Anxiety Therapists in Waterloo, ON

At any age or stage of life, especially during hard transitions, we all benefit from talking to someone. Year by year our careers, studies, health, and relationships change and develop, which can cause turbulence in our lives and subsequently - our mental health. ​My practice focuses on balancing your own needs with all of the challenges that life might bring your way. I work with challenges such as anxiety , chronic illness, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, self-harming, stress, and social anxiety . I work through a trauma-informed & harm reduction approach.

Getting connected with a therapist can be complicated. I ask you to contact with basic information, your availability and a phone number. We discuss your needs, my qualifications and how we'll be working together. My approach to counselling is informal, but goal focused. Taking on only a few clients allows me to genuinely focus. Rates are per session and results may be noticeable within four to six sessions. Counselling is a safe place to be honest and share with a professional who has concern and the ability to walk you through the change needed for you to be healthier and happier. Connect if I can be that help.

It's a busy world, and things don't always work out the way we want them to, so let's work with what already you have in order to help you feel ready for any situation you might be facing. Whether it's anxiety , relationship struggles, trauma, or anything in between, if you're ready to take that first step to seeing change in your life, let's chat! Please feel free to book a 15-minute meet-and-greet where we can talk about your goals, and what that could look like for you, or book a full one-hour session if you're ready to dive right in.

Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety , low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.

My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health and well being. As your “co-pilot” on this journey, I bring to the “cockpit”: clinical training and experience with a broad range of issues and treatment approaches. I am comfortable with people of all cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide counselling and therapy using an integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights as we strive together to determine direction and pace. In addition to my clinical training I bring several years experience as a public educator and volunteer youth leader to the table. I believe this experience helps me build rapport with clients aged 12 - adult.

My approach to therapy starts with a safe space where you can express yourself fully. I believe in working with your strengths, while addressing the issues that cause you distress. I will work with you to address anxiety , depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and self esteem. I have helped my clients navigate difficult experiences in life or school, with grief, and with academic and work stress. I have worked with children, and can help with parenting-related issues, including severe problems like selective mutism.

Racing or intrusive thoughts, feelings of isolation & intense overwhelming situations or feelings can quickly make life seem unbearable. In these moments, having an empathetic, genuine & non- judgmental clinician to help understand & process feelings can make all the difference in the world. I'm a registered social worker with a wealth of experience providing collaborative, strength based & client focused care to individuals/families struggling with a variety of issues that are negatively impacting their social, emotional and mental well-being. I am dedicated to providing support & encouragement throughout your therapeutic journey.

A safe and accepting environment is key to growth and change. Effective therapy allows people of all ages to rise to challenge by accomplishing goals. I am a registered therapist who provides confidential counselling to children, teens, adults and families in the K-W area. I am privledged to work with people through their most challenging times. My clients voice that they know I am geniune and sincere. I have specialized training and experience in working with people coping with family conflict, parenting, low self esteem, bullying, abuse, grief and loss, anger management, stress management, trauma, anxiety , depression and bipolar disorder.

Are you stressed, exhausted, or like you are just going through the motions of your life? Has the pandemic played a role in driving you to re-evaluate your priorities? Anxiety , depression, or feelings of overwhelm may be at play and you may feel like you want a safe space to assess how you got to where you are today. I specialize in working with professionals, therapists, executives, caregivers, and front-line workers who have successful careers on paper but still feel unfulfilled in their personal and professional lives and in their relationships. I can create a safe space to explore your emotions and lived experiences.

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITY - that there is a way to think differently; to feel differently; to live differently. Within each of us, we possess the tools we need to heal & be happy. But sometimes we make unhealthy choices in order to cope with emotional &/or physical pain. Despite our best intentions we can spiral downward, negatively impacting our relationships, careers, physical health & lifestyle. I believe that with support, change can happen. I am registered with a Master of Social Work & over 30yrs of clinical experience in the areas of trauma, addictions, anxiety , depression, grief/loss, parenting, life transitions & mindfulness.

I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker who practices clinical psychotherapy and supportive counselling. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups. My areas of specialty include anxiety and depression, addiction and substance abuse, trauma, self worth/self esteem and relationship issues. My interest and passion is rooted in delivering therapeutic interventions that address the social, emotional, relational, behavioural, criminogenic and psychological needs of individuals in order to treat presenting problems.

I am passionate about emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. I believe in treating the whole person (mind, body and spirit) who is connected to bigger systems of family, friends, community and society. I provide therapy to individual, couples and families experiencing challenging circumstances, and who are looking for a supportive place for positive change and growth. I have experience working with people who present with such concerns as: * Stress, Anxiety , Depression, Self-esteem * Loss, Grief * PTSD, Childhood trauma/Abuse * Couple and relationship counselling * Parenting & Blended family issues

I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.

‘Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.’ W. Dyer. Sometimes that’s easier said than done though, right? It may not be possible to avoid stress for the rest of our lives, but it is absolutely possible to have the strategies to work through it and the support to facilitate it. My work is centered on helping people figure out ‘life’ - managing relationships with others and self, dealing with big emotions, working through trauma, grief, anxiety , depression, all while honoring and caring for a person’s whole self.

Congratulations on making the first step to seeking help! This can be a challenging and courageous moment, and it is my goal to help you feel supported in your therapeutic journey. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Art Therapist, and offer therapy to a wide variety of clients including youth, young adults, and adults. I specialize in several areas including, depression, anxiety , trauma, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I believe it is important to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where together we can explore, promote growth, and help you feel empowered throughout your journey.