Marriage Counselling Therapists in Kitchener, ON
I work with individuals and couples with many modalities including Cognitive Behavioural and Emotionally Focussed Therapies as well as applying psychodynamic perspectives among others, but my approach is tailored to individual needs.
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.
I work with individuals and couples with many modalities including Cognitive Behavioural and Emotionally Focussed Therapies as well as applying psychodynamic perspectives among others, but my approach is tailored to individual needs.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thought patterns, or unsure how to manage anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, parenting stress, or emotions that feel heavy to carry alone. I work with children, young adults, adults, and parents who are looking for relief, understanding, and steadier ways to cope at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thought patterns, or unsure how to manage anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, parenting stress, or emotions that feel heavy to carry alone. I work with children, young adults, adults, and parents who are looking for relief, understanding, and steadier ways to cope at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
You deserve a space where every part of your identity is honored and held. I support 2S/Indigiqueer, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals and families—including those navigating late-recognized neurodivergence—as they move through the complexities of trauma, attachment, and systemic violence.
The current global political reality is undeniably violent and chaotic. In this context, I believe that healing is not a luxury, and your joy is not a distraction. To heal, to connect, and to live closer to your authentic self is a profound act of resistance.
You deserve a space where every part of your identity is honored and held. I support 2S/Indigiqueer, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals and families—including those navigating late-recognized neurodivergence—as they move through the complexities of trauma, attachment, and systemic violence.
The current global political reality is undeniably violent and chaotic. In this context, I believe that healing is not a luxury, and your joy is not a distraction. To heal, to connect, and to live closer to your authentic self is a profound act of resistance.
Hi, I'm Matt. Sometimes we don’t know how to get to where we want. Sometimes we think we know, but just can’t get started. It can all feel like too much and we can become overwhelmed. At these times, what we need is a little help and support. Counselling can be that. No matter what your goals are, we can work towards them together. Counselling can be a way to rediscover your strengths and re-frame your past. It is a place to get curious about why you are where you are, and explore what might be holding you back. I can help you utilize your knowledge and experience to move positively into the future.
Hi, I'm Matt. Sometimes we don’t know how to get to where we want. Sometimes we think we know, but just can’t get started. It can all feel like too much and we can become overwhelmed. At these times, what we need is a little help and support. Counselling can be that. No matter what your goals are, we can work towards them together. Counselling can be a way to rediscover your strengths and re-frame your past. It is a place to get curious about why you are where you are, and explore what might be holding you back. I can help you utilize your knowledge and experience to move positively into the future.
I have over 25 years' experience working with children, individuals, couples and families.
I have extensive experience working with children and youth. I have certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Sex Therapy
I have over 25 years' experience working with children, individuals, couples and families.
I have extensive experience working with children and youth. I have certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Sex Therapy
I help couples and families learn communication and conflict resolution skills, and can work with families around in-law issues, financial stress, parenting, addiction, mental health, and recovering from affairs.
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a seasoned clinician who loves helping people with their relationships. If you are looking to strengthen your connections and build your skills in relationships you are in the right place!
I help couples and families learn communication and conflict resolution skills, and can work with families around in-law issues, financial stress, parenting, addiction, mental health, and recovering from affairs.
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a seasoned clinician who loves helping people with their relationships. If you are looking to strengthen your connections and build your skills in relationships you are in the right place!
At Tri-City Psychotherapy, we work with clients who are struggling with various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger issues and more.
We also specialize sexual abuse recovery, including facilitating groups for men who may be looking to recover from childhood sexual abuse in a group setting with other men who have experienced similar adverse childhood trauma.
At Tri-City Psychotherapy, we work with clients who are struggling with various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger issues and more.
We also specialize sexual abuse recovery, including facilitating groups for men who may be looking to recover from childhood sexual abuse in a group setting with other men who have experienced similar adverse childhood trauma.
We work on the green bottle method at Fancy Therapy, meaning I can charge from 30-70 dollars for 50 minute individual sessions and 50-90 dollars for family or couples.
Therapy is spontaneous, even if it's not always exciting or fun. This makes it difficult to describe exactly what we'll do in session together. Sometimes it'll be laughing together, other times crying in the shared space. Mostly, we'll talk. You'll help guide me through your inner world and we'll look at how it has grown and is still growing.
Even if we're only together for one brief session, we'll have a conversation and my hope is that it is useful in some way.
We work on the green bottle method at Fancy Therapy, meaning I can charge from 30-70 dollars for 50 minute individual sessions and 50-90 dollars for family or couples.
Therapy is spontaneous, even if it's not always exciting or fun. This makes it difficult to describe exactly what we'll do in session together. Sometimes it'll be laughing together, other times crying in the shared space. Mostly, we'll talk. You'll help guide me through your inner world and we'll look at how it has grown and is still growing.
Even if we're only together for one brief session, we'll have a conversation and my hope is that it is useful in some way.
Are you anxious, stressed, or feeling stuck when it comes to your romantic partner or sex life?
I have a passion for supporting clients who are looking to explore sex and intimacy, with a focus on navigating low desire, desire discrepancy, and Vaginismus. Operating through an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens, I support clients in exploring sexual fulfillment, connection, and ways in which you can better understand and connect to your sexual self.
Are you anxious, stressed, or feeling stuck when it comes to your romantic partner or sex life?
I have a passion for supporting clients who are looking to explore sex and intimacy, with a focus on navigating low desire, desire discrepancy, and Vaginismus. Operating through an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens, I support clients in exploring sexual fulfillment, connection, and ways in which you can better understand and connect to your sexual self.
I work with individuals, adults and youth, families, and couples seeking support in sorting through the challenges.
I use a client-centered approach with a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing for a successful outcome.
I work with individuals, adults and youth, families, and couples seeking support in sorting through the challenges.
I use a client-centered approach with a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing for a successful outcome.
This may include play therapy for children, reality therapy and behavioral contracting for adolescents, communication and conflict resolution skills for couples, coaching and education for parents, or EMDR and cognitive therapy for trauma survivors.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
This may include play therapy for children, reality therapy and behavioral contracting for adolescents, communication and conflict resolution skills for couples, coaching and education for parents, or EMDR and cognitive therapy for trauma survivors.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
I offer individual, couples and sex therapy: working with people navigating desire, intimacy, sexuality and connection with curiosity and without shame.
You're the one everyone else leans on. At work you're capable, competent, held together. But privately you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Your relationships feel like another thing to manage. Intimacy feels distant... from others and from yourself. You've spent so long holding everything together that somewhere along the way you lost track of what you actually want. I work with high-achievers, founders, entrepreneurs, managers and therapists navigating self-worth, people-pleasing, identity and intimacy. My approach is feminist, psychodynamic and relational: We look at deeper patterns, not just symptoms.
I offer individual, couples and sex therapy: working with people navigating desire, intimacy, sexuality and connection with curiosity and without shame.
You're the one everyone else leans on. At work you're capable, competent, held together. But privately you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Your relationships feel like another thing to manage. Intimacy feels distant... from others and from yourself. You've spent so long holding everything together that somewhere along the way you lost track of what you actually want. I work with high-achievers, founders, entrepreneurs, managers and therapists navigating self-worth, people-pleasing, identity and intimacy. My approach is feminist, psychodynamic and relational: We look at deeper patterns, not just symptoms.
I work with individuals, couples, and families on relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and life transitions.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
I work with individuals, couples, and families on relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and life transitions.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
Many people learn to scan for safety, reading mood, noise, and energy before their own needs are fully seen or supported. Over time, these survival responses can shape how we move through the world and relate to ourselves and others. Within our work together, we begin gently stepping outside the survival patterns, creating space to notice one’s own experiences, needs, micro-scans, and inner cues, noticing the different parts of us that get activated to protect ourselves, rather than always tracking what is happening around us. I work with individuals with navigating ADHD, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, and grief.
Many people learn to scan for safety, reading mood, noise, and energy before their own needs are fully seen or supported. Over time, these survival responses can shape how we move through the world and relate to ourselves and others. Within our work together, we begin gently stepping outside the survival patterns, creating space to notice one’s own experiences, needs, micro-scans, and inner cues, noticing the different parts of us that get activated to protect ourselves, rather than always tracking what is happening around us. I work with individuals with navigating ADHD, trauma, chronic stress, life transitions, and grief.
Hello! I am queer, transgender, autistic, and have ADHD. Because of these intersecting identities, I understand that every client has their own unique needs. I want to meet you where you are at. It is my job to meet you where you are and work with your needs. I am warm and empathetic, and I create a safe, judgment-free space for you to open up at your own pace. As someone who has accessed mental health services, I know how important it is to feel heard and supported by your therapist. That is exactly what I do in my practice! Book a free consultation today! Social media: Tik Tok and Instagram: rainbowgalaxyocunselling
Hello! I am queer, transgender, autistic, and have ADHD. Because of these intersecting identities, I understand that every client has their own unique needs. I want to meet you where you are at. It is my job to meet you where you are and work with your needs. I am warm and empathetic, and I create a safe, judgment-free space for you to open up at your own pace. As someone who has accessed mental health services, I know how important it is to feel heard and supported by your therapist. That is exactly what I do in my practice! Book a free consultation today! Social media: Tik Tok and Instagram: rainbowgalaxyocunselling
My certifications include Crisis Counselor with Kids Help Phone, SafeTALK Suicide Prevention, and Gottman Level 1 Couple Therapy training.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to manage daily life? You may be experiencing anxiety, OCD, or other challenges while trying to better understand yourself. Perhaps you’re also navigating ADHD, autism spectrum differences, neurodivergence, or an intellectual disability in a world that doesn’t always accommodate your needs. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, explore practical strategies, and strengthen resilience so you can feel more confident and live in a way that feels authentic and comfortable to you.
My certifications include Crisis Counselor with Kids Help Phone, SafeTALK Suicide Prevention, and Gottman Level 1 Couple Therapy training.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to manage daily life? You may be experiencing anxiety, OCD, or other challenges while trying to better understand yourself. Perhaps you’re also navigating ADHD, autism spectrum differences, neurodivergence, or an intellectual disability in a world that doesn’t always accommodate your needs. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, explore practical strategies, and strengthen resilience so you can feel more confident and live in a way that feels authentic and comfortable to you.
Are you a teen, young adult, or couple feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt?
Whether your child needs support navigating school stress through creative play, you’re a teen grappling with identity, a young adult overwhelmed by transitions, or a couple seeking deeper connection, Albert provides a safe, dynamic space to heal and grow—blending therapeutic expertise with an understanding of gaming culture and modern stressors.
Are you a teen, young adult, or couple feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt?
Whether your child needs support navigating school stress through creative play, you’re a teen grappling with identity, a young adult overwhelmed by transitions, or a couple seeking deeper connection, Albert provides a safe, dynamic space to heal and grow—blending therapeutic expertise with an understanding of gaming culture and modern stressors.
Whether it is with your intimate partner, or your parent/s, siblings, your children, or even if it is with your friends and work colleagues, you may find that relationships are complex and challenging, and they often bring up our attachment wounds and history.
To build deeper connections and real intimacy, we need to put in the hard work. Relationships often require that we have the difficult conversations, that we ask the hard questions and we demand accountability from others in our life. While I am gentle, warm, and caring in my approach, I am also good at having difficult conversations in therapy.
Whether it is with your intimate partner, or your parent/s, siblings, your children, or even if it is with your friends and work colleagues, you may find that relationships are complex and challenging, and they often bring up our attachment wounds and history.
To build deeper connections and real intimacy, we need to put in the hard work. Relationships often require that we have the difficult conversations, that we ask the hard questions and we demand accountability from others in our life. While I am gentle, warm, and caring in my approach, I am also good at having difficult conversations in therapy.
Hi, I’m Jennifer. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Teacher, I’m passionate about helping people find calm, clarity, and confidence in everyday life. My sessions aren’t about judgment - they’re about creating a safe, welcoming space where you can share openly, explore what’s on your heart and mind, and discover tools that truly fit your life. Whether you’re working through stress, anxiety, or depression, or simply seeking balance and reconnection, I’ll walk alongside you with warmth and compassion, guiding you to the intuitive healer already within.
Hi, I’m Jennifer. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Teacher, I’m passionate about helping people find calm, clarity, and confidence in everyday life. My sessions aren’t about judgment - they’re about creating a safe, welcoming space where you can share openly, explore what’s on your heart and mind, and discover tools that truly fit your life. Whether you’re working through stress, anxiety, or depression, or simply seeking balance and reconnection, I’ll walk alongside you with warmth and compassion, guiding you to the intuitive healer already within.
Robert grew up in an alcoholic home, and then became a substance abuser himself. Since achieving sobriety, Robert returned to school and with his education and experience, he began working in the addiction profession in 1990s. He has experience with in-patient, outpatient, individual & group counselling, Using his educational and addiction experience, he is helping others on their own road to recovery. His addiction credentials are an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor, Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor, Certified Gambling Counsellor and Registered with the Collage of Social Worker and Social Service Worker
Robert grew up in an alcoholic home, and then became a substance abuser himself. Since achieving sobriety, Robert returned to school and with his education and experience, he began working in the addiction profession in 1990s. He has experience with in-patient, outpatient, individual & group counselling, Using his educational and addiction experience, he is helping others on their own road to recovery. His addiction credentials are an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor, Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor, Certified Gambling Counsellor and Registered with the Collage of Social Worker and Social Service Worker
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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.