Female Therapists in Waterloo, ON
Rebecca Steele: Insight-Driven Depth
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW/RSW, CCC, CHyp
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m so glad your journey lead you here. Hi! I'm Rebecca. For over a decade I have supported healing from anxiety, ocd, and trauma recovery journeys offering Insight-Driven Depth Therapy. This therapy aims to look deep into your psyche to explore the unconscious aspects of your mind. This also includes identifying unconscious and underlying root causes, trauma, or patterns of an ongoing condition or situation. We will identify any historical patterns occurring in your life, explore what brought them about and how to shift them to feel greater levels of calm, happiness, and security.
I’m so glad your journey lead you here. Hi! I'm Rebecca. For over a decade I have supported healing from anxiety, ocd, and trauma recovery journeys offering Insight-Driven Depth Therapy. This therapy aims to look deep into your psyche to explore the unconscious aspects of your mind. This also includes identifying unconscious and underlying root causes, trauma, or patterns of an ongoing condition or situation. We will identify any historical patterns occurring in your life, explore what brought them about and how to shift them to feel greater levels of calm, happiness, and security.
I strongly believe that we all have the wisdom to know where we need to make changes in our lives. We all want to live lives of less and more. Lives with less disconnection, overwhelm, and feeling stuck. Lives with more connection, communication, and joy. I work with a multitude of obstacles, including anxiety, depression, trauma, problems with social communication, emotional dysregulation, and other issues that get in our way of living more fulfilling lives. In therapy, I incorporate aspects of CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, building on skills and teaching new ones, while gaining new insights and perspectives on our lives.
I strongly believe that we all have the wisdom to know where we need to make changes in our lives. We all want to live lives of less and more. Lives with less disconnection, overwhelm, and feeling stuck. Lives with more connection, communication, and joy. I work with a multitude of obstacles, including anxiety, depression, trauma, problems with social communication, emotional dysregulation, and other issues that get in our way of living more fulfilling lives. In therapy, I incorporate aspects of CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, building on skills and teaching new ones, while gaining new insights and perspectives on our lives.
Accepting New Clients in person and virtually. Do you feel disheartened by your current circumstances? Maybe you’ve lost that spark of enthusiasm for your career, or stress from work is spilling into relationships with family and friends. From a lack of motivation to complete burnout, the stress of balancing work and personal life can feel overwhelming. You know you have more to offer the world but don’t know where to start. The courage and direction you need is within you, and I can help you explore the small shifts, or big changes, you can make to rediscover your purpose and move forward with confidence.
Accepting New Clients in person and virtually. Do you feel disheartened by your current circumstances? Maybe you’ve lost that spark of enthusiasm for your career, or stress from work is spilling into relationships with family and friends. From a lack of motivation to complete burnout, the stress of balancing work and personal life can feel overwhelming. You know you have more to offer the world but don’t know where to start. The courage and direction you need is within you, and I can help you explore the small shifts, or big changes, you can make to rediscover your purpose and move forward with confidence.
I am a Jungian Psychoanalyst offering Jungian Analysis to individuals who want a deeper understanding of themselves. For many reasons, these persons feel emotionally in pain, conflicted or unbalanced in their inner and/or outer life and would benefit from exploring the deep rooted causes of relationship problems and unproductive emotional patterns. The direction of therapy is to look to the past and to the unconscious determinants of behaviour but also to open to the creative and positive movements of the psyche that offer a way forward even in the face of the greatest difficulties or trauma.
I am a Jungian Psychoanalyst offering Jungian Analysis to individuals who want a deeper understanding of themselves. For many reasons, these persons feel emotionally in pain, conflicted or unbalanced in their inner and/or outer life and would benefit from exploring the deep rooted causes of relationship problems and unproductive emotional patterns. The direction of therapy is to look to the past and to the unconscious determinants of behaviour but also to open to the creative and positive movements of the psyche that offer a way forward even in the face of the greatest difficulties or trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in old patterns?
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck — even though you’ve been trying so hard to make things better.
Maybe you're navigating a difficult relationship, a painful past, or an inner voice filled with self-doubt. You might feel anxious, shut down, emotionally exhausted — or like you’ve lost touch with who you are.
If this resonates, you’re not alone. These are deeply human experiences. With the right support, healing is possible.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in old patterns?
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck — even though you’ve been trying so hard to make things better.
Maybe you're navigating a difficult relationship, a painful past, or an inner voice filled with self-doubt. You might feel anxious, shut down, emotionally exhausted — or like you’ve lost touch with who you are.
If this resonates, you’re not alone. These are deeply human experiences. With the right support, healing is possible.
You’ve been holding it together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and burnt out. Maybe unresolved trauma, anxiety, or ADHD is making it hard to connect with yourself or others. You crave clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of who you are.
Imagine feeling grounded, emotionally balanced, and deeply connected—to yourself, your relationships, and life again. In our work, we’ll untangle the patterns holding you back and tap into the empowered, authentic you that’s ready to emerge.
You’ve been holding it together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and burnt out. Maybe unresolved trauma, anxiety, or ADHD is making it hard to connect with yourself or others. You crave clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of who you are.
Imagine feeling grounded, emotionally balanced, and deeply connected—to yourself, your relationships, and life again. In our work, we’ll untangle the patterns holding you back and tap into the empowered, authentic you that’s ready to emerge.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Finding the right support can feel like a journey through uncharted territory- especially when you feel stuck, alone, or hopeless. But know this: You're not alone. My name is Tharani (Thar) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ready to walk alongside you on this path to healing and growth. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, overcoming addiction, navigating the complexities of anxiety, or seeking to improve your relationships, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, you reclaim control over your life and feel empowered to make positive choices for yourself and your future.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Finding the right support can feel like a journey through uncharted territory- especially when you feel stuck, alone, or hopeless. But know this: You're not alone. My name is Tharani (Thar) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ready to walk alongside you on this path to healing and growth. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, overcoming addiction, navigating the complexities of anxiety, or seeking to improve your relationships, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, you reclaim control over your life and feel empowered to make positive choices for yourself and your future.
Melissa Fellin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, PhD
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Waitlist for new clients
Melissa works with children ages 2 to 11 years old in a number of areas such as mental health and behavioural issues, including ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety and disruptive behaviours. Melissa also works with children who are facing school problems, bullying, family problems, and health issues. The family and/or primary caregivers of the child are integral to the process of therapy for children.
Melissa works with children ages 2 to 11 years old in a number of areas such as mental health and behavioural issues, including ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety and disruptive behaviours. Melissa also works with children who are facing school problems, bullying, family problems, and health issues. The family and/or primary caregivers of the child are integral to the process of therapy for children.
My general counselling and psychotherapy practice addresses the needs of individuals and families who arrive with a variety of life challenges. These may include depression, anxiety, loss and grief, unresolved traumatic stress, sexuality issues, life transitions, parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, and general concerns about life satisfaction.
My general counselling and psychotherapy practice addresses the needs of individuals and families who arrive with a variety of life challenges. These may include depression, anxiety, loss and grief, unresolved traumatic stress, sexuality issues, life transitions, parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, and general concerns about life satisfaction.
I’m so glad your journey has brought you here. Hi, I'm Rebecca. For over a decade I have supported healing from anxiety and trauma. Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts? You crave peace, clarity, and a safe space to heal. I specialize in Brainspotting, a brain-body method, with a body of research backing it up and showing it heals deep wounds and restores calm. I also provide Expansion Brainspotting, which works to alleviate profound suffering, and strengthen self-worth along with desired states of being such as freedom, peace, and joy.
I’m so glad your journey has brought you here. Hi, I'm Rebecca. For over a decade I have supported healing from anxiety and trauma. Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts? You crave peace, clarity, and a safe space to heal. I specialize in Brainspotting, a brain-body method, with a body of research backing it up and showing it heals deep wounds and restores calm. I also provide Expansion Brainspotting, which works to alleviate profound suffering, and strengthen self-worth along with desired states of being such as freedom, peace, and joy.
As a registered psychotherapist, I specialize in children’s mental health, parenting & family relationships - including with adult children. I help families manage emotions, reduce stress & strengthen connection. My science-based approach blends psychoeducation, neuroplasticity & mind-body insights to empower lasting change. Clients learn how the nervous system, vagus nerve & the gut-brain connection impact mood & behaviour - gaining valuable tools to break patterns, build resilience & create meaningful growth at any life stage, even when therapy has felt stuck or progress has stalled.
As a registered psychotherapist, I specialize in children’s mental health, parenting & family relationships - including with adult children. I help families manage emotions, reduce stress & strengthen connection. My science-based approach blends psychoeducation, neuroplasticity & mind-body insights to empower lasting change. Clients learn how the nervous system, vagus nerve & the gut-brain connection impact mood & behaviour - gaining valuable tools to break patterns, build resilience & create meaningful growth at any life stage, even when therapy has felt stuck or progress has stalled.
Lunar Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, CPT, RCYT, RYT
Waterloo, ON N2J
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re a child struggling with big emotions or challenging behaviours, a teen facing pressure, anxiety, or identity questions, or an adult navigating stress, relationships, or life transitions. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to cope with challenges. Many seek meaningful change, stronger connections, and greater clarity. At LPW, we provide a safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow—helping you build resilience and well-being at every stage of life.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re a child struggling with big emotions or challenging behaviours, a teen facing pressure, anxiety, or identity questions, or an adult navigating stress, relationships, or life transitions. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to cope with challenges. Many seek meaningful change, stronger connections, and greater clarity. At LPW, we provide a safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow—helping you build resilience and well-being at every stage of life.
You’re a millennial woman or modern mother dealing with anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, infertility, or life transitions. You need a safe, empathetic space to explore your emotions, build resilience, and regain self-empowerment. Your goal is to feel understood, supported, and find balance in your life, without guilt. You want to rebuild your sense of identity, manage stress, and move forward with confidence, joy, and a renewed connection to yourself and your purpose.
You’re a millennial woman or modern mother dealing with anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, infertility, or life transitions. You need a safe, empathetic space to explore your emotions, build resilience, and regain self-empowerment. Your goal is to feel understood, supported, and find balance in your life, without guilt. You want to rebuild your sense of identity, manage stress, and move forward with confidence, joy, and a renewed connection to yourself and your purpose.
Hello! Life can get overwhelming, so my goal is to make sure no one feels like they have to struggle alone. I strive to foster a safe, judgment-free space where you can process your thoughts and feelings so that we can work towards your goals together. I utilize a client-centred and strength-based approach from which we will build on your strengths and abilities to create positive changes in your life that meet your unique needs and desires. Through empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, everyone has the potential to grow.
Hello! Life can get overwhelming, so my goal is to make sure no one feels like they have to struggle alone. I strive to foster a safe, judgment-free space where you can process your thoughts and feelings so that we can work towards your goals together. I utilize a client-centred and strength-based approach from which we will build on your strengths and abilities to create positive changes in your life that meet your unique needs and desires. Through empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, everyone has the potential to grow.
Are you interested in working with a counsellor? Of course you are, or you wouldn't be here. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated and interested in hearing different perspectives, who are ready to step into the unknown and to make some changes in their lives. If you need some support to take some new risks, I'm happy to be here to help support you and cheer you on. I'm also interested in different types of therapy, some that require me to do more of the leading. The choice will always be yours around what you think will be best for you.
Are you interested in working with a counsellor? Of course you are, or you wouldn't be here. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated and interested in hearing different perspectives, who are ready to step into the unknown and to make some changes in their lives. If you need some support to take some new risks, I'm happy to be here to help support you and cheer you on. I'm also interested in different types of therapy, some that require me to do more of the leading. The choice will always be yours around what you think will be best for you.
Accepting New Clients! My name is Maycee Dias, and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Whether you’re facing recent challenges or seeking to understand past experiences better, I am here to walk alongside you.
I take pride in offering what I call “tangible therapy.” For me, this means collaborating with clients to identify practical strategies they can apply beyond the therapy room and implement in their daily lives. I aim to make therapy feel useful, relevant, and accessible.
Accepting New Clients! My name is Maycee Dias, and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Whether you’re facing recent challenges or seeking to understand past experiences better, I am here to walk alongside you.
I take pride in offering what I call “tangible therapy.” For me, this means collaborating with clients to identify practical strategies they can apply beyond the therapy room and implement in their daily lives. I aim to make therapy feel useful, relevant, and accessible.
Feeling stuck in longstanding patterns that don't work well for you? Tired of the constant battle in your head? Overwhelmed with stress in relationships? Struggling to become a more authentic you? Awakening to the spiritual? Feeling called to change, to become happy and free, to thrive? A holistic therapist, I guide you through those stuck places - emotional, mental, physical and spiritual - with counselling, hypnosis and energy work, to address both your conscious and unconscious selves for deep and lasting change. I offer you my depth, insight, clarity, problem-solving, compassion, humour and great respect for your uniqueness.
Feeling stuck in longstanding patterns that don't work well for you? Tired of the constant battle in your head? Overwhelmed with stress in relationships? Struggling to become a more authentic you? Awakening to the spiritual? Feeling called to change, to become happy and free, to thrive? A holistic therapist, I guide you through those stuck places - emotional, mental, physical and spiritual - with counselling, hypnosis and energy work, to address both your conscious and unconscious selves for deep and lasting change. I offer you my depth, insight, clarity, problem-solving, compassion, humour and great respect for your uniqueness.
I believe that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and teens have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. My goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space. My individual work with children and teens is complimented by evidence-based parent consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child's behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.
I believe that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and teens have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. My goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space. My individual work with children and teens is complimented by evidence-based parent consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child's behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.
Hey, I’m Shirley! I’m a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and art therapy student. Art has always been a therapeutic tool for grounding, self expression and healing in my life. Becoming an art therapist was a natural transition as I enjoy working closely with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. If you are someone that struggles with talking about your emotions and needs, but wants to be validated and heard, I would love for us to explore ways of communication in whichever way works best for you!
Hey, I’m Shirley! I’m a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and art therapy student. Art has always been a therapeutic tool for grounding, self expression and healing in my life. Becoming an art therapist was a natural transition as I enjoy working closely with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. If you are someone that struggles with talking about your emotions and needs, but wants to be validated and heard, I would love for us to explore ways of communication in whichever way works best for you!
Have skills, parts-work, and cognitive-based interventions run their course with your clients? Have your clients found some peace, but still have underlying wounds that keep being triggered and need to be addressed? If you want to integrate skills and cognitive-based methodologies with the ability to dive deeper with clients so they can grieve their lost childhood and identify their unconscious attachment patterns being lived out today, I can help.
Have skills, parts-work, and cognitive-based interventions run their course with your clients? Have your clients found some peace, but still have underlying wounds that keep being triggered and need to be addressed? If you want to integrate skills and cognitive-based methodologies with the ability to dive deeper with clients so they can grieve their lost childhood and identify their unconscious attachment patterns being lived out today, I can help.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.