Therapists in Kingston, ON

Life can be really hard! My name is Josée and I understand the many daily challenges we can be faced with relating to work, children, parents, relationships and our health as I have gone through all of them at some point myself. It might sometimes feel like you are alone in these struggles but trust me you are not. I’d like to help you through the challenges of life that are causing you anxiety, stress, and depression and at times, lead to arguments, denial or using substances to cope. I have over 20 years experience working with first responders and veterans an am a trained Wounded Warriors of Canada Service Provider.

Disconnected. Broken. Hopeless. Powerless. Stuck. Many men I work with tell me this is how they feel. Taking the first step to make change in your life and accept support can sometimes feel the most challenging and overwhelming. As a male therapist, I have learned that working with men requires a focus on practical solutions, a safe and comfortable environment, a therapist who understands the unique personal and societal challenges men face, an emphasis on self-compassion and self-acceptance, a willingness to address underlying issues, and someone that encourages them to take responsibility for their thoughts and feelings.

If you are looking for support with trauma (sexual, physical, verbal or emotional). If you are trying to navigate family relationships or need individual counselling for anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief, setting goals, or other areas in your life. Please do not hesitate to contact me and we can arrange a free consultation to see if I am the right counsellor for you. I am a registered clinical counsellor with BCACC #18099 and a Canadian certified counsellor with CCPA #10007143. Approved counsellor with both CVAP & ICBC

We all feel untethered at various points in life. I can offer a different perspective in those moments, challenge negative self talk and help you recognize and build on your strengths. If you want change in your life, I can help you craft that. If you need to re-establish boundaries, I can help you do this. If anxiety or depression are overwhelming I can help you develop healthy strategies. If you're struggling with changes in relationships or loss of relationship I offer compassionate constructive assistance. There is nothing that you can't talk about with me, and once shared, problems can be carried and resolved together.

I help stressed and worried parents feel less stressed and more confident in their parenting. Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed with your kids because they don’t listen or follow directions no matter how many times you tell them over and over? Do you feel like everything you do is wrong and nothing you do makes a difference, no matter what you try? You must be feeling frustrated. As a parent, I get it. Working with caregivers for seventeen years, I absolutely do get it! None of us are born experts in parenting. You are not alone and you don’t have to do this on your own.

In my practice you will find respect, care and authenticity. I love working with people with OCD, trauma and other anxiety disorders and witnessing them achieve a new perspective and freedom.

You’re scrolling through Psych Today deciding which one of us will help you feel better. What a daunting task! The good news is that there is a scale called Readiness to Change and if you are on this site, you are likely at the preparation stage. That’s halfway through the 5 stages. You’re already making moves towards the Upping Effect! The Upping Effect is explained fully on my website if you want to peruse through the ‘about me’ section, but for the nuts and bolts of the UE (requiring much less commitment than clicking on a website) it’s this: we can update your exhausted-not-working-anymore-views on the tough stuff in life.

Accepting new clients for in-person and/or virtual sessions! You're taking the first steps and considering therapy - congrats! What an exciting (and at times, challenging) journey you're about to embark on! I feel honoured that you've landed here to learn a bit more about me and whether we would be a good fit to work together. You may be experiencing a mix of feelings: overwhelmed, stressed-out, adrift, unseen, unheard, alone, stuck, icky - the list may go on! Hopefully, we can come together and sort through it all bit by bit.

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.

Struggling with anxiety, mood, or sleep challenges? Finding these issues getting in the way of work, school, and personal relationships? Wanting to learn to take control of your symptoms, build coping skills, and develop a wellness plan? Ready to reach your goals?

I strongly believe in the human capacity for growth and change and that we are all students on life's journey to becoming the best version of ourselves; sometimes we need extra help, support, and encouragement along the way. I strive to provide my clients with a supportive and non-judgemental environment where you can feel safe to explore your personal challenges and issues. I believe individuals do not need to be suffering from a mental illness to seek counselling, but rather have the desire and motivation to be a better version of themselves tomorrow.

Compassionate therapy to support you through life's biggest challenges. With you at the center; to hear your unique needs and goals, to support your transition with a variety of evidence-based approaches and tools to best meet your needs as you journey from hardship to live your fullest life. Allowing a space of warmth and acceptance to appreciate all the sides of you, to allow for greater awareness of the most difficult transitions and your needs at present, along with gentle questioning to allow for greater self-discovery to make sense of your journey and allow for greater acceptance to find your best way forward.

Being a kid can be hard. Being a parent can be hard too. If you are looking to make positive changes that will result in more peace and joy in your life, I can help.

I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have witnessed how art therapy can help people coping with life changes and challenges such as grief, loss, illness, injury, relationship and family issues, academic and professional pressures, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sexuality and life transitions. Therapy, enhanced by the use of art therapy and mindfulness meditation (if desired) can help people process their emotions around difficult life situations and conditions and help people to heal, focus on living their authentic lives and thrive.

Accepting New Clients As Available - I am a caring and empathic psychotherapist who works from a strengths-based approach and help people to resolve troubling issues in their lives. My services are tailored to your needs. My goal is for you to live a more peaceful and balanced life and to learn coping strategies to carry with you after counselling is completed. As in all counselling, we will work together to find solutions to the issues you bring to the counselling session. Visit my website at nearycounsellingkingston.ca

As a family mediator and philosophical counsellor, I work with people dealing with the normal challenges of everyday life including conflict, worry, loss, disappointment, uncertainty, regret, and loneliness. I work with couples experiencing conflict, individuals struggling to manage conflicts and disagreements, as well as individuals struggling with major existential concerns (e.g. questions about purpose and meaning, isolation and loneliness, death and loss, and moral uncertainty), as well as other issues over which we have little control (e.g. legal proceedings, and anxiety about politics and the state of the world).

I specialize in helping women, students, professionals and military veterans deal with anxiety, panic attacks, grief and/or trauma. As a holistic, trauma-informed psychotherapist, I've got 20+ years experience in the transformation and wellness field. You will learn to soothe your nervous system, regain confidence and peace of mind, focus and ground, breathe easier, prioritize what you can control to gain clarity to better problem-solve next steps in a plan of self-care, personal growth and meaning making.

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.