Divorce Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Managing the aftermath of separation and divorce is also very important to me.
What you see is what you get when you come to Dr. Kris for assessment, consultation or therapy. I am known for a no-nonsense approach. I have worked in a variety of systems (hospitals, school boards, and mental health facilities) so I am uniquely poised to help you navigate your child/adolescent's learning or mental health issue. Grownups also need help managing their own challenges and so I offer therapy to adults struggling with a variety of general life stressors as well as anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am trauma-informed and offer a variety of modalities.
Managing the aftermath of separation and divorce is also very important to me.
What you see is what you get when you come to Dr. Kris for assessment, consultation or therapy. I am known for a no-nonsense approach. I have worked in a variety of systems (hospitals, school boards, and mental health facilities) so I am uniquely poised to help you navigate your child/adolescent's learning or mental health issue. Grownups also need help managing their own challenges and so I offer therapy to adults struggling with a variety of general life stressors as well as anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am trauma-informed and offer a variety of modalities.
Thriving Families Counselling with Teri Lane
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2E
I love working with couples and families to help create new understanding for each other and finding new ways to communicate including those navigating separation and divorce.
Parenting isn’t easy and kids and teens don’t come with a handbook. We put high expectations on ourselves to be “good parents” and are often left feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. Kids' behaviour can be baffling and for parents whose child has received a mental health diagnosis wondering "what do we do now" are common. I created Thriving Families Counselling to provide a place in which parents could receive new understanding of their child or teen, explore how their own life experiences have influenced their approach to parenting and for families together to learn new ways to create healthy communication and functioning.
I love working with couples and families to help create new understanding for each other and finding new ways to communicate including those navigating separation and divorce.
Parenting isn’t easy and kids and teens don’t come with a handbook. We put high expectations on ourselves to be “good parents” and are often left feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. Kids' behaviour can be baffling and for parents whose child has received a mental health diagnosis wondering "what do we do now" are common. I created Thriving Families Counselling to provide a place in which parents could receive new understanding of their child or teen, explore how their own life experiences have influenced their approach to parenting and for families together to learn new ways to create healthy communication and functioning.
Most of Shannon’s research focused on the factors that lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics, as well as the impact of divorce on children.
When working with clients, Shannon brings her authentic, fun-loving self and is very transparent and open throughout the therapy process. She regularly offers her insight and thoughts in a gentle fashion that allows her clients to explore alternate perspectives and ideas.
Most of Shannon’s research focused on the factors that lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics, as well as the impact of divorce on children.
When working with clients, Shannon brings her authentic, fun-loving self and is very transparent and open throughout the therapy process. She regularly offers her insight and thoughts in a gentle fashion that allows her clients to explore alternate perspectives and ideas.
Gina Goldenberg Self-Esteem | ADHD | Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, OCT, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have 20 years of experience working with teens and young adults working through anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, family conflict/ divorce, life transitions/changes, and self-esteem.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn about me. Seeking therapy and change takes courage! I believe that each of us are capable of becoming the person we aspire to be and to create the person we aspire to be and to create the life we want. Life lessons and navigating our way through adversity is tough. However, with personal growth and learning the right skill set we can combat our struggles fearlessly.
I have 20 years of experience working with teens and young adults working through anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress, family conflict/ divorce, life transitions/changes, and self-esteem.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn about me. Seeking therapy and change takes courage! I believe that each of us are capable of becoming the person we aspire to be and to create the person we aspire to be and to create the life we want. Life lessons and navigating our way through adversity is tough. However, with personal growth and learning the right skill set we can combat our struggles fearlessly.
Treatment Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Domestic violence/abuse, Separation/ Divorce, Parenting and Co-parenting, Healthy Relationships & Healthy Boundaries, Infidelity & Trust Issues, Marital and Pre-marital Counselling, Anger, Self-Esteem & Confidence, Addiction, Time Management, Personal and Career Goal Setting and More.
As a therapist, one of my most deeply held beliefs is that each of us has the potential to live our best life. We can do this when we learn how to remain calm and collected in stressful moments, identify and detach from unhelpful thought patterns, and develop the courage to change behaviours that keep us stuck in negative cycles. Sometimes we’re able to do this on our own, and other times - especially when we feel routinely overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, and discouraged - we need someone to walk alongside us to help us figure out how to regain control of our emotions, rekindle our hope, and navigate life’s inevitable difficulties
Treatment Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Domestic violence/abuse, Separation/ Divorce, Parenting and Co-parenting, Healthy Relationships & Healthy Boundaries, Infidelity & Trust Issues, Marital and Pre-marital Counselling, Anger, Self-Esteem & Confidence, Addiction, Time Management, Personal and Career Goal Setting and More.
As a therapist, one of my most deeply held beliefs is that each of us has the potential to live our best life. We can do this when we learn how to remain calm and collected in stressful moments, identify and detach from unhelpful thought patterns, and develop the courage to change behaviours that keep us stuck in negative cycles. Sometimes we’re able to do this on our own, and other times - especially when we feel routinely overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, and discouraged - we need someone to walk alongside us to help us figure out how to regain control of our emotions, rekindle our hope, and navigate life’s inevitable difficulties
I am a trained mediator, and work with separation, divorce, child custody, family conflict as well as family business, business and community organizations looking for mediation.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who want to work on improving their situation, learning about themselves, their interactions with others, and finding healthier ways to live. I see clients for short-term and longer-term therapy.
I am a trained mediator, and work with separation, divorce, child custody, family conflict as well as family business, business and community organizations looking for mediation.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who want to work on improving their situation, learning about themselves, their interactions with others, and finding healthier ways to live. I see clients for short-term and longer-term therapy.
Are you having difficulty adjusting to retirement, illness, caregiving, loss, separation, divorce, or co-parenting?
Recognizing that we are each the expert in our own lives, I will meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you, at your pace, to identify challenges and set goals. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and offer approaches that resonate with you and best fit your unique needs and personalized goals.
Are you having difficulty adjusting to retirement, illness, caregiving, loss, separation, divorce, or co-parenting?
Recognizing that we are each the expert in our own lives, I will meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you, at your pace, to identify challenges and set goals. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and offer approaches that resonate with you and best fit your unique needs and personalized goals.
divorce, death of a loved one) and navigate the big feelings (e.
Play is a child’s natural way of communicating; we can explore various issues they might find difficult to express in other ways. I work with both the parents and the children to understand and address the roots of the problem, and interpret the behaviour with insight into the underlying emotions, in order to impact lasting change
divorce, death of a loved one) and navigate the big feelings (e.
Play is a child’s natural way of communicating; we can explore various issues they might find difficult to express in other ways. I work with both the parents and the children to understand and address the roots of the problem, and interpret the behaviour with insight into the underlying emotions, in order to impact lasting change
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life.
*General counselling, life coach, parenting issues, family issues, Addiction matters, Psychological assessment and intervention for motor vehicle Accident claim, *WSIB claim, *personal injury, *Short term disability or *long term disability,* school or immigration purpose. Multi culture issues, work related stress, reach us for help!'
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life.
*General counselling, life coach, parenting issues, family issues, Addiction matters, Psychological assessment and intervention for motor vehicle Accident claim, *WSIB claim, *personal injury, *Short term disability or *long term disability,* school or immigration purpose. Multi culture issues, work related stress, reach us for help!'
Sally Ibrahim | Mens Issues | Self Esteem | ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q) , Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
It is my mission to help men to overcome the challenges they uniquely face in today's society - things like low self-esteem, angry outbursts, people-pleasing, divorce, jealousy, never feeling good enough, and so much more.
Attention "Nice Guys": Are you bending over backwards to please everybody around you, while burying your own needs? Do you walk on eggshells, afraid that somebody's going to get angry or defensive if you make a simple request? Youre smart, driven, and a hard worker, and you often wonder if YOU'RE the problem. But you're really tired of living this way, of never feeling good enough, accomplished enough, and like you have finally earned some rest. You want to be loved, adored, cherished for all that you do and give (which is a lot) - and you technically know that you are, but you often just don't feel it long enough for it to stick.
It is my mission to help men to overcome the challenges they uniquely face in today's society - things like low self-esteem, angry outbursts, people-pleasing, divorce, jealousy, never feeling good enough, and so much more.
Attention "Nice Guys": Are you bending over backwards to please everybody around you, while burying your own needs? Do you walk on eggshells, afraid that somebody's going to get angry or defensive if you make a simple request? Youre smart, driven, and a hard worker, and you often wonder if YOU'RE the problem. But you're really tired of living this way, of never feeling good enough, accomplished enough, and like you have finally earned some rest. You want to be loved, adored, cherished for all that you do and give (which is a lot) - and you technically know that you are, but you often just don't feel it long enough for it to stick.
I specialize in working with people exploring relationships, identity, and life’s big (and small) changes, including attachment, separation or divorce, self-worth, and the experiences of women and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the challenges life has thrown your way? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, dealing with relationship struggles, or rebuilding your self-esteem after a difficult experience. No matter what brought you here, I want you to know you’re not alone. The goal is to help you feel at ease by fostering an authentic and compassionate environment where we can collaboratively work towards goals best suited for you. Together we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful growth.
I specialize in working with people exploring relationships, identity, and life’s big (and small) changes, including attachment, separation or divorce, self-worth, and the experiences of women and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the challenges life has thrown your way? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, dealing with relationship struggles, or rebuilding your self-esteem after a difficult experience. No matter what brought you here, I want you to know you’re not alone. The goal is to help you feel at ease by fostering an authentic and compassionate environment where we can collaboratively work towards goals best suited for you. Together we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful growth.
Meet Our Divorce Counsellors
Here are a few other reasons why individuals and couples may seek counselling: reduced emotional and physical connection due to strained communication and increased conflict, infidelity, workplace conflict/bullying, recent separation or divorce, and an inability to find a suitable partner.
By being Level 3 trained in the Gottman Method for Couples, CBT and EMDR certified, and a life coach, you will learn how to effectively manage your stress and triggers. We will dig into the root issues of anger, fear, depression, anxiety, lack of self esteem, and trauma in order to assist you with achieving a full and meaningful life.
Here are a few other reasons why individuals and couples may seek counselling: reduced emotional and physical connection due to strained communication and increased conflict, infidelity, workplace conflict/bullying, recent separation or divorce, and an inability to find a suitable partner.
By being Level 3 trained in the Gottman Method for Couples, CBT and EMDR certified, and a life coach, you will learn how to effectively manage your stress and triggers. We will dig into the root issues of anger, fear, depression, anxiety, lack of self esteem, and trauma in order to assist you with achieving a full and meaningful life.
Specializing in LGBTQ2S+ issues, youth, parenting, and women undergoing major life transitions, including separation/ divorce, Pam is a dynamic & creative social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience.
Pam offers individual therapy for adults, parents or teens looking to make significant life changes or undergoing significant life transitions, including women going through separations, Coming Out, LGBTQ issues & career changes. Pam has a wealth of interdisciplinary team experience working within medical teams, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, etc.
Specializing in LGBTQ2S+ issues, youth, parenting, and women undergoing major life transitions, including separation/ divorce, Pam is a dynamic & creative social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience.
Pam offers individual therapy for adults, parents or teens looking to make significant life changes or undergoing significant life transitions, including women going through separations, Coming Out, LGBTQ issues & career changes. Pam has a wealth of interdisciplinary team experience working within medical teams, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, etc.
Divorce and grief about separation.
Trauma of all kinds is my specialty! Traumatic birth experience? Medical trauma - physical or psychological? Childhood abuse? Cancer diagnosis? Traumatized first responder/healthcare worker? Sexual abuse or assault? As a trauma specialist and former hospital social worker I will help you understand, process and heal from your experience of trauma.
Divorce and grief about separation.
Trauma of all kinds is my specialty! Traumatic birth experience? Medical trauma - physical or psychological? Childhood abuse? Cancer diagnosis? Traumatized first responder/healthcare worker? Sexual abuse or assault? As a trauma specialist and former hospital social worker I will help you understand, process and heal from your experience of trauma.
I specialize in life transitions, such as relationships, marriage/ divorce, immigration, and etc.
Are you or your kid feeling weighed down by unpleasant emotions, overthinking, or struggling to cope with a difficult situation? My therapy room offers a safe space for you to explore your feelings and receive professional support. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to provide you with the safety, compassion, and encouragement you need to navigate the life's ups and downs.
I specialize in life transitions, such as relationships, marriage/ divorce, immigration, and etc.
Are you or your kid feeling weighed down by unpleasant emotions, overthinking, or struggling to cope with a difficult situation? My therapy room offers a safe space for you to explore your feelings and receive professional support. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to provide you with the safety, compassion, and encouragement you need to navigate the life's ups and downs.
Separation and Divorce prevention and recovery.
Help for Couples and Parents. Couples Counselling, Parenting help, Couples' issues. Moving from Arguments to Agreement is my focus. ADHD help with a focus on creating a compliant, agreeable child and developing your parenting style. Helping ADHD Adults to improve relationships and progress in personal issues at work, home or with family. Anger help for adults. Specialized Trauma Counseling including helping First Responders, Veterans and more serious issues in Trauma.
Separation and Divorce prevention and recovery.
Help for Couples and Parents. Couples Counselling, Parenting help, Couples' issues. Moving from Arguments to Agreement is my focus. ADHD help with a focus on creating a compliant, agreeable child and developing your parenting style. Helping ADHD Adults to improve relationships and progress in personal issues at work, home or with family. Anger help for adults. Specialized Trauma Counseling including helping First Responders, Veterans and more serious issues in Trauma.
I have also been working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, work stress, relationship/family issues, separation/ divorce, and Postpartum struggles.
BOOK directly into my schedule: marinelabraunstein.setmore.com/marinelabraunstein I believe in working together, in collaboration, to help you achieve goals you may have for your life. I will help you remind yourself of your strengths and resiliency, even in times when it may feel like you are alone and unsure about yourself.
I have also been working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, work stress, relationship/family issues, separation/ divorce, and Postpartum struggles.
BOOK directly into my schedule: marinelabraunstein.setmore.com/marinelabraunstein I believe in working together, in collaboration, to help you achieve goals you may have for your life. I will help you remind yourself of your strengths and resiliency, even in times when it may feel like you are alone and unsure about yourself.
About: Anxiety, Depression, Stress- Sarah Pirrotta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP, BFA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality disorder, grief, self esteem, stress, trauma, self-harming, cutting, suicidal ideation, ADHD, divorce, parenting, family, & more.
Anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and relationship issues can be isolating and exhausting. Are you feeling stuck in repetitive cycles of anxiety, depression, anger, intrusive negative thoughts, emotional distress and dysregulation? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviours to cope? Struggling with relationships? Is it difficult for you to love yourself, to connect with the present, to achieve your goals? Perhaps you just feel stuck overall and don’t know how to move forward from this place you find yourself in. "Stuck" can be a hard and lonely place to be - I want to help you. We are an online only therapy clinic.
I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality disorder, grief, self esteem, stress, trauma, self-harming, cutting, suicidal ideation, ADHD, divorce, parenting, family, & more.
Anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and relationship issues can be isolating and exhausting. Are you feeling stuck in repetitive cycles of anxiety, depression, anger, intrusive negative thoughts, emotional distress and dysregulation? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviours to cope? Struggling with relationships? Is it difficult for you to love yourself, to connect with the present, to achieve your goals? Perhaps you just feel stuck overall and don’t know how to move forward from this place you find yourself in. "Stuck" can be a hard and lonely place to be - I want to help you. We are an online only therapy clinic.
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.
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.
I provide therapy to individuals that are struggling with a variety of issues such as stress, life transitions, mental health issues, addictions, and much more. I specialize in addiction treatment with individuals and support whatever goals they set for themselves, either based in abstinence or harm reduction. I also specialize in working with family members of loved ones with addiction as this issue within a family can create a lot of overwhelming fear, chaos, and stress. I also provide clinical supervision to other social workers and psychotherapists.
I provide therapy to individuals that are struggling with a variety of issues such as stress, life transitions, mental health issues, addictions, and much more. I specialize in addiction treatment with individuals and support whatever goals they set for themselves, either based in abstinence or harm reduction. I also specialize in working with family members of loved ones with addiction as this issue within a family can create a lot of overwhelming fear, chaos, and stress. I also provide clinical supervision to other social workers and psychotherapists.
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Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.