Marriage Counselling Therapists in Kitchener, ON
With a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and two years of clinical experience, Albert utilizes solution-focused therapy and systemic perspectives to help clients to uncover hidden 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.
With a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and two years of clinical experience, Albert utilizes solution-focused therapy and systemic perspectives to help clients to uncover hidden 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.
Springs Christian Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA(Hon), MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2C
I am trained in Gottman Method Couple Therapy (Level 1 & 2), SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts), Emotion- Focused Therapy, CBT, ASIST, DBT, Traumatology and Mindfulness.
As Christians we have the promise of a joy-filled life but sometimes, life can feel like a struggle. Between balancing work, relationships, and that inner critic, finding moments of peace and joy can seem like a distant dream. But here's the truth: you're not alone! I am passionate about guiding you through life's complexities with evidence-based tools, guidance from the scripture and a heaping dose of empathy. I believe in your strength, resilience, and capacity for change, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you build a fulfilling life, one step at a time. So, take a deep breath, unclench your fists, and let's journey together.
I am trained in Gottman Method Couple Therapy (Level 1 & 2), SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts), Emotion- Focused Therapy, CBT, ASIST, DBT, Traumatology and Mindfulness.
As Christians we have the promise of a joy-filled life but sometimes, life can feel like a struggle. Between balancing work, relationships, and that inner critic, finding moments of peace and joy can seem like a distant dream. But here's the truth: you're not alone! I am passionate about guiding you through life's complexities with evidence-based tools, guidance from the scripture and a heaping dose of empathy. I believe in your strength, resilience, and capacity for change, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you build a fulfilling life, one step at a time. So, take a deep breath, unclench your fists, and let's journey together.
I hold a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, an Advanced Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph, and I am currently a PhD candidate at Laurier, where I also serve as contract teaching faculty.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, I work with individuals and couples, youth and families. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and that many people grow most meaningfully in relationship and dialogue with others. Our work together can focus on mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, personal growth, or more specific concerns. I welcome people of all backgrounds and am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and affirming space for everyone I work with.
I hold a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, an Advanced Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph, and I am currently a PhD candidate at Laurier, where I also serve as contract teaching faculty.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, I work with individuals and couples, youth and families. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and that many people grow most meaningfully in relationship and dialogue with others. Our work together can focus on mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, personal growth, or more specific concerns. I welcome people of all backgrounds and am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and affirming space for everyone I work with.
It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/ marital issues and trauma.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I specialize in a somatic (body-mind) approach to resolve issues that interfere with one's happiness and well being. We will look at how early life experiences affect us and our relationships. This helps in developing a greater understanding in how one behaves in their current life, creating more options for lasting change. This work is very effective in treating depression by helping one feel more aliveness, energy and a sense of well being.It helps with anxiety by providing tools to create a sense of calm and presence.
It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/ marital issues and trauma.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I specialize in a somatic (body-mind) approach to resolve issues that interfere with one's happiness and well being. We will look at how early life experiences affect us and our relationships. This helps in developing a greater understanding in how one behaves in their current life, creating more options for lasting change. This work is very effective in treating depression by helping one feel more aliveness, energy and a sense of well being.It helps with anxiety by providing tools to create a sense of calm and presence.
I have over 50 years experience working with people. I especially enjoy working with men who are wanting to get to know themselves better, men for whom feelings and an internal life are somewhat a mystery. These unknowns often contribute to male depression, anger, anxiety or affairs. They also contribute to marital conflicts and problems in communication. It is difficult to communicate what you don't know but what you don't know does influence many aspects of a relationship. I often work with women who are struggling with these men and find ways to help them engage him in therapy with them. I also see individual women.
I have over 50 years experience working with people. I especially enjoy working with men who are wanting to get to know themselves better, men for whom feelings and an internal life are somewhat a mystery. These unknowns often contribute to male depression, anger, anxiety or affairs. They also contribute to marital conflicts and problems in communication. It is difficult to communicate what you don't know but what you don't know does influence many aspects of a relationship. I often work with women who are struggling with these men and find ways to help them engage him in therapy with them. I also see individual women.
Valentin Angardi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
With a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, I have years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families.
I know choosing a therapist can feel scary, and it's so important to find someone who truly understands you. I believe therapy is a team effort, where you’re the expert of your life, and I’m here to help you explore and make meaningful changes. In our sessions, we’ll create a safe space where you can be yourself—laugh, cry, and discover new things about who you are. I believe in hope, your inner strength, and even the comfort pets can bring. I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families, and I’m here to support you on your journey.
With a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, I have years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families.
I know choosing a therapist can feel scary, and it's so important to find someone who truly understands you. I believe therapy is a team effort, where you’re the expert of your life, and I’m here to help you explore and make meaningful changes. In our sessions, we’ll create a safe space where you can be yourself—laugh, cry, and discover new things about who you are. I believe in hope, your inner strength, and even the comfort pets can bring. I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families, and I’m here to support you on your journey.
I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict.
Through a strengths-based and client-centered approach, I help individuals use their unique strengths to learn effective coping and stress management skills, improve social functioning, promote adaptive coping, and live life to the fullest. Research-informed approaches include CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, The Gottman Method to couple therapy, and Mindfulness.
I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict.
Through a strengths-based and client-centered approach, I help individuals use their unique strengths to learn effective coping and stress management skills, improve social functioning, promote adaptive coping, and live life to the fullest. Research-informed approaches include CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, The Gottman Method to couple therapy, and Mindfulness.
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling.
With over eleven social workers and psychotherapists and a social work and psychotherapy intern Our social workers and psychotherapists are trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, see below. We often support first responders, grief/death/bereavement, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and so much more!
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling.
With over eleven social workers and psychotherapists and a social work and psychotherapy intern Our social workers and psychotherapists are trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, see below. We often support first responders, grief/death/bereavement, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and so much more!
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
When this happens we can find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle, not sleeping, not acting in ways we are proud of and questioning every decision we've made
If you are thinking of making a big change in your work, marriage or friendships, or if you feel like something needs to change but you're not sure what, we can figure it out together.
For over a decade I have been working with individuals, and couples struggling through a wide range of life crisis. Much of this work has been around managing our moods, stress, and difficult life situations. I have worked extensively with people looking to change how they feel about themselves and out the connect with the people they are close with.
When this happens we can find ourselves stuck in a vicious cycle, not sleeping, not acting in ways we are proud of and questioning every decision we've made
If you are thinking of making a big change in your work, marriage or friendships, or if you feel like something needs to change but you're not sure what, we can figure it out together.
For over a decade I have been working with individuals, and couples struggling through a wide range of life crisis. Much of this work has been around managing our moods, stress, and difficult life situations. I have worked extensively with people looking to change how they feel about themselves and out the connect with the people they are close with.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist.
As we move through life, we inevitably run into issues that are difficult to navigate, such as trouble with a boss, spouse / partner, or a struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress. We try our best to solve these issues ourselves. Sometimes, no matter what we try, we can feel as if we are 'banging our head against a wall'. These times can be frustrating, tiring, and scary. At these moments, a helping hand and another perspective may be welcome. I have provided this support to individuals, couples and families since 2000. I would be honoured to partner with you.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist.
As we move through life, we inevitably run into issues that are difficult to navigate, such as trouble with a boss, spouse / partner, or a struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress. We try our best to solve these issues ourselves. Sometimes, no matter what we try, we can feel as if we are 'banging our head against a wall'. These times can be frustrating, tiring, and scary. At these moments, a helping hand and another perspective may be welcome. I have provided this support to individuals, couples and families since 2000. I would be honoured to partner with you.
Are you thinking about marriage preparation?
As a clinically trained psychotherapist, I have been recognized to help new couples prepare successfully for marriage and help long-term couples overcome emotional turmoil in their relationships. In individual psychotherapy, my training involves providing real help to overcome anxiety, growing self-esteem, grounding oneself and boundaries.
Are you thinking about marriage preparation?
As a clinically trained psychotherapist, I have been recognized to help new couples prepare successfully for marriage and help long-term couples overcome emotional turmoil in their relationships. In individual psychotherapy, my training involves providing real help to overcome anxiety, growing self-esteem, grounding oneself and boundaries.
I have helped adolescents and adults deal with issues such as: anxiety, couple/family conflict, depression, domestic violence, grief, life transitions, marriage preparation, self-esteem, and stress.
From a client-centred approach, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families to help them cope, and thrive through difficult life issues and circumstances.
I have helped adolescents and adults deal with issues such as: anxiety, couple/family conflict, depression, domestic violence, grief, life transitions, marriage preparation, self-esteem, and stress.
From a client-centred approach, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families to help them cope, and thrive through difficult life issues and circumstances.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting stress, or marital/family conflict, I bring a wide range of expertise to our work together.
I have over 13 years of clinical experience in the field of social services and mental health. I’ve been told that I have a warm, calming and gentle nature that helps clients feel at ease as we delve into tender spaces together. It takes a lot of courage to show up for yourself by participating in therapy and I want you to know I deeply respect that.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting stress, or marital/family conflict, I bring a wide range of expertise to our work together.
I have over 13 years of clinical experience in the field of social services and mental health. I’ve been told that I have a warm, calming and gentle nature that helps clients feel at ease as we delve into tender spaces together. It takes a lot of courage to show up for yourself by participating in therapy and I want you to know I deeply respect that.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and relational struggles with compassion and care. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their inner worlds, foster self-awareness, and build compassion. Together, we work toward healing, balance, and meaningful change.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and relational struggles with compassion and care. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their inner worlds, foster self-awareness, and build compassion. Together, we work toward healing, balance, and meaningful change.
Jason Carrasco
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT-SQ
13 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Trained as an individual, marriage, and family therapist, I have a passion for working with couples.
Many individuals in Ontario, especially in the Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo areas, face challenges such as relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. You may be seeking online therapy to find a safe space to explore these difficulties, whether you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community or are navigating a non-traditional relationship. Your goal is likely to improve your mental health, strengthen your connections, and heal from past experiences. The convenience and privacy of online counselling can help you take this important step toward achieving balance and personal growth.
Trained as an individual, marriage, and family therapist, I have a passion for working with couples.
Many individuals in Ontario, especially in the Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo areas, face challenges such as relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. You may be seeking online therapy to find a safe space to explore these difficulties, whether you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community or are navigating a non-traditional relationship. Your goal is likely to improve your mental health, strengthen your connections, and heal from past experiences. The convenience and privacy of online counselling can help you take this important step toward achieving balance and personal growth.
Joseph Bottros - Individual and Couples Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, CCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe it feels like you’re giving everything to your marriage, yet feeling unseen and unheard.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and those in marriage or relationship challenges rediscover connection and clarity. With a personalized, strength-based approach, we’ll co-create a path that honors your unique story and needs. You don’t have to figure this out alone—we’ll walk it together.
Maybe it feels like you’re giving everything to your marriage, yet feeling unseen and unheard.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and those in marriage or relationship challenges rediscover connection and clarity. With a personalized, strength-based approach, we’ll co-create a path that honors your unique story and needs. You don’t have to figure this out alone—we’ll walk it together.
My areas of specialization are marriage/couples, behavioural based addictions, spouses/partners of addicts, general stress and situational issues.
Areas of focus include: Infidelity, General Relationship Issues, Boundary Issues, Life transitions Behavioural based addictions/ problematic behaviour: Internet Addition, Sexual addiction/Pornography, Gambling, Shopping, Gaming
My areas of specialization are marriage/couples, behavioural based addictions, spouses/partners of addicts, general stress and situational issues.
Areas of focus include: Infidelity, General Relationship Issues, Boundary Issues, Life transitions Behavioural based addictions/ problematic behaviour: Internet Addition, Sexual addiction/Pornography, Gambling, Shopping, Gaming
No matter how little hope you might have right now about your marriage, relationship, return to work, or whatever that might be, there is always a professional ear available to help you get through this rough time.
Book directly in my schedule: marinelabraunstein.setmore.com Hello, my name is Marinela. My extensive training in individual, couple & family therapy and over 20 years of practice has helped many individuals and couples get a better understanding of the origin of the concerning issue, as well as make positive choices about their present and future. I have also been working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, work stress, relationship/family issues, separation/divorce, and Postpartum struggles...Life transitions can be hard and painful at times, but you do not need to go through it alone.
No matter how little hope you might have right now about your marriage, relationship, return to work, or whatever that might be, there is always a professional ear available to help you get through this rough time.
Book directly in my schedule: marinelabraunstein.setmore.com Hello, my name is Marinela. My extensive training in individual, couple & family therapy and over 20 years of practice has helped many individuals and couples get a better understanding of the origin of the concerning issue, as well as make positive choices about their present and future. I have also been working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, work stress, relationship/family issues, separation/divorce, and Postpartum struggles...Life transitions can be hard and painful at times, but you do not need to go through it alone.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT/CACFT), and an ASTO Certified Sex Therapist (Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario).
I welcome the opportunity to work with members of the 2SLGBT and QINA+ community, and can assist individuals with coming out, family issues, and exploring gender and/or sexual identities. I utilize a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), narrative, and solution-focused approaches.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT/CACFT), and an ASTO Certified Sex Therapist (Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario).
I welcome the opportunity to work with members of the 2SLGBT and QINA+ community, and can assist individuals with coming out, family issues, and exploring gender and/or sexual identities. I utilize a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), narrative, and solution-focused approaches.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.