Psychodynamic Therapists in Kingston, ON
There are many reasons people come to therapy. Maybe you’re curious to try therapy for the first time. Perhaps you need help navigating a troubling life experience. You might be feeling alone, stuck, confused or overwhelmed. You might be wondering about recurring patterns you’re struggling to break free from. Therapy can help. It was my own experience in Psychotherapy that inspired me to support others in their therapeutic journeys.
There are many reasons people come to therapy. Maybe you’re curious to try therapy for the first time. Perhaps you need help navigating a troubling life experience. You might be feeling alone, stuck, confused or overwhelmed. You might be wondering about recurring patterns you’re struggling to break free from. Therapy can help. It was my own experience in Psychotherapy that inspired me to support others in their therapeutic journeys.
Shay Mirzaeisabet, Stephens
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, RP (Q)
Kingston, ON K7M
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges that affect your daily life, work, or sense of self? You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck trying to meet others’ expectations, get through the day, or find hope during difficult transitions. Many people today feel anxious and disconnected as they navigate loss, major life transitions, emotional distress or a growing disconnect from themselves.
I believe it shouldn’t be this hard to feel okay, and that with the right support, meaningful change is possible.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges that affect your daily life, work, or sense of self? You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck trying to meet others’ expectations, get through the day, or find hope during difficult transitions. Many people today feel anxious and disconnected as they navigate loss, major life transitions, emotional distress or a growing disconnect from themselves.
I believe it shouldn’t be this hard to feel okay, and that with the right support, meaningful change is possible.
I use a psychodynamic and emotion-focused approach in helping people get to the core of their issues.
Are you looking to address your longstanding difficulties that you suspect might stem from past traumas or stressful life events? Are you hoping to resolve these past emotional traumas that continue to impact your wellbeing? I can team up with you to navigate the triggers to your current day difficulties and address the emotional root of these triggers so that you can live a more fulfilling and unburdened life.
I use a psychodynamic and emotion-focused approach in helping people get to the core of their issues.
Are you looking to address your longstanding difficulties that you suspect might stem from past traumas or stressful life events? Are you hoping to resolve these past emotional traumas that continue to impact your wellbeing? I can team up with you to navigate the triggers to your current day difficulties and address the emotional root of these triggers so that you can live a more fulfilling and unburdened life.
My belief in the benefits of therapy began when I started my own healing journey, and has instilled in me a lifelong dedication and respect for the practice and brave work of the clients seeking greater understanding of themselves and the experiences that have impacted their lives. I am dedicated to supporting my clients’ autonomy and their courageous willingness to embark on their healing journeys with compassion, respect, and authenticity.
My belief in the benefits of therapy began when I started my own healing journey, and has instilled in me a lifelong dedication and respect for the practice and brave work of the clients seeking greater understanding of themselves and the experiences that have impacted their lives. I am dedicated to supporting my clients’ autonomy and their courageous willingness to embark on their healing journeys with compassion, respect, and authenticity.
Facing personal struggles in your life? Lying awake at night, burdened by a swirl of thoughts and emotions that seem to tighten around their chests. Whether it is grief-related, work/school-related, or partner/family-related. Grappling with the haunting questions of "What if?" and "Why?" that circle relentlessly, reshaping your world into a shadow of what it once was. Even the most straightforward aspects of daily life can feel overwhelming in these vulnerable moments. Routine tasks become monumental challenges, overwhelming with anxiety and uncertainty.Everything feels tangled and heavy, leaving them drained and desperate for hope.
Facing personal struggles in your life? Lying awake at night, burdened by a swirl of thoughts and emotions that seem to tighten around their chests. Whether it is grief-related, work/school-related, or partner/family-related. Grappling with the haunting questions of "What if?" and "Why?" that circle relentlessly, reshaping your world into a shadow of what it once was. Even the most straightforward aspects of daily life can feel overwhelming in these vulnerable moments. Routine tasks become monumental challenges, overwhelming with anxiety and uncertainty.Everything feels tangled and heavy, leaving them drained and desperate for hope.
No waitlist. Virtual Only. Confidence is the number-one thing athletes say they need help building, and that’s where I come in. If self-doubt or performance pressure feels like it’s holding you back whether in sport or life I help athletes build unshakeable confidence and perform with clarity. Many of my clients include U Sports and NCAA Division I athletes, OFSAA champions, OHL players, AAA players prep-school athletes, Olympians, and professional athletes in sports like Football, Rugby and Hyrox. I help athletes rebuild belief, restore joy, and perform with confidence on and off the field so they can achieve peak performance
No waitlist. Virtual Only. Confidence is the number-one thing athletes say they need help building, and that’s where I come in. If self-doubt or performance pressure feels like it’s holding you back whether in sport or life I help athletes build unshakeable confidence and perform with clarity. Many of my clients include U Sports and NCAA Division I athletes, OFSAA champions, OHL players, AAA players prep-school athletes, Olympians, and professional athletes in sports like Football, Rugby and Hyrox. I help athletes rebuild belief, restore joy, and perform with confidence on and off the field so they can achieve peak performance
Hi, I am Bandana. I am a caring and compassionate therapist who offers empathetic and respectful ears while we embark on this journey of change that you want to achieve. Are you tired of constantly racing negative thoughts and self-criticism? Does your brain drain you out replaying the social interactions you had earlier with your colleague/friend/family, and interpreting every interaction as worst-case scenarios? Are you a constant/frequent worrier and feel the need to worry about every small thing? Have you experienced trauma and are looking for a safe space to open up? Have you lost someone close and are unable to grieve?
Hi, I am Bandana. I am a caring and compassionate therapist who offers empathetic and respectful ears while we embark on this journey of change that you want to achieve. Are you tired of constantly racing negative thoughts and self-criticism? Does your brain drain you out replaying the social interactions you had earlier with your colleague/friend/family, and interpreting every interaction as worst-case scenarios? Are you a constant/frequent worrier and feel the need to worry about every small thing? Have you experienced trauma and are looking for a safe space to open up? Have you lost someone close and are unable to grieve?
My approach is integrative, drawing from trauma-informed, attachment-based, and psychodynamic frameworks that include CBT, IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi, I'm Julia. I work with individuals and couples of all ages, specializing in youth and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, setting boundaries and life transitions. With over 20 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, and pre-marital counselling, I am committed to helping individuals and couples strengthen their mental and emotional health.
I have significant experience facilitating communication and conflict resolution in relationships as well as support groups focused on grief, divorce, and addiction. I am a certified Foundational Coach and SYMBIS pre-marriage counsellor.
My approach is integrative, drawing from trauma-informed, attachment-based, and psychodynamic frameworks that include CBT, IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi, I'm Julia. I work with individuals and couples of all ages, specializing in youth and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, setting boundaries and life transitions. With over 20 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, and pre-marital counselling, I am committed to helping individuals and couples strengthen their mental and emotional health.
I have significant experience facilitating communication and conflict resolution in relationships as well as support groups focused on grief, divorce, and addiction. I am a certified Foundational Coach and SYMBIS pre-marriage counsellor.
No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Our clinic is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, helping patients uncover underlying emotions, unconscious patterns, and root causes of symptoms to create long-term change. We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, eating disorders, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Our clinic is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, helping patients uncover underlying emotions, unconscious patterns, and root causes of symptoms to create long-term change. We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, eating disorders, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
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.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Are you searching for psychological treatment or assessment to help you better understand yourself and address your difficulties in a deep and meaningful way? I provide individual therapy and couples therapy. I have been helping adults navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship issues for over a decade. While I work with adults at all stages of life, I have specialty experience supporting those in early adulthood with their identity, life direction, and connection.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Are you searching for psychological treatment or assessment to help you better understand yourself and address your difficulties in a deep and meaningful way? I provide individual therapy and couples therapy. I have been helping adults navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship issues for over a decade. While I work with adults at all stages of life, I have specialty experience supporting those in early adulthood with their identity, life direction, and connection.
We are a group of mental health providers who are passionate about creating an inclusive space. We have a wide range of expertise to ensure we can support your individual needs. We provide psychotherapy, occupational therapy, & naturopathic services for children, youth, adults, couples, & families. We offer clinical supervision for psychotherapists.
We support you with managing various areas of your life; anxiety, depression, sexuality, desire discrepancy, neurodivergence, trauma, conflict, substance issues, parenting, ADHD, burn out, stress, school issues, life transitions, and more. We offer both online and in person sessions.
We are a group of mental health providers who are passionate about creating an inclusive space. We have a wide range of expertise to ensure we can support your individual needs. We provide psychotherapy, occupational therapy, & naturopathic services for children, youth, adults, couples, & families. We offer clinical supervision for psychotherapists.
We support you with managing various areas of your life; anxiety, depression, sexuality, desire discrepancy, neurodivergence, trauma, conflict, substance issues, parenting, ADHD, burn out, stress, school issues, life transitions, and more. We offer both online and in person sessions.
I am currently accepting new clients and have daytime and evening availability. I can help with a variety of issues such as anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships (including peers and family), self esteem, trauma and PTSD. I support all individuals including those who are neurodivergent, military veterans and correctional officers.
I am currently accepting new clients and have daytime and evening availability. I can help with a variety of issues such as anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships (including peers and family), self esteem, trauma and PTSD. I support all individuals including those who are neurodivergent, military veterans and correctional officers.
Welcoming individuals, couples, and families navigating life's toughest challenges and transitions. From entering university to entering menopause, or for anyone trying to stay present in their own story, Life can feel overwhelming. I believe in the healing power of your own psyche and safe, compassionate therapy to help you know where to dig and where to build.
Together, we will map out a plan and a path toward relief and renewed clarity.
Welcoming individuals, couples, and families navigating life's toughest challenges and transitions. From entering university to entering menopause, or for anyone trying to stay present in their own story, Life can feel overwhelming. I believe in the healing power of your own psyche and safe, compassionate therapy to help you know where to dig and where to build.
Together, we will map out a plan and a path toward relief and renewed clarity.
I work with Veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing trauma, including acute, chronic, complex, and developmental trauma. Many come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they cannot seem to think their way out of—hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, anger, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense that part of them is still living in the past. Together, we work to understand what is driving these patterns, process unresolved experiences, and create meaningful change that extends beyond symptom management into everyday life.
I work with Veterans, first responders, and individuals experiencing trauma, including acute, chronic, complex, and developmental trauma. Many come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they cannot seem to think their way out of—hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, anger, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense that part of them is still living in the past. Together, we work to understand what is driving these patterns, process unresolved experiences, and create meaningful change that extends beyond symptom management into everyday life.
You might be supporting someone through MAID or VSED, caring for a dying parent, or living with grief that hasn't lessened. Perhaps you're a caregiver or healthcare worker feeling the weight of compassion fatigue. Or you're facing your own end-of-life decisions and need thoughtful, grounded support. You're looking for someone with real experience in these moments—who understands both the medical and emotional realities, who won't rush you toward closure, and who can hold space for uncertainty, fear, and hope all at once.
You might be supporting someone through MAID or VSED, caring for a dying parent, or living with grief that hasn't lessened. Perhaps you're a caregiver or healthcare worker feeling the weight of compassion fatigue. Or you're facing your own end-of-life decisions and need thoughtful, grounded support. You're looking for someone with real experience in these moments—who understands both the medical and emotional realities, who won't rush you toward closure, and who can hold space for uncertainty, fear, and hope all at once.
I primarily practice from and specialize in a psychodynamic psychotherapy called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) to help you engage in emotional healing to achieve transformational change.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it is anxiety, low mood, unresolved trauma, low self-worth, unresolved grief, repeated relational issues or just a lingering sense that something is not quite right? Together, we can gently uncover what is beneath the surface and work toward the lasting change you have been longing for. I am a therapist who values first and foremost, safety and connection in the therapeutic relationship. Through this safety and connection, we can explore the issues that may have been holding you back or getting in the way of living with ease.
I primarily practice from and specialize in a psychodynamic psychotherapy called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) to help you engage in emotional healing to achieve transformational change.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it is anxiety, low mood, unresolved trauma, low self-worth, unresolved grief, repeated relational issues or just a lingering sense that something is not quite right? Together, we can gently uncover what is beneath the surface and work toward the lasting change you have been longing for. I am a therapist who values first and foremost, safety and connection in the therapeutic relationship. Through this safety and connection, we can explore the issues that may have been holding you back or getting in the way of living with ease.
You: "I am READY to feel better." Me: "Right on. I've got the tools. Let's get to work." This whole therapy business may seem a little weird to you, but you have been feeling a deep lack of connection to the things that really matter to you and you don't want to keep feeling this way. You've had some struggles earlier in your life, or more recently, that have impacted how you relate to others and how you related to the world in general, and you're not liking how this restriction, this disconnect feels. You've wanted to be a better coworker, partner, or father, and you're feeling really ready to invest the time to make it happen.
You: "I am READY to feel better." Me: "Right on. I've got the tools. Let's get to work." This whole therapy business may seem a little weird to you, but you have been feeling a deep lack of connection to the things that really matter to you and you don't want to keep feeling this way. You've had some struggles earlier in your life, or more recently, that have impacted how you relate to others and how you related to the world in general, and you're not liking how this restriction, this disconnect feels. You've wanted to be a better coworker, partner, or father, and you're feeling really ready to invest the time to make it happen.
I believe in the strength and resilience of families, and that all persons have the capacity to heal.
I have been providing family therapy for over 15 years as well as teaching this modality in both private and hospital settings.
If you and or your family are searching for healing and having better relationships, give me a call I’d be happy to help.
I invite you to look at my website and I look forward to working with you.
I believe in the strength and resilience of families, and that all persons have the capacity to heal.
I have been providing family therapy for over 15 years as well as teaching this modality in both private and hospital settings.
If you and or your family are searching for healing and having better relationships, give me a call I’d be happy to help.
I invite you to look at my website and I look forward to working with you.
Jennifer L. Ashton
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc-MHC, BSc-Psy
Kingston, ON K7L
Waitlist for new clients
Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with adults who have experienced intergenerational and interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in 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.
Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with adults who have experienced intergenerational and interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in 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.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.