Somatic Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Melody, Therapist for Helpers & Women in Mid-life
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
5 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
You may seem okay on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed and disconnected inside, trying to be strong for everyone else.
Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to hold everything together. A place to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself and what you truly need.
I work with adults aged 17 and older who are navigating a wide range of concerns. I’m especially passionate about supporting professional helpers and women navigating midlife transitions, who may spend so much time caring for others that their own needs get pushed aside.
You may seem okay on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed and disconnected inside, trying to be strong for everyone else.
Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to hold everything together. A place to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself and what you truly need.
I work with adults aged 17 and older who are navigating a wide range of concerns. I’m especially passionate about supporting professional helpers and women navigating midlife transitions, who may spend so much time caring for others that their own needs get pushed aside.
You don't have to keep carrying it all alone.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can provide a space to pause, breathe, and begin healing.
You don't have to keep carrying it all alone.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can provide a space to pause, breathe, and begin healing.
My practice is rooted in embodied and somatic practices and approaches to therapy.
My clinical work includes individual and group therapy for people aged 15+ navigating challenges that affect daily life, decision-making, relationships, and emotional well-being. I support individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, addiction, grief, stress, and persistent pain. My trauma-focused training includes supporting survivors of childhood or adult sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, workplace trauma, first responder and military trauma, and medical or dental trauma.
My practice is rooted in embodied and somatic practices and approaches to therapy.
My clinical work includes individual and group therapy for people aged 15+ navigating challenges that affect daily life, decision-making, relationships, and emotional well-being. I support individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, addiction, grief, stress, and persistent pain. My trauma-focused training includes supporting survivors of childhood or adult sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, workplace trauma, first responder and military trauma, and medical or dental trauma.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I utilize an individualized and tailored approach that goes beyond just talk therapy, including Parts Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic therapy, Coaching, & Hypnotherapy.
Hi, I’m Jessica. I support men and women who carry a lot; people who often appear capable and dependable on the outside, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stretched thin. I work with high-achievers and purpose-led individuals, caregivers, parents, first responders, entrepreneurs, therapists, and adults with ADHD who are navigating chronic stress, anxiety, high expectations, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to perform or please others. I also offer dedicated support for women navigating infertility, burnout, and postpartum mental health, experiences that can feel isolating even when surrounded by others.
I utilize an individualized and tailored approach that goes beyond just talk therapy, including Parts Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic therapy, Coaching, & Hypnotherapy.
Hi, I’m Jessica. I support men and women who carry a lot; people who often appear capable and dependable on the outside, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stretched thin. I work with high-achievers and purpose-led individuals, caregivers, parents, first responders, entrepreneurs, therapists, and adults with ADHD who are navigating chronic stress, anxiety, high expectations, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to perform or please others. I also offer dedicated support for women navigating infertility, burnout, and postpartum mental health, experiences that can feel isolating even when surrounded by others.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT and DBT alongside psychodynamic, relational, schema-informed, mindfulness, and somatic approaches.
My clients are adults and older adolescents (17+) who may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by trauma, chronic stress, difficult relationships, or long-standing patterns that are becoming harder to manage. I also work with first responders, public safety personnel, military members and veterans, and helping professionals who may be navigating stress or trauma, or the impact that demanding work can have on themselves and their relationships. Some people come seeking relief from what is happening now; others also want to understand how earlier experiences may be shaping what they are experiencing today.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT and DBT alongside psychodynamic, relational, schema-informed, mindfulness, and somatic approaches.
My clients are adults and older adolescents (17+) who may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by trauma, chronic stress, difficult relationships, or long-standing patterns that are becoming harder to manage. I also work with first responders, public safety personnel, military members and veterans, and helping professionals who may be navigating stress or trauma, or the impact that demanding work can have on themselves and their relationships. Some people come seeking relief from what is happening now; others also want to understand how earlier experiences may be shaping what they are experiencing today.
I use a culturally responsive approach, somatic approaches and narrative therapy we'll look at how you interact with your environment and how this impact your emotions, feelings, and behaviours.
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by the day to day stressors? Struggling with communication in your relationships? Want to know how to show up authentically yourself? Do you feel anxiety or depression is holding you back? If so, then look no further. My aim is to form a collaborative, and therapeutic relationship with my clients, to provide a safe space away from everyday pressures, in which you can explore and gain a better understanding of yourself. Ultimately, I endeavour to provide you with an experience that is therapeutic, culturally responsive that empowers you to enhance your life and live it more fully.
I use a culturally responsive approach, somatic approaches and narrative therapy we'll look at how you interact with your environment and how this impact your emotions, feelings, and behaviours.
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by the day to day stressors? Struggling with communication in your relationships? Want to know how to show up authentically yourself? Do you feel anxiety or depression is holding you back? If so, then look no further. My aim is to form a collaborative, and therapeutic relationship with my clients, to provide a safe space away from everyday pressures, in which you can explore and gain a better understanding of yourself. Ultimately, I endeavour to provide you with an experience that is therapeutic, culturally responsive that empowers you to enhance your life and live it more fully.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or disoriented? Do your emotions feel out of control, damaging your relationships at home or at work? Or perhaps you tried cognitive behavioral therapy and found it never quite eased the ache in your heart? Ria is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a commitment to supporting clients as they navigate complex emotional landscapes. Specializing in anxiety, emotional regulation, and ADHD, Ria is here to help you find clarity and peace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or disoriented? Do your emotions feel out of control, damaging your relationships at home or at work? Or perhaps you tried cognitive behavioral therapy and found it never quite eased the ache in your heart? Ria is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a commitment to supporting clients as they navigate complex emotional landscapes. Specializing in anxiety, emotional regulation, and ADHD, Ria is here to help you find clarity and peace.
I specialize in a somatic (body-mind) approach to resolve issues that interfere with one's happiness and well being.
We also explore how thought patterns affect these symptoms and ways to change them. It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/marital issues and trauma. In the creating of safety and a trusting atmosphere clients are able to make the changes they want in order to live more satisfying lives.
I specialize in a somatic (body-mind) approach to resolve issues that interfere with one's happiness and well being.
We also explore how thought patterns affect these symptoms and ways to change them. It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/marital issues and trauma. In the creating of safety and a trusting atmosphere clients are able to make the changes they want in order to live more satisfying lives.
Are you feeling stuck in an older version of yourself that you know is ready to change? Do you live with the feeling that there's a truer version of "you" that's dying to come out? Are you held back by complicated relationships from your past, that seem to keep you in a holding pattern? Are you a couple stuck in a pattern that keeps you apart? Often we hit a place where we know we are ready for a transition, but we're just not sure what to do next. That's when therapy can be the most powerful. It's my greatest privilege to experience real connection with folks who are journeying towards a more meaningful, fulfilled, authentic life.
Are you feeling stuck in an older version of yourself that you know is ready to change? Do you live with the feeling that there's a truer version of "you" that's dying to come out? Are you held back by complicated relationships from your past, that seem to keep you in a holding pattern? Are you a couple stuck in a pattern that keeps you apart? Often we hit a place where we know we are ready for a transition, but we're just not sure what to do next. That's when therapy can be the most powerful. It's my greatest privilege to experience real connection with folks who are journeying towards a more meaningful, fulfilled, authentic life.
I am a somatic and holistic-spiritually integrated practitioner, with a focus on attachment-based or sexuality/relational trauma symptoms, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), or challenges related to CPTSD/PTSD.
I work with somatic approaches including Havening somatic technique (certified) and Focusing as well as spiritually integrated approaches such as arts-based therapies, oracle cards and bibliotherapy. I work with clients who want to deepen personal spiritual integration, find meaning, direction, and belongingness through life.
I am a somatic and holistic-spiritually integrated practitioner, with a focus on attachment-based or sexuality/relational trauma symptoms, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), or challenges related to CPTSD/PTSD.
I work with somatic approaches including Havening somatic technique (certified) and Focusing as well as spiritually integrated approaches such as arts-based therapies, oracle cards and bibliotherapy. I work with clients who want to deepen personal spiritual integration, find meaning, direction, and belongingness through life.
Hi, my name is Andréa! I am passionate about supporting folks who don’t always fit into traditional molds; who are curious about neurodiversity in themselves or are going through transitions and a rediscovery of themselves. I believe in peoples power to process through grief and trauma and utilize EMDR as a primary tool for trauma work in sessions. I want to honour your expertise by inviting you to co-create a safe space in which you can explore new paths, share your experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I love building genuine connection that can be foundational for new opportunities, healing and growth.
Hi, my name is Andréa! I am passionate about supporting folks who don’t always fit into traditional molds; who are curious about neurodiversity in themselves or are going through transitions and a rediscovery of themselves. I believe in peoples power to process through grief and trauma and utilize EMDR as a primary tool for trauma work in sessions. I want to honour your expertise by inviting you to co-create a safe space in which you can explore new paths, share your experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I love building genuine connection that can be foundational for new opportunities, healing and growth.
Anna Barth - Calm Again Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Together, we'll make sense of how these experiences can affect your nervous system, while using somatic therapy to support healing in both your mind and body.
Hi, I am Anna. I know that life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. If you're carrying the weight of past trauma, grieving the loss of someone or something important, or finding that relationship challenges have left you feeling disconnected, it can be hard to know where to turn. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we'll explore what's been weighing on you and find practical, supportive ways to help you feel more grounded and at ease.
Together, we'll make sense of how these experiences can affect your nervous system, while using somatic therapy to support healing in both your mind and body.
Hi, I am Anna. I know that life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. If you're carrying the weight of past trauma, grieving the loss of someone or something important, or finding that relationship challenges have left you feeling disconnected, it can be hard to know where to turn. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we'll explore what's been weighing on you and find practical, supportive ways to help you feel more grounded and at ease.
I have a passion for supporting clients through difficult times, while helping them to achieve optimal psychological and emotional well being. I have extensive clinical training experience with a broad range of issues and treatment approaches and am comfortable with people of all cultures and orientations. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in the area of clinical counselling, I provide assessment, counselling and therapy using an integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I also supervise other therapists who are seeking accreditation with their professional bodies. I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Supervisor IT.
I have a passion for supporting clients through difficult times, while helping them to achieve optimal psychological and emotional well being. I have extensive clinical training experience with a broad range of issues and treatment approaches and am comfortable with people of all cultures and orientations. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in the area of clinical counselling, I provide assessment, counselling and therapy using an integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I also supervise other therapists who are seeking accreditation with their professional bodies. I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Supervisor IT.
The ways we learn to cope often make perfect sense given what we have been through. Over time, those same patterns can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, infidelity, and the lasting effects of sexual abuse and assault. If you are caught in patterns you cannot seem to shift, or carrying something that has never felt fully safe to explore, this is a space built for exactly that work.
The ways we learn to cope often make perfect sense given what we have been through. Over time, those same patterns can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, infidelity, and the lasting effects of sexual abuse and assault. If you are caught in patterns you cannot seem to shift, or carrying something that has never felt fully safe to explore, this is a space built for exactly that work.
Hi, my name is Hannah. I use she/her and they/them pronouns. I believe every client is different and deserves their own unique therapy experience. Before we begin our work together, we will create a collaborative treatment plan, informed by your goals for therapy. My approach is gentle, with a hint of compassionate confrontation. I embrace an anti-oppressive framework, with intentional attunement to the intersections of your identity (e.g. gender, race, age, sexual orientation, etc.). Knowing how difficult therapy can be, I also try to bring humour into my sessions as much as possible.
Hi, my name is Hannah. I use she/her and they/them pronouns. I believe every client is different and deserves their own unique therapy experience. Before we begin our work together, we will create a collaborative treatment plan, informed by your goals for therapy. My approach is gentle, with a hint of compassionate confrontation. I embrace an anti-oppressive framework, with intentional attunement to the intersections of your identity (e.g. gender, race, age, sexual orientation, etc.). Knowing how difficult therapy can be, I also try to bring humour into my sessions as much as possible.
Do you struggle with navigating loss, grief, trauma or life transitions that affects your ability to function in what seems like every aspect of your life? Are you a caregiver struggling with managing relationships affected by dementia, chronic illness, chronic pain, or transitions in later life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck by the thought that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? In the current climate, more people are feeling uncertain about how to navigate relationships, jobs, and wellbeing. Putting yourself last can lead to long-term issues for you mind, body and spirit.
Do you struggle with navigating loss, grief, trauma or life transitions that affects your ability to function in what seems like every aspect of your life? Are you a caregiver struggling with managing relationships affected by dementia, chronic illness, chronic pain, or transitions in later life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck by the thought that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? In the current climate, more people are feeling uncertain about how to navigate relationships, jobs, and wellbeing. Putting yourself last can lead to long-term issues for you mind, body and spirit.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
Whether you find yourself going through a rough time, or you finally have the capacity to address ongoing issues, now is your moment to focus on you. Every person has inner resources and gifts to help them heal and find balance, and sometimes we also need a little help and guidance along the way. I bring to my work authenticity, humour and compassion that focuses on truly understanding your unique story and goals, while supporting you to nurture the strengths you already possess. I provide counselling services to individuals age 18 and older, and couples counselling inclusive of all relationship models.
Whether you find yourself going through a rough time, or you finally have the capacity to address ongoing issues, now is your moment to focus on you. Every person has inner resources and gifts to help them heal and find balance, and sometimes we also need a little help and guidance along the way. I bring to my work authenticity, humour and compassion that focuses on truly understanding your unique story and goals, while supporting you to nurture the strengths you already possess. I provide counselling services to individuals age 18 and older, and couples counselling inclusive of all relationship models.
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.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.