Relationship Issues Therapists in Kitchener, ON
I'm a registered social worker that provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression or you are unhappy in your relationship. You might be avoiding difficult situations or finding ways to escape from how you are feeling. As a couple, you might be feeling stuck. Your conversations or arguments go in circles and never feel resolved. It's become difficult to communicate and you feel disconnected from each other.
I'm a registered social worker that provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression or you are unhappy in your relationship. You might be avoiding difficult situations or finding ways to escape from how you are feeling. As a couple, you might be feeling stuck. Your conversations or arguments go in circles and never feel resolved. It's become difficult to communicate and you feel disconnected from each other.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, I offer services for individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and more.
People come to therapy with the hope of improving their life stories in a meaningful way. They often long for circumstances to change, while at the same time feeling that painful emotions and relationship difficulties keep them stuck. If you feel like that’s your story - if you’ve struggled to build the life you want due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or negative relationship patterns, therapy can be the chapter where things finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where you heal old wounds, overcome your fears, learn new skills, and find within yourself the strength to go forward with greater confidence and peace.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, I offer services for individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and more.
People come to therapy with the hope of improving their life stories in a meaningful way. They often long for circumstances to change, while at the same time feeling that painful emotions and relationship difficulties keep them stuck. If you feel like that’s your story - if you’ve struggled to build the life you want due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or negative relationship patterns, therapy can be the chapter where things finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where you heal old wounds, overcome your fears, learn new skills, and find within yourself the strength to go forward with greater confidence and peace.
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, mental health support for individuals, and couples. I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, mental health support for individuals, and couples. I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
Karen Grierson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MTS, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
I am experienced with a broad spectrum of relationship styles and compositions, consensual power exchange structures, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
"Change only occurs once the need to change exceeds the pain of staying the same." Working with individuals, couples, and poly groups, together we develop awareness of systemic factors influencing conscious and subconscious behaviours and decision-making patterns. Then we focus on increasing the strengths and resources available to, and within, the client. Building on the basic Buddhist tenets of mindfulness, compassion, and congruence, we can paint a different picture of both personal and relational issues, and more effective, authentic ways of growing towards your goals.
I am experienced with a broad spectrum of relationship styles and compositions, consensual power exchange structures, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
"Change only occurs once the need to change exceeds the pain of staying the same." Working with individuals, couples, and poly groups, together we develop awareness of systemic factors influencing conscious and subconscious behaviours and decision-making patterns. Then we focus on increasing the strengths and resources available to, and within, the client. Building on the basic Buddhist tenets of mindfulness, compassion, and congruence, we can paint a different picture of both personal and relational issues, and more effective, authentic ways of growing towards your goals.
You deserve to feel supported! You deserve to be heard! Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!
You deserve to feel supported! You deserve to be heard! Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!
You can both win in your relationship.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples! I offer a “Couples in Connection” course starting Jan. 26, 2025. Check it out on my website. As couples, we want to be able to talk without getting caught up in the same frustrating arguments that go nowhere. We want so much more than feeling empty inside like roommates, just parents, or good friends who pay the bills together. We desire security and love. But we have so many doubts and questions: Am I too much or not good enough? How can I build more balance within myself and in my relationship? How can I feel seen, heard, and fulfilled without creating conflict?
You can both win in your relationship.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples! I offer a “Couples in Connection” course starting Jan. 26, 2025. Check it out on my website. As couples, we want to be able to talk without getting caught up in the same frustrating arguments that go nowhere. We want so much more than feeling empty inside like roommates, just parents, or good friends who pay the bills together. We desire security and love. But we have so many doubts and questions: Am I too much or not good enough? How can I build more balance within myself and in my relationship? How can I feel seen, heard, and fulfilled without creating conflict?
Pamela C Freitas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship. Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship.
You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship. Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship.
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.
Kaleigh Russell
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
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I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work who practices clinical psychotherapy and supportive counselling. I have a passion for delivering therapeutic interventions that address the social, emotional, relational, behavioural, and psychological needs of individuals and couples in order to address presenting problems in a holistic way. I have experience working with adults, adolescents (13+) and couples. My areas of specialty include attachment & relational trauma, self worth/esteem, self sabotage, unhelpful thinking patterns, addiction & substance abuse, relationship issues, depression & anxiety
I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work who practices clinical psychotherapy and supportive counselling. I have a passion for delivering therapeutic interventions that address the social, emotional, relational, behavioural, and psychological needs of individuals and couples in order to address presenting problems in a holistic way. I have experience working with adults, adolescents (13+) and couples. My areas of specialty include attachment & relational trauma, self worth/esteem, self sabotage, unhelpful thinking patterns, addiction & substance abuse, relationship issues, depression & anxiety
Whether your relationship is new and you seek to build healthy communication, or a relationship seasoned with life's challenges and difficulties, it is never too late or too early to build healthy patterns.
Broken relationships can mend. You CAN have healthy, fulfilling and deep connections. Relationships can breakdown, be it a slow drifting apart due to busy schedules, parenting, balancing work and life, or with choices that have been made that have hurt deeply. What was once a source of happiness and pleasure may become the very source of your deepest pain. The person who was once your most trusted ally and friend, now seems more like a stranger. How does one work through this and regain connection? Couples counselling can help! A therapist helps couples hear each other and be understood in a safe environment.
Whether your relationship is new and you seek to build healthy communication, or a relationship seasoned with life's challenges and difficulties, it is never too late or too early to build healthy patterns.
Broken relationships can mend. You CAN have healthy, fulfilling and deep connections. Relationships can breakdown, be it a slow drifting apart due to busy schedules, parenting, balancing work and life, or with choices that have been made that have hurt deeply. What was once a source of happiness and pleasure may become the very source of your deepest pain. The person who was once your most trusted ally and friend, now seems more like a stranger. How does one work through this and regain connection? Couples counselling can help! A therapist helps couples hear each other and be understood in a safe environment.
Vitality Counselling Services with Barb Shannon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H
I believe the foundation to successful therapy rests in the relationship between counsellor and client.
Whether you're grappling to navigate difficult life situations, anxiety and/or depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting or blended family challenges, or anxiety-based school avoidance, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to counselling and mediation services to youth (11+), adults, couples and families. I strive to meet you where you're at and help you get to where they want to go. My goal is to provide you insight, support, and skill building in a relaxed, comfortable counselling environment, so you can achieve your personal goals.
I believe the foundation to successful therapy rests in the relationship between counsellor and client.
Whether you're grappling to navigate difficult life situations, anxiety and/or depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting or blended family challenges, or anxiety-based school avoidance, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to counselling and mediation services to youth (11+), adults, couples and families. I strive to meet you where you're at and help you get to where they want to go. My goal is to provide you insight, support, and skill building in a relaxed, comfortable counselling environment, so you can achieve your personal goals.
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I have over a decade of experience supporting families and individuals in the Waterloo Region in their personal and collective transformation. I work with difficult emotions that feel like they are taking control, relationship dynamics that are causing stress, problematic patterns in our lives as well as impactful life events. Together we can sort through the good and the bad.
I have over a decade of experience supporting families and individuals in the Waterloo Region in their personal and collective transformation. I work with difficult emotions that feel like they are taking control, relationship dynamics that are causing stress, problematic patterns in our lives as well as impactful life events. Together we can sort through the good and the bad.
I believe that trust, compassion and validation are the keys to a successful therapeutic relationship.
It is part of the human experience to have ups and downs in life. My passion for being a therapist is holding space for those struggling or navigating through life’s difficulties. As a client centered therapist, it is my goal to provide clients a warm, safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to share your story. Each individual person is unique, and it is important to me to understand all of the aspects of a persons life that make them who they are. Together we will collaboratively develop goals that would be meaningful to you that are realistic, achievable and bring you closer to the life you want to live.
I believe that trust, compassion and validation are the keys to a successful therapeutic relationship.
It is part of the human experience to have ups and downs in life. My passion for being a therapist is holding space for those struggling or navigating through life’s difficulties. As a client centered therapist, it is my goal to provide clients a warm, safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to share your story. Each individual person is unique, and it is important to me to understand all of the aspects of a persons life that make them who they are. Together we will collaboratively develop goals that would be meaningful to you that are realistic, achievable and bring you closer to the life you want to live.
Limestone Counselling Coaching & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2K
We specialize in individual and relationship focused psychotherapy and personal and professional coaching focused on supporting positive mental health and improving personal wellness. Our services are rooted in core holistic, client-centred, humanistic principles guided by a neuroplasticity and bio-psycho-socio-cultural perspective. This perspective is neuro-diversity positive and trauma informed and is focused on building strengths and positive approaches to change. Please see both our Psychotherapy and Coaching and Consulting Services pages on our website for descriptions of services.
We specialize in individual and relationship focused psychotherapy and personal and professional coaching focused on supporting positive mental health and improving personal wellness. Our services are rooted in core holistic, client-centred, humanistic principles guided by a neuroplasticity and bio-psycho-socio-cultural perspective. This perspective is neuro-diversity positive and trauma informed and is focused on building strengths and positive approaches to change. Please see both our Psychotherapy and Coaching and Consulting Services pages on our website for descriptions of services.
I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people transform their relationship with their body to feel calm and confident as they navigate their life forward. You feel exhausted as your mind and body remind you each moment of every day of being consumed with anxiety. Not being understood by those closest to you, has you feeling alone. You may have ideas about what led to this, or maybe it came suddenly and you want to understand why. It’s here and feels fierce as it feels all consuming. You are trapped in your mind, ruminating about what has happened, while you wish it was different. You feel "stuck,” and want a change.
I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people transform their relationship with their body to feel calm and confident as they navigate their life forward. You feel exhausted as your mind and body remind you each moment of every day of being consumed with anxiety. Not being understood by those closest to you, has you feeling alone. You may have ideas about what led to this, or maybe it came suddenly and you want to understand why. It’s here and feels fierce as it feels all consuming. You are trapped in your mind, ruminating about what has happened, while you wish it was different. You feel "stuck,” and want a change.
Summer Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q) , MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I believe in meeting individuals where they are in their lives, honouring their unique experiences, and collaborating with them to foster deeper self-understanding. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s journey. I have extensive experience working with families, children, youth, and individuals, addressing a range of presenting concerns, including relationship challenges, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, 2SLGBTQI+ issues, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, ASD, and developmental/speech delays.
I believe in meeting individuals where they are in their lives, honouring their unique experiences, and collaborating with them to foster deeper self-understanding. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s journey. I have extensive experience working with families, children, youth, and individuals, addressing a range of presenting concerns, including relationship challenges, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, 2SLGBTQI+ issues, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, ASD, and developmental/speech delays.
Garrett LaFosse Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a relationship specialist.
Do you ever struggle with feeling disconnected from others? Do you ever feel loneliness or discontent? Do you ever think that life should be easier? Do you ever feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost due to the pressure to live up to standards, or to just get through the day? Do you ever question, wonder, or hope that things could be better? Have you ever had something too terrible to talk about with others that you still feel the need to share? Neglecting your own needs and not taking time for yourself often leads to difficulties for both your mind and body. I believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
I am a relationship specialist.
Do you ever struggle with feeling disconnected from others? Do you ever feel loneliness or discontent? Do you ever think that life should be easier? Do you ever feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost due to the pressure to live up to standards, or to just get through the day? Do you ever question, wonder, or hope that things could be better? Have you ever had something too terrible to talk about with others that you still feel the need to share? Neglecting your own needs and not taking time for yourself often leads to difficulties for both your mind and body. I believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
Cher Canonizado @ Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective🌈
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey, I'm Cher- it’s nice to virtually connect with you! I’m a queer-identified therapist and I'm experienced in supporting individuals, couples & families struggling with addiction, self-harm, depression, anxiety, stress, and a myriad of other challenges, including various forms of trauma and abuse. Whether grappling with relationship issues, processing difficult emotions, or embarking on a journey of self-discovery, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Drawing from a diverse toolkit of interventions and theories, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Hey, I'm Cher- it’s nice to virtually connect with you! I’m a queer-identified therapist and I'm experienced in supporting individuals, couples & families struggling with addiction, self-harm, depression, anxiety, stress, and a myriad of other challenges, including various forms of trauma and abuse. Whether grappling with relationship issues, processing difficult emotions, or embarking on a journey of self-discovery, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Drawing from a diverse toolkit of interventions and theories, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Leanne Sawchuk
Registered Psychotherapist, DipTIRP, BA, RP, CTIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Life can be overwhelming at times and it often takes courage and bravery to open the door to something new and to something different. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected or maybe you need to better understand and work through what is happening in your life right now. I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma. Together we will explore what is happening for you interpersonally and relationally, while making sense of the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that are holding you back or causing you emotional pain.
Life can be overwhelming at times and it often takes courage and bravery to open the door to something new and to something different. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected or maybe you need to better understand and work through what is happening in your life right now. I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma. Together we will explore what is happening for you interpersonally and relationally, while making sense of the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that are holding you back or causing you emotional pain.
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.
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.
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Relationship Issues Counsellors
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.