Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Peterborough, ON
Sliding scale offered. Being a first-responder for years and former international student, I understand the courage it takes to navigate major life transitions. Moving across countries, adapting to a new culture, adjusting to climate changes, building community from scratch, and redefining identity can impact us emotionally, physically, and relationally. These experiences can bring growth, but also loneliness, pressure, uncertainty, and overwhelm. I bring both professional training and lived experience to support clients through these complex transitions with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
Sliding scale offered. Being a first-responder for years and former international student, I understand the courage it takes to navigate major life transitions. Moving across countries, adapting to a new culture, adjusting to climate changes, building community from scratch, and redefining identity can impact us emotionally, physically, and relationally. These experiences can bring growth, but also loneliness, pressure, uncertainty, and overwhelm. I bring both professional training and lived experience to support clients through these complex transitions with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
Drawing from modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches, I encourage clinicians to build a flexible clinical toolbox rather than rely on a single model.
Starting your career as a therapist can feel exciting, but also overwhelming. You're balancing practicum requirements, challenging client cases, documentation, and the pressure of figuring out your own clinical style. Maybe you're second-guessing yourself after sessions, wondering if you're asking the right questions, or wishing you had a supervisor who felt approachable instead of intimidating. Supervision should be a place where you feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow into the therapist you want to become.
Drawing from modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches, I encourage clinicians to build a flexible clinical toolbox rather than rely on a single model.
Starting your career as a therapist can feel exciting, but also overwhelming. You're balancing practicum requirements, challenging client cases, documentation, and the pressure of figuring out your own clinical style. Maybe you're second-guessing yourself after sessions, wondering if you're asking the right questions, or wishing you had a supervisor who felt approachable instead of intimidating. Supervision should be a place where you feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow into the therapist you want to become.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly overthinking, struggling with low mood, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you're not alone. You may find yourself worrying excessively, feeling emotionally exhausted, losing motivation, or questioning yourself more often than you'd like. Therapy can help you better understand what's happening, develop healthier ways of coping, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly overthinking, struggling with low mood, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you're not alone. You may find yourself worrying excessively, feeling emotionally exhausted, losing motivation, or questioning yourself more often than you'd like. Therapy can help you better understand what's happening, develop healthier ways of coping, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
Reaching out for support can be difficult, especially when balancing the many demands of life. Sometimes, we find ourselves revisiting the same challenges without feeling any closer to a solution. An outside perspective can help uncover new insights & create opportunities for change.
As a Registered Psychotherapist with 16 years of experience, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I am also passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and identities. As a South Asian therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and family expectations can shape mental health.
Reaching out for support can be difficult, especially when balancing the many demands of life. Sometimes, we find ourselves revisiting the same challenges without feeling any closer to a solution. An outside perspective can help uncover new insights & create opportunities for change.
As a Registered Psychotherapist with 16 years of experience, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I am also passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and identities. As a South Asian therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and family expectations can shape mental health.
Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll cut back tomorrow... and tomorrow keeps getting pushed to next week. Maybe alcohol, drugs, gambling, or another habit has started taking up more space in your life than you'd like to admit. You're tired of making promises to yourself, feeling guilty, or wondering why something that started as a way to cope now feels so hard to control. If you're ready for things to look different, you're in the right place.
Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll cut back tomorrow... and tomorrow keeps getting pushed to next week. Maybe alcohol, drugs, gambling, or another habit has started taking up more space in your life than you'd like to admit. You're tired of making promises to yourself, feeling guilty, or wondering why something that started as a way to cope now feels so hard to control. If you're ready for things to look different, you're in the right place.
I’m a believer that there is no “one size fits all” to therapy and draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to ensure that my therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
My name is Janina and I’m passionate about supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges with compassion and curiosity. With over a decade of experience in social services, I’ve supported individuals and families through a wide range of struggles, including life transitions, mental health issues, trauma, and relationship conflicts. My work in child welfare taught me how to break down complex challenges into manageable steps, especially when life feels overwhelming and the path forward seems unclear.
I’m a believer that there is no “one size fits all” to therapy and draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to ensure that my therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
My name is Janina and I’m passionate about supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges with compassion and curiosity. With over a decade of experience in social services, I’ve supported individuals and families through a wide range of struggles, including life transitions, mental health issues, trauma, and relationship conflicts. My work in child welfare taught me how to break down complex challenges into manageable steps, especially when life feels overwhelming and the path forward seems unclear.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Adaptive Disclosure.
I work with individuals seeking support for psychological trauma, general mental health concerns, and addiction. My area of specialization is in treating Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs), among military personnel, veterans, police officers, and other first responders. This includes addressing symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Moral Injury, Anxiety, and Depression. I also support individuals navigating challenging life transitions or those simply looking for compassionate, non-judgmental guidance.
I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Adaptive Disclosure.
I work with individuals seeking support for psychological trauma, general mental health concerns, and addiction. My area of specialization is in treating Operational Stress Injuries (OSIs), among military personnel, veterans, police officers, and other first responders. This includes addressing symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Moral Injury, Anxiety, and Depression. I also support individuals navigating challenging life transitions or those simply looking for compassionate, non-judgmental guidance.
Gurleen Madurai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BMGMT
6 Endorsed
Peterborough, ON K9J
I also integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and support lasting change.
You might feel stuck in patterns you can’t explain- overwhelmed, anxious, triggered, or reacting in ways that don’t match who you want to be. Maybe past experiences, trauma, or difficult memories still feel close to the surface, impacting your emotions, relationships, and daily life. You’ve tried to move forward, but something keeps pulling you back. If you’re searching for EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, or support that goes deeper than surface-level coping, look no further. EMDR therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based approach to help process these experiences, allowing the brain to heal and move forward in a more adaptive way.
I also integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and support lasting change.
You might feel stuck in patterns you can’t explain- overwhelmed, anxious, triggered, or reacting in ways that don’t match who you want to be. Maybe past experiences, trauma, or difficult memories still feel close to the surface, impacting your emotions, relationships, and daily life. You’ve tried to move forward, but something keeps pulling you back. If you’re searching for EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, or support that goes deeper than surface-level coping, look no further. EMDR therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based approach to help process these experiences, allowing the brain to heal and move forward in a more adaptive way.
I considered using AI to write and refine this profile and perhaps you have considered using it for emotional and mental health support. It is efficient, easy and comfortable and provides the illusion of care and competence. It is an amazing tool but like most tools its usefulness depends on context - a hammer is not so helpful for painting! My understanding and appreciation of our human need for connection - to be truly seen, heard, held, and respected - led me to show up here as myself. Regardless of what has brought you to my profile, I am glad you are here. It takes courage to seek help and embark on change.
I considered using AI to write and refine this profile and perhaps you have considered using it for emotional and mental health support. It is efficient, easy and comfortable and provides the illusion of care and competence. It is an amazing tool but like most tools its usefulness depends on context - a hammer is not so helpful for painting! My understanding and appreciation of our human need for connection - to be truly seen, heard, held, and respected - led me to show up here as myself. Regardless of what has brought you to my profile, I am glad you are here. It takes courage to seek help and embark on change.
Sara Beheshtian
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA Psyc
8 Endorsed
Peterborough, ON K9J
Waitlist for new clients
Sara aims people improve the quality of their relationships with themselves and others facilitated through collaborative exploration and developed understanding of self, thoughts, patterns and emotions influenced by theoretical frameworks such as CBT, ACT, SFT and EFT.
Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) She is a first-generation Canadian that holds both the individualist and collectivist world view of self, others and community. Her private practice Compassionate Couch Counselling is based in Peterborough and she offers both in-person and virtual sessions to youth, individuals and couples.
Sara aims people improve the quality of their relationships with themselves and others facilitated through collaborative exploration and developed understanding of self, thoughts, patterns and emotions influenced by theoretical frameworks such as CBT, ACT, SFT and EFT.
Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) She is a first-generation Canadian that holds both the individualist and collectivist world view of self, others and community. Her private practice Compassionate Couch Counselling is based in Peterborough and she offers both in-person and virtual sessions to youth, individuals and couples.
Beth Ann Lichti
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
7 Endorsed
Peterborough, ON K9H
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Maybe past experiences have contributed to this. Or you recognize the challenge in our tech-savvy world, to unplug and tune in to yourself and to each other. Our early and ongoing experiences with family, friends, significant other(s), etc impact how we connect and attach; they impact mental health and well-being. We are more likely to thrive when we feel safely and securely connected to another person(s). When our relationships are instead overwhelmed with tension, pain, lack of understanding, etc we often struggle to feel and manage well.
Do you feel disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Maybe past experiences have contributed to this. Or you recognize the challenge in our tech-savvy world, to unplug and tune in to yourself and to each other. Our early and ongoing experiences with family, friends, significant other(s), etc impact how we connect and attach; they impact mental health and well-being. We are more likely to thrive when we feel safely and securely connected to another person(s). When our relationships are instead overwhelmed with tension, pain, lack of understanding, etc we often struggle to feel and manage well.
Hi there! I'm Kasandra. I work primarily with youth, individuals, parents/couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or disconnected. Many clients come to me wanting help navigating big emotions, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, self-identity, and behavioural or relational challenges. I also work closely with parents who are doing their best but feel unsure how to respond, exhausted by ongoing cycles, or struggling to stay connected with their child or each other. We work through communication breakdowns, emotional distance, parenting stress, or repeated conflict cycles, while rebuilding trust, teamwork, and closeness.
Hi there! I'm Kasandra. I work primarily with youth, individuals, parents/couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or disconnected. Many clients come to me wanting help navigating big emotions, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, self-identity, and behavioural or relational challenges. I also work closely with parents who are doing their best but feel unsure how to respond, exhausted by ongoing cycles, or struggling to stay connected with their child or each other. We work through communication breakdowns, emotional distance, parenting stress, or repeated conflict cycles, while rebuilding trust, teamwork, and closeness.
Does your childhood experiences continue to invade your joy - or peace? Have you struggled with flashbacks? Grief? Pain? Challenges with your relationships? Many of my clients are coming for a safe space wanting to reduce their anxiety symptoms, low mood, deal with occupational stress, addictions, sleep, eating issues or neurodivergent symptoms. If you have experienced trauma (Trauma)(s) and are ready to seek change and move towards getting to know yourself better, move past pain, fear, or the unwanted "stuff" - I want to help.
Does your childhood experiences continue to invade your joy - or peace? Have you struggled with flashbacks? Grief? Pain? Challenges with your relationships? Many of my clients are coming for a safe space wanting to reduce their anxiety symptoms, low mood, deal with occupational stress, addictions, sleep, eating issues or neurodivergent symptoms. If you have experienced trauma (Trauma)(s) and are ready to seek change and move towards getting to know yourself better, move past pain, fear, or the unwanted "stuff" - I want to help.
I am a clinical forensic psychologist. I have a passion for mental health, enjoy meeting new clients, and helping people uncover the cause of their distress. I focus on providing a safe and confidential space. I strive to be approachable, attentive, and warm while collaborating with my clients to create a genuine relationship. I love seeing my clients meet their goals! In individual therapy I enjoy working with several populations and concerns including first responders, boundary issues, those looking to make difficult decisions or looking to rebuild during a new life stage, clients within the music industry and high-level sports.
I am a clinical forensic psychologist. I have a passion for mental health, enjoy meeting new clients, and helping people uncover the cause of their distress. I focus on providing a safe and confidential space. I strive to be approachable, attentive, and warm while collaborating with my clients to create a genuine relationship. I love seeing my clients meet their goals! In individual therapy I enjoy working with several populations and concerns including first responders, boundary issues, those looking to make difficult decisions or looking to rebuild during a new life stage, clients within the music industry and high-level sports.
I work from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) lens, helping you build flexibility with difficult thoughts and emotions.
Currently accepting new clients, with immediate availability!
I work with teens (13 +), young adults, post-secondary students, and women who are navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I work from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) lens, helping you build flexibility with difficult thoughts and emotions.
Currently accepting new clients, with immediate availability!
I work with teens (13 +), young adults, post-secondary students, and women who are navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Feeling stressed, unfocused, stuck or searching for a place to find your ground? I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to comprehend and express our thoughts and feelings. A therapeutic foundation can help to unlock personal insights, explore the self, and discover inner strengths. In a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental atmosphere, I provide a place for you to untangle, reflect, transform and realign with yourself.
Feeling stressed, unfocused, stuck or searching for a place to find your ground? I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to comprehend and express our thoughts and feelings. A therapeutic foundation can help to unlock personal insights, explore the self, and discover inner strengths. In a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental atmosphere, I provide a place for you to untangle, reflect, transform and realign with yourself.
Now accepting new clients!
Re-write your story at Chapter One Psychotherapy. When everything feels uncertain, it’s easy to feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
In our work together, you’ll find a space to slow down and explore your inner world. This is your time to untangle what’s holding you back and start living with more confidence and connection.
Now accepting new clients!
Re-write your story at Chapter One Psychotherapy. When everything feels uncertain, it’s easy to feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
In our work together, you’ll find a space to slow down and explore your inner world. This is your time to untangle what’s holding you back and start living with more confidence and connection.
Living with OCD can be exhausting. Maybe your mind gets stuck on the same thoughts over and over, you replay conversations, constantly seek reassurance, check things multiple times, or spend hours trying to figure out if you've made the "right" decision. You might struggle with intrusive thoughts that feel scary or upsetting, even though they don't reflect who you are. Maybe you're mentally reviewing everything, looking for certainty, or avoiding situations that trigger your anxiety. No matter what you do, the relief never seems to last before the doubt creeps back in. It's draining, frustrating, and your brain won't let you relax.
Living with OCD can be exhausting. Maybe your mind gets stuck on the same thoughts over and over, you replay conversations, constantly seek reassurance, check things multiple times, or spend hours trying to figure out if you've made the "right" decision. You might struggle with intrusive thoughts that feel scary or upsetting, even though they don't reflect who you are. Maybe you're mentally reviewing everything, looking for certainty, or avoiding situations that trigger your anxiety. No matter what you do, the relief never seems to last before the doubt creeps back in. It's draining, frustrating, and your brain won't let you relax.
Life can be challenging at times; I am here to help navigate some of those obstacles. I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes using a trauma-informed approach. While I have a personal interest in working with women aged 16 and older, I also have experience supporting men and gender-diverse individuals. As a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW, I provide support from a client-centered perspective, walking alongside individuals on their journey to address specific concerns and life challenges using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches.
Life can be challenging at times; I am here to help navigate some of those obstacles. I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes using a trauma-informed approach. While I have a personal interest in working with women aged 16 and older, I also have experience supporting men and gender-diverse individuals. As a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW, I provide support from a client-centered perspective, walking alongside individuals on their journey to address specific concerns and life challenges using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches.
HISELER, KELLY & ASSOCIATES (HK&A) is a growing practice of mental health professionals. We provide psychological assessment, individual/group psychotherapy, and consultation for adults dealing with a variety of mental health concerns. This also includes specialized forensic psychology services for those in conflict with the law. We are a community of inspired, skilled, and dedicated clinicians who offer quality mental health services. Practitioners at HK&A are registered Psychologists and Social Workers who are qualified in offering a number of treatment modalities and evidenced-based approaches to help with your concerns.
HISELER, KELLY & ASSOCIATES (HK&A) is a growing practice of mental health professionals. We provide psychological assessment, individual/group psychotherapy, and consultation for adults dealing with a variety of mental health concerns. This also includes specialized forensic psychology services for those in conflict with the law. We are a community of inspired, skilled, and dedicated clinicians who offer quality mental health services. Practitioners at HK&A are registered Psychologists and Social Workers who are qualified in offering a number of treatment modalities and evidenced-based approaches to help with your concerns.
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