Female Therapists in Kingston, ON
Currently accepting new clients in person and online. When asked “how are you?”, do you ever answer “I’m fine”, even though internally you’re in turmoil? I work with individuals to learn how they actually feel, approach and accept those feelings and move away from letting those feelings be in control. I primarily work with First-Responders, other Therapists and civilians who have experienced trauma both in their work and in their personal lives. Whether you are looking to explore the roots of your trauma symptoms, learn to cope with distress or build healthy boundaries, I hope to help you meet those goals.
Currently accepting new clients in person and online. When asked “how are you?”, do you ever answer “I’m fine”, even though internally you’re in turmoil? I work with individuals to learn how they actually feel, approach and accept those feelings and move away from letting those feelings be in control. I primarily work with First-Responders, other Therapists and civilians who have experienced trauma both in their work and in their personal lives. Whether you are looking to explore the roots of your trauma symptoms, learn to cope with distress or build healthy boundaries, I hope to help you meet those goals.
Accepting new clients for May 2025! The transition to adulthood is a challenging time. Whether it comes to navigating new relationships, keeping up with work and school demands, or continuing to build a deeper sense of self-awareness, this period involves a LOT of emotional labour. Add into the mix the expectations that come with being a high-performance individual - whether in sports, academics, the arts, or elsewhere - and it can all start to feel like too much. You may feel overwhelmed and exhausted, stressing about the field in which you once excelled and felt most like yourself.
Accepting new clients for May 2025! The transition to adulthood is a challenging time. Whether it comes to navigating new relationships, keeping up with work and school demands, or continuing to build a deeper sense of self-awareness, this period involves a LOT of emotional labour. Add into the mix the expectations that come with being a high-performance individual - whether in sports, academics, the arts, or elsewhere - and it can all start to feel like too much. You may feel overwhelmed and exhausted, stressing about the field in which you once excelled and felt most like yourself.
Sarah de la Roche
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BCompSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Welcome! Currently accepting clients (ages 10+) experiencing panic & emotional overwhelm, anxiety, ADHD, and difficulties with self-esteem. I also focus on relational challenges and life transitions. Navigating the complexities of life is not an easy task; our minds and bodies deserve to be respected, heard, and cared for.
Welcome! Currently accepting clients (ages 10+) experiencing panic & emotional overwhelm, anxiety, ADHD, and difficulties with self-esteem. I also focus on relational challenges and life transitions. Navigating the complexities of life is not an easy task; our minds and bodies deserve to be respected, heard, and cared for.
Onyx Counselling Services - Harmony Jarvis
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MSc
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
Registered social worker accepting referrals for in person services (individual, or couples). I do a lot of work around trauma processing, relationships, and shifting how we respond to our feelings so they don't hold so much power over us. I do my best to make this as comfortable, or at least productively uncomfortable, as I can. I use evidence based, trauma-informed, tools that are tailored to the needs of your moment specifically, to meet you where you’re at and to begin empowering you in your moving forward (or in figuring out what that could look like).
Registered social worker accepting referrals for in person services (individual, or couples). I do a lot of work around trauma processing, relationships, and shifting how we respond to our feelings so they don't hold so much power over us. I do my best to make this as comfortable, or at least productively uncomfortable, as I can. I use evidence based, trauma-informed, tools that are tailored to the needs of your moment specifically, to meet you where you’re at and to begin empowering you in your moving forward (or in figuring out what that could look like).
With over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations, cultures and countries, I have dedicated my career to provide effective support to clients of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. I help individuals, couples, and families tackle a broad spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
With over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations, cultures and countries, I have dedicated my career to provide effective support to clients of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. I help individuals, couples, and families tackle a broad spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
Melissa Lerner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping high-achieving, Type-A, people-pleasing women who struggle with anxiety, intense emotions, boundary-setting, and the pressure to do it all.
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change.
I specialize in helping high-achieving, Type-A, people-pleasing women who struggle with anxiety, intense emotions, boundary-setting, and the pressure to do it all.
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples in high-stress, service-oriented professions, including police, firefighters, paramedics, healthcare workers, corrections, and other first responders. I also work extensively with veterans and their families, addressing the unique challenges they face. With vast experience navigating the psychological impacts of trauma and chronic stress, I understand how these experiences shape personal and professional lives. Grounded in attachment theory, my approach weaves evidence-based practices with transformative techniques to foster connection and healing.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples in high-stress, service-oriented professions, including police, firefighters, paramedics, healthcare workers, corrections, and other first responders. I also work extensively with veterans and their families, addressing the unique challenges they face. With vast experience navigating the psychological impacts of trauma and chronic stress, I understand how these experiences shape personal and professional lives. Grounded in attachment theory, my approach weaves evidence-based practices with transformative techniques to foster connection and healing.
Jackie Bristow, ADHD, Self Esteem, Trauma, Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating or shameful. Whether you can't stop thinking about something, never feel good enough, or constantly compare yourself to others, I am here to help. If you are navigating dissociation or flashbacks, struggling with forming your identity or developing meaning in life, I can provide DBT & Trauma informed therapy. Or maybe you're looking for support with leaving a toxic job or relationship, trying to decrease the inner critic and perfectionism, or struggle with focusing and completing a task. Understanding our unconscious motivations and defence mechanisms can also be revealing character work.
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating or shameful. Whether you can't stop thinking about something, never feel good enough, or constantly compare yourself to others, I am here to help. If you are navigating dissociation or flashbacks, struggling with forming your identity or developing meaning in life, I can provide DBT & Trauma informed therapy. Or maybe you're looking for support with leaving a toxic job or relationship, trying to decrease the inner critic and perfectionism, or struggle with focusing and completing a task. Understanding our unconscious motivations and defence mechanisms can also be revealing character work.
Currently accepting new therapy clients! Are you feeling stuck and stressed? I help professionals and students who are struggling with high stress and anxiety to get back in control of their lives and feel better. My clients often present with issues like perfectionism, procrastination, low motivation, excess worry, isolation, sleep disturbance, health problems, low self-confidence, depressed feelings, and panic attacks. I can help you learn to effectively manage your stress and anxiety allowing you to increase joy, enhance self-esteem, promote achievement, and improve social relationships.
Currently accepting new therapy clients! Are you feeling stuck and stressed? I help professionals and students who are struggling with high stress and anxiety to get back in control of their lives and feel better. My clients often present with issues like perfectionism, procrastination, low motivation, excess worry, isolation, sleep disturbance, health problems, low self-confidence, depressed feelings, and panic attacks. I can help you learn to effectively manage your stress and anxiety allowing you to increase joy, enhance self-esteem, promote achievement, and improve social relationships.
Are you struggling with chronic relationship problems, such as difficulty maintaining healthy connections with family, friends, or romantic partners? Do you find yourself facing frequent interpersonal conflicts or communication challenges that lead to emotional distress? Do you grapple with low self-esteem, an unclear sense of self, or difficulty with self-acceptance, often influenced by your relational experiences? Do you struggle with unhealthy dependence on others for emotional support or find yourself enabling others' problematic behaviors at your own expense?
Are you struggling with chronic relationship problems, such as difficulty maintaining healthy connections with family, friends, or romantic partners? Do you find yourself facing frequent interpersonal conflicts or communication challenges that lead to emotional distress? Do you grapple with low self-esteem, an unclear sense of self, or difficulty with self-acceptance, often influenced by your relational experiences? Do you struggle with unhealthy dependence on others for emotional support or find yourself enabling others' problematic behaviors at your own expense?
Life is full of challenges, and sometimes we all need a little extra support to navigate them. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages—starting from age 7—find clarity, resilience, and healing. Whether you're a child facing difficult emotions or an adult working through life’s transitions, I offer a warm, confidential space where we can work together toward your goals.
With a focus on building strong, trusting relationships, I strive to empower my clients by helping them understand their experiences and develop the tools they need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Life is full of challenges, and sometimes we all need a little extra support to navigate them. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages—starting from age 7—find clarity, resilience, and healing. Whether you're a child facing difficult emotions or an adult working through life’s transitions, I offer a warm, confidential space where we can work together toward your goals.
With a focus on building strong, trusting relationships, I strive to empower my clients by helping them understand their experiences and develop the tools they need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Meet Our Female Counsellors
Currently accepting individual clients only. Many of us -young and older- experience trials in life and in our relationships that challenge our ability to function, feel secure and prosper. We may struggle to cope when life's events compromise and overwhelm our support networks and coping mechanisms. I provide non-judgmental support to help identify and overcome patterns of behaving, thinking and feeling that are no longer adaptive, and help establish new awareness, habits, attitudes and actions. I support adults as they navigate life transitions and the accompanying anxiety, depression, grief and substance use.
Currently accepting individual clients only. Many of us -young and older- experience trials in life and in our relationships that challenge our ability to function, feel secure and prosper. We may struggle to cope when life's events compromise and overwhelm our support networks and coping mechanisms. I provide non-judgmental support to help identify and overcome patterns of behaving, thinking and feeling that are no longer adaptive, and help establish new awareness, habits, attitudes and actions. I support adults as they navigate life transitions and the accompanying anxiety, depression, grief and substance use.
Hello! My name is Crystal, and I appreciate you taking the time to visit my profile. Life can be overwhelming and challenging and does not generally come with a road map. I provide a safe, validating, non-judgmental space for individuals struggling with various life stressors and mental health challenges. By working together, we can make meaningful changes, making life feel more balanced and less overwhelming.
Hello! My name is Crystal, and I appreciate you taking the time to visit my profile. Life can be overwhelming and challenging and does not generally come with a road map. I provide a safe, validating, non-judgmental space for individuals struggling with various life stressors and mental health challenges. By working together, we can make meaningful changes, making life feel more balanced and less overwhelming.
Life is change. Transformational. Miraculous. Challenging. Horrific. Terrifying. Confusing. Sometimes awe-inspiring! I would love to help you navigate & grow thru anxiety, panic attacks, grief, trauma, post-traumatic stress, life-transitions, divorce, menopause, relationship & workplace conflicts. I also offer seasoned support to: adults seeking insight from antagonistic & narcissistic relationships; assisting "highly sensitive" clients; those navigating spiritual emergence/emergency & trauma; clients identifying as empathic or those diagnosed with Adult ADHD. I work with individuals 18+, including military veterans & students.
Life is change. Transformational. Miraculous. Challenging. Horrific. Terrifying. Confusing. Sometimes awe-inspiring! I would love to help you navigate & grow thru anxiety, panic attacks, grief, trauma, post-traumatic stress, life-transitions, divorce, menopause, relationship & workplace conflicts. I also offer seasoned support to: adults seeking insight from antagonistic & narcissistic relationships; assisting "highly sensitive" clients; those navigating spiritual emergence/emergency & trauma; clients identifying as empathic or those diagnosed with Adult ADHD. I work with individuals 18+, including military veterans & students.
Nathalie Mavety
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
I've had the pleasure of seeing the positive impacts that therapy can have in the toughest of times. While the journey may not always be easy, I will always believe in your ability to do hard things. Witnessing people navigating through their most challenging moments and emerge empowered, having undergone personal growth, reaffirms my belief in the transformative power of therapy, and you. Currently accepting new clients (youth and young adults), both in-person and virtual.
I've had the pleasure of seeing the positive impacts that therapy can have in the toughest of times. While the journey may not always be easy, I will always believe in your ability to do hard things. Witnessing people navigating through their most challenging moments and emerge empowered, having undergone personal growth, reaffirms my belief in the transformative power of therapy, and you. Currently accepting new clients (youth and young adults), both in-person and virtual.
Johnson Family Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
Ms. Julia Johnson holds a Master degree is Clinical Psychology, is a Registered Psychotherapist, & Play-therapy Supervisor, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Licensed Professional Counsellor in NJ. Ms. Johnson has worked in US for 17 years & Canada for 14 years in different settings, hospital, residential and schools. In 2016 she funded Johnson, Family counselling to provide services to people of different walk of life. We support couples, families, & parents. JFC provides psychotherapy to people who wants to move on and overcome fears and limitations, becoming the best they can be and creating meaning-full relationships.
Ms. Julia Johnson holds a Master degree is Clinical Psychology, is a Registered Psychotherapist, & Play-therapy Supervisor, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Licensed Professional Counsellor in NJ. Ms. Johnson has worked in US for 17 years & Canada for 14 years in different settings, hospital, residential and schools. In 2016 she funded Johnson, Family counselling to provide services to people of different walk of life. We support couples, families, & parents. JFC provides psychotherapy to people who wants to move on and overcome fears and limitations, becoming the best they can be and creating meaning-full relationships.
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.
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.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed, like you’ve strayed away from the “real you”? Do you wonder if life could be easier if you could just understand yourself a bit better? Now more than ever, people everywhere are feeling like their world has been rocked and they’re uncertain about how to move forward; about how to come back to their true selves. I believe that you’re inherently capable of healing and that safety can be found within you, and I’m here to help you navigate this journey.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed, like you’ve strayed away from the “real you”? Do you wonder if life could be easier if you could just understand yourself a bit better? Now more than ever, people everywhere are feeling like their world has been rocked and they’re uncertain about how to move forward; about how to come back to their true selves. I believe that you’re inherently capable of healing and that safety can be found within you, and I’m here to help you navigate this journey.
Mind Up Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
I work with adults who experienced abuse, household dysfunction and neglect during their childhood. Harbored trauma can show up later in life with feelings of inadequacy, unfulfilling relationships, addictions, people-pleasing, having unachievable expectations for yourself/others, and much more. I help clients who have experienced adversity in their younger years understand their thought patterns, attachment styles and work towards creating a life they are comfortable living in.
I work with adults who experienced abuse, household dysfunction and neglect during their childhood. Harbored trauma can show up later in life with feelings of inadequacy, unfulfilling relationships, addictions, people-pleasing, having unachievable expectations for yourself/others, and much more. I help clients who have experienced adversity in their younger years understand their thought patterns, attachment styles and work towards creating a life they are comfortable living in.
If you’re struggling with life right now, I can help. I take a gentle approach to counseling - fostering insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings. I believe anyone can grow and thrive given the right conditions, and see counseling as a process of discovery, growth and healing. Working at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you is key; so I regularly check-in to ensure that this is your experience.
If you’re struggling with life right now, I can help. I take a gentle approach to counseling - fostering insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings. I believe anyone can grow and thrive given the right conditions, and see counseling as a process of discovery, growth and healing. Working at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you is key; so I regularly check-in to ensure that this is your experience.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.