Therapists in Kingston, ON

Hi there and welcome to my page! I have been working in social services for 8 years, specializing in gender care for 3 of those years. I am skilled at supporting teens and adults navigate gender identity and challenges related to medical and social transitions. I have also worked in community mental health, outpatient services, within shelter systems, with women in conflict with the law and those experiencing grief. Many individuals I have worked with have struggled with intense overwhelming emotions and a feeling of being 'stuck'.

I provide clinical support to individuals who have experienced early trauma and loss, as well as families experiencing adjustment difficulties related to separation and divorce. In my practice, I offer counselling for situational life stressors, as well as mild to moderate mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Services available for children, adolescents and adults.

Life is difficult and seeking help can be a challenging endeavor. As a therapist, I work hard to create an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and heard. Indeed, I emphasize the collaborative nature of therapy and ensure that clients feel comfortable voicing their opinions and personal experiences in session. I value people as individuals and strive to understand clients’ unique lived experiences, worldviews, and beliefs. Using this knowledge, I can better assist my clients in reaching their goals and improving their quality of life.

Are you looking to address the underlying emotional causes to your difficulties once and for all? Perhaps you have already tried learning skills to manage your symptoms or engaged in supportive talk-therapy but have not found the relief you are seeking. If you are stuck in patterns of behaviours or thoughts that are perpetuating your suffering and you are seeking a new approach, we can work together to help you break free from these patterns. We are a team of clinicians who are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs that achieve long-lasting positive outcomes efficiently.

You’ve been under-performing in the bedroom and the doctors aren’t able to help. You find yourself worrying about erections, or how long it will take you to ejaculate. That worry started in the bedroom, but now it’s always there. Maybe you find yourself creating distance from your partner because you’re worried it will happen again. You don’t want to disappoint your partner, but how could they not take it personally? Maybe you avoid dating all together, wondering “who is going to want to be with someone who can’t perform in the bedroom?” You feel like less of a man. You feel like a sexual failure. You think “I must be the only one"

Do you have a specific challenge you are currently struggling with? Is something nagging at you that you can't seem to ignore any longer? Not even sure why you might want to speak to someone, but you're exploring counselling anyways? There are many reasons to seek out counselling. Difficult memories from the past, a recent loss, mounting stress, or just feeling "stuck" can get in the way of experiencing life. There is no one reason and no one right moment to reach out and begin following your curiosity towards self-exploration. I invite you to visit my website for more details.

Has a persistent illness, pain or another medical condition impacted your life and you don't know how to cope? I specialize in helping you overcome those hurdles. Occupational Therapy will enable you to improve the way you care of yourself or others, participate in work or school, complete home responsibilities, engage in leisure activities, or interact with your family and friends. Occupational Therapy can offer unique solutions to help overcome physical, cognitive, motivational or emotional barriers that are impacting your life, with practical solutions.

Accepting Virtual Clients. Let’s face it: becoming a mom can be incredibly challenging. There is little to prepare you for the reality of postpartum and the identity shift that can happen. I know the lonely nights, overwhelming days, racing thoughts, and feeling that I don’t recognize myself or my life anymore. How would it feel to not have your mood run your day? To feel more at-ease with your decisions. To embrace the joy. I’m that mom friend you meet at drop-off that's been in your shoes. I can help you make your experience of motherhood what you want it to be.

Are you struggling to make changes in your life? I have the privilege of meeting people at a pivotal point in their lives where they are seeking support to face their challenges and make beneficial changes. I can support you making the changes necessary to improve your life. Anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, are issues that may interfere with your ability to live your most satisfying life. Working together we can explore, and validate your thoughts and feelings in a safe supportive environment. I have over 25 years experience working with children, youth and adults in mental health and addiction.

Everyone has unique challenges and needs; however, we all share the same need to feel heard, understood and supported. Simply put, when we are authentically seen and heard, the way in which we navigate our lives and its challenges improves. It is important to me that I meet all clients with genuine empathy, honesty, and acceptance. I enjoy working from a strength-based, positive therapeutic approach, and I believe that as the client, you are the expert of your own experience. My aim is to offer non-judgmental and open-minded insight and assistance in exploring the varying concerns you may bring to counselling.

Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make a change and just don’t know where to begin? Do you need a different perspective than that of your friends and family around you regarding your life situation? I have a passion for working with individuals and couples looking to make a change or those who are facing a crossroad or large transition in their lives and are needing some strategies, guidance and support navigating these changes. I like to help guide others towards living their best life using the strength and resources they already have, through skills and practical guidance.

It takes a village is a familiar phrase often used when referring to raising children. I want to be part of that village. Whether your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, bullying, gender identity, emotional regulation, or behavioural issues I can help support you and your child to develop the skills needed to have a more balanced, healthy, and successful future. I am a client-centered and trauma informed therapist who works from an attachment lens and I am trained in trauma informed practices, play therapy, and Theraplay.

Sadness. The Blues. Grief. Worries. Dis-ease. Nerves. You're struggling with these bad boys and you've had just about enough, already. You are really ready to feel different, but so far everything you have tried hasn't really licked it, you know? What's a person to do? You feel like you’re spiralling. Handling your thoughts and emotions? You wish you knew how! You’re blue, irritable, numb, down, anxious, tense, or preoccupied, and maybe even missing a loved one more than you even knew possible. No one in your life REALLY talks about their experiences of these kinds of things, never mind sharing how they cope with all this crud.

Accepting New Clients for Video and Phone sessions. Specialized working with Men and Professionals. Have you been struggling to feel motivated? Are you feeling helpless, and you are making the same mistakes over and over? Do you lack the follow through even though you know the right actions to take? I will collaborate with you to improve your self-awareness, coping skills and your follow through! My approach is non-judgmental, active and engaging! I can work with you and guide you down the path towards your best mental health!

Therapy can be a helpful and deeply satisfying process. Whether you want to improve your mental health, navigate a personal challenge or create a greater sense of meaning in your life, I'm here to walk along side you towards whatever repair or change you are seeking. I see psychotherapy as a process of discovery, learning, growth and healing. I take a gentle approach, fostering insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions. I work with adults and older teenagers.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in life? Have you been struggling with negative thoughts, emotions, and unhealthy coping? You are not alone. Many of us face life challenges and sometimes need professional help to move through them and find ourselves again. Taking the first step in finding support can be daunting, and doing so is already a strong indicator of inner strengths like courage and resilience. I offer a safe, caring, and non-judgemental space for you to be and learn about yourself so you can move toward the life you want to live.

Does it feel like life is getting harder? I specialize in helping other deal with anxiety, stress, and depression. These emotions, if not dealt with, lead to arguments, denial or using substances to cope. I understand your daily challenges of working, adulting, parenting and trying to maintain your health. I have 25 years experience working with first responders and veterans and am a trained Wounded Warriors of Canada Service Provider. I know that these jobs can sometimes hijack your life and your family. I also work with teenagers and just completed a 6 month contract working with youth at l'équipe psycho-sociale SD&G.

Accepting Clients. I recognize that reaching out for support in your struggles is a difficult first step. I appreciate that you have tried your very best to cope with the stress that led you to looking through a long list of psychotherapists. I hope you can recognize that you have worked hard in trying to figure it all out. I honour you for that and the courage it takes to look for supportive, compassionate, and non-judgemental help. I firmly believe that you are the expert in your life, and I am here to learn more about your journey and collaboratively look at your current skills and explore other ways of managing.

Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with clients who have experienced interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in their adult relationships. We may have had unavailable caregivers whom did not have the tools to provide essential emotional support, which then shaped our sense of shame and other core beliefs about our worth. We needed to feel safe and protected, to be guided with the appropriate balance of security and independence to develop self-trust and confidence in our decision making. We learned to adapt and survive with coping strategies that continue to exist and may no longer be helpful in our adult lives.