Adoption Therapists in Kingston, ON
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 childre
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 childre
Ensemble Counselling (Services Bilingues)
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
We are currently ACCEPTING clients. Our team has years of experience and knowledge to help you with stress, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), grief and loss (infertility, illness, bereavement), couple counselling and various relationship issues as well as a multitude of life transitions. We understand the complexities of new parents and those who have adopted children. We understand sports psychology and the issues that arise from being involved in sports. Collectively we work with ages 12 to 99. We offer bilingual services. We are allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
We are currently ACCEPTING clients. Our team has years of experience and knowledge to help you with stress, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), grief and loss (infertility, illness, bereavement), couple counselling and various relationship issues as well as a multitude of life transitions. We understand the complexities of new parents and those who have adopted children. We understand sports psychology and the issues that arise from being involved in sports. Collectively we work with ages 12 to 99. We offer bilingual services. We are allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
I believe that relationship and connection is the context for raising children. I am a facilitator of the Dr. Gordon Neufeld paradigm where I assist parents and professionals to make sense of children from the inside out. I practice from a developmental attachment framework that uses insight to inform interventions and practices. The realization of human potential is my focus.
I believe that relationship and connection is the context for raising children. I am a facilitator of the Dr. Gordon Neufeld paradigm where I assist parents and professionals to make sense of children from the inside out. I practice from a developmental attachment framework that uses insight to inform interventions and practices. The realization of human potential is my focus.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
Current openings! Offering in person and online counselling. Welcome! I am a registered social worker with over 25 years of experience. I am passionate about supporting individuals going through stressful times. Stressful situations can leave people feeling stuck, overwhelmed and alone. As your therapist it would be an honor to walk alongside you in your journey to unpack what is holding you back from healing and reaching your goals. I am a trauma informed and client centred therapist who feels comfortable working with a wide range of individuals.
Current openings! Offering in person and online counselling. Welcome! I am a registered social worker with over 25 years of experience. I am passionate about supporting individuals going through stressful times. Stressful situations can leave people feeling stuck, overwhelmed and alone. As your therapist it would be an honor to walk alongside you in your journey to unpack what is holding you back from healing and reaching your goals. I am a trauma informed and client centred therapist who feels comfortable working with a wide range of individuals.
You know your child best and when your gut feelings tell you that something is going on with your child, it’s time to act on that hunch. My practice is devoted to art and play-based therapies using evidence-based theories and approaches. Clients work at their own pace to creatively explore, understand their own strengths, and implement learned strategies for managing anxiety, stress, school, social concerns, big emotions, grief, gender/orientation and life transitions. I will gently, creatively and compassionately support and nurture your child to overcome their challenges and find their own path to well-being.
You know your child best and when your gut feelings tell you that something is going on with your child, it’s time to act on that hunch. My practice is devoted to art and play-based therapies using evidence-based theories and approaches. Clients work at their own pace to creatively explore, understand their own strengths, and implement learned strategies for managing anxiety, stress, school, social concerns, big emotions, grief, gender/orientation and life transitions. I will gently, creatively and compassionately support and nurture your child to overcome their challenges and find their own path to well-being.
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
I provide attachment focused Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and family functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support to children, youth and families since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.
I provide attachment focused Child, Youth and Family Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and family functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support to children, youth and families since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.
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.
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.
My main area of focus is helping eliminate abuse in interpersonal relationships, from as seemingly "light" as bickering to more escalated confrontations. I've worked with perpetrators (males and females) of domestic violence for nine years, helping people as they work to re-establish healthier relationships with partners and family members again, or start new relationships better. Much of this is developing communication and empathy skills, all in the context of understanding yourself better and, often, your life experiences you've had that have brought you to this point.
My main area of focus is helping eliminate abuse in interpersonal relationships, from as seemingly "light" as bickering to more escalated confrontations. I've worked with perpetrators (males and females) of domestic violence for nine years, helping people as they work to re-establish healthier relationships with partners and family members again, or start new relationships better. Much of this is developing communication and empathy skills, all in the context of understanding yourself better and, often, your life experiences you've had that have brought you to this point.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.
Whether you are looking to address a specific stressor/distressing situation, improve mood/mental health generally, build healthier relationships/break unhealthy patterns, develop skills to manage difficult thoughts/emotions, improve your relationship with yourself (ie: self-esteem and core beliefs work), or better understand how historical experiences may be impacting you in the present-day, engaging in a therapeutic process can help. I am trained in a wide range of therapy interventions to support your counselling needs. My goal is make the counselling experience feel meaningful, productive, and comfortable for you.
Whether you are looking to address a specific stressor/distressing situation, improve mood/mental health generally, build healthier relationships/break unhealthy patterns, develop skills to manage difficult thoughts/emotions, improve your relationship with yourself (ie: self-esteem and core beliefs work), or better understand how historical experiences may be impacting you in the present-day, engaging in a therapeutic process can help. I am trained in a wide range of therapy interventions to support your counselling needs. My goal is make the counselling experience feel meaningful, productive, and comfortable for you.
Are you experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, ending of a relationship or medical diagnosis? Struggling with the demands of life? Feeling overwhelmed? Mixed emotions as a competitive athlete, parent, caregiver? Let me help you! My calm approach will keep you at the centre of therapy sessions as we work together to resolve your issue. Let me help you regain your sense of self using a humanistic approach.
Are you experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, ending of a relationship or medical diagnosis? Struggling with the demands of life? Feeling overwhelmed? Mixed emotions as a competitive athlete, parent, caregiver? Let me help you! My calm approach will keep you at the centre of therapy sessions as we work together to resolve your issue. Let me help you regain your sense of self using a humanistic approach.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying too much, unsure of where to start? It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck—your feelings are valid. You are worthy of support, and your experiences matter. I believe in the power of collaboration and creating a warm, empathetic, and safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. As a mother and military spouse, I understand the challenges of balancing multiple roles amid life’s uncertainties.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying too much, unsure of where to start? It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck—your feelings are valid. You are worthy of support, and your experiences matter. I believe in the power of collaboration and creating a warm, empathetic, and safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. As a mother and military spouse, I understand the challenges of balancing multiple roles amid life’s uncertainties.
Being concerned or confused about feeling sad, feeling unmotivated, experiencing mood swings or wondering why conversations with others don’t have the outcomes you were expecting are some of the reasons why people decide to work with me. While starting therapy can sometimes seem scary, working with a psychotherapist can help improve understanding yourself and your emotions. It can also empower you to make positive life changes improving those areas you may be struggling with. You don’t have to struggle, psychotherapy can help. I bring in a fresh perspective with compassionate understanding to the complexities of life.
Being concerned or confused about feeling sad, feeling unmotivated, experiencing mood swings or wondering why conversations with others don’t have the outcomes you were expecting are some of the reasons why people decide to work with me. While starting therapy can sometimes seem scary, working with a psychotherapist can help improve understanding yourself and your emotions. It can also empower you to make positive life changes improving those areas you may be struggling with. You don’t have to struggle, psychotherapy can help. I bring in a fresh perspective with compassionate understanding to the complexities of life.
Abuse - Narcissism - Nonmonogamy: Heather Kent
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC, RP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’re dealing with a lot; feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. They’re telling you these things - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re embarrassing they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and read about narcissistic abuse. That’s your life! You need guidance. I know this because I needed it too. I chased “good enough” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced a narcissist who always blamed me.
You’re dealing with a lot; feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. They’re telling you these things - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re embarrassing they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and read about narcissistic abuse. That’s your life! You need guidance. I know this because I needed it too. I chased “good enough” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced a narcissist who always blamed me.
I believe our bodies tell us important information and we need to listen to its unspoken voice. Through a somatic and humanistic approach of mind-body connection and embodiment practices, I work with clients to gently unlock trauma and shame to help them gain clarity, increase creativity, and move toward a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Attachment theory, family systems, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy can also be integrated and will be fostered depending on the unique needs of the client.
I believe our bodies tell us important information and we need to listen to its unspoken voice. Through a somatic and humanistic approach of mind-body connection and embodiment practices, I work with clients to gently unlock trauma and shame to help them gain clarity, increase creativity, and move toward a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Attachment theory, family systems, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy can also be integrated and will be fostered depending on the unique needs of the client.
With over 28 years of experience in the field of mental health, I am dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate their unique challenges. My belief in the natural dignity and value of every person is what guides my practice, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to healing and growth. Significant life stressors can make individuals feel fragmented. My priority is helping people reconnect with their potential.
With over 28 years of experience in the field of mental health, I am dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate their unique challenges. My belief in the natural dignity and value of every person is what guides my practice, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to healing and growth. Significant life stressors can make individuals feel fragmented. My priority is helping people reconnect with their potential.
Relationships—with others and with ourselves—can feel incredibly hard, especially if you’ve experienced trauma earlier in life. That kind of pain doesn’t just disappear—it can shape how you show up as a parent, a friend, or even how you relate to your own emotions. You might find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or moments of hopelessness, wondering, “How did I end up here?” Sometimes your body reacts before your brain can catch up, leaving you feeling out of control. If you're longing to feel calmer, more grounded, and more like you, you’re not alone—and things can get better, email us today.
Relationships—with others and with ourselves—can feel incredibly hard, especially if you’ve experienced trauma earlier in life. That kind of pain doesn’t just disappear—it can shape how you show up as a parent, a friend, or even how you relate to your own emotions. You might find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or moments of hopelessness, wondering, “How did I end up here?” Sometimes your body reacts before your brain can catch up, leaving you feeling out of control. If you're longing to feel calmer, more grounded, and more like you, you’re not alone—and things can get better, email us today.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.