Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Whether you are in a challenging season of life or have struggled for many years, I am a therapist who will meet you where you are at and help you work towards your goals—big or small.
Whether you are in a challenging season of life or have struggled for many years, I am a therapist who will meet you where you are at and help you work towards your goals—big or small.
I am a registered psychotherapist, but also a human being. If you don't feel like traditional therapy is for you, then I work with you to find what is. I specialize in: Trauma, PTSD, BPD, CPTSD, anxiety and depression. I am Queer-LGBTQ2S- non-gender conforming. I look at therapy as a path towards healing, with a holistic approach towards health and mental wellness. Trauma-informed expressive therapy is based on bringing what is unconscious to conciousness in a safe way and finding containers that work with you to help you process and unpack in order to heal.
I am a registered psychotherapist, but also a human being. If you don't feel like traditional therapy is for you, then I work with you to find what is. I specialize in: Trauma, PTSD, BPD, CPTSD, anxiety and depression. I am Queer-LGBTQ2S- non-gender conforming. I look at therapy as a path towards healing, with a holistic approach towards health and mental wellness. Trauma-informed expressive therapy is based on bringing what is unconscious to conciousness in a safe way and finding containers that work with you to help you process and unpack in order to heal.
I support women through the transitions and challenges of motherhood. Postpartum anxiety is a rocky road. You feel a heavy mental load with invisible weight, along with a pressure and expectation to “be okay,” except you aren’t. You end up carrying so much on your shoulders, showing up for everyone else but yourself. Wanting to feel like yourself again is what you hope for, without feeling stretched thin and exhausted.
I support women through the transitions and challenges of motherhood. Postpartum anxiety is a rocky road. You feel a heavy mental load with invisible weight, along with a pressure and expectation to “be okay,” except you aren’t. You end up carrying so much on your shoulders, showing up for everyone else but yourself. Wanting to feel like yourself again is what you hope for, without feeling stretched thin and exhausted.
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or past trauma and loss and are ready for meaningful change. We will work to build practical tools, emotional clarity, and a safe space to feel understood. As a CBT Therapist and Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I support clients using evidence-based and somatic/mind-body approaches to build confidence, balance, and resilience. I also offer culturally informed care and support for those impacted by racialized experiences, including work place trauma. My goal is to help clients heal, grow, and create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or past trauma and loss and are ready for meaningful change. We will work to build practical tools, emotional clarity, and a safe space to feel understood. As a CBT Therapist and Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I support clients using evidence-based and somatic/mind-body approaches to build confidence, balance, and resilience. I also offer culturally informed care and support for those impacted by racialized experiences, including work place trauma. My goal is to help clients heal, grow, and create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Irfa. I completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto and I support individuals and couples to find clarity, heal from painful experiences, and create the kind of life and relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling. As a BIPOC therapist, my approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted respect for your story. I integrate modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and more to create a unique plan for you. I see clients in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo or online throughout Ontario.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Irfa. I completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto and I support individuals and couples to find clarity, heal from painful experiences, and create the kind of life and relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling. As a BIPOC therapist, my approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted respect for your story. I integrate modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and more to create a unique plan for you. I see clients in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo or online throughout Ontario.
Are you seeking clinical supervision or support on your journey to mental wellness? Dr. Ward provides transformative therapeutic services, clinical supervision and professional training virtually.
We offer compassionate services designed to build skills & promote healing. Therapy can address a range of concerns & are connected to goals set by you. Together, we explore your unique experiences and build effective coping strategies that build upon your strengths.
For Clinical Supervision, our approach enhances your practice and teaches skills & nuances of the therapeutic process, integrating theory into practice.
Are you seeking clinical supervision or support on your journey to mental wellness? Dr. Ward provides transformative therapeutic services, clinical supervision and professional training virtually.
We offer compassionate services designed to build skills & promote healing. Therapy can address a range of concerns & are connected to goals set by you. Together, we explore your unique experiences and build effective coping strategies that build upon your strengths.
For Clinical Supervision, our approach enhances your practice and teaches skills & nuances of the therapeutic process, integrating theory into practice.
If you're struggling with anxiety/panic, 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/panic, 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.
With over a decade of psychotherapy experience, I’ve supported clients with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship challenges, BPD, panic disorder, substance use, and life transitions. I integrate EMDR, IFS, and CBT to help you not just manage symptoms, but uncover and heal the root causes. Whether you’re seeking relief from distress, clarity in relationships, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, therapy is a space to reconnect with your resilience and create meaningful change.
With over a decade of psychotherapy experience, I’ve supported clients with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship challenges, BPD, panic disorder, substance use, and life transitions. I integrate EMDR, IFS, and CBT to help you not just manage symptoms, but uncover and heal the root causes. Whether you’re seeking relief from distress, clarity in relationships, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, therapy is a space to reconnect with your resilience and create meaningful change.
My approach is tailored to each individual, whether you are experiencing cognitive fatigue, poor sleep, issues with time management, or sensitivities.
Think of me as a "lifestyle engineer," helping you identify key issues and apply practical, sustainable strategies for health improvement. As a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) facilitator, I can guide you to incorporate mindfulness into the process of setting goals and action plans; restoring your well-being; and making meaningful lasting changes.
My approach is tailored to each individual, whether you are experiencing cognitive fatigue, poor sleep, issues with time management, or sensitivities.
Think of me as a "lifestyle engineer," helping you identify key issues and apply practical, sustainable strategies for health improvement. As a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) facilitator, I can guide you to incorporate mindfulness into the process of setting goals and action plans; restoring your well-being; and making meaningful lasting changes.
You may be managing day to day, but internally feel tense, low, or affected by past experiences that still show up. Many people I work with feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re carrying. I offer a steady, practical space to slow things down, understand patterns shaped by past experiences, and build skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, and regain a sense of control in your life and relationships.
You may be managing day to day, but internally feel tense, low, or affected by past experiences that still show up. Many people I work with feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re carrying. I offer a steady, practical space to slow things down, understand patterns shaped by past experiences, and build skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, and regain a sense of control in your life and relationships.
I believe therapy should be practical and actionable to help you get the best results and achieve positive lasting change as quickly as possible. As a client-centered therapist, I work collaboratively and offer an individualized approach to meet clients where they're at. My work is inspired by the science of interpersonal neurobiology, allowing me to provide education about human behaviour and neurophysiology to help clients make sense of their difficulties and see their challenges from a normalizing view. Many clients find this information to be helpful, hopeful, and empowering, as it gives us a roadmap for resolving their issues.
I believe therapy should be practical and actionable to help you get the best results and achieve positive lasting change as quickly as possible. As a client-centered therapist, I work collaboratively and offer an individualized approach to meet clients where they're at. My work is inspired by the science of interpersonal neurobiology, allowing me to provide education about human behaviour and neurophysiology to help clients make sense of their difficulties and see their challenges from a normalizing view. Many clients find this information to be helpful, hopeful, and empowering, as it gives us a roadmap for resolving their issues.
NEW patients welcome. Have you been feeling overwhelmed & stressed? Experiencing difficulty in your relationships, school or work? Are you struggling with your emotions? Are you a parent with a child experiencing behavioural issues? Are you or your child struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm & suicide? Are you experiencing anxiety & work/school related issues? Do you have low self esteem? You have come to the right place! I would be honoured to support you. Whether it be helping to process events, providing support or learning different coping skills through evidence-based interventions, I can help!
NEW patients welcome. Have you been feeling overwhelmed & stressed? Experiencing difficulty in your relationships, school or work? Are you struggling with your emotions? Are you a parent with a child experiencing behavioural issues? Are you or your child struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm & suicide? Are you experiencing anxiety & work/school related issues? Do you have low self esteem? You have come to the right place! I would be honoured to support you. Whether it be helping to process events, providing support or learning different coping skills through evidence-based interventions, I can help!
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.
Hello! I work with clients with an array of concerns, but have developed a special interest in helping individuals ages 16+ who are dealing with OCD, anxiety, and panic. I work from a compassionate, evidence-based approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that builds psychological flexibility skills to engage more fully in life. I’m also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is an evidence-based therapy for anxiety and currently the gold standard treatment for OCD, and provide this from an ACT and compassion-focused orientation.
Hello! I work with clients with an array of concerns, but have developed a special interest in helping individuals ages 16+ who are dealing with OCD, anxiety, and panic. I work from a compassionate, evidence-based approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that builds psychological flexibility skills to engage more fully in life. I’m also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is an evidence-based therapy for anxiety and currently the gold standard treatment for OCD, and provide this from an ACT and compassion-focused orientation.
Becoming a parent can bring joy and fulfillment, but the changes and stress that accompany the early years can also have substantial impacts on a parent’s mental health. Nothing can truly prepare us for this significant new role. New parents are often overwhelmed with how how all consuming caring for a baby can be, may experience challenging shifts in their important relationships, and my not yet know how to cope or access the support they need. Parents in later stages are not immune to struggles either - managing toddler behaviour, learning to manage our big feelings alongside our little ones - often without any roadmap.
Becoming a parent can bring joy and fulfillment, but the changes and stress that accompany the early years can also have substantial impacts on a parent’s mental health. Nothing can truly prepare us for this significant new role. New parents are often overwhelmed with how how all consuming caring for a baby can be, may experience challenging shifts in their important relationships, and my not yet know how to cope or access the support they need. Parents in later stages are not immune to struggles either - managing toddler behaviour, learning to manage our big feelings alongside our little ones - often without any roadmap.
I see clients with a wide range of presenting problems, including: depression, anxiety, traumatic reactions, stress management, sleep disturbance, behavioural problems, anger management issues, relationship issues, conflict resolution and communication difficulties, grief, chronic pain, self-esteem concerns, bullying, problem solving, time management, and assertiveness.
I also perform psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, post-secondary students and adults who are experiencing academic or cognitive difficulties. The assessments explore problems with reading, writing, math, concentration/attention, memory, and comprehension. Assessments can also help identify disorders such as ADHD or Learning Disabilities, as well as giftedness.
I see clients with a wide range of presenting problems, including: depression, anxiety, traumatic reactions, stress management, sleep disturbance, behavioural problems, anger management issues, relationship issues, conflict resolution and communication difficulties, grief, chronic pain, self-esteem concerns, bullying, problem solving, time management, and assertiveness.
I also perform psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, post-secondary students and adults who are experiencing academic or cognitive difficulties. The assessments explore problems with reading, writing, math, concentration/attention, memory, and comprehension. Assessments can also help identify disorders such as ADHD or Learning Disabilities, as well as giftedness.
Together, we can work towards helping you better manage challenging emotions, increasing your sense of self-efficacy & confidence, while improving your self-esteem/mood/ sleep, and reducing your overall stress/anxiety levels.
NEW clients welcome! Seeking help is a courageous first step in managing your mental health & wellness. It is easy to get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns that do not serve us. The good news is, we have more control over our thoughts and feelings than it may seem. You can learn to take charge of your behaviour with the right tools & techniques, to live a more fulfilled & happy life. Together, we will set achievable goals that support empowerment, capacity building & resiliency. We believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel safe to share so we can have relaxed & authentic conversations.
Together, we can work towards helping you better manage challenging emotions, increasing your sense of self-efficacy & confidence, while improving your self-esteem/mood/ sleep, and reducing your overall stress/anxiety levels.
NEW clients welcome! Seeking help is a courageous first step in managing your mental health & wellness. It is easy to get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns that do not serve us. The good news is, we have more control over our thoughts and feelings than it may seem. You can learn to take charge of your behaviour with the right tools & techniques, to live a more fulfilled & happy life. Together, we will set achievable goals that support empowerment, capacity building & resiliency. We believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel safe to share so we can have relaxed & authentic conversations.
I work with COUPLES and Individuals. Are you: Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Confused? Conflicted? Don't know where to turn for help? Don't think anything can help you? Most people don't know what is wrong or how to describe what they are experiencing when they first go for counselling. You are not alone, your problems are not entirely unique and there is help - if you want it! Let me be your caring and empowering guide to discover your true potential.
I work with COUPLES and Individuals. Are you: Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Confused? Conflicted? Don't know where to turn for help? Don't think anything can help you? Most people don't know what is wrong or how to describe what they are experiencing when they first go for counselling. You are not alone, your problems are not entirely unique and there is help - if you want it! Let me be your caring and empowering guide to discover your true potential.
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client in anywhere needing our service.
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client in anywhere needing our service.
Our areas of expertise include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, and chronic pain.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves becoming more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how these all influence one another. We then teach you practical strategies for challenging problematic patterns that could be keeping you stuck.
Our areas of expertise include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, and chronic pain.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves becoming more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how these all influence one another. We then teach you practical strategies for challenging problematic patterns that could be keeping you stuck.
