Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Sarnia, ON
Elena Maystruk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T
I may be a good fit if you are looking for support with difficult emotions and traumas, couples counselling, anxiety, depression, burnout, living with grief, or would like to know more about EMDR and Brainspotting therapies. My personality can be described as gentle and inquisitive. I’m good at explaining things, listening to complex stories, and helping to address tough topics in a trauma-informed way.
I may be a good fit if you are looking for support with difficult emotions and traumas, couples counselling, anxiety, depression, burnout, living with grief, or would like to know more about EMDR and Brainspotting therapies. My personality can be described as gentle and inquisitive. I’m good at explaining things, listening to complex stories, and helping to address tough topics in a trauma-informed way.
Natalie Kaake
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T
Currently accepting new clients! My priority is providing a safe space for you to begin your empowering journey towards healing. I work collaboratively with individuals to explore their presenting concerns and determine goals for therapy, while ensuring autonomy and choice. My approach to counselling is trauma-informed and client centered to meet the unique needs of every individual.
Currently accepting new clients! My priority is providing a safe space for you to begin your empowering journey towards healing. I work collaboratively with individuals to explore their presenting concerns and determine goals for therapy, while ensuring autonomy and choice. My approach to counselling is trauma-informed and client centered to meet the unique needs of every individual.
Ashley Edwards
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7T
Accepting New Clients! We can do hard things. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way. I have over 10 years experience working as a Registered Social Worker supporting individuals, couples and families, experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and perinatal mental health disorders. If you are struggling to navigate life transitions, experiencing concerns with your mental health or are in need of a safe space to process and regulate your emotions, I am ready to support you on your unique path to wellness.
Accepting New Clients! We can do hard things. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way. I have over 10 years experience working as a Registered Social Worker supporting individuals, couples and families, experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and perinatal mental health disorders. If you are struggling to navigate life transitions, experiencing concerns with your mental health or are in need of a safe space to process and regulate your emotions, I am ready to support you on your unique path to wellness.
Cynthia Hirt
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7S
Accepting new clients: Daytime, Evening and Saturday appointments available. Are you going through changes and need support|? Having difficulty coping, concentrating or dealing with things from your past, present or future?
Accepting new clients: Daytime, Evening and Saturday appointments available. Are you going through changes and need support|? Having difficulty coping, concentrating or dealing with things from your past, present or future?
Jenna Willman
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7S
I am currently accepting new clients! Reaching out for help can be difficult. I am here to hold space for your pain and walk alongside you in your healing journey. Let's create a collaborative relationship and use your strengths to navigate your problems. I often see clients who want to dig deeper into the "why" behind their choices and behaviours.
I am currently accepting new clients! Reaching out for help can be difficult. I am here to hold space for your pain and walk alongside you in your healing journey. Let's create a collaborative relationship and use your strengths to navigate your problems. I often see clients who want to dig deeper into the "why" behind their choices and behaviours.
Dr. Virginia South & Associates Professional Psych
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T
Dr. Virginia South & Associates offer personalized mental healthcare from our team of experienced Master’s-Level Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers led by Psychologist Dr. Virginia South. We are dedicated to providing quality treatment to our community through psychological assessment and counselling and helping you on your journey toward mental wellness. Contact us to connect with one of our team members.
Dr. Virginia South & Associates offer personalized mental healthcare from our team of experienced Master’s-Level Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers led by Psychologist Dr. Virginia South. We are dedicated to providing quality treatment to our community through psychological assessment and counselling and helping you on your journey toward mental wellness. Contact us to connect with one of our team members.
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MSW
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7T (Online Only)
If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.
If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.
Karla M. Veens
Registered Social Worker, CYW, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7T (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Do you feel stuck and are unsure about what you want in life? Or perhaps you know what you want but are afraid to take the steps you need to take because you are struggling with your own inner self confidence and self worth. Do you place too much emphasis on what other people think about you and not enough emphasis on what you think about yourself? You may be struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety as a result of the stressors you are experiencing in life and need some clarity about what you really want and how to get there.
Accepting new clients. Do you feel stuck and are unsure about what you want in life? Or perhaps you know what you want but are afraid to take the steps you need to take because you are struggling with your own inner self confidence and self worth. Do you place too much emphasis on what other people think about you and not enough emphasis on what you think about yourself? You may be struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety as a result of the stressors you are experiencing in life and need some clarity about what you really want and how to get there.
Dana Cole
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7S
As a compassionate grief and loss counsellor and coach, I provide support to individuals navigating through the challenging journey of loss. Whether you're experiencing the death of a loved one, coping with a significant life change, or dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer guidance and understanding. My approach to grief counseling is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I understand that grief is a unique and deeply personal experience, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each client. Individual or group support is offered through the Grief Recovery Method.
As a compassionate grief and loss counsellor and coach, I provide support to individuals navigating through the challenging journey of loss. Whether you're experiencing the death of a loved one, coping with a significant life change, or dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer guidance and understanding. My approach to grief counseling is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I understand that grief is a unique and deeply personal experience, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each client. Individual or group support is offered through the Grief Recovery Method.
Chris Chmielewski
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T
My background holds 40yr of extensive practice experience and continued learning. Expertise:all relationship concerns; recovery/healing from emotional hurts, losses, trauma. Such events, if in early years, can instill persistent insecurity, fears, loneliness and grief, causing troubled close relationships and inner-life: Restricting our core resilient nature where we keep strong potentials to be more open, creative, confident, realistic/effective persons. Mainly treat “self-regulation” problems: Social anxiety, shame/guilt, anger, depression; Overdependencies; Intimacy-sexuality, Communication; Identity-Personality issues;Selfcare.
My background holds 40yr of extensive practice experience and continued learning. Expertise:all relationship concerns; recovery/healing from emotional hurts, losses, trauma. Such events, if in early years, can instill persistent insecurity, fears, loneliness and grief, causing troubled close relationships and inner-life: Restricting our core resilient nature where we keep strong potentials to be more open, creative, confident, realistic/effective persons. Mainly treat “self-regulation” problems: Social anxiety, shame/guilt, anger, depression; Overdependencies; Intimacy-sexuality, Communication; Identity-Personality issues;Selfcare.
Gina Santos
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7S
Are you having difficulty letting go of distressing memories, do you hold lots of negative beliefs about yourself and about the world, do you often feel sadness, anxiety, depression, and fear? Have you experienced trauma and feel that you "can't get past it"? Would you like to let go of the pain of these memories and feel better about yourself and others? For those in a partnership are you struggling with relationship challenges and seeking stronger emotional connection? Would you like to stop fighting over the same things and stop feeling hopeless in your relationship?
Are you having difficulty letting go of distressing memories, do you hold lots of negative beliefs about yourself and about the world, do you often feel sadness, anxiety, depression, and fear? Have you experienced trauma and feel that you "can't get past it"? Would you like to let go of the pain of these memories and feel better about yourself and others? For those in a partnership are you struggling with relationship challenges and seeking stronger emotional connection? Would you like to stop fighting over the same things and stop feeling hopeless in your relationship?
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Cailin O'Rourke
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q) , BA, MA
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T (Online Only)
I know it can sometimes feel like life is too overwhelming and that your thoughts, feelings, or symptoms just feel like they are taking over your life. I understand the negative impact these challenges can have and am here to help you learn to manage these difficulties by helping you gain insight into yourself and your experiences, and help you to develop new ways of coping so you can live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that therapy should be a collaborative process. I utilize an eclectic approach drawing from many evidence-based therapies to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
I know it can sometimes feel like life is too overwhelming and that your thoughts, feelings, or symptoms just feel like they are taking over your life. I understand the negative impact these challenges can have and am here to help you learn to manage these difficulties by helping you gain insight into yourself and your experiences, and help you to develop new ways of coping so you can live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that therapy should be a collaborative process. I utilize an eclectic approach drawing from many evidence-based therapies to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
SoulScape Services: Psychotherapy & Wellness Hub
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BaHo, RP
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7V
Life is nothing short of amazing. It's amazing how much we can go through and live to tell about it. It's amazing how fast kids grow up and time flies, how angry a co-worker can make you, how much compassion we can seem to have for others when we struggle to offer any to ourselves. It's amazing how much we put on our plates when all we need is to rest. It's amazing how much we can long for understanding and connection and how much opportunity can be missed right in front of our eyes. It's amazing how short life is. It's also amazing how much we can learn in the time we have, and how little steps can amount to such massive change.
Life is nothing short of amazing. It's amazing how much we can go through and live to tell about it. It's amazing how fast kids grow up and time flies, how angry a co-worker can make you, how much compassion we can seem to have for others when we struggle to offer any to ourselves. It's amazing how much we put on our plates when all we need is to rest. It's amazing how much we can long for understanding and connection and how much opportunity can be missed right in front of our eyes. It's amazing how short life is. It's also amazing how much we can learn in the time we have, and how little steps can amount to such massive change.
Great Lakes Neurofeedback & Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T
Currently No Waitlist! Local to Sarnia and Petrolia, we are an expanding team of ten Social Workers offering in-person Counselling and Neurofeedback Brain Training Services (all ages). We have an office in Point Edward, as well as Petrolia. Each therapist is qualified to treat a variety of presenting issues and populations. We know that finding the right therapist can feel challenging. Connect with us and we will help match you with a therapist! Please head to our website homepage to view our Welcome Video!
Currently No Waitlist! Local to Sarnia and Petrolia, we are an expanding team of ten Social Workers offering in-person Counselling and Neurofeedback Brain Training Services (all ages). We have an office in Point Edward, as well as Petrolia. Each therapist is qualified to treat a variety of presenting issues and populations. We know that finding the right therapist can feel challenging. Connect with us and we will help match you with a therapist! Please head to our website homepage to view our Welcome Video!
Robyn Bryson
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7S (Online Only)
I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. My deep-seated passion is rooted in delivering compassionate support and fostering a secure and nurturing space for my clients as they embark on their personal journeys of growth and self-discovery. By prioritizing a client-centered approach, I firmly uphold the belief that individuals possess an inherent wisdom about their own lives. Grounded in this belief, my goal is to guide clients in pursuing their objectives while respecting their distinctive values and autonomy.
I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. My deep-seated passion is rooted in delivering compassionate support and fostering a secure and nurturing space for my clients as they embark on their personal journeys of growth and self-discovery. By prioritizing a client-centered approach, I firmly uphold the belief that individuals possess an inherent wisdom about their own lives. Grounded in this belief, my goal is to guide clients in pursuing their objectives while respecting their distinctive values and autonomy.
Omar Mahamed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(q), MACP
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7V
If you've recently landed in a new community and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, you're in the right place. I totally get that adapting to a new place can be tough, and I'm here to help you navigate through it. I provide a safe space where you can freely share your thoughts and experiences. Whether you're facing cultural shock or just trying to find your groove, we'll work together to not only tackle the challenges but also celebrate the wins along the way. My main goal is to help you blend into your new community while holding onto the beautiful aspects of your cultural identity.
If you've recently landed in a new community and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, you're in the right place. I totally get that adapting to a new place can be tough, and I'm here to help you navigate through it. I provide a safe space where you can freely share your thoughts and experiences. Whether you're facing cultural shock or just trying to find your groove, we'll work together to not only tackle the challenges but also celebrate the wins along the way. My main goal is to help you blend into your new community while holding onto the beautiful aspects of your cultural identity.
Tijana Pesic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7V
Have you been feeling overwhelmed & stressed? Experiencing difficulty in your relationships, school or work? Are you struggling with your emotions or relationship concerns ? Are you a parent with a child experiencing behavioural issues? Are you or your child struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm & suicide? Do you have low self esteem? You have come to the right place! We would be honoured to support you. Whether it be helping to process events, providing support or learning different coping skills through evidence-based interventions, myself & the team at CBT Wellness can help you!
Have you been feeling overwhelmed & stressed? Experiencing difficulty in your relationships, school or work? Are you struggling with your emotions or relationship concerns ? Are you a parent with a child experiencing behavioural issues? Are you or your child struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm & suicide? Do you have low self esteem? You have come to the right place! We would be honoured to support you. Whether it be helping to process events, providing support or learning different coping skills through evidence-based interventions, myself & the team at CBT Wellness can help you!
Cassandra Wolfe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T (Online Only)
I know taking the first steps towards therapy can be hard and at times overwhelming. So the fact that you are reading this and considering therapy is huge. Are you struggling to set boundaries with your family? Are you ready to begin exploring and healing from your trauma? Are you looking to understand how your childhood or family dynamics has affected your ability to process emotions in your life? Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
I know taking the first steps towards therapy can be hard and at times overwhelming. So the fact that you are reading this and considering therapy is huge. Are you struggling to set boundaries with your family? Are you ready to begin exploring and healing from your trauma? Are you looking to understand how your childhood or family dynamics has affected your ability to process emotions in your life? Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Alec Toller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPsy
Verified Verified
Sarnia, ON N7S (Online Only)
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
Online Therapists
Stephanie Tellier: Cornerstone Family Care
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
Windsor, ON N8Y
Stephanie is a sex-positive therapist working with individuals in navigating various aspects of human sexuality. She provides affirmative care based on the belief that everyone should have space to learn, explore, and embody their sexuality in a safe and holistic way. Stephanie has worked with clients regarding various aspects of sexuality, including BDSM/kink, communication, desire, education, esteem, gender, health, open relationships, polyamory, sexual dysfunction, sexual orientation, and trauma.
Stephanie is a sex-positive therapist working with individuals in navigating various aspects of human sexuality. She provides affirmative care based on the belief that everyone should have space to learn, explore, and embody their sexuality in a safe and holistic way. Stephanie has worked with clients regarding various aspects of sexuality, including BDSM/kink, communication, desire, education, esteem, gender, health, open relationships, polyamory, sexual dysfunction, sexual orientation, and trauma.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.