Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Peterborough, ON
Maybe you’ve been carrying so much on your own - sudden waves of sadness, the steady pull of anxiety, or relationships that make you question your sense of self. Perhaps you’ve even tried therapy before and wondered if change was really possible. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of the individuals I work with are insightful and reflective, but still feel stuck in habits or cycles that no longer serve them. Therapy with me is a space where your fears, contradictions, and strengths are all welcome, and where you can feel seen and supported.
Maybe you’ve been carrying so much on your own - sudden waves of sadness, the steady pull of anxiety, or relationships that make you question your sense of self. Perhaps you’ve even tried therapy before and wondered if change was really possible. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of the individuals I work with are insightful and reflective, but still feel stuck in habits or cycles that no longer serve them. Therapy with me is a space where your fears, contradictions, and strengths are all welcome, and where you can feel seen and supported.
I work with adults, young adults and teens (13 and up). Things we can talk about: the things that come up in life that get in the way including grief, loss and palliative or end-of-life care, anxiety, depression, trauma and difficulties with developmental transitions, family struggles, parenting, sleep, work stress, self-esteem, LGBTQ2, and gender identity to name a few. Send a message or give me a call and you can see if I will be a fit for you!
I work with adults, young adults and teens (13 and up). Things we can talk about: the things that come up in life that get in the way including grief, loss and palliative or end-of-life care, anxiety, depression, trauma and difficulties with developmental transitions, family struggles, parenting, sleep, work stress, self-esteem, LGBTQ2, and gender identity to name a few. Send a message or give me a call and you can see if I will be a fit for you!
My primary goal in counselling is to support clients in their understanding of self. Recognition of your individual dignity, value and unique experiences allows you to journey towards stronger mental health. Even difficult times can support growth, new found knowledge and strength and potential. Counselling allows me to help you recognize and enhance your own power to thrive and/or heal. Reflective practice and careful listening allows me to see and hear the pieces of your story that you may be too close to notice.
My primary goal in counselling is to support clients in their understanding of self. Recognition of your individual dignity, value and unique experiences allows you to journey towards stronger mental health. Even difficult times can support growth, new found knowledge and strength and potential. Counselling allows me to help you recognize and enhance your own power to thrive and/or heal. Reflective practice and careful listening allows me to see and hear the pieces of your story that you may be too close to notice.
Affordable Therapy, Immediate Availability - You may feel overwhelmed by school, work, or major life changes. Anxiety, overthinking, procrastination, or burnout may be making it hard to stay focused and balanced. I work with young adults, students, and athletes who want to feel more confident, focused, and in control of their lives. I also support individuals struggling with ADHD or attention-related challenges, including difficulties with motivation, organization, and follow-through. Together we focus on practical strategies to manage anxiety, improve focus, build resilience, and develop the clarity needed to move forward.
Affordable Therapy, Immediate Availability - You may feel overwhelmed by school, work, or major life changes. Anxiety, overthinking, procrastination, or burnout may be making it hard to stay focused and balanced. I work with young adults, students, and athletes who want to feel more confident, focused, and in control of their lives. I also support individuals struggling with ADHD or attention-related challenges, including difficulties with motivation, organization, and follow-through. Together we focus on practical strategies to manage anxiety, improve focus, build resilience, and develop the clarity needed to move forward.
Navigating mental health challenges as an individual or as a family unit can be overwhelming and exhausting. Life is busy as it is, and managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and/or trauma can make engaging in every day activities seem impossible. Sometimes, ineffective coping strategies help us get by but don't always help in the long-term.
Navigating mental health challenges as an individual or as a family unit can be overwhelming and exhausting. Life is busy as it is, and managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and/or trauma can make engaging in every day activities seem impossible. Sometimes, ineffective coping strategies help us get by but don't always help in the long-term.
CKSocialwork, Tracy Condon & Laura Koekkoek
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Peterborough, ON K9H
We have a passion for supporting female identifying clients. In this practice, we provide individual counselling and have unique expertise in supporting women through transitions across the lifespan. In particular in the areas of adjusting to adulthood & parenthood, infertility, grief and loss, miscarriage, birth trauma, stillbirth, infant loss, perinatal mood disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and peri-menopause. This also includes general symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship stressors.
We have a passion for supporting female identifying clients. In this practice, we provide individual counselling and have unique expertise in supporting women through transitions across the lifespan. In particular in the areas of adjusting to adulthood & parenthood, infertility, grief and loss, miscarriage, birth trauma, stillbirth, infant loss, perinatal mood disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and peri-menopause. This also includes general symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship stressors.
I am a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist. I offer both talk and art therapy, you get a personalized treatment plan, according to your needs and goals. I utilize art as a means of holistic expression and believe in the potential for positive and continuous growth and change for everyone. I use art/talk therapy to explore and process unpack thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive space. My approach uses Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance & Committment Therapy. My thesis on ABI is published with American Art Therapy Association.
I am a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist. I offer both talk and art therapy, you get a personalized treatment plan, according to your needs and goals. I utilize art as a means of holistic expression and believe in the potential for positive and continuous growth and change for everyone. I use art/talk therapy to explore and process unpack thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive space. My approach uses Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance & Committment Therapy. My thesis on ABI is published with American Art Therapy Association.
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.
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.
My practice is for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes through experience as well as insight. I draw on psychology, meditation, neuroscience, philosophy, and more than thirty years of clinical experience in working with individuals who are curious about their minds, their lived experience, and their place in the world. Lasting change involves more than conversation alone. My approach combines psychological insight with practices that cultivate self-regulation through greater awareness of both mind and body
My practice is for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes through experience as well as insight. I draw on psychology, meditation, neuroscience, philosophy, and more than thirty years of clinical experience in working with individuals who are curious about their minds, their lived experience, and their place in the world. Lasting change involves more than conversation alone. My approach combines psychological insight with practices that cultivate self-regulation through greater awareness of both mind and body
Are you a parent concerned about your child’s adjustment and wellbeing, or a young person looking for help with with tough emotions and stress? Psychologists offer a safe space to explore challenges and develop new strategies for growth and change. I am a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children youth and families in private practice and hospital clinics. I have a caring compassionate style for engaging clients of all ages and a passion for early intervention and supporting families to find new ways to connect and grow together.
Are you a parent concerned about your child’s adjustment and wellbeing, or a young person looking for help with with tough emotions and stress? Psychologists offer a safe space to explore challenges and develop new strategies for growth and change. I am a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children youth and families in private practice and hospital clinics. I have a caring compassionate style for engaging clients of all ages and a passion for early intervention and supporting families to find new ways to connect and grow together.
I am a dedicated and empathetic mental health professional with over 10 years of experience supporting a diverse range of clients. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions. I believe trust is the cornerstone of every successful therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe space grounded in honesty and understanding. My goal is to offer expert care with transparency, integrity, and genuine compassion, listening first, understanding your unique needs, and responding with professionalism and respect.
I am a dedicated and empathetic mental health professional with over 10 years of experience supporting a diverse range of clients. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions. I believe trust is the cornerstone of every successful therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe space grounded in honesty and understanding. My goal is to offer expert care with transparency, integrity, and genuine compassion, listening first, understanding your unique needs, and responding with professionalism and respect.
All of us move through life with occasional experiences that leave us feeling overwhelmed and in need of support. My role is to guide you to take steps toward positive life changes. Together we'll work to better understand the situations and feelings that interfere with your health and happiness. I'm here to listen with compassion, and to support you to find the way forward that feels the best for you in your unique situation. Daytime and evening appts offered. Phone, virtual and IN-PERSON appts available. Payment options: Insurance, Etransfer, credit and debit.
All of us move through life with occasional experiences that leave us feeling overwhelmed and in need of support. My role is to guide you to take steps toward positive life changes. Together we'll work to better understand the situations and feelings that interfere with your health and happiness. I'm here to listen with compassion, and to support you to find the way forward that feels the best for you in your unique situation. Daytime and evening appts offered. Phone, virtual and IN-PERSON appts available. Payment options: Insurance, Etransfer, credit and debit.
Hi, I’m Chisomo — and I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected reclaim their stories and sense of self. Whether you're navigating everyday stress, identity struggles, or systemic pressures, you’re not alone. I offer a warm, affirming space where all backgrounds are welcome and your story is honoured.
My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. With over ten years in the mental health and disability field, I understand how personal challenges often intersect with broader social systems — and how healing requires both personal insight and collective care.
Hi, I’m Chisomo — and I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected reclaim their stories and sense of self. Whether you're navigating everyday stress, identity struggles, or systemic pressures, you’re not alone. I offer a warm, affirming space where all backgrounds are welcome and your story is honoured.
My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. With over ten years in the mental health and disability field, I understand how personal challenges often intersect with broader social systems — and how healing requires both personal insight and collective care.
I support children, teens, and their families in navigating big emotions, behavioural challenges, and complex developmental needs. My clinical work focuses on emotional regulation, behavioural concerns, and neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD and autism spectrum presentations, particularly girls whose needs may be less visible or often misunderstood. My style is down-to-earth, supportive, and real. I focus on helping young people understand themselves better, build confidence, and learn skills that actually work in everyday life.
I support children, teens, and their families in navigating big emotions, behavioural challenges, and complex developmental needs. My clinical work focuses on emotional regulation, behavioural concerns, and neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD and autism spectrum presentations, particularly girls whose needs may be less visible or often misunderstood. My style is down-to-earth, supportive, and real. I focus on helping young people understand themselves better, build confidence, and learn skills that actually work in everyday life.
I am a therapist and counselor with training in Neurofeedback, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and the Expressive Arts. My approach is client-centered and I work with empathy and compassion to help my clients find new strategies when old patterns aren't working anymore. I have 20 years experience providing therapy and deep understanding to people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges and other life issues. In addition to my clinical skills, I have years of meditation practice and experience teaching the mindfulness skills that can reduce stress and generate a new perspective on life.
I am a therapist and counselor with training in Neurofeedback, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and the Expressive Arts. My approach is client-centered and I work with empathy and compassion to help my clients find new strategies when old patterns aren't working anymore. I have 20 years experience providing therapy and deep understanding to people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges and other life issues. In addition to my clinical skills, I have years of meditation practice and experience teaching the mindfulness skills that can reduce stress and generate a new perspective on life.
Gurleen Madurai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BMGMT
6 Endorsed
Peterborough, ON K9J
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.
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.
With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker, I provide personalized, trauma-informed, strengths-based support for individuals and families. I specialize in ADHD, advocacy, and helping neurodivergent families. My groups provide personalized guidance, practical education, and a supportive community for parents, caregivers, and youth navigating Ontario's school system. Whether a parent of a child with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or co-occurring conditions, or a student in Grades 8–12 with special education needs, these groups are designed to build confidence, knowledge, and effective advocacy skills.
With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker, I provide personalized, trauma-informed, strengths-based support for individuals and families. I specialize in ADHD, advocacy, and helping neurodivergent families. My groups provide personalized guidance, practical education, and a supportive community for parents, caregivers, and youth navigating Ontario's school system. Whether a parent of a child with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or co-occurring conditions, or a student in Grades 8–12 with special education needs, these groups are designed to build confidence, knowledge, and effective advocacy skills.
Lynn Galeazza Counselling and
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Peterborough, ON K9H
Waitlist for new clients
With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker, I provide personalized, trauma-informed, strengths-based support for individuals and families. I specialize in ADHD, advocacy, and helping neurodivergent families navigate complex education, health care, and community systems. I believe knowledge is empowering and healing begins with acceptance, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're facing mental health challenges, life transitions, grief, or personal growth, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you will be heard, respected, and supported. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey.
With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker, I provide personalized, trauma-informed, strengths-based support for individuals and families. I specialize in ADHD, advocacy, and helping neurodivergent families navigate complex education, health care, and community systems. I believe knowledge is empowering and healing begins with acceptance, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're facing mental health challenges, life transitions, grief, or personal growth, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you will be heard, respected, and supported. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey.
Through my experience in high-level athletics, business management, and parenting, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. My journey managing a learning disability also gives me unique insights into resilience and the strengths and needs of neurodivergent people. I am capable of supporting a wide range of clients. Especially those facing challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, stress, workload, and time management. My goal is to create a supportive space where people feel understood and motivated towards positive change.
Through my experience in high-level athletics, business management, and parenting, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. My journey managing a learning disability also gives me unique insights into resilience and the strengths and needs of neurodivergent people. I am capable of supporting a wide range of clients. Especially those facing challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, stress, workload, and time management. My goal is to create a supportive space where people feel understood and motivated towards positive change.
I am deeply grateful to support people as they navigate life and learn to care for themselves and others in sustainable ways. I work with individuals aged 14+, focusing on life transitions, grief, processing experiences of trauma, self-esteem, strengthening emotional regulation, interpersonal and family dynamics, and body liberation. I welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and identities, and I honour intersectionality and the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
I am deeply grateful to support people as they navigate life and learn to care for themselves and others in sustainable ways. I work with individuals aged 14+, focusing on life transitions, grief, processing experiences of trauma, self-esteem, strengthening emotional regulation, interpersonal and family dynamics, and body liberation. I welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and identities, and I honour intersectionality and the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.