Eating Disorders Therapists in Kitchener, ON
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Kitchener, Ontario, I focus my clinical work on addressing issues related to sexuality, gender, body image and self-esteem, trauma (religious, sexual, and others), OCD, social anxiety, couples and non-monogamous relationships, religious deconstruction, and identity. If you feel disconnected from who you are or feel like you are living in "autopilot" mode, welcome - you've landed in good hands. I offer a safe space in Kitchener and online across Ontario, where I serve teens 15+, adults, and couples within the neurodivergent and queer communities.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Kitchener, Ontario, I focus my clinical work on addressing issues related to sexuality, gender, body image and self-esteem, trauma (religious, sexual, and others), OCD, social anxiety, couples and non-monogamous relationships, religious deconstruction, and identity. If you feel disconnected from who you are or feel like you are living in "autopilot" mode, welcome - you've landed in good hands. I offer a safe space in Kitchener and online across Ontario, where I serve teens 15+, adults, and couples within the neurodivergent and queer communities.
How many of us focus solely on the problems we experience in our lives, while leaving out so much of our narrative, such as our hopes for ourselves, the ways that we survive life's challenges and our commitment to doing the work of healing even when it feels hard? Rather than focusing on “problems/behaviours”, I will explore with you the needs that your coping skills meet, and work on developing more adaptive ways of meeting those same needs. I will work collaboratively with you to explore stuck points, and look at the many different social factors that precipitate and maintain your sense of "stuckness"
How many of us focus solely on the problems we experience in our lives, while leaving out so much of our narrative, such as our hopes for ourselves, the ways that we survive life's challenges and our commitment to doing the work of healing even when it feels hard? Rather than focusing on “problems/behaviours”, I will explore with you the needs that your coping skills meet, and work on developing more adaptive ways of meeting those same needs. I will work collaboratively with you to explore stuck points, and look at the many different social factors that precipitate and maintain your sense of "stuckness"
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.
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.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating life with ADHD or another form of neurodivergence, feeling overwhelmed by an eating disorder or body image concerns, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can help you better understand yourself.
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking that first step. Layla believes that every person deserves a space where they can feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported without judgment. She understands that no two people experience life's challenges in the same way.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating life with ADHD or another form of neurodivergence, feeling overwhelmed by an eating disorder or body image concerns, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can help you better understand yourself.
You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking that first step. Layla believes that every person deserves a space where they can feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported without judgment. She understands that no two people experience life's challenges in the same way.
I am a Clinic Founder and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
I am a Clinic Founder and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
Chloe is a warm and compassionate psychotherapist who works with children, teens, adults, and couples—particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, identity exploration, life transitions, and existential concerns. She understands that life can feel heavy and that reaching out takes courage. Whether clients are feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply longing for change, Chloe offers a validating, collaborative space where they can feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Chloe is a warm and compassionate psychotherapist who works with children, teens, adults, and couples—particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, identity exploration, life transitions, and existential concerns. She understands that life can feel heavy and that reaching out takes courage. Whether clients are feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply longing for change, Chloe offers a validating, collaborative space where they can feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Emily Taylor with Thriving Families Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2E
As a retired varsity and competitive athlete, I also hold a special interest in exploring how sport impacts our lives through injury, identity shifts, pressures, and disordered eating.
After 10+ in mental health I offer a blended approach to supporting clients, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR therapy and integrative play-based therapy for children/families. Sessions integrate psychoeducation, strategy building, a psychoanalytic to gain insight into patterns or to hold space to feel understood.
As a retired varsity and competitive athlete, I also hold a special interest in exploring how sport impacts our lives through injury, identity shifts, pressures, and disordered eating.
After 10+ in mental health I offer a blended approach to supporting clients, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR therapy and integrative play-based therapy for children/families. Sessions integrate psychoeducation, strategy building, a psychoanalytic to gain insight into patterns or to hold space to feel understood.
Hi, my name is Andréa! I am passionate about supporting folks who don’t always fit into traditional molds; who are curious about neurodiversity in themselves or are going through transitions and a rediscovery of themselves. I believe in peoples power to process through grief and trauma and utilize EMDR as a primary tool for trauma work in sessions. I want to honour your expertise by inviting you to co-create a safe space in which you can explore new paths, share your experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I love building genuine connection that can be foundational for new opportunities, healing and growth.
Hi, my name is Andréa! I am passionate about supporting folks who don’t always fit into traditional molds; who are curious about neurodiversity in themselves or are going through transitions and a rediscovery of themselves. I believe in peoples power to process through grief and trauma and utilize EMDR as a primary tool for trauma work in sessions. I want to honour your expertise by inviting you to co-create a safe space in which you can explore new paths, share your experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I love building genuine connection that can be foundational for new opportunities, healing and growth.
Serving children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers, I am a doctoral intern at Harris Psychology in Kitchener, Ontario, completing the final year of my PhD in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph under the supervision of Dr. Cathryn Harris, C.Psych. I accept insurance. I provide psychotherapy for anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, depression, behavioural challenges, attention and executive functioning challenges, family difficulties, social difficulties, and trauma through individual therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching. Reduced-fee sliding scale options are available.
Serving children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers, I am a doctoral intern at Harris Psychology in Kitchener, Ontario, completing the final year of my PhD in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph under the supervision of Dr. Cathryn Harris, C.Psych. I accept insurance. I provide psychotherapy for anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, depression, behavioural challenges, attention and executive functioning challenges, family difficulties, social difficulties, and trauma through individual therapy, family therapy, and parent coaching. Reduced-fee sliding scale options are available.
With specializations in areas including anxiety, eating disorders, body image, neurodiversity, communication and relationship challenges, Brianna tailors her approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Brianna holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her earlier work as a Residential Counsellor and Child and Youth Care Worker deepened her desire to help clients navigate their inner experiences and build emotional resilience.
With specializations in areas including anxiety, eating disorders, body image, neurodiversity, communication and relationship challenges, Brianna tailors her approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Brianna holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her earlier work as a Residential Counsellor and Child and Youth Care Worker deepened her desire to help clients navigate their inner experiences and build emotional resilience.
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.
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.
Does your child struggle to express big emotions? Are you a teen, young adult, or couple feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt? Do you—or your child—find solace in video games but wish those problem-solving skills could “level up” your real-life resilience? Albert Yang, MS, MFT, specializes in helping children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families transform challenges into strengths.
Does your child struggle to express big emotions? Are you a teen, young adult, or couple feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt? Do you—or your child—find solace in video games but wish those problem-solving skills could “level up” your real-life resilience? Albert Yang, MS, MFT, specializes in helping children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families transform challenges into strengths.
Struggling with emotional eating, food addiction, or body image? This is my specialty. But food and weight issues rarely stand alone. Trauma, codependency, boundaries, and even clutter are often part of the same story. I use EMDR, IFS and the Enneagram to address root causes, not just symptoms, which means I can help anyone ready to do that deeper work. My happiest clients are mid-life women ready to heal their relationship with food and their body. No matter who you are or what stage of life you're in, together we will uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and use gentle accountability and self-compassion for lasting change.
Struggling with emotional eating, food addiction, or body image? This is my specialty. But food and weight issues rarely stand alone. Trauma, codependency, boundaries, and even clutter are often part of the same story. I use EMDR, IFS and the Enneagram to address root causes, not just symptoms, which means I can help anyone ready to do that deeper work. My happiest clients are mid-life women ready to heal their relationship with food and their body. No matter who you are or what stage of life you're in, together we will uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and use gentle accountability and self-compassion for lasting change.
Hi, I'm Leanna. I am regulated to provide psychotherapy in the province of Ontario.
I provide services to individuals seeking to improve their mental health and relationships. I see people who are struggling with grief, life transition and mental health and relationship challenges including people who have experienced complex, developmental and/or relationship trauma, experience difficulty with regulation/mood and people who identify as having non-visible disabilities and/or identify as neurodiverse and/or gifted.
I also provide life and skills focused coaching services and various services for professionals.
Hi, I'm Leanna. I am regulated to provide psychotherapy in the province of Ontario.
I provide services to individuals seeking to improve their mental health and relationships. I see people who are struggling with grief, life transition and mental health and relationship challenges including people who have experienced complex, developmental and/or relationship trauma, experience difficulty with regulation/mood and people who identify as having non-visible disabilities and/or identify as neurodiverse and/or gifted.
I also provide life and skills focused coaching services and various services for professionals.
I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma.
As a Registered Psychotherapist I encompass a "work with" mindset. I approach my work using a relational, client centred, and intersubjective background. I pay close attention to all that is being revealed and offer guidance and insight where appropriate while helping to raise awareness towards things hidden or surpressed.
I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma.
As a Registered Psychotherapist I encompass a "work with" mindset. I approach my work using a relational, client centred, and intersubjective background. I pay close attention to all that is being revealed and offer guidance and insight where appropriate while helping to raise awareness towards things hidden or surpressed.
Kendra Wassink - Virtual Trauma and Sex Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating life can be complex. There are so many messages, pressures, and expectations we face every day. Over time, these stressors can make it hard to feel fulfilled, connected, or even in tune with ourselves. You might know you want things to feel different but figuring out what to change—or where to start—can feel overwhelming.
As a trauma, sex, and couple’s therapist, I help people find their way back to themselves and their relationships. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I take the time to really get to know who you are, what challenges you’re facing, and what kind of change feels meaningful.
Navigating life can be complex. There are so many messages, pressures, and expectations we face every day. Over time, these stressors can make it hard to feel fulfilled, connected, or even in tune with ourselves. You might know you want things to feel different but figuring out what to change—or where to start—can feel overwhelming.
As a trauma, sex, and couple’s therapist, I help people find their way back to themselves and their relationships. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. I take the time to really get to know who you are, what challenges you’re facing, and what kind of change feels meaningful.
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.
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.
Couples and Relationship Therapist
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional
Trained and experience in Gottman Approach, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Imago. Infidelity, affair recovery, premarital, managing conflict, emotional distance
Couples and Relationship Therapist
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional
Trained and experience in Gottman Approach, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Imago. Infidelity, affair recovery, premarital, managing conflict, emotional distance
Jenna Matisz
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
8 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever been told you worry too much, that you're too sensitive, or too hard on yourself? Do you feel like your brain never quiets down - always analyzing, overthinking, or assuming the worst will happen? Do you struggle with habitual patterns or the need to constantly be in control? Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, emotions, high expectations, or the pressure to meet everyone else’s needs?
Maybe fear, guilt, or self-doubt are holding you back, making it hard to trust yourself, be present, or truly relax. Maybe you wish you could feel more confident, go with the flow, or just turn your brain off for a little while.
Have you ever been told you worry too much, that you're too sensitive, or too hard on yourself? Do you feel like your brain never quiets down - always analyzing, overthinking, or assuming the worst will happen? Do you struggle with habitual patterns or the need to constantly be in control? Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, emotions, high expectations, or the pressure to meet everyone else’s needs?
Maybe fear, guilt, or self-doubt are holding you back, making it hard to trust yourself, be present, or truly relax. Maybe you wish you could feel more confident, go with the flow, or just turn your brain off for a little while.
My ideal clients are people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They come to my practice seeking clarity, steadiness, and a space where their experiences are honoured without judgement.
I help them move forward through the use of emotion‑focused and brainspotting therapy, modalities that support deep emotional processing and nervous‑system healing. Together, we build regulation, strengthen self‑understanding, and create new patterns that support resilience, agency, and relationships that feel more secure.
My ideal clients are people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They come to my practice seeking clarity, steadiness, and a space where their experiences are honoured without judgement.
I help them move forward through the use of emotion‑focused and brainspotting therapy, modalities that support deep emotional processing and nervous‑system healing. Together, we build regulation, strengthen self‑understanding, and create new patterns that support resilience, agency, and relationships that feel more secure.
