Therapists in Kingston, ON
Kyla Balderson - Wellness Within
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Change can be tough and constant. Sometimes we adjust with ease but other times we find ourselves feeling stuck. Life can get in the way from where we desire to be. Fear of change can lead us into feeling guarded, hurt or even resentful. Do you feel like you are moving through the motions of life and not actually experiencing your life to the fullest? Ruminating on the “what ifs”? Disconnecting from the present waiting for the other shoe to drop? What if you tapped into the courage within you to lean into these moments? What if I told you that you deserve moments of joy; you deserve to experience the best in your life.
Change can be tough and constant. Sometimes we adjust with ease but other times we find ourselves feeling stuck. Life can get in the way from where we desire to be. Fear of change can lead us into feeling guarded, hurt or even resentful. Do you feel like you are moving through the motions of life and not actually experiencing your life to the fullest? Ruminating on the “what ifs”? Disconnecting from the present waiting for the other shoe to drop? What if you tapped into the courage within you to lean into these moments? What if I told you that you deserve moments of joy; you deserve to experience the best in your life.
Expert Couples Sessions - Kingston Ciji Fortier
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7P
Deep down you WANT to stay with your partner but the day to day struggle are just getting too much. You have got yourself into a cycle where one pursues and the other withdraws. You are both asking the same question, do I matter? Will you be there for me? Can I rely on you? I get it, sometimes the relationship feels too much. Perhaps something has happened? You have tried to resolve your difficulties but you feel like you are going around in circles. Hope is there, we can CHANGE this.
Deep down you WANT to stay with your partner but the day to day struggle are just getting too much. You have got yourself into a cycle where one pursues and the other withdraws. You are both asking the same question, do I matter? Will you be there for me? Can I rely on you? I get it, sometimes the relationship feels too much. Perhaps something has happened? You have tried to resolve your difficulties but you feel like you are going around in circles. Hope is there, we can CHANGE this.
I have over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am a trauma informed therapist, trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I offer a supportive and welcoming environment to assist with the development of self-awareness, the understanding of behaviours and patterns, the appropriate expression of thoughts and feelings and the exploration of healthy and effective coping skills. In my approach to counselling I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, narrative and mindfulness-based therapy.
I have over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am a trauma informed therapist, trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I offer a supportive and welcoming environment to assist with the development of self-awareness, the understanding of behaviours and patterns, the appropriate expression of thoughts and feelings and the exploration of healthy and effective coping skills. In my approach to counselling I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, narrative and mindfulness-based therapy.
Sumita Mendiratta- Specialist Learning Behavioural Issues
Counsellor, MPhil, MA, PGDGC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about performing your daily tasks? Does it bother you to talk about your feelings to your loved ones? Is achieving your goals making you feel anxious? Do you feel need to learn coping skills to manage everyday conflicts? In these demanding times priortising mental well being becomes paramount. I work with individuals with learning challenges using Instrumental Enrichment Programme and Brain Gym to enhance problem solving skills reduce stress and optimize cognitive skills performance. Art Therapy helps individuals of all age groups to express their thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about performing your daily tasks? Does it bother you to talk about your feelings to your loved ones? Is achieving your goals making you feel anxious? Do you feel need to learn coping skills to manage everyday conflicts? In these demanding times priortising mental well being becomes paramount. I work with individuals with learning challenges using Instrumental Enrichment Programme and Brain Gym to enhance problem solving skills reduce stress and optimize cognitive skills performance. Art Therapy helps individuals of all age groups to express their thoughts and feelings.
Paula Bell, Reg'd Psychotherapist/ social worker
Registered Social Worker, MACP, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
Not accepting new clients
Reg'd Psychotherapist/ social worker with 20+ years of mental health training/experience. I offer psychotherapy for a range of issues including PTSD for both veterans and their spouses, complex trauma, anxiety and depression. A variety of strategies may be incorporated into treatment such as DBT, and EMDR or Emotion Focused Therapy strategies where applicable. A psychodynamic perspective is often a part of sessions. LGBTQ+ friendly practice. Wait list 4-6 months.
Reg'd Psychotherapist/ social worker with 20+ years of mental health training/experience. I offer psychotherapy for a range of issues including PTSD for both veterans and their spouses, complex trauma, anxiety and depression. A variety of strategies may be incorporated into treatment such as DBT, and EMDR or Emotion Focused Therapy strategies where applicable. A psychodynamic perspective is often a part of sessions. LGBTQ+ friendly practice. Wait list 4-6 months.
Spear Wellness Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
We are a collective group of psychotherapists working together to help you facilitate meaningful change in your life. At Spear Wellness Centre, holistic and client-centred care is our top priority and we strive to provide a safe and supportive container for your healing journey. Our licenced psychotherapists will hold space for your healing in a compassionate way to create a genuine environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and transformation. No matter what you are dealing with right now, we believe you are capable of reaching your potential and finding balance, happiness, and meaning in your life.
We are a collective group of psychotherapists working together to help you facilitate meaningful change in your life. At Spear Wellness Centre, holistic and client-centred care is our top priority and we strive to provide a safe and supportive container for your healing journey. Our licenced psychotherapists will hold space for your healing in a compassionate way to create a genuine environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and transformation. No matter what you are dealing with right now, we believe you are capable of reaching your potential and finding balance, happiness, and meaning in your life.
Accepting NEW Clients for April/May - In person availability at our Brockville & Kingston locations (alongside virtual) . Both office locations offer free parking. Amanda serves Adults, Children, Youth & Families across Ontario. Taking the first step is the hardest and Amanda is committed to making that step as comfortable as possible for YOU! Amanda works from a solution focused, trauma informed/client centered approach while utilizing a multitude of Evidence Based/Evidence Informed Practices. Free Consultations available upon request.
Accepting NEW Clients for April/May - In person availability at our Brockville & Kingston locations (alongside virtual) . Both office locations offer free parking. Amanda serves Adults, Children, Youth & Families across Ontario. Taking the first step is the hardest and Amanda is committed to making that step as comfortable as possible for YOU! Amanda works from a solution focused, trauma informed/client centered approach while utilizing a multitude of Evidence Based/Evidence Informed Practices. Free Consultations available upon request.
Clark-Lamarche Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7M
Not accepting new clients
The transition into the civilian community after serving as a Canadian Forces Member is often difficult navigate.
The transition into the civilian community after serving as a Canadian Forces Member is often difficult navigate.
Marcie McCann
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling lost or stuck, like you’re simply going through the motions? Are you aware that you want something different but not sure what it is, or how to get there? Past and present life experiences and stressors can be overwhelming and leave you feeling mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. You do not need to face these challenges alone. Having worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, my passion is to offer a place of solace where you can truly be seen and heard. Together, we can explore your inner strength and resiliency to help you move toward the changes you want and need in your life.
Are you feeling lost or stuck, like you’re simply going through the motions? Are you aware that you want something different but not sure what it is, or how to get there? Past and present life experiences and stressors can be overwhelming and leave you feeling mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. You do not need to face these challenges alone. Having worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, my passion is to offer a place of solace where you can truly be seen and heard. Together, we can explore your inner strength and resiliency to help you move toward the changes you want and need in your life.
It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify. I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.
It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify. I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.
Meet Our Counsellors
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steve Healey - Take Control of Your OCD Today
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
You may feel trapped in your own mind, exhausted by intrusive thoughts, painful memories, or a sense of never feeling safe. Maybe trauma has left you on edge, or OCD keeps you stuck in endless cycles of doubt and rituals. You just want to feel normal again—to trust yourself, to find peace, to move forward without fear. But no matter how hard you try, the past or your own thoughts keep pulling you back. It’s not your fault, and you don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible, and with the right support, you can break free and reclaim your life.
You may feel trapped in your own mind, exhausted by intrusive thoughts, painful memories, or a sense of never feeling safe. Maybe trauma has left you on edge, or OCD keeps you stuck in endless cycles of doubt and rituals. You just want to feel normal again—to trust yourself, to find peace, to move forward without fear. But no matter how hard you try, the past or your own thoughts keep pulling you back. It’s not your fault, and you don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible, and with the right support, you can break free and reclaim your life.
Samantha Orr - Wellness Within
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
I believe that healing comes from within and that each person is the expert of their own life. Sometimes we may feel lost on the path that we are on or that we may need support from somebody neutral to our situation. I can assist with guiding people to find themselves, explore and overcome life's challenges, and learn more about themselves. Being validated and understood is often lacking in most people's lives and counselling is a great space to express ourselves safely.
I believe that healing comes from within and that each person is the expert of their own life. Sometimes we may feel lost on the path that we are on or that we may need support from somebody neutral to our situation. I can assist with guiding people to find themselves, explore and overcome life's challenges, and learn more about themselves. Being validated and understood is often lacking in most people's lives and counselling is a great space to express ourselves safely.
Kimia Aryanpour
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
On your journey to self-discovery and personal growth, it is common to encounter obstacles that hold you back from becoming the best version of yourself. If you are experiencing stress and anxiety, difficulties in your relationships or if past experiences are holding you back, isolation doesn't have to be your companion. We can work together to examine and address the issues that are creating turbulence in your life and provide you with the support you need to thrive.
On your journey to self-discovery and personal growth, it is common to encounter obstacles that hold you back from becoming the best version of yourself. If you are experiencing stress and anxiety, difficulties in your relationships or if past experiences are holding you back, isolation doesn't have to be your companion. We can work together to examine and address the issues that are creating turbulence in your life and provide you with the support you need to thrive.
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.
Postpartum Parenting Support Kingston | Donna
BScN, MN, RN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
This parenthood thing doesn’t feel like what you were expecting. From conception, through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and transitioning to parenthood, you are exhausted to a level you didn’t know was possible. Instead of the joy you expected welcoming a new baby (or two!), you’re overcome with sadness or fear. You's leaking, sore, ‘touched out’. Your body doesn’t feel like it belongs to you anymore. You're overwhelmed and this tiny bundle absorbs all your time and attention. You question "how can I be suffering so badly when I was so excited for parenthood?". You feel like you must be missing something, or defective.
This parenthood thing doesn’t feel like what you were expecting. From conception, through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and transitioning to parenthood, you are exhausted to a level you didn’t know was possible. Instead of the joy you expected welcoming a new baby (or two!), you’re overcome with sadness or fear. You's leaking, sore, ‘touched out’. Your body doesn’t feel like it belongs to you anymore. You're overwhelmed and this tiny bundle absorbs all your time and attention. You question "how can I be suffering so badly when I was so excited for parenthood?". You feel like you must be missing something, or defective.
Life can be heavy sometimes. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Or maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, struggling in relationships, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where you can be real, messy, and honest without judgment. My goal is to offer that space for you. We’ll move at your pace, untangling what feels confusing and creating more room for clarity, self-acceptance and growth.
Life can be heavy sometimes. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Or maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, struggling in relationships, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where you can be real, messy, and honest without judgment. My goal is to offer that space for you. We’ll move at your pace, untangling what feels confusing and creating more room for clarity, self-acceptance and growth.
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Nearby Searches for Kingston
- Amherstview
- Bath
- Belleville
- Gananoque
- Madoc
- Napanee
- Picton
- Plainfield
- Prescott
- Prince Edward
- Sydenham
- Warkworth
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Kingston, ON
400+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Kingston, ON who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 82% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 60% | Medavie Blue Cross |
| 59% | Blue Cross |
| 59% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in Kingston, ON see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |