Female Therapists in St Marys, ON
Cassandra Smith
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, CYW, AAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X (Online Only)
Primarily, my focus is on youth mental health and addictions. Given the complex situations that presents, their families are also included in that.
Primarily, my focus is on youth mental health and addictions. Given the complex situations that presents, their families are also included in that.
With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups, I am passionate and experienced in building strong, nurturing relationships with my clients as we sort through life's challenges together. Particular areas of interest and expertise include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s issues, relationship issues, life transitions and personal growth. While some clients prefer short-term, highly structured sessions, others prefer a more longstanding, fluid relationship to support them through life's ups and downs. I am open to discussing all options and believe that flexibility and a sense of humour go a long way!
With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups, I am passionate and experienced in building strong, nurturing relationships with my clients as we sort through life's challenges together. Particular areas of interest and expertise include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s issues, relationship issues, life transitions and personal growth. While some clients prefer short-term, highly structured sessions, others prefer a more longstanding, fluid relationship to support them through life's ups and downs. I am open to discussing all options and believe that flexibility and a sense of humour go a long way!
Pamela A. Loughton
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MDiv, AHPCE, PhD (c), RP
Verified Verified
St Marys, ON N4X (Online Only)
I'm wondering about what's happening with you and in exchange I will listen, believe and be curious about the story you have come to share with me. At its core, this is what I can offer to you on your journey in a private, confidential and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. I believe that the human experience is a constantly evolving flow of transitional states that take a variety of forms - significant or managable, expected and unexpected, desired and even feared. As it is with transitions, loss occurs in many forms through our lives and grief is the natural way to adapt to your new reality. I will journey with you.
I'm wondering about what's happening with you and in exchange I will listen, believe and be curious about the story you have come to share with me. At its core, this is what I can offer to you on your journey in a private, confidential and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. I believe that the human experience is a constantly evolving flow of transitional states that take a variety of forms - significant or managable, expected and unexpected, desired and even feared. As it is with transitions, loss occurs in many forms through our lives and grief is the natural way to adapt to your new reality. I will journey with you.
Life can feel really difficult and lonely sometimes. I believe every person has the capacity for growth and healing, and that healthy relationships – with self and others - are central to our wellbeing. Feeling safe and supported is so important. I strive to create a safe, caring and compassionate environment for my clients.
Life can feel really difficult and lonely sometimes. I believe every person has the capacity for growth and healing, and that healthy relationships – with self and others - are central to our wellbeing. Feeling safe and supported is so important. I strive to create a safe, caring and compassionate environment for my clients.
Jaclyn Turpin: Grief/Caregiving/Change/Loss
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X (Online Only)
Hello! I am here to support folks who are experiencing a loss, change, or transition. Along with death losses, grief and loss can come from many transitions and life changes: a diagnosis, caregiving, among many other transitions. Navigating changes and loss may have you feeling uncertainty about your future. Together we will go at your pace, and I let you take the lead!
Hello! I am here to support folks who are experiencing a loss, change, or transition. Along with death losses, grief and loss can come from many transitions and life changes: a diagnosis, caregiving, among many other transitions. Navigating changes and loss may have you feeling uncertainty about your future. Together we will go at your pace, and I let you take the lead!
Shalyn Dussiaume Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Welcome! Sherri is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with the OCSWSSW and a Pre-Clinical Fellow with the American and Canadian Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy. Sherri supports clients as they explore effective communication strategies, negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviour, healthier relationships, self-compassion, and overall personal growth and well-being by employing a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. Sherri offers more affordable services through her supervisory internship program. Please inquire about services with Haley Doyle, RP(Qualifying).
Welcome! Sherri is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with the OCSWSSW and a Pre-Clinical Fellow with the American and Canadian Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy. Sherri supports clients as they explore effective communication strategies, negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviour, healthier relationships, self-compassion, and overall personal growth and well-being by employing a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. Sherri offers more affordable services through her supervisory internship program. Please inquire about services with Haley Doyle, RP(Qualifying).
Imagine feeling like you are living the best version of you. Whether you are seeking healing, purpose, clarity, love, or inner wisdom, I’m honored to be part of that journey. Your physical and emotional health can be significantly impacted by unresolved chronic emotional problems including trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues, and interpersonal conflict. My passion and expertise are rooted in my belief that we all need to live whole. I believe that for overall wellness, a balanced approach is a must. By focusing on mental health, exercise, and nutrition, we can work toward you living whole as your authentic healed self.
Imagine feeling like you are living the best version of you. Whether you are seeking healing, purpose, clarity, love, or inner wisdom, I’m honored to be part of that journey. Your physical and emotional health can be significantly impacted by unresolved chronic emotional problems including trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues, and interpersonal conflict. My passion and expertise are rooted in my belief that we all need to live whole. I believe that for overall wellness, a balanced approach is a must. By focusing on mental health, exercise, and nutrition, we can work toward you living whole as your authentic healed self.
Brighter Vision Counselling Psychology & Wellness
Registered Social Worker, CPsych, RSW, RP, PR(Q), PHEc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Less stressful? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind, your body, and your relationships. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better, happier, less stressful life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Less stressful? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind, your body, and your relationships. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better, happier, less stressful life.
Carrie Connelly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X
Are you feeling angry, irritable, and exhausted? Are you struggling with past traumas and feel stuck and unable to move on? Do you find yourself struggling at work or school? It is so easy to get stuck on the hamster wheel of all the things, expending your precious energy outward, with very little left for yourself. It doesn’t have to be this way. It IS possible to feel happy, fulfilled, and at peace. Together we will unpack your story with curiosity and compassion, finding ways for you to feel how you WANT to feel. It IS possible to live the life you crave so deeply.
Are you feeling angry, irritable, and exhausted? Are you struggling with past traumas and feel stuck and unable to move on? Do you find yourself struggling at work or school? It is so easy to get stuck on the hamster wheel of all the things, expending your precious energy outward, with very little left for yourself. It doesn’t have to be this way. It IS possible to feel happy, fulfilled, and at peace. Together we will unpack your story with curiosity and compassion, finding ways for you to feel how you WANT to feel. It IS possible to live the life you crave so deeply.
Are you overwhelmed? Maybe it's anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or trauma. My goal is to help you get out of survival mode and start having a life worth living. While pain is not something we can avoid (although we try really, really hard to!), suffering is something we can do without. I focus on exploring your goals and values to identify the type of change needed for you to live a meaningful life. Whether or not you know the path forward yet, I'm here to help you get to where you're meant to be.
Are you overwhelmed? Maybe it's anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or trauma. My goal is to help you get out of survival mode and start having a life worth living. While pain is not something we can avoid (although we try really, really hard to!), suffering is something we can do without. I focus on exploring your goals and values to identify the type of change needed for you to live a meaningful life. Whether or not you know the path forward yet, I'm here to help you get to where you're meant to be.
Michelle Henderson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X
Thank you for reaching out. We all need support from time to time; so, it's important to know you’re not alone. Whether, you or a loved one are experiencing challenges, adverse events or want to build on self growth/personal improvement; therapy is a successful tool to help. We struggle with different challenges depending on our circumstances, relationships, and desires. Often, counselling and therapy can bring a sense of relief, hope and healing. Together, we can walk through the turbulent times, promote inner healing, overcome challenges, acknowledge and celebrate strengths/successes; we can live our best wholehearted life.
Thank you for reaching out. We all need support from time to time; so, it's important to know you’re not alone. Whether, you or a loved one are experiencing challenges, adverse events or want to build on self growth/personal improvement; therapy is a successful tool to help. We struggle with different challenges depending on our circumstances, relationships, and desires. Often, counselling and therapy can bring a sense of relief, hope and healing. Together, we can walk through the turbulent times, promote inner healing, overcome challenges, acknowledge and celebrate strengths/successes; we can live our best wholehearted life.
Reclaim & Rise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Marys, ON N4X
We are so glad you're here! We know looking for a counsellor can be overwhelming and we are here to help. We are a dedicated group of psychotherapists who are passionate about supporting your healing and journey to mental wellness. Using evidence-based modalities we provide individual, couples, and youth counselling both in-person and virtually on a secure online platform. All of our therapists are Master's level Registered Social Workers (RSW's) and are accepted by most insurance companies and benefit packages. Our cozy therapy spaces are located at 206 Ontario Street in Stratford.
We are so glad you're here! We know looking for a counsellor can be overwhelming and we are here to help. We are a dedicated group of psychotherapists who are passionate about supporting your healing and journey to mental wellness. Using evidence-based modalities we provide individual, couples, and youth counselling both in-person and virtually on a secure online platform. All of our therapists are Master's level Registered Social Workers (RSW's) and are accepted by most insurance companies and benefit packages. Our cozy therapy spaces are located at 206 Ontario Street in Stratford.
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Are you struggling with anxiety and burnout? Are you having challenges managing work life balance or personal relationships?
Are you struggling with anxiety and burnout? Are you having challenges managing work life balance or personal relationships?
Shasta MacDermid
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP-Q
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N4Z (Online Only)
I am hoping to connect with adolescents and adults who are in need of mental health support in areas such as trauma, behavioural challenges, and have difficulty maintaining relationships. With your personal strengths and inner wisdom as our guide we will work together to attain your goals.
I am hoping to connect with adolescents and adults who are in need of mental health support in areas such as trauma, behavioural challenges, and have difficulty maintaining relationships. With your personal strengths and inner wisdom as our guide we will work together to attain your goals.
Leslie Saucier Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N4Z
Relationships are everything! My approach focuses on things that impact your personal relationships. The health of our relationships impacts every aspect of our daily functioning. If relationships with friends, family or significant others are impacting how you feel about yourself and the world then my services may be for you.
Relationships are everything! My approach focuses on things that impact your personal relationships. The health of our relationships impacts every aspect of our daily functioning. If relationships with friends, family or significant others are impacting how you feel about yourself and the world then my services may be for you.
Therapy involves facilitating self-growth and understanding by identifying core challenges and setbacks in life and teaching clients how to manage them confidently. Personal challenges can sometimes overshadow a sense of self. They can lead to a loss of perspective and motivation, overwhelming individuals with signals of danger. Resulting perceptions of disappointment and pain can make it difficult to reconnect with the self. Navigating the intricate challenges often associated with life's difficulties leads to a need to explore roots of struggles within the body and mind in a supportive, safe environment.
Therapy involves facilitating self-growth and understanding by identifying core challenges and setbacks in life and teaching clients how to manage them confidently. Personal challenges can sometimes overshadow a sense of self. They can lead to a loss of perspective and motivation, overwhelming individuals with signals of danger. Resulting perceptions of disappointment and pain can make it difficult to reconnect with the self. Navigating the intricate challenges often associated with life's difficulties leads to a need to explore roots of struggles within the body and mind in a supportive, safe environment.
Welcoming new clients. People I meet are struggling with life stressors and difficulties such as chronic health conditions, caregiver burden, anxiety, depression and difficulty coping with and finding a way through life transitions, grief and losses. I help people learn to make new choices that lead to greater hope and optimism and a more meaningful and vibrant life.
Welcoming new clients. People I meet are struggling with life stressors and difficulties such as chronic health conditions, caregiver burden, anxiety, depression and difficulty coping with and finding a way through life transitions, grief and losses. I help people learn to make new choices that lead to greater hope and optimism and a more meaningful and vibrant life.
Laura Earle
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N4Z (Online Only)
It takes courage to reach out for support. I aim to create a safe, warm environment to allow you to share your story. I care about your wellness and aim to support you along every step of your journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals to build coping skills, create goals, and work through difficult emotions. I use a strength-based, trauma-informed lens, and work to provide techniques that best suit your needs.
It takes courage to reach out for support. I aim to create a safe, warm environment to allow you to share your story. I care about your wellness and aim to support you along every step of your journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals to build coping skills, create goals, and work through difficult emotions. I use a strength-based, trauma-informed lens, and work to provide techniques that best suit your needs.
Are you finding it difficult to connect in your relationships? Does it seem like anger, sadness dominate your life? Do you feel stuck in a cycle? It isn't uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the burdens of life, with stress and anxiety becoming frequent companions. Finding a way out of this pattern can seem daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. By utilizing a diverse range of evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness, my aim is to provide you with a compassionate space to explore your inner strengths, challenges and goals for your future.
Are you finding it difficult to connect in your relationships? Does it seem like anger, sadness dominate your life? Do you feel stuck in a cycle? It isn't uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the burdens of life, with stress and anxiety becoming frequent companions. Finding a way out of this pattern can seem daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. By utilizing a diverse range of evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness, my aim is to provide you with a compassionate space to explore your inner strengths, challenges and goals for your future.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.