Attachment-based Therapists in Kitchener, ON
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Sara Murphy
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
My therapeutic technique also incorporates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based, ego state, neurobiological, and
attachment-based
therapies.
In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Bréné Brown says that “owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do”. It is my privilege as a Psychotherapist to provide space and support as individuals dive into the stories of their lives and do the hard work of healing. Certified in EMDR, and other types of evidence-based trauma therapies, I’m grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for individuals to release the emotional, mental, and physical blocks caused by trauma and other difficult life circumstances.

Nick Cardases
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MA, RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
There are valid reasons behind your behaviour and emotions. We function best in an environment where we feel safe, loved and valued and can develop healthy relationships and a positive sense of self. We can then better explore life from a position of mental and emotional well-being. Perhaps this has not been your experience. Trauma and distress can affect your feelings and behaviour. The hurt may have left you feeling unsafe, devalued and negative towards yourself. You may struggle with poor coping options that have caused harm and suffering to yourself and those around you. You might be finding it difficult to navigate life.

Chelsea Gay
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I also work from an
attachment-based
and trauma-informed lens.
I work with teens and adults seeking guidance and support in navigating life's challenges from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts. I am a safe space where individuals can openly express their emotions and experiences, free from judgment. I work with individuals aspiring to regain control over their lives, cultivate self-esteem, and build healthier relationships while helping individuals look at the root causes of the struggles and develop resilience to overcome obstacles. I aim to foster self-discovery, inner peace, and a renewed sense of purpose within my clients.

Jeweley Smith
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RPQ
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Along with these different modalities, I work from an
attachment-based
and trauma informed lens.
It is part of the human experience to have ups and downs in life. My passion for being a therapist is holding space for those struggling or navigating through life’s difficulties. As a client centered therapist, it is my goal to provide clients a warm, safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to share your story. Each individual person is unique, and it is important to me to understand all of the aspects of a persons life that make them who they are. Together we will collaboratively develop goals that would be meaningful to you that are realistic, achievable and bring you closer to the life you want to live.
Not accepting new clients

Tess Klaver
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I work from an
attachment-based
trauma treatment perspective that focuses on the mind-body connection.
I enjoy working with women, trans and non-binary people who have had long-term mental health struggles and a history of trauma. The people I see are often struggling with understanding the impact of childhood wounds, stressful relationships involving difficulty with intimacy or autonomy, coping with the after-effects of sexual violence and/or feeling stuck in emotions such as shame and loneliness. These people may be trying to reconcile their values and desired way of being in the world with intense reactions that seem to come out of the blue. I also do work regarding gender, sexuality and neurodiversity.

Anna Liargovas
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am passionate about emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. I believe in treating the whole person (mind, body and spirit) who is connected to bigger systems of family, friends, community and society. I provide therapy to individual, couples and families experiencing challenging circumstances, and who are looking for a supportive place for positive change and growth. I have experience working with people who present with such concerns as: * Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem * Loss, Grief * PTSD, Childhood trauma/Abuse * Couple and relationship counselling * Parenting & Blended family issues
Office is near:
Kitchener, ON N2M & Online

Danielle Statz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My approach is grounded in empathy, warmth, and kindness and I utilize a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach to apply concepts from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy (NT),
Attachment-Based
Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
Wherever you are on your journey, I am here to meet you in the present moment and ensure you feel safe, supported, and cared for. I acknowledge that what we need sometimes is the space to express ourselves honestly and for our voices to be heard and uplifted.

Bloom Child & Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
Our evidence-based treatments are tailored to meet the needs of children, teens and families and include CBPT, EMDR, play therapy, expressive arts therapies (music, art, dance/movement, writing), animal-assisted therapy, sport social work, narrative therapy,
attachment-based
family therapies among others.
Bloom Child & Family Therapy supports children and their families using creative approaches and evidenced-based practices. At Bloom we strive to provide accessible, quality mental health care for children, adolescents and their families. Bloom therapists are ultra-creative! Play, expressive arts and animal-assisted therapies allow Bloom to make their services accessible to all children and their families. Whether you are coming for family therapy or your child is attending therapy, we believe that family and/or primary caregivers are key to children’s healing and growing. We are looking to build strong and healthy families.

Jason Lavery
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.

Rachel Brnjas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Motherhood is hard. It is messy. If you're struggling to find moments of joy, you're feeling alone and overwhelmed, you wonder if something is wrong with you and you long for your life before becoming a parent- you're in the right place. If you're feeling resentment building with your partner, the voices of anxiety, depression, sadness and rage have been loud and you don't know know how to manage them- you're not alone. If you're working to heal from a traumatic birth, you are struggling with the demands of parenting and paid work and you do you don't know who you are anymore- I'd be honoured to hold space for you.

Asher Dreise
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified
Verified
Broken relationships can mend. You CAN have healthy, fulfilling and deep connections. Relationships can breakdown, be it a slow drifting apart due to busy schedules, parenting, balancing work and life, or with choices that have been made that have hurt deeply. What was once a source of happiness and pleasure may become the very source of your deepest pain. The person who was once your most trusted ally and friend, now seems more like a stranger. How does one work through this and regain connection? Couples counselling can help! A therapist helps couples hear each other and be understood in a safe environment.
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David Blair Corbett
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I see adult individuals and male/female couples (premaritally and maritally). I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and trauma recovery with individuals (primarily men) . I also do a sizeable amount of addictions recovery or relapse prevention work with men. Maritally, I often work from an Emotionally Focused approach. In Christian Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive/HeartSync/Immanuel processes in understanding & assessing brain skills and trauma recovery needs. I also help new private practitioners set up their businesses and develop their clientele successfully. Please call for a consultation.

Emily Gaede
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients usually come to therapy for relief from their mental health symptoms. They are often feeling overwhelmed, have been thinking about making changes for a long time and are feeling stuck in how to move forward. Together we look at the issues, explore how it is impacting their lives, and come up goals and a treatment plan. This treatment plan includes learning more about your mental health, gaining new skills and strategies that you will carry with you long after therapy ends, and finally practicing a language of self-compassion to replace unhelpful/critical thinking.
Not accepting new clients

Sanctuary Counselling and Training
Registered Social Worker, HBA, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A Sanctuary is a place of comfort, safety and healing, a refuge from the storms of our life. I aim not only to provide a sanctuary for my clients but to help them build one within themselves. Whatever you are struggling with I can help you to navigate by providing a safe & comforting environment where you can explore your own unique path to healing, growth and change. Together we will address the current issues as well as the relational patterns, experiences and beliefs that wound your sense of belonging and create obstacles to building a life worth living.
Waitlist for new clients

Janine Fischer
Registered Social Worker, RP, CPGC, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Through my work I believe that compassion and empathy are two of the most important qualities when seeking support. From time to time life can feel overwhelming and heavy, due to many of the experiences that we are faced with from Life Transitions, Substance Use (or Abuse), Gambling/Gaming Concerns, Trauma Events, or Mental Health Concerns; I am here to support you through it. I provide both individual and family therapy.

Timothy S Eddy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MMT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you an individual between the ages of 13-33 who is experiencing depression and anxiety? I am here for you! It is inevitable that at some points in our life we will become discouraged. We find ourselves stuck in situations we never asked for with expectations that we can’t meet. There is nothing wrong with you. Life is difficult at times. Walk with me as we explore the beauty of our emotions - difficult ones included - and appreciate how through understanding them more deeply we can transform our lives for the better.
Waitlist for new clients

Claire Grevatt
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW, BA, BSW
Verified
Verified
Deciding to speak to a therapist takes courage and openness. Claire will give you the opportunity to set healthy goals and intentions, build resources and skills, and become resilient when responding to life’s challenges. Claire provides a trusting, supportive and validating environment to identify important issues while balancing the need for acceptance and change.

Pamela C Freitas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified
Verified
You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship. Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship.

Megan Svarich-Knights
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RDT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I want to invite you into a therapeutic space where everything is speakable. Nothing is too shameful, too shocking, too terrible or too broken to be witnessed.

Alyssa Jodoin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe everyone has a unique experience filled with challenges that deserves to be shared. Therapy can be a safe space where you can share your unique story and find comfort knowing you aren’t alone. Exploring and expressing your emotions can be scary, and that’s why I want to provide a safe, comfortable, and judgment-free space for you to learn and grow.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.