Therapists in Kemptville, ON

I specialize in therapy for narcissistic abuse! Do you feel confused, doubt yourself and question your needs? Do you feel dismissed, invalidated, and uncared for in one or more of your important relationships? Are your feelings negated, minimized and you make yourself small to accommodate the other person’s unreasonable demands? You may be on the receiving end of a narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse can lead to anxiety, depression and pervasive feelings of shame and self blame. Misuse of substances is often a maladaptive coping mechanism in the attempt to deal with constant emotional abuse, gaslighting and manipulation.

I believe that the road to finding happiness and freedom begins with a simple principle, understanding that some things are within our control and some things are not. Whether you are controlled by anxiety, dreading the “what ifs” of the future. Or you are stuck in the past and find it difficult to move on, I believe I can help. I am dedicated to building a therapeutic alliance with my clients and working on an individual basis to help each, and every person realize their strengths to find their own solutions. I work with clients 18 and over to support them in recovering from anxiety, depression, stress and relationship challenges.

Are you someone who struggles with food? Do you under or overeat or feel like your eating is out of control? Do you have harsh thoughts about yourself after you have had food or when you think about your body? You’re worried about your weight, health, and mental health? You feel out of control and stuck. I am here to help. I help people deal with eating issues, disordered eating, and eating disorders feel better about eating and their body. I have a passion for helping others with their relationship with food and feeling better.

In addition to general mental health, I work with people who are experiencing challenges with low motivation, anxiety, intrusive thoughts and mood issues. If you are getting stuck in an anxiety loop (fear, worry, concern), or are struggling with rumination and low mood - I can help with this.

New clients are welcome. Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you find yourself feeling lazy? How about symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Or pain symptoms that have persisted for years? You may have tried some methods such as self-help books, Youtube videos or even seen a therapist but felt discouraged when it did not help or helped in a limited way. Together, we will start from the very beginning, with a full history of your life so far. Then we will focus in on the presenting problems to really help hone into the best solutions for us using a compassionate, cognitive and psychoanalytic lens.

Hello! My name is Kristan and I am glad you have taken this first step. At times it can be difficult to determine what we are looking for or what we need, I am an empathetic and receptive therapist who is determined to help you navigate your way through life in a way that works best for you. It is of utmost importance that my clients seeking therapeutic intervention experience a safe and non-judgemental environment to share and heal. I am currently residing in NL but working virtually with clients in Newfoundland and Ontario.

Accepting new clients. Are you going through a tough time in your life? Feeling lonely, confused or hurt? Sometimes, it is hard to cope with tough situations and life transitions. If you are struggling with stress, feeling stuck, going through guilt, shame or anger; talk therapy can help you see clearer and feel better. I truly believe that providing a safe and non-judgmental space can help you to be your authentic self and to grow into your best version. I offer space to reflect, learn heal and grow. I use a combination of therapeutic modalities to help you promote growth. Our goal is helping you gain strengths and inner power.