Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Erin has over 17 years of experience working in all areas of the health care system, where she has acquired the skills for helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Erin has extensive knowledge of and uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She guides her clients on their path to recovery, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Erin assists clients in developing coping strategies, personalized and unique to their situation, and walks along side them in their journey to recovery. Erin also offers Walk N Talk therapy.
Erin has over 17 years of experience working in all areas of the health care system, where she has acquired the skills for helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Erin has extensive knowledge of and uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She guides her clients on their path to recovery, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Erin assists clients in developing coping strategies, personalized and unique to their situation, and walks along side them in their journey to recovery. Erin also offers Walk N Talk therapy.
I also have experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia to assist people in addressing sleep issues.
For more than 10 years, I have had an integral role in the growth and development of youth and adults. From coaching and supporting youth in competitive sports, to creating holistic health plans as a certified nutrition coach, I have journeyed alongside and supported folks in stressful situations. I support clients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy lenses, emphasising compassion and support as we navigate your journey of self-discovery. If you are interested in learning new strategies and having someone walk alongside you on your journey, please reach out.
I also have experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia to assist people in addressing sleep issues.
For more than 10 years, I have had an integral role in the growth and development of youth and adults. From coaching and supporting youth in competitive sports, to creating holistic health plans as a certified nutrition coach, I have journeyed alongside and supported folks in stressful situations. I support clients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy lenses, emphasising compassion and support as we navigate your journey of self-discovery. If you are interested in learning new strategies and having someone walk alongside you on your journey, please reach out.
I am experienced in providing evidence-based treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, insomnia, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a first-line treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties and helps individuals address unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. In treatment, we work together to help you acquire the skills needed to face your unique challenges.
I am experienced in providing evidence-based treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, insomnia, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a first-line treatment for a wide range of mental health difficulties and helps individuals address unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. In treatment, we work together to help you acquire the skills needed to face your unique challenges.
Sometimes, we go through tough times like depression, anxiety, or trauma, and it can be easy to forget the strength and abilities we already possess, leaving us feeling like there’s no way out. Think of psychotherapy as the start of a journey toward better days, and the best part is, you won’t be taking this journey alone. Brendan will meet you right where you are in life so that together, you can work towards achieving realistic and meaningful life and health goals. Brendan has earned an Honors bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Windsor and a master’s in counselling psychology from Yorkville University.
Sometimes, we go through tough times like depression, anxiety, or trauma, and it can be easy to forget the strength and abilities we already possess, leaving us feeling like there’s no way out. Think of psychotherapy as the start of a journey toward better days, and the best part is, you won’t be taking this journey alone. Brendan will meet you right where you are in life so that together, you can work towards achieving realistic and meaningful life and health goals. Brendan has earned an Honors bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Windsor and a master’s in counselling psychology from Yorkville University.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of depression, or struggling with past trauma? Navigating challenges in your relationships, attachment wounds, or the stresses of adapting to a new culture? You don’t have to face these struggles alone.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in cycles of depression, or struggling with past trauma? Navigating challenges in your relationships, attachment wounds, or the stresses of adapting to a new culture? You don’t have to face these struggles alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, or unresolved emotions? I’m here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools that help you reconnect with your inner strength.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, or unresolved emotions? I’m here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools that help you reconnect with your inner strength.
Kayla Holliday
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I support adults struggling with the impact of trauma (sexual, physical, psychological, racial etc.), depression, anxiety and other anxiety related concerns (panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, phobias). My approach to care is collaborative, person-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based and culturally sensitive.
I support adults struggling with the impact of trauma (sexual, physical, psychological, racial etc.), depression, anxiety and other anxiety related concerns (panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, phobias). My approach to care is collaborative, person-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based and culturally sensitive.
As a child psychotherapist, my approach involves keen observation of a child's play, drawings, words, and behavior. Through this process, I help children verbalize the thoughts and emotions underlying their challenging behaviors. I tailor my methods to each individual child or family, ensuring an age-appropriate approach. Maintaining a neutral and non-directive stance, I create an atmosphere where children and adolescents feel free to express themselves without fear of punishment or rejection. This fosters trust and understanding, allowing them to communicate their hopes and fears ultimately shaping their perception of the world.
As a child psychotherapist, my approach involves keen observation of a child's play, drawings, words, and behavior. Through this process, I help children verbalize the thoughts and emotions underlying their challenging behaviors. I tailor my methods to each individual child or family, ensuring an age-appropriate approach. Maintaining a neutral and non-directive stance, I create an atmosphere where children and adolescents feel free to express themselves without fear of punishment or rejection. This fosters trust and understanding, allowing them to communicate their hopes and fears ultimately shaping their perception of the world.
I am an experienced clinician who see's a range of child/youth and adult cases. Prior to completing my Master's degree I worked in the hospital system as a child life specialist and have a special perspective in helping clients who themselves or their family members, have experienced health and hospitalization issues related to medical or mental health issues.
I work individually with clients, but also find it important to make sure that family members, especially parents are included in the therapy process, when working with children and adolescents.
I am an experienced clinician who see's a range of child/youth and adult cases. Prior to completing my Master's degree I worked in the hospital system as a child life specialist and have a special perspective in helping clients who themselves or their family members, have experienced health and hospitalization issues related to medical or mental health issues.
I work individually with clients, but also find it important to make sure that family members, especially parents are included in the therapy process, when working with children and adolescents.
Operating for 16+ years, Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our clinicians come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within neurodiversity and anti-oppressive frameworks. We strive to provide a safe space for clinicians and clients alike to explore and engage in collaborative, and respectful, psychotherapeutic relationships. Bernadette Street, clinical supervisor and director of Street Therapy, has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. Her expertise informs the work of our team.
Operating for 16+ years, Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our clinicians come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within neurodiversity and anti-oppressive frameworks. We strive to provide a safe space for clinicians and clients alike to explore and engage in collaborative, and respectful, psychotherapeutic relationships. Bernadette Street, clinical supervisor and director of Street Therapy, has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. Her expertise informs the work of our team.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
I have 25 years of counselling experience working with children, teens, adults and couples. I understand that life’s pressures, either from work, relationships, or personal health challenges, can be overwhelming and asking for help is not easy. if you decide to explore the benefits of therapy I offer evidence-based approaches to help you reduce stress, regain balance, and build emotional resilience. I believe self discovery is a first step toward recovery and I will providers you a safe, empathetic environment where you can process your experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms and start to treat yourself with kindness.
I have 25 years of counselling experience working with children, teens, adults and couples. I understand that life’s pressures, either from work, relationships, or personal health challenges, can be overwhelming and asking for help is not easy. if you decide to explore the benefits of therapy I offer evidence-based approaches to help you reduce stress, regain balance, and build emotional resilience. I believe self discovery is a first step toward recovery and I will providers you a safe, empathetic environment where you can process your experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms and start to treat yourself with kindness.
I have expertise in Mood Disorders, OCD, sleep, Eating Disorders, BPD, trauma, stress, emotion regulation and compassion fatigue.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling with finding enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? I am here to help you improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships, and attachments and move towards personal healing, self-awareness and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle of negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a positive and fulfilling life.
I have expertise in Mood Disorders, OCD, sleep, Eating Disorders, BPD, trauma, stress, emotion regulation and compassion fatigue.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling with finding enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? I am here to help you improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships, and attachments and move towards personal healing, self-awareness and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle of negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a positive and fulfilling life.
I have additional training in various relaxation techniques, pain management, and sleep hygiene.
Couples: Training in a leading therapeutic approach for couples! Call today to learn more about the Gottman Approach and how we can work together as a team to make your marriage better! Communication, loneness, intimacy no area is too difficult for us to work on:)
Call for a free consult to learn if I am a good fit for you.
Many years of experience in Couples Therapy. Experienced with the following researched approaches Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EFIT, ACT, DBT, Anger Management.
I have additional training in various relaxation techniques, pain management, and sleep hygiene.
Couples: Training in a leading therapeutic approach for couples! Call today to learn more about the Gottman Approach and how we can work together as a team to make your marriage better! Communication, loneness, intimacy no area is too difficult for us to work on:)
Call for a free consult to learn if I am a good fit for you.
Many years of experience in Couples Therapy. Experienced with the following researched approaches Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EFIT, ACT, DBT, Anger Management.
You hold everything together. You care for others. And somewhere along the way, you start to feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. I work with women and young adults navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, trauma, addiction, and relationship stress. Therapy can be a space to exhale, feel what’s been buried, name what’s been confusing, and begin to reconnect with your voice, body, and story.
You hold everything together. You care for others. And somewhere along the way, you start to feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. I work with women and young adults navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, trauma, addiction, and relationship stress. Therapy can be a space to exhale, feel what’s been buried, name what’s been confusing, and begin to reconnect with your voice, body, and story.
Brooke Hill Therapy and Clinical Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
I am a Clinic Founder and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
I am a Clinic Founder and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
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.
Journeying towards wellness takes more work than most of us imagine! Without support it can feel slow and discouraging! If you are on this journey, then you may want someone to walk alongside to help you move forward. Once you have this support, then it's time to start preparing for the journey! This could include remembering what's important to you, and working through the challenges that make the path forward difficult. You might even need to equip yourself with new skills and discover new paths towards a goal.
Journeying towards wellness takes more work than most of us imagine! Without support it can feel slow and discouraging! If you are on this journey, then you may want someone to walk alongside to help you move forward. Once you have this support, then it's time to start preparing for the journey! This could include remembering what's important to you, and working through the challenges that make the path forward difficult. You might even need to equip yourself with new skills and discover new paths towards a goal.
I don't think mental health is something you achieve, but rather something you work your whole life trying to improve and maintain. There are so many reasons why you can't seem to be the best version of yourself - lack of motivation, negative past experiences, fears, and insecurities. And sometimes you just need a space separate from your world to help clarify and better understand yourself and what's standing in your way. My goal is to create an open, trusting, and vulnerable space where you can be your most authentic self - I believe that is the state where insight and change takes place.
I don't think mental health is something you achieve, but rather something you work your whole life trying to improve and maintain. There are so many reasons why you can't seem to be the best version of yourself - lack of motivation, negative past experiences, fears, and insecurities. And sometimes you just need a space separate from your world to help clarify and better understand yourself and what's standing in your way. My goal is to create an open, trusting, and vulnerable space where you can be your most authentic self - I believe that is the state where insight and change takes place.
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.