The Co-operators Therapists in Kitchener, ON
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.
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.
Some of what shaped you happened long before you had words for it. You learned to read the room, to keep the peace, to need very little. It worked then. Now it shows up as relationships where you walk on eggshells, an apology reflex, and a tiredness that sleep does not touch. Maybe you are also carrying a loss, and everyone around you has moved on while you are still standing in it. I lost my own mother, so I know grief does not follow a schedule. You do not have to explain the whole story before we begin, and nothing you bring here will be too much.
Some of what shaped you happened long before you had words for it. You learned to read the room, to keep the peace, to need very little. It worked then. Now it shows up as relationships where you walk on eggshells, an apology reflex, and a tiredness that sleep does not touch. Maybe you are also carrying a loss, and everyone around you has moved on while you are still standing in it. I lost my own mother, so I know grief does not follow a schedule. You do not have to explain the whole story before we begin, and nothing you bring here will be too much.
Problematic Pornography Use & Compulsions - Dave
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe you've promised yourself you'd stop, more than once, and only you know how many times. Maybe you've told yourself it isn't really a problem, or that you'll deal with it tomorrow, or that it isn't bad enough to need help. Lately something feels off, like it takes more than it gives, and it's harder to sit with than you expected. On the outside you might look like you're holding it together, while inside things feel heavier than they should. If you've never said any of this out loud to anyone, that makes sense. Problematic pornography use is a private thing, and shame keeps most people quiet long after they start to wonder.
Maybe you've promised yourself you'd stop, more than once, and only you know how many times. Maybe you've told yourself it isn't really a problem, or that you'll deal with it tomorrow, or that it isn't bad enough to need help. Lately something feels off, like it takes more than it gives, and it's harder to sit with than you expected. On the outside you might look like you're holding it together, while inside things feel heavier than they should. If you've never said any of this out loud to anyone, that makes sense. Problematic pornography use is a private thing, and shame keeps most people quiet long after they start to wonder.
Your mind doesn’t switch off.
You overthink decisions.
There’s constant pressure to stay sharp, perform, and keep things together.
From the outside, things look fine.
Internally, it feels tense, restless, and hard to fully relax.
Most of the men I work with are used to pushing through, but over time, that turns into anxiety, irritability, mental fatigue, and disconnection.
I help you understand what’s driving it, including how past experiences have shaped these patterns, then we work on changing how you respond so you can feel more in control and less caught in it.
Your mind doesn’t switch off.
You overthink decisions.
There’s constant pressure to stay sharp, perform, and keep things together.
From the outside, things look fine.
Internally, it feels tense, restless, and hard to fully relax.
Most of the men I work with are used to pushing through, but over time, that turns into anxiety, irritability, mental fatigue, and disconnection.
I help you understand what’s driving it, including how past experiences have shaped these patterns, then we work on changing how you respond so you can feel more in control and less caught in it.
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
Anxiety, Panic & Emotional Regulation - Christine
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online Only
Your mind and your emotions both seem to run faster than you can keep up with. One moment you're fine, the next your chest is tight, your thoughts are racing toward everything that could go wrong, or a wave of panic or anger comes out of nowhere and takes over. Maybe you replay conversations for hours, lie awake bracing for tomorrow, or feel things so intensely that the size of the reaction scares you. You might look calm and capable on the outside while it's exhausting on the inside. This isn't you being weak or "too sensitive." It's a nervous system stuck on high alert, and it can be turned down.
Your mind and your emotions both seem to run faster than you can keep up with. One moment you're fine, the next your chest is tight, your thoughts are racing toward everything that could go wrong, or a wave of panic or anger comes out of nowhere and takes over. Maybe you replay conversations for hours, lie awake bracing for tomorrow, or feel things so intensely that the size of the reaction scares you. You might look calm and capable on the outside while it's exhausting on the inside. This isn't you being weak or "too sensitive." It's a nervous system stuck on high alert, and it can be turned down.
I recognize that life is complex, and so are the issues we live with. Whether it be a significant change, like losing a loved one, or tension within a meaningful relationship, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless trying to find our way through these challenges. I believe that we have the solutions to solve our problems within us and, at times, this requires us to reach out for support to uncover the answers to overcome these problems. From there, we seek to understand how we can learn from these hard times to strengthen ourselves and our relationships and find meaning from our experiences.
I recognize that life is complex, and so are the issues we live with. Whether it be a significant change, like losing a loved one, or tension within a meaningful relationship, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless trying to find our way through these challenges. I believe that we have the solutions to solve our problems within us and, at times, this requires us to reach out for support to uncover the answers to overcome these problems. From there, we seek to understand how we can learn from these hard times to strengthen ourselves and our relationships and find meaning from our experiences.
Addiction, Alcohol, Cannabis & Substance Use -Ruth
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CSAT
Online Only
Maybe it started as a way to take the edge off, and now you cannot picture getting through the day without it. The drink, the pills, the high, whatever it is, it quiets things for a while, and then it costs you more than it gives back: sleep, money, work, the trust of the people who love you. You have probably promised yourself you would cut back, and meant it, and still ended up back here. That does not make you weak or broken. Substances are good at becoming the one thing that reliably works, until they do not. You do not have to hit rock bottom to deserve help, and you do not have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Maybe it started as a way to take the edge off, and now you cannot picture getting through the day without it. The drink, the pills, the high, whatever it is, it quiets things for a while, and then it costs you more than it gives back: sleep, money, work, the trust of the people who love you. You have probably promised yourself you would cut back, and meant it, and still ended up back here. That does not make you weak or broken. Substances are good at becoming the one thing that reliably works, until they do not. You do not have to hit rock bottom to deserve help, and you do not have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
I help adults from the 2slgbtqqai+ and straight communities and from the cisgender and trans communities (including bigender, pangender, nonbinary, genderqueer and agender folk) with concerns including feeling stressed and anxious, feeling badly about themselves, loneliness or challenges in their relationships, challenges with being 2slgbtqqai+, sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, consensual non-monogamy and kink. I offer confidential, collaborative support to help you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance and well-being.
I help adults from the 2slgbtqqai+ and straight communities and from the cisgender and trans communities (including bigender, pangender, nonbinary, genderqueer and agender folk) with concerns including feeling stressed and anxious, feeling badly about themselves, loneliness or challenges in their relationships, challenges with being 2slgbtqqai+, sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, consensual non-monogamy and kink. I offer confidential, collaborative support to help you navigate life’s challenges and move toward balance and well-being.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! I provide a non-judgmental space for you to express your emotions and overcome obstacles. I work from an anti-oppressive and client centered approach and have extensive experience in counselling and psychotherapy both in hospital and community settings. If you need support in coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, emotional dysregulation or relationship issues, I utilize evidence based practices and a collaborative approach to help you develop a plan to address your concern and work towards your goals.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! I provide a non-judgmental space for you to express your emotions and overcome obstacles. I work from an anti-oppressive and client centered approach and have extensive experience in counselling and psychotherapy both in hospital and community settings. If you need support in coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, emotional dysregulation or relationship issues, I utilize evidence based practices and a collaborative approach to help you develop a plan to address your concern and work towards your goals.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, self-harm urges, or difficulty managing stress and life transitions. You might notice patterns that feel hard to break, or feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be seeking clarity, emotional relief and a deeper understanding of yourself. I can help you to feel more grounded, confident, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges, while being met with compassion.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, self-harm urges, or difficulty managing stress and life transitions. You might notice patterns that feel hard to break, or feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be seeking clarity, emotional relief and a deeper understanding of yourself. I can help you to feel more grounded, confident, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges, while being met with compassion.
Frustrated with hitting the same walls again and again? Can't find the right kind of help? Men are less likely to seek mental health support because they believe it will be ineffective, invasive or belittling. At Cogent, we provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, delivered by a qualified professional in a secure format to get you back on track.
Frustrated with hitting the same walls again and again? Can't find the right kind of help? Men are less likely to seek mental health support because they believe it will be ineffective, invasive or belittling. At Cogent, we provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, delivered by a qualified professional in a secure format to get you back on track.
You identify as neurodivergent and are looking to feel supported and understood. You want to build new strategies for coping with everyday life. You might have a an autistic or neurodivergent child whom you want to feel more themselves, supported, and self-expressed. You might be wondering "where can I feel like myself?", or "what do I really want out of life?". I help adults, children, and youth find authentic expression, get more of what they want out of life, understand their challenges and societal context, and find creative responses to their life circumstances to feel more empowered, self-defined, and able to self-advocate.
You identify as neurodivergent and are looking to feel supported and understood. You want to build new strategies for coping with everyday life. You might have a an autistic or neurodivergent child whom you want to feel more themselves, supported, and self-expressed. You might be wondering "where can I feel like myself?", or "what do I really want out of life?". I help adults, children, and youth find authentic expression, get more of what they want out of life, understand their challenges and societal context, and find creative responses to their life circumstances to feel more empowered, self-defined, and able to self-advocate.
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because conditions like personality disorders, chronic anxiety, and emotional dysregulation require highly specialized treatment. I provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) delivered as it was intended. I take a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. As my work is rooted from an integrative approach, I use multiple evidence-based modalities including CBT, and ACT to provide flexible and individualized care. I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues and many other problems. Reach out today!
If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because conditions like personality disorders, chronic anxiety, and emotional dysregulation require highly specialized treatment. I provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) delivered as it was intended. I take a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. As my work is rooted from an integrative approach, I use multiple evidence-based modalities including CBT, and ACT to provide flexible and individualized care. I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues and many other problems. Reach out today!
