Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Jamie Maher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I am a Mi’kmaw, queer therapist and registered social worker offering online therapy that is queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, body neutral, feminist, and trauma informed. I integrate an awareness of mental health, addiction, and stigma through lived experience into my practice and embrace a warm sense of humour in my practice that can make therapy seem less intimidating. I work with youth and adults addressing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and intergenerational trauma. I am also experienced in providing affirming support to those who are exploring gender and/or sexuality.
I am a Mi’kmaw, queer therapist and registered social worker offering online therapy that is queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, body neutral, feminist, and trauma informed. I integrate an awareness of mental health, addiction, and stigma through lived experience into my practice and embrace a warm sense of humour in my practice that can make therapy seem less intimidating. I work with youth and adults addressing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and intergenerational trauma. I am also experienced in providing affirming support to those who are exploring gender and/or sexuality.
Luke Bonneville
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
Currently, I work with children and teens who find it hard to self-regulate and manage big feelings (anger, anxiety, BPD, ADHD), with LGBTQ+ teens and adults experiencing transitions related to gender or sexual orientation, and with adults with mood disorders (anxiety, depression) who want to make changes with their drinking or substance use.
Are you or your child having a difficult time managing overwhelming feelings? Are there parts of yourself that prevent you from feeling open and safe with others? Imagine if you didn’t have to grapple with these challenges alone. In my practice, I help clients work towards becoming their authentic selves, and provide skill-based support to get the most out of life. Holding a Bachelors and Masters degree in social work, I use a combination of play-based therapy, CBT, and DBT to support clients. I’ve been working with children, youth, and families for the past 10 years, in English and French.
Currently, I work with children and teens who find it hard to self-regulate and manage big feelings (anger, anxiety, BPD, ADHD), with LGBTQ+ teens and adults experiencing transitions related to gender or sexual orientation, and with adults with mood disorders (anxiety, depression) who want to make changes with their drinking or substance use.
Are you or your child having a difficult time managing overwhelming feelings? Are there parts of yourself that prevent you from feeling open and safe with others? Imagine if you didn’t have to grapple with these challenges alone. In my practice, I help clients work towards becoming their authentic selves, and provide skill-based support to get the most out of life. Holding a Bachelors and Masters degree in social work, I use a combination of play-based therapy, CBT, and DBT to support clients. I’ve been working with children, youth, and families for the past 10 years, in English and French.
Marc Blainey
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Marc is a cultural anthropologist, psychotherapist, and chaplain who provides professional counseling for people of all faiths and people of no faith. Marc is ready to work with you in-person or online on the challenges of being human. Having earned a Ph.D. based on anthropological fieldwork across Europe, North America, and Latin America, Marc maintains respect for different cultural ways of knowing. He compassionately helps clients identity, explore, and address some of the most difficult problems of human existence, including issues of Meaning, Grief/Loss, Mood (anxiety, depression), Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
Marc is a cultural anthropologist, psychotherapist, and chaplain who provides professional counseling for people of all faiths and people of no faith. Marc is ready to work with you in-person or online on the challenges of being human. Having earned a Ph.D. based on anthropological fieldwork across Europe, North America, and Latin America, Marc maintains respect for different cultural ways of knowing. He compassionately helps clients identity, explore, and address some of the most difficult problems of human existence, including issues of Meaning, Grief/Loss, Mood (anxiety, depression), Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Trauma.
Doug Jones
Registered Social Worker, MTS, AAMFTCF, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Specialties: Couple Counselling ; Parenting ; Family Therapy (with individuals, couples or multiple family members) ; Emotion/Anger Management ; Trauma ; Abuse ; Anxiety ; Stress ; Depression ; Behavioural issues ; Conflict resolution ; Sexuality ; Adolescent/Youth issues ; addiction ; and mental health services.
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
Specialties: Couple Counselling ; Parenting ; Family Therapy (with individuals, couples or multiple family members) ; Emotion/Anger Management ; Trauma ; Abuse ; Anxiety ; Stress ; Depression ; Behavioural issues ; Conflict resolution ; Sexuality ; Adolescent/Youth issues ; addiction ; and mental health services.
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
Shalyn Dussiaume Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
Some of her clinical expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, addiction, trauma, post-partum challenges, borderline personality disorder, and more.
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Some of her clinical expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, addiction, trauma, post-partum challenges, borderline personality disorder, and more.
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Chris Lobsinger
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Also specialize in hypnotherapy, a useful skill in relieving anxiety, addiction, pain, and many other concerns.
Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want.
Also specialize in hypnotherapy, a useful skill in relieving anxiety, addiction, pain, and many other concerns.
Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want.
Kayla Holliday
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
Amelia Di Tomasso
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
Now Accepting New Clients! When you feel overwhelmed, stressed or unable to handle your everyday life, do you find yourself wanting to escape? As a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician from the ATTCH Academy, I specialize in supporting individuals confronting difficulties including trauma, attachment wounds, addiction, complex grief and loss, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrative, and informed by neuroscience while being grounded in anti-oppressive and harm-reduction frameworks for healing.
Now Accepting New Clients! When you feel overwhelmed, stressed or unable to handle your everyday life, do you find yourself wanting to escape? As a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician from the ATTCH Academy, I specialize in supporting individuals confronting difficulties including trauma, attachment wounds, addiction, complex grief and loss, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrative, and informed by neuroscience while being grounded in anti-oppressive and harm-reduction frameworks for healing.
Christopher Mertz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MTA
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2G
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2G
Here is a partial list of areas where we can help: Anxiety & Depression, Couples & Relationship Issues, Trauma & Abuse, Grief & Loss, Parenting & Family Issues, Life Purpose & Life Meaning Questions, Addiction & Recovery Issues.
The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre is a multi-faith counselling agency committed to strengthening emotional and spiritual well-being. We are rooted in the belief that faith and spirituality are important resources for healing and change. We embrace diversity and cultural inclusivity and offer counselling to all individuals. We provide trained therapists who qualify for membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Here is a partial list of areas where we can help: Anxiety & Depression, Couples & Relationship Issues, Trauma & Abuse, Grief & Loss, Parenting & Family Issues, Life Purpose & Life Meaning Questions, Addiction & Recovery Issues.
The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre is a multi-faith counselling agency committed to strengthening emotional and spiritual well-being. We are rooted in the belief that faith and spirituality are important resources for healing and change. We embrace diversity and cultural inclusivity and offer counselling to all individuals. We provide trained therapists who qualify for membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Ashley Murphy Kilgar
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, BA hons, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2A
I am a caring and skilled therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with life stressors, addiction and mental health concerns. I support people to work through relationship, work, family and other life challenges. Using a non-judgmental approach I support you to move forward and make difficult but positive changes in your life. Each person I support is unique and will receive individualized treatment based on needs. I value in depth assessments to ensure that your situation and needs are understood. We will work together in a way that ensures your comfort and satisfaction with therapy.
I am a caring and skilled therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with life stressors, addiction and mental health concerns. I support people to work through relationship, work, family and other life challenges. Using a non-judgmental approach I support you to move forward and make difficult but positive changes in your life. Each person I support is unique and will receive individualized treatment based on needs. I value in depth assessments to ensure that your situation and needs are understood. We will work together in a way that ensures your comfort and satisfaction with therapy.
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MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
Helping people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, depression, low motivation, post partum concerns, trauma, men's issues or sexual health are part of what we specialise in at Spacious Mind Counselling.
We know that life can be very challenging at times and that the obstacles can seem overwhelming when facing them on your own. The therapists at Spacious Mind Counselling have been through their own trials and tribulations and have benefited from their own personal therapy during difficult times. We know that you are the expert in your life and that with the right conditions you can overcome the obstacles and challenges. We aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to understand the challenges for what they are and get back to living a rich and meaning full life. We do this by listening, asking questions and then creating goals with you that are in line with your values. Sometimes skills and tools are needed and other times processing traumas and unresolved emotions are needed. We will always follow your lead and provide insight and knowledge when you need it during sessions.
Helping people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, depression, low motivation, post partum concerns, trauma, men's issues or sexual health are part of what we specialise in at Spacious Mind Counselling.
We know that life can be very challenging at times and that the obstacles can seem overwhelming when facing them on your own. The therapists at Spacious Mind Counselling have been through their own trials and tribulations and have benefited from their own personal therapy during difficult times. We know that you are the expert in your life and that with the right conditions you can overcome the obstacles and challenges. We aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to understand the challenges for what they are and get back to living a rich and meaning full life. We do this by listening, asking questions and then creating goals with you that are in line with your values. Sometimes skills and tools are needed and other times processing traumas and unresolved emotions are needed. We will always follow your lead and provide insight and knowledge when you need it during sessions.
Kate McLeod
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
“Child and Youth Specialists” You’ve noticed that your child isn’t quite themselves lately, that they are withdrawn, and isolated, or struggling with severe anxiety. Maybe they are experiencing intense mood swings, anger outbursts, or even destructive behaviours such as self-harm or substance use. You are worried because your child won’t open up and share with you. You want to help your child, but you don't know how to. It is so scary to feel helpless when it comes to your child and to not know exactly what they need.
“Child and Youth Specialists” You’ve noticed that your child isn’t quite themselves lately, that they are withdrawn, and isolated, or struggling with severe anxiety. Maybe they are experiencing intense mood swings, anger outbursts, or even destructive behaviours such as self-harm or substance use. You are worried because your child won’t open up and share with you. You want to help your child, but you don't know how to. It is so scary to feel helpless when it comes to your child and to not know exactly what they need.
Marinela Trickett
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
Cheryl Laird
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
We focus on issues that impair your quality of life, like trauma, addiction, and stress, while also providing you tools for change and healthy coping.
Immediate Availability! Welcome to Laird Counselling Services. We are professional mental health counsellors dedicated to supporting you through life's ups and downs. If you have been dealing with a problem for some time, you might not see how it can change. With over 35 years' combined experience, we have been helping people create constructive change in their life, make sense of what they feel, see new opportunities, and work on that critical inner voice. We are here to support you through difficult life transitions, body image and disordered eating, relationship problems, addictions, and more with compassion and caring.
We focus on issues that impair your quality of life, like trauma, addiction, and stress, while also providing you tools for change and healthy coping.
Immediate Availability! Welcome to Laird Counselling Services. We are professional mental health counsellors dedicated to supporting you through life's ups and downs. If you have been dealing with a problem for some time, you might not see how it can change. With over 35 years' combined experience, we have been helping people create constructive change in their life, make sense of what they feel, see new opportunities, and work on that critical inner voice. We are here to support you through difficult life transitions, body image and disordered eating, relationship problems, addictions, and more with compassion and caring.
Lauren Nancarrow Clarke
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
I am on the faculty of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and I worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for nearly 15 years.
Compassion. Challenge. Joy. Working together, we will co-create a place for you to build clarity and capacity in your life. You will be invited to gain more self-compassion and acceptance. We will work with your thoughts, relationship patterns, and unexpressed feelings through talk and sensation awareness. My approach is warm, honest, playful, and embodied. It is important to me that you feel change through our work together to suppor your ongoing wellness and vitality.
I am on the faculty of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and I worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for nearly 15 years.
Compassion. Challenge. Joy. Working together, we will co-create a place for you to build clarity and capacity in your life. You will be invited to gain more self-compassion and acceptance. We will work with your thoughts, relationship patterns, and unexpressed feelings through talk and sensation awareness. My approach is warm, honest, playful, and embodied. It is important to me that you feel change through our work together to suppor your ongoing wellness and vitality.
Sarah MacDonald
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2E
What if you could live a life without such intense emotional pain? To the outside world, you seem to be functioning well. Maybe you put on a smile and go through the motions to get through everyday life, but your inner world tells a different story. Each day may feel like a struggle because low mood or memories from the past seem to be a dark cloud that follows you everywhere you go. With specialties in trauma and PTSD, depression, and addiction, I understand that behaviours are often a way of coping with intense pain. My goal is to help you feel like you can cope with life again.
What if you could live a life without such intense emotional pain? To the outside world, you seem to be functioning well. Maybe you put on a smile and go through the motions to get through everyday life, but your inner world tells a different story. Each day may feel like a struggle because low mood or memories from the past seem to be a dark cloud that follows you everywhere you go. With specialties in trauma and PTSD, depression, and addiction, I understand that behaviours are often a way of coping with intense pain. My goal is to help you feel like you can cope with life again.
Sidney G Bater
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCPA
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2A
Hello, and welcome! If you find yourself visiting this space, and we never get a chance to meet, I just want to take what may be my only opportunity to encourage you in this part of your journey. You are contemplating change, and that requires courage. Take heart – courage does not mean the absence of fear.
Hello, and welcome! If you find yourself visiting this space, and we never get a chance to meet, I just want to take what may be my only opportunity to encourage you in this part of your journey. You are contemplating change, and that requires courage. Take heart – courage does not mean the absence of fear.
Claire Quenneville
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA(c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2E
Working within a client-centered, collaborative framework, Claire’s therapeutic approach prioritizes the unique needs and experiences of each client. Creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space is paramount to her approach, allowing clients to thrive and uncover their inner strength. Claire’s approach incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities, focussing mainly in CBT, DBT, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy to address a wide range of presenting issues spanning from anxiety and depression to stress management, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Working within a client-centered, collaborative framework, Claire’s therapeutic approach prioritizes the unique needs and experiences of each client. Creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space is paramount to her approach, allowing clients to thrive and uncover their inner strength. Claire’s approach incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities, focussing mainly in CBT, DBT, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy to address a wide range of presenting issues spanning from anxiety and depression to stress management, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Nicholas Jacob Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
My intention for you, as a therapist, is to be with you with compassion and skill to help you through life's difficult times and to help you reach your greater potential. We will work together, in a supportive environment, to increase resilience and wisdom so you can be better able to access, communicate and actualize your inner needs. Most of the clients I see are burdened by anxiety, depression, relationship problems and/or trauma. I have resources and strategies that address these all too common concerns.
My intention for you, as a therapist, is to be with you with compassion and skill to help you through life's difficult times and to help you reach your greater potential. We will work together, in a supportive environment, to increase resilience and wisdom so you can be better able to access, communicate and actualize your inner needs. Most of the clients I see are burdened by anxiety, depression, relationship problems and/or trauma. I have resources and strategies that address these all too common concerns.