Medavie Blue Cross Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Are you struggling with relationships? Are you anxious, stressed, or feeling stuck when it comes to your romantic partner or sex life? Do you struggle to feel fulfilled in life? Does anxiety or stress often get the best of you? My name is Kaitlyn, and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist currently working with clients to explore relationships, anxiety, burnout, and sex/intimacy. I have experience working with individuals and couples to facilitate healthy relationships, as well as navigating themes of ADHD, communication, conflict, desire, sexual trauma, and sexual functioning/dysfunction.
Are you struggling with relationships? Are you anxious, stressed, or feeling stuck when it comes to your romantic partner or sex life? Do you struggle to feel fulfilled in life? Does anxiety or stress often get the best of you? My name is Kaitlyn, and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist currently working with clients to explore relationships, anxiety, burnout, and sex/intimacy. I have experience working with individuals and couples to facilitate healthy relationships, as well as navigating themes of ADHD, communication, conflict, desire, sexual trauma, and sexual functioning/dysfunction.
You might describe your life as “fine,” or say you’re getting by, surviving, doing okay. That’s how a lot of people feel... and it works, until it doesn’t. Maybe you feel disconnected from your emotions but have learned to function anyway. Maybe you avoid discomfort or push yourself to cope through it. Maybe you’ve repeated the same behaviors for so long that they just feel like who you are, even if something inside you knows they don’t quite fit.
You might describe your life as “fine,” or say you’re getting by, surviving, doing okay. That’s how a lot of people feel... and it works, until it doesn’t. Maybe you feel disconnected from your emotions but have learned to function anyway. Maybe you avoid discomfort or push yourself to cope through it. Maybe you’ve repeated the same behaviors for so long that they just feel like who you are, even if something inside you knows they don’t quite fit.
I support children, teens, adults, and couples, navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, ASD, mood disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning and emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions. I understand that no two people are the same, which is why I work to create treatment plans that align with your personal goals. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, supporting each person in moving towards greater confidence, resilience, and practical coping strategies. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe, heard, & empowered.
I support children, teens, adults, and couples, navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, ASD, mood disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning and emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions. I understand that no two people are the same, which is why I work to create treatment plans that align with your personal goals. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, supporting each person in moving towards greater confidence, resilience, and practical coping strategies. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe, heard, & empowered.
Burnout, Work Stress, Anxiety, Trauma &
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MTS, CSHP, CSE
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Burnt out from work stress & anxiety? Not the person you want to be? I offer psychotherapy for depletion and identity burnout across Ontario. I'm Erika Mills; I hope we get a chance to meet. I support caring individuals, including professionals, executives, nurses, teachers and leaders who are experiencing burnout, identity loss, grief or trauma that impacts career & home. There is a way forward through exhaustion and cynicism. If you are looking for help to revive your well-being and sense of purpose through a values-based recovery model, reach out to rebuild clarity, identity and limits. I look forward to meeting you.
Burnt out from work stress & anxiety? Not the person you want to be? I offer psychotherapy for depletion and identity burnout across Ontario. I'm Erika Mills; I hope we get a chance to meet. I support caring individuals, including professionals, executives, nurses, teachers and leaders who are experiencing burnout, identity loss, grief or trauma that impacts career & home. There is a way forward through exhaustion and cynicism. If you are looking for help to revive your well-being and sense of purpose through a values-based recovery model, reach out to rebuild clarity, identity and limits. I look forward to meeting you.
With over 25 years of experience in the mental heath field, I work with adults, teens, couples and families. I believe that learning is lifelong, we all need compassion, and we grow in relationship. Our work together can focus on mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, healing from trauma, personal growth, or more specific concerns. I have experience working with diverse cultures and identities, including intercultural relationships, LGBTQ+, and neurodiversity, and I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and affirming space for everyone I work with.
With over 25 years of experience in the mental heath field, I work with adults, teens, couples and families. I believe that learning is lifelong, we all need compassion, and we grow in relationship. Our work together can focus on mental health, relationship challenges, life transitions, healing from trauma, personal growth, or more specific concerns. I have experience working with diverse cultures and identities, including intercultural relationships, LGBTQ+, and neurodiversity, and I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and affirming space for everyone I work with.
There is nothing as fulfilling and rewarding as being the best version of yourself. However, it’s a process. Along the journey of life, you may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or even stuck. Sometimes, in a bid to unstuck or fill the void, we latch on to something else that creates more problems. It could also be inability to let go of the past pain. At the Vine, we will be your ally on this journey by supporting, enriching and empowering you. We do this by unveiling different characters, situations and circumstances on your journey. We bring your awareness to your responses and encourage you to embrace seasons of life with compassion
There is nothing as fulfilling and rewarding as being the best version of yourself. However, it’s a process. Along the journey of life, you may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or even stuck. Sometimes, in a bid to unstuck or fill the void, we latch on to something else that creates more problems. It could also be inability to let go of the past pain. At the Vine, we will be your ally on this journey by supporting, enriching and empowering you. We do this by unveiling different characters, situations and circumstances on your journey. We bring your awareness to your responses and encourage you to embrace seasons of life with compassion
If you’re great at holding it together on the outside, but inside it’s overthinking, self doubt, people pleasing, and anxiety or depression - you're in the right place. I help clients untangle those patterns, understand where they came from, and learn new ways to move through the world. My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-focused care. We’ll go at your pace with practical tools, honest conversations, and a space where you don’t have to perform to be understood.
If you’re great at holding it together on the outside, but inside it’s overthinking, self doubt, people pleasing, and anxiety or depression - you're in the right place. I help clients untangle those patterns, understand where they came from, and learn new ways to move through the world. My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-focused care. We’ll go at your pace with practical tools, honest conversations, and a space where you don’t have to perform to be understood.
You might be navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression and feeling out of step with everyone around you. You might be a parent trying to understand what your child is experiencing, or an adult facing the pressure of school, career decisions, or figuring out who you are. I work with clients of all ages, drawing on my background as both an educator and a therapist to understand not just what you are feeling, but the systems and pressures shaping it. We start with your nervous system, and build from there.
You might be navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression and feeling out of step with everyone around you. You might be a parent trying to understand what your child is experiencing, or an adult facing the pressure of school, career decisions, or figuring out who you are. I work with clients of all ages, drawing on my background as both an educator and a therapist to understand not just what you are feeling, but the systems and pressures shaping it. We start with your nervous system, and build from there.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, interpersonal relationships/attachment difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, interpersonal relationships/attachment difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
We are a team of social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed and trauma-specific counselling/therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship.
We work with individuals, couples and families throughout the lifespan. We provide in-person, virtual, and telephone therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation individual and group support. We also offer a group for partners of first responders.
We are a team of social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed and trauma-specific counselling/therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship.
We work with individuals, couples and families throughout the lifespan. We provide in-person, virtual, and telephone therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation individual and group support. We also offer a group for partners of first responders.
*Couples & Trauma Specialist* You may feel like you are having the same argument with your partner. Daily stress piles up and you grow further apart from one another, feeling tension and disconnect. You feel alone in your relationship. You feel frustrated, angry and hopeless, asking yourself what went wrong. You are tired of arguments and long for the love and emotional connection you felt at the beginning of your relationship. Most couples get stuck in a negative cycle and the cycle is the problem. Together we will untangle this stuck pattern and find the emotional connection, love, and peace that you want in your relationship.
*Couples & Trauma Specialist* You may feel like you are having the same argument with your partner. Daily stress piles up and you grow further apart from one another, feeling tension and disconnect. You feel alone in your relationship. You feel frustrated, angry and hopeless, asking yourself what went wrong. You are tired of arguments and long for the love and emotional connection you felt at the beginning of your relationship. Most couples get stuck in a negative cycle and the cycle is the problem. Together we will untangle this stuck pattern and find the emotional connection, love, and peace that you want in your relationship.
You appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally you are running on chronic overthinking, perfectionism, and emotional exhaustion. You spend immense energy anticipating what others need, second-guessing decisions, and managing a low-grade anxiety that never fully turns off. In therapy, we cut through the performance. We target the root patterns keeping you stuck in hyper-vigilance, moving beyond simply intellectualizing your feelings to actually resolving the chronic stress, guilt, and self-doubt driving your everyday life.
You appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally you are running on chronic overthinking, perfectionism, and emotional exhaustion. You spend immense energy anticipating what others need, second-guessing decisions, and managing a low-grade anxiety that never fully turns off. In therapy, we cut through the performance. We target the root patterns keeping you stuck in hyper-vigilance, moving beyond simply intellectualizing your feelings to actually resolving the chronic stress, guilt, and self-doubt driving your everyday life.
Clients experiencing anxieties and worries in life have a safe space to confide in, with a focus on client well-being and solutions for a healthier future. Many techniques and treatment plans are offered to each unique client so that every case is tailored to what is best for the client.
Clients experiencing anxieties and worries in life have a safe space to confide in, with a focus on client well-being and solutions for a healthier future. Many techniques and treatment plans are offered to each unique client so that every case is tailored to what is best for the client.
Hi there!
I'm Emily (she/her) + Newfie at heart.
Opening up isn't easy, and finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. My job is to make that part easier. Whether you're navigating an eating disorder, OCD, trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles as an individual, couple, or family, I want therapy to feel like a place you can finally exhale. No judgment, no pressure, just real support at your own pace. I believe we all deserve to be heard, and it's my job to help you take charge of your healing journey.
Hi there!
I'm Emily (she/her) + Newfie at heart.
Opening up isn't easy, and finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. My job is to make that part easier. Whether you're navigating an eating disorder, OCD, trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles as an individual, couple, or family, I want therapy to feel like a place you can finally exhale. No judgment, no pressure, just real support at your own pace. I believe we all deserve to be heard, and it's my job to help you take charge of your healing journey.
You might be navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, or a life transition that has left you feeling stuck or unsure of yourself. I work with adolescents and adults aged 13 and up on a range of concerns including relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and the kind of stress that builds quietly until it becomes hard to ignore. My clients often arrive knowing something needs to change but not quite knowing where to start. That is exactly where we begin, together, at a pace that works for you.
You might be navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, or a life transition that has left you feeling stuck or unsure of yourself. I work with adolescents and adults aged 13 and up on a range of concerns including relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and the kind of stress that builds quietly until it becomes hard to ignore. My clients often arrive knowing something needs to change but not quite knowing where to start. That is exactly where we begin, together, at a pace that works for you.
Midtown Counselling - Shelly Pavlic
Registered Social Worker, BASc, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Living with a dark, stormy cloud over your head is no way to live. If your cloud is taking away from your personal life or career, you may feel burdened, alone or misunderstood. It doesn't have to be that way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential. The solutions to your problems might be closer than you think. Why wait? (Midtown Counselling offers immediate bookings to new clients).
Living with a dark, stormy cloud over your head is no way to live. If your cloud is taking away from your personal life or career, you may feel burdened, alone or misunderstood. It doesn't have to be that way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential. The solutions to your problems might be closer than you think. Why wait? (Midtown Counselling offers immediate bookings to new clients).
I’m a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I help clients navigate ADHD, Autism‑related parenting challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, panic disorder, social anxiety, and relationship issues — including healing after infidelity.
My approach is strength based , trauma‑informed, and neurodiversity‑affirming. I offer non‑judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, understand your emotions, and build practical tools for daily life. I integrate CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and emotion‑focused strategies to support meaningful and lasting change.
I’m a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I help clients navigate ADHD, Autism‑related parenting challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, panic disorder, social anxiety, and relationship issues — including healing after infidelity.
My approach is strength based , trauma‑informed, and neurodiversity‑affirming. I offer non‑judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, understand your emotions, and build practical tools for daily life. I integrate CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and emotion‑focused strategies to support meaningful and lasting change.
Welcome! If you have found your way here, it is likely because the discomfort from feeling stressed, overwhelmed and disconnected has become stronger than the fear of looking at what is driving those feelings. Even though it feels scary, you are willing to take a step toward healing and connection by seeking support. I am here to help you navigate major life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma or depression so that you can walk toward stronger and more meaningful relationships with self and others and fully embrace all the gifts that life has to offer.
Welcome! If you have found your way here, it is likely because the discomfort from feeling stressed, overwhelmed and disconnected has become stronger than the fear of looking at what is driving those feelings. Even though it feels scary, you are willing to take a step toward healing and connection by seeking support. I am here to help you navigate major life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, loss, trauma or depression so that you can walk toward stronger and more meaningful relationships with self and others and fully embrace all the gifts that life has to offer.
Are your thoughts and feelings impacting your daily routines? Have you felt stuck, or overwhelmed with family, friends, work and your home life? I am here to help you identify problematic thoughts and behaviours, by creating a plan to change. It takes courage to identify problem areas, and it takes dedication to work on changing them. We will work together to identify, change, and manage your presenting concerns. Understanding that we all have different worldviews, I use curiosity to understand how your cultural and intersecting identities contribute to your thoughts, feelings and change needs.
Are your thoughts and feelings impacting your daily routines? Have you felt stuck, or overwhelmed with family, friends, work and your home life? I am here to help you identify problematic thoughts and behaviours, by creating a plan to change. It takes courage to identify problem areas, and it takes dedication to work on changing them. We will work together to identify, change, and manage your presenting concerns. Understanding that we all have different worldviews, I use curiosity to understand how your cultural and intersecting identities contribute to your thoughts, feelings and change needs.
Juliana works from a strengths based framework and supports clients aged 16-80 struggling with Neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD), family conflict, phobias, trauma, aging, women's issues, spirituality, communication issues, sexuality, and self-esteem. Juliana believes that healing can be found through a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Her practice offers clients a safe space where each can come as they are and leave feeling more aligned with who they aspire to be. Clients often describe her style as warm, approachable, and empowering. She integrates ACT, REBT, ERP, Narrative & Gestalt within a Psychodynamic framework.
Juliana works from a strengths based framework and supports clients aged 16-80 struggling with Neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD), family conflict, phobias, trauma, aging, women's issues, spirituality, communication issues, sexuality, and self-esteem. Juliana believes that healing can be found through a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Her practice offers clients a safe space where each can come as they are and leave feeling more aligned with who they aspire to be. Clients often describe her style as warm, approachable, and empowering. She integrates ACT, REBT, ERP, Narrative & Gestalt within a Psychodynamic framework.
