer support and guidance on your journey to feeling your best and living your best life. At the heart of my practice is the belief that every single human being wants to do well and can do well with the right support. I provide non-judgemental psychotherapeutic support to children, youth, parents and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, and/or relational challenges at home, at school, in the community, and/or in the workplace.

The healing process is unique for everyone, and I strive to facilitate personal growth and resilience collaboratively with empathy and compassion. Because therapy is not one size fits all, I use an integrative and culturally sensitive approach to meet your specific needs and goals. Therapy models I often use include the Internal Family System (IFS), CBT, and emotional-focused therapy (EFT).

I believe that we all experience challenges and yet through insight, compassion and action we are able to grow and transform. I work with clients to build coping and resiliency while exploring sources of distress to confidently confront life’s struggles. I integrate cultural sensitivity that takes into consideration clients’ marginalized identities and the complexity this may add-should clients wish to explore and incorporate this into counselling. I have worked with individuals wanting to heal from a traumatic past or finding their path, and couples feeling stuck in dysfunction or wanting to heal from infidelity.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and have a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology. I also have an Honors Degree in Psychology from York University. I use an eclectic combination of CBT, SFBT, ACT, EFT, CFT etc. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

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Welcome to my practice! I am both a clinical therapist and a forensic therapist. In my clinical practice I help people work through issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and other challenges. In my forensic practice I specialize in high conflict separation and divorce, focusing on the best interests of the child. I work with children ages 2-18, adults, couples and families. I also have extensive experience and training working with Military and Law Enforcement. For additional information, you can find me on YouTube under Kelly Savage parental alienation.

Many of us silently cope with difficulties in our lives. But you don't have to. Reaching out to a counsellor for support gives you the opportunity to explore what is holding you back and start improving your quality of life. People have the capacity to make positive changes in their lives with the right support and guidance. With support, you will tap into your strengths, find hope and heal emotional wounds. I work with individual adults who are experiencing mental health issues, trauma, negative self-esteem, sleep issues and relationship issues.

Since 2003 I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families who experience a wide variety of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. Special areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and problems related to identity and self-esteem, including issues pertinent to LGBT individuals. I also have expertise in parenting as well as issues specific to children and adolescents, such as anxiety and stress, behavioural problems, the effects of parental conflict and divorce, and school refusal.