Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Juliana works from a strengths based framework and supports clients aged 16-80 struggling with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, ASD), anxiety, abuse, aging, women's issues, gender, communication issues, 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 incorporates ACT, REBT, ERP, Narrative and Gestalt therapies.
Juliana works from a strengths based framework and supports clients aged 16-80 struggling with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, ASD), anxiety, abuse, aging, women's issues, gender, communication issues, 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 incorporates ACT, REBT, ERP, Narrative and Gestalt therapies.
Milica Malinovic
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Life is filled with challenging decisions and choices that can be overwhelming. Milica’s commitment to you is to provide a client-centered experience that empowers you to navigate these challenges with confidence. It will be easy for you to openly share your hardships as Milica is able to bring a wealth of experience in creating a non-judgmental space. Through motivational interviewing and empathetic understanding, she aims to support you in gaining the confidence needed to make everyday decisions that align with your authentic self.
Life is filled with challenging decisions and choices that can be overwhelming. Milica’s commitment to you is to provide a client-centered experience that empowers you to navigate these challenges with confidence. It will be easy for you to openly share your hardships as Milica is able to bring a wealth of experience in creating a non-judgmental space. Through motivational interviewing and empathetic understanding, she aims to support you in gaining the confidence needed to make everyday decisions that align with your authentic self.
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.
Street Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, RP, (CRPO), CCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Operating for 16+ years, Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our practitioners come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within the 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 practitioners come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within the 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.
Welcome! Many people initiate therapy when something big is going on in their life – mental health symptoms, life changes, a difficult/traumatic experience or loss. But you don’t have to wait until life feels overwhelming to seek support. I welcome it all into my practice - no concern is too big or too small to bring to therapy. I specialize in supporting adults (18+) in healing from trauma, depression and anxiety. I also specialize in supporting people navigating the perinatal period (including perinatal mental health issues), perfectionism, people pleasing, and those that identify as empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP).
Welcome! Many people initiate therapy when something big is going on in their life – mental health symptoms, life changes, a difficult/traumatic experience or loss. But you don’t have to wait until life feels overwhelming to seek support. I welcome it all into my practice - no concern is too big or too small to bring to therapy. I specialize in supporting adults (18+) in healing from trauma, depression and anxiety. I also specialize in supporting people navigating the perinatal period (including perinatal mental health issues), perfectionism, people pleasing, and those that identify as empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP).
Nathaniel Khaleel
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Our work together will be based on you being heard. Your trust in me, your confidence in the process, and your insight into your life are the foundation of my practice. Regardless of my training and expertise, I believe that you are the expert of your own life. It will not be my role to put your experience into a box to be neatly categorized and labelled. You are a dynamic presence unlike anyone else and, just like everyone else, you deserve the respect and dignity of having your presence acknowledged.
Our work together will be based on you being heard. Your trust in me, your confidence in the process, and your insight into your life are the foundation of my practice. Regardless of my training and expertise, I believe that you are the expert of your own life. It will not be my role to put your experience into a box to be neatly categorized and labelled. You are a dynamic presence unlike anyone else and, just like everyone else, you deserve the respect and dignity of having your presence acknowledged.
Reaching out for help, especially from a stranger, is incredibly scary and courageous - the first step is often the hardest. I always feel honoured to join my clients on their journey to wellness and I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am committed to working with you at your pace. My approach is down to earth and collaborative, always. I strive to maintain an emotionally safe and judgment free space so that you may feel respected and heard. I am extensively trained in trauma therapy and have participated in Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and Masters level of Brainspotting, as well as the specialty Children and Adolescents training.
Reaching out for help, especially from a stranger, is incredibly scary and courageous - the first step is often the hardest. I always feel honoured to join my clients on their journey to wellness and I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am committed to working with you at your pace. My approach is down to earth and collaborative, always. I strive to maintain an emotionally safe and judgment free space so that you may feel respected and heard. I am extensively trained in trauma therapy and have participated in Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and Masters level of Brainspotting, as well as the specialty Children and Adolescents training.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Mehdi 'aras' Nasrin
Registered Psychotherapist, RP , MACP, CHyp, PhD
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2B
I believe that we are all in a continuous process of identifying our internal resources, embracing our own creativity and mobilizing our psychic energy. My aim for therapy is to help my clients arrive at a personal, yet structured and novel, understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. I invite my clients to enrich their personal narratives and use their own unique abilities and skills. Each session is a collaborative attempt to elaborate on the client’s mental map. Each conversation is a mutual dialogue on how you could experience yourself differently.
I believe that we are all in a continuous process of identifying our internal resources, embracing our own creativity and mobilizing our psychic energy. My aim for therapy is to help my clients arrive at a personal, yet structured and novel, understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. I invite my clients to enrich their personal narratives and use their own unique abilities and skills. Each session is a collaborative attempt to elaborate on the client’s mental map. Each conversation is a mutual dialogue on how you could experience yourself differently.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or a heightened sense of pressure to maintain your responsibilities, relationships, and friends?
This can take a toll on your mental health. Sometimes, this feels like anxiety and/or depression, which often manifest as fatigue, a lack of motivation, or avoidance. Or maybe you push yourself in the other direction: over-achieving, holding yourself to impossible standards, perfectionism, and a chronically busy schedule. We all have challenging periods in life, but you don't have to navigate them alone.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or a heightened sense of pressure to maintain your responsibilities, relationships, and friends?
This can take a toll on your mental health. Sometimes, this feels like anxiety and/or depression, which often manifest as fatigue, a lack of motivation, or avoidance. Or maybe you push yourself in the other direction: over-achieving, holding yourself to impossible standards, perfectionism, and a chronically busy schedule. We all have challenging periods in life, but you don't have to navigate them alone.
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.
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.
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Ashley Vandergunst
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA(c)
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E
Ashley’s goal as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, compassionate space. She considers it an honour and privilege when you share your life experiences with her and allow her to join you on your personal journey. Life often presents us with unforeseen challenges, testing our resilience and mental fortitude. Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step for your mental health. Ashley strives to help you with overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and helping to promote healing and lasting change within your life.
Ashley’s goal as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, compassionate space. She considers it an honour and privilege when you share your life experiences with her and allow her to join you on your personal journey. Life often presents us with unforeseen challenges, testing our resilience and mental fortitude. Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step for your mental health. Ashley strives to help you with overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and helping to promote healing and lasting change within your life.
Are you or someone you love between the ages of 12-24 and seeking mental health support? You are not alone. We know it hasn’t been easy these past few years and we see the impact on youth mental health. Early intervention for youth is so critical for better health outcomes later in life. When youth are empowered towards a greater sense of wellness they interact with the world around them in a positive and dynamic way. Providing a safe space where youth can talk openly about their lived experiences as they work towards their mental health goals is transformative in itself.
Are you or someone you love between the ages of 12-24 and seeking mental health support? You are not alone. We know it hasn’t been easy these past few years and we see the impact on youth mental health. Early intervention for youth is so critical for better health outcomes later in life. When youth are empowered towards a greater sense of wellness they interact with the world around them in a positive and dynamic way. Providing a safe space where youth can talk openly about their lived experiences as they work towards their mental health goals is transformative in itself.
Motherhood is hard. It is messy. If you're struggling to find moments of joy, you're feeling alone and overwhelmed, you wonder if something is wrong with you and you long for your life before becoming a parent- you're in the right place. If you're feeling resentment building with your partner, the voices of anxiety, depression, sadness and rage have been loud and you don't know know how to manage them- you're not alone. If you're working to heal from a traumatic birth, you are struggling with the demands of parenting and paid work and you do you don't know who you are anymore- I'd be honoured to hold space for you.
Motherhood is hard. It is messy. If you're struggling to find moments of joy, you're feeling alone and overwhelmed, you wonder if something is wrong with you and you long for your life before becoming a parent- you're in the right place. If you're feeling resentment building with your partner, the voices of anxiety, depression, sadness and rage have been loud and you don't know know how to manage them- you're not alone. If you're working to heal from a traumatic birth, you are struggling with the demands of parenting and paid work and you do you don't know who you are anymore- I'd be honoured to hold space for you.
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.
Centre For Psychodynamic Insights
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, HBA, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), BSc, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the pressure to please people, or the exhausting pursuit of perfection, you don't have to face these struggles alone. Discovering the path to your authentic self can feel overwhelming, especially when you constantly battle with low self-esteem and feeling like you are "not enough". I am here to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery, where every twist and turn reveals new insights and opportunities for growth. You have already taken the courageous step of seeking help, and that alone is a testament to your strength and resiliency.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the pressure to please people, or the exhausting pursuit of perfection, you don't have to face these struggles alone. Discovering the path to your authentic self can feel overwhelming, especially when you constantly battle with low self-esteem and feeling like you are "not enough". I am here to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery, where every twist and turn reveals new insights and opportunities for growth. You have already taken the courageous step of seeking help, and that alone is a testament to your strength and resiliency.
MA, MSW, RSW with specialization in health and mental health from U of T. For over 28 years I have supported individuals, families in organizational settings and in private practice. I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning differences. I treat individuals with or without a formal diagnosis who share features associated with ASD and struggle with isolation, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depressed mood and employment challenges. Services are tailored to address individuals' specific needs.
MA, MSW, RSW with specialization in health and mental health from U of T. For over 28 years I have supported individuals, families in organizational settings and in private practice. I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning differences. I treat individuals with or without a formal diagnosis who share features associated with ASD and struggle with isolation, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depressed mood and employment challenges. Services are tailored to address individuals' specific needs.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
I am a dedicated therapist and registered social worker who believes in the healing power of a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. My work is centred on helping individuals and families find hope, strength, and resilience amid life’s most complex challenges. I bring years of experience working with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions, with a special focus on immigrant and BIPOC mental health. Fluent in both Arabic and English, I am committed to creating a culturally safe space that honours each client’s unique story and heritage.
I am a dedicated therapist and registered social worker who believes in the healing power of a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. My work is centred on helping individuals and families find hope, strength, and resilience amid life’s most complex challenges. I bring years of experience working with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions, with a special focus on immigrant and BIPOC mental health. Fluent in both Arabic and English, I am committed to creating a culturally safe space that honours each client’s unique story and heritage.
