In Person Therapists in Waterloo, ON
I offer therapy sessions in person and online and am currently accepting clients.
Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges, wrestling with anxiety, depression, burnout, immigrant challenges, stress, grief or shame? Are you seeking healing from religious trauma, going through relationship challenges as a couple or academic stress? You don't have to face these struggles alone. My journey into counselling includes my own experience with therapy, which has brought healing and personal growth into my life. I am committed to walking alongside you on your unique path toward healing and self-discovery.
I offer therapy sessions in person and online and am currently accepting clients.
Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges, wrestling with anxiety, depression, burnout, immigrant challenges, stress, grief or shame? Are you seeking healing from religious trauma, going through relationship challenges as a couple or academic stress? You don't have to face these struggles alone. My journey into counselling includes my own experience with therapy, which has brought healing and personal growth into my life. I am committed to walking alongside you on your unique path toward healing and self-discovery.
In office, we have special office arrangements when in person is needed.
Bloom Child & Family Therapy supports children and their families using creative approaches and evidenced-based practices. At Bloom we strive to provide accessible, quality mental health care for children, adolescents and their families. Bloom therapists are ultra-creative! Play, expressive arts and animal-assisted therapies allow Bloom to make their services accessible to all children and their families. Whether you are coming for family therapy or your child is attending therapy, we believe that family and/or primary caregivers are key to children’s healing and growing. We are looking to build strong and healthy families.
In office, we have special office arrangements when in person is needed.
Bloom Child & Family Therapy supports children and their families using creative approaches and evidenced-based practices. At Bloom we strive to provide accessible, quality mental health care for children, adolescents and their families. Bloom therapists are ultra-creative! Play, expressive arts and animal-assisted therapies allow Bloom to make their services accessible to all children and their families. Whether you are coming for family therapy or your child is attending therapy, we believe that family and/or primary caregivers are key to children’s healing and growing. We are looking to build strong and healthy families.
Colleen Martin: Stress, Anxiety, Caregiver
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Are you or someone you are caring for facing a situation that is causing you stress, worry or sadness? Facing a health challenge or making a significant life transition can feel overwhelming leading you to worry how you are going to face the future. If you are a caregiver/partner, you may lack energy or time for yourself making you feel irritable, frustrated, angry or guilty. You may think, "I can't do this, I'm not handling this well" causing you to overthink and ruminate which might affect your sleep at night. You may struggle finding meaning and purpose and don't know who to talk to.
Are you or someone you are caring for facing a situation that is causing you stress, worry or sadness? Facing a health challenge or making a significant life transition can feel overwhelming leading you to worry how you are going to face the future. If you are a caregiver/partner, you may lack energy or time for yourself making you feel irritable, frustrated, angry or guilty. You may think, "I can't do this, I'm not handling this well" causing you to overthink and ruminate which might affect your sleep at night. You may struggle finding meaning and purpose and don't know who to talk to.
I am available for in person and online appointments at Trillium Counselling.
I offer a client-focussed, strength-based, anti-oppressive approach. My clinical skills include but are not limited to Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. I specialize in treating individuals and couples experiencing issues related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges.
I am available for in person and online appointments at Trillium Counselling.
I offer a client-focussed, strength-based, anti-oppressive approach. My clinical skills include but are not limited to Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. I specialize in treating individuals and couples experiencing issues related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges.
I offer a space that is judgment-free whether in-person or online via video.
I know looking for a therapist through hundreds of profiles can feel daunting. This is an important part of your therapy journey; you're doing the work right now. Don't give up!
Simply put, at the heart of Psychotherapy is the belief that healthy changes can make all the difference in your relationships with yourself and others. I offer a non-judgemental, spiritually-integrated, queer-friendly space in which to companion, guide, support, and encourage you in your quest for meaning and clarity. My approach is trauma-informed and adaptive: we will not work from templates - we will center you and your perspectives.
I offer a space that is judgment-free whether in-person or online via video.
I know looking for a therapist through hundreds of profiles can feel daunting. This is an important part of your therapy journey; you're doing the work right now. Don't give up!
Simply put, at the heart of Psychotherapy is the belief that healthy changes can make all the difference in your relationships with yourself and others. I offer a non-judgemental, spiritually-integrated, queer-friendly space in which to companion, guide, support, and encourage you in your quest for meaning and clarity. My approach is trauma-informed and adaptive: we will not work from templates - we will center you and your perspectives.
“The trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.”
I often work with LGBTQ2IA individuals and couples struggling with shame/guilt, identity, place, belonging/community, sexuality, and spirituality/meaning-making. When feeling unheard, unwanted, and unsafe, taking the first step toward fulfillment and inner harmony is an act of courage. Rejecting shame lets us embrace hope and possibility.
Together, we can explore ways of healing and growth that honour your unique identity and need for safety in an often challenging world.
We’ll work through life’s challenges and heal unhelpful coping patterns.
“The trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.”
I often work with LGBTQ2IA individuals and couples struggling with shame/guilt, identity, place, belonging/community, sexuality, and spirituality/meaning-making. When feeling unheard, unwanted, and unsafe, taking the first step toward fulfillment and inner harmony is an act of courage. Rejecting shame lets us embrace hope and possibility.
Together, we can explore ways of healing and growth that honour your unique identity and need for safety in an often challenging world.
We’ll work through life’s challenges and heal unhelpful coping patterns.
New Mind Therapy/ ADHD/Trauma/BPD/Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RSW, RP
5 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2K
Is your mental health holding you back from the life you want?
Do you ever wonder why certain situations trigger such strong emotions, or how early life experiences continue to shape your thoughts and behaviors today? You're not alone—and these questions are often the first steps toward healing.
At our clinic, we offer a compassionate and person-centered approach to therapy. All of our therapists are graduate-level, experienced professionals who are dedicated to walking alongside you in your journey. We believe that healing begins in the context of a safe, trusting relationship, where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.
Is your mental health holding you back from the life you want?
Do you ever wonder why certain situations trigger such strong emotions, or how early life experiences continue to shape your thoughts and behaviors today? You're not alone—and these questions are often the first steps toward healing.
At our clinic, we offer a compassionate and person-centered approach to therapy. All of our therapists are graduate-level, experienced professionals who are dedicated to walking alongside you in your journey. We believe that healing begins in the context of a safe, trusting relationship, where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.
Several of our Clinical Social Workers, Psychotherapists, and OTs are accepting new clients for both in-person and online sessions.
We provide assessment and treatment services across the lifespan with Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and an ADHD/Executive Functioning Coach. We work with children, teens, and their families, as well as adults and seniors. We also offer couples therapy. Many of our clients are neurodiverse, have had some challenges in neurodevelopment, and have anxiety or depression. We help individuals better understand themselves from a neurocognitive and emotional health perspective, and provide therapy services within a multidisciplinary setting to address each person's unique needs.
Several of our Clinical Social Workers, Psychotherapists, and OTs are accepting new clients for both in-person and online sessions.
We provide assessment and treatment services across the lifespan with Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and an ADHD/Executive Functioning Coach. We work with children, teens, and their families, as well as adults and seniors. We also offer couples therapy. Many of our clients are neurodiverse, have had some challenges in neurodevelopment, and have anxiety or depression. We help individuals better understand themselves from a neurocognitive and emotional health perspective, and provide therapy services within a multidisciplinary setting to address each person's unique needs.
Lolita Schmalenberg
Registered Social Worker, RSW, GDipGC, GCertSH, BASc
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Mental wellness is a right - sometimes we need an unbiased supporter to help us get back on a healthier pathway. Whether you find yourself stuck due to work or school issues, are having difficulties in your relationship, are recovering from a trauma, dealing with anxiety or simply are looking to change behaviours that are no longer aligned with your goals, know that you don’t have to face this alone. Let me help you .
Mental wellness is a right - sometimes we need an unbiased supporter to help us get back on a healthier pathway. Whether you find yourself stuck due to work or school issues, are having difficulties in your relationship, are recovering from a trauma, dealing with anxiety or simply are looking to change behaviours that are no longer aligned with your goals, know that you don’t have to face this alone. Let me help you .
Sehrish Haroon
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP
16 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed & helpless, and end up using coping mechanisms that keep you further stuck in shame and guilt? Do you experience dissociation, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, anger, chronic pain & relationship issues? You may feel like an outsider among others, and carry a deep pain of loneliness due to unmet needs and relational traumas. You may live in constant fear of judgement or rejection from others, people pleasing or perfectionism that makes you feel burnout. I will provide wholehearted compassion & effective treatment support that helps you achieve your mental health goals, feel confident and safe with others.
Do you feel overwhelmed & helpless, and end up using coping mechanisms that keep you further stuck in shame and guilt? Do you experience dissociation, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, anger, chronic pain & relationship issues? You may feel like an outsider among others, and carry a deep pain of loneliness due to unmet needs and relational traumas. You may live in constant fear of judgement or rejection from others, people pleasing or perfectionism that makes you feel burnout. I will provide wholehearted compassion & effective treatment support that helps you achieve your mental health goals, feel confident and safe with others.
Liberation Counselling, Grant Martin
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
5 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Are you struggling to do the things you want to do; or not do the things you don’t want to do? Do your thoughts dominate you – telling you who you can and can’t be? Is your life shrinking as you struggle to control or avoid painful thoughts and emotions (e.g. anxiety and depression). Therapies focused on behavioural change can help! Are you stuck in fear, grief, panic, anger, and/or shame du to past traumas? Do these feelings have you locked in patterns of addiction, self-hatred, self-isolation, or blaming others? Are these patterns negatively impacting your sense of self and relationships? Trauma processing therapies can help!
Are you struggling to do the things you want to do; or not do the things you don’t want to do? Do your thoughts dominate you – telling you who you can and can’t be? Is your life shrinking as you struggle to control or avoid painful thoughts and emotions (e.g. anxiety and depression). Therapies focused on behavioural change can help! Are you stuck in fear, grief, panic, anger, and/or shame du to past traumas? Do these feelings have you locked in patterns of addiction, self-hatred, self-isolation, or blaming others? Are these patterns negatively impacting your sense of self and relationships? Trauma processing therapies can help!
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected from themselves or each other. Some struggle with anxiety, shame, or major life transitions; others feel stuck in cycles of conflict, distance, or fading intimacy. They want to be seen, heard, and understood, and to rebuild trust, connection, and self-confidence—whether working alone or together.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected from themselves or each other. Some struggle with anxiety, shame, or major life transitions; others feel stuck in cycles of conflict, distance, or fading intimacy. They want to be seen, heard, and understood, and to rebuild trust, connection, and self-confidence—whether working alone or together.
You may feel anxious, emotionally stuck, or frustrated that the same patterns keep repeating in your life or relationships. Even with insight and self-awareness, you might still struggle with self-esteem, people-pleasing, or feeling unsure of who you really are. You may be tired of overthinking, carrying old emotional weight, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and direction. If things feel stagnant or unsustainable, you may be ready for therapy that brings both clarity and real change.
You may feel anxious, emotionally stuck, or frustrated that the same patterns keep repeating in your life or relationships. Even with insight and self-awareness, you might still struggle with self-esteem, people-pleasing, or feeling unsure of who you really are. You may be tired of overthinking, carrying old emotional weight, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and direction. If things feel stagnant or unsustainable, you may be ready for therapy that brings both clarity and real change.
I offer in person appointments on Monday evenings.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who are struggling with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. I work collaboratively with each child and family to set goals and develop a treatment plan that is best suited to their unique situation. Therapy involves helping children and adolescents increase understanding and awareness of their thoughts and feelings and to support them to develop helpful ways of coping with their challenges.
I offer in person appointments on Monday evenings.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who are struggling with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. I work collaboratively with each child and family to set goals and develop a treatment plan that is best suited to their unique situation. Therapy involves helping children and adolescents increase understanding and awareness of their thoughts and feelings and to support them to develop helpful ways of coping with their challenges.
I bring over sixteen years of experience to this role, having worked as a mental health therapist, clinical social worker, college professor, university lecturer, and human rights advocate. My therapeutic practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, immigrants and refugees, Indigenous, and spiritually integrative approach that respects and celebrates the complexities of individuals and their collective identities.
I bring over sixteen years of experience to this role, having worked as a mental health therapist, clinical social worker, college professor, university lecturer, and human rights advocate. My therapeutic practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, immigrants and refugees, Indigenous, and spiritually integrative approach that respects and celebrates the complexities of individuals and their collective identities.
Virtual and in-person service options available.
We work with children and adolescents aged 7 to 17, and adults 18+, providing direct therapy and parental/caregiver support. We work with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, and other mental illnesses. We also work with clients who have not received a formal diagnosis. Some common reasons to seek therapy might be low or depressed mood, anxiety, emotional regulation/anger management/conflict with family members, peers, teachers or other behavioural challenges.
Virtual and in-person service options available.
We work with children and adolescents aged 7 to 17, and adults 18+, providing direct therapy and parental/caregiver support. We work with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, and other mental illnesses. We also work with clients who have not received a formal diagnosis. Some common reasons to seek therapy might be low or depressed mood, anxiety, emotional regulation/anger management/conflict with family members, peers, teachers or other behavioural challenges.
I currently hold counselling sessions online for Ontario clients, and in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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 currently hold counselling sessions online for Ontario clients, and in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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 enjoy working with a wide variety of client needs and goals ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and couple's work. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, motivation, stress, or trauma, I provide an eclectic approach through a combination of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, existential, and spiritual approaches. If you are dealing with problems in the area of relationships (romantic or interpersonal) this is another area of training and expertise I have that I apply through varied theoretical approaches ranging from Gottman, humanistic, and CBT.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of client needs and goals ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and couple's work. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, motivation, stress, or trauma, I provide an eclectic approach through a combination of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, existential, and spiritual approaches. If you are dealing with problems in the area of relationships (romantic or interpersonal) this is another area of training and expertise I have that I apply through varied theoretical approaches ranging from Gottman, humanistic, and CBT.
Has your child been experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties at home, school, or in the community? Do you question how to best support them? Behaviour is communication, and since kids often communicate through play rather than with words, it can be confusing to know what to do or say in order to help them.
Has your child been experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties at home, school, or in the community? Do you question how to best support them? Behaviour is communication, and since kids often communicate through play rather than with words, it can be confusing to know what to do or say in order to help them.
I offer therapy sessions both in-person and online, with availability on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Do you ever wish you had somewhere you could show up just as you are—no pressure, no pretending? If so, you’re not alone—and that’s what I’m here for. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship stress, identity concerns, and the heavy feeling that comes from trying to manage everything on their own.
I offer therapy sessions both in-person and online, with availability on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Do you ever wish you had somewhere you could show up just as you are—no pressure, no pretending? If so, you’re not alone—and that’s what I’m here for. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship stress, identity concerns, and the heavy feeling that comes from trying to manage everything on their own.
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What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.