Multiracial Therapists in Waterloo, ON
I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD/autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. My ideal client enjoys a conversational style, lots of questions, and can appreciate a good metaphor. I specialize in solving problems by enhancing your existing strengths and skills (and helping you realize them!) and by digging deeper to help those "self-aware" clients figure out why they're struggling to break patterns they know are unhelpful. I'm a queer person and intentional single parent. I am here to offer an affirming, safe, and welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Reach out to develop a self-led path forward.
I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD/autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. My ideal client enjoys a conversational style, lots of questions, and can appreciate a good metaphor. I specialize in solving problems by enhancing your existing strengths and skills (and helping you realize them!) and by digging deeper to help those "self-aware" clients figure out why they're struggling to break patterns they know are unhelpful. I'm a queer person and intentional single parent. I am here to offer an affirming, safe, and welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Reach out to develop a self-led path forward.
Transformation Counselling is Waterloo's largest in-person and online private counselling centre with over 30 registered psychotherapists and registered social workers to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, teens, couples, and families in-person and online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
Transformation Counselling is Waterloo's largest in-person and online private counselling centre with over 30 registered psychotherapists and registered social workers to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, teens, couples, and families in-person and online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or need help navigating your relationships, I am here to help. I offer compassionate support to individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them address their current struggles, find relief, and build resilience toward navigating life’s ups and downs. Together, we will cultivate trust and openness as we explore your identity within the context of your relationships and cultural background. We will work together to amplify your strengths and develop tools to manage stress and maintain mental wellness.
If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or need help navigating your relationships, I am here to help. I offer compassionate support to individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them address their current struggles, find relief, and build resilience toward navigating life’s ups and downs. Together, we will cultivate trust and openness as we explore your identity within the context of your relationships and cultural background. We will work together to amplify your strengths and develop tools to manage stress and maintain mental wellness.
I provide compassionate and non-judgmental support using a client centered framework for those who experience intergenerational and relational trauma. I believe that everyone deserves to have their experiences validated and witnessed. I am passionate about empowering others, and I strive to do so by encouraging them to develop healthy boundaries and self-compassion.
I provide compassionate and non-judgmental support using a client centered framework for those who experience intergenerational and relational trauma. I believe that everyone deserves to have their experiences validated and witnessed. I am passionate about empowering others, and I strive to do so by encouraging them to develop healthy boundaries and self-compassion.
Life can feel heavy at times. Many of us move through the world carrying more than we let others see — feeling unnoticed, unheard, or unsure of where to turn. Therapy offers a space to pause, breathe, and be fully yourself. It’s a place for vulnerability, exploration, healing, and growth, where you can share whatever is on your mind and know you will be met with care, respect, and genuine understanding. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions.
Life can feel heavy at times. Many of us move through the world carrying more than we let others see — feeling unnoticed, unheard, or unsure of where to turn. Therapy offers a space to pause, breathe, and be fully yourself. It’s a place for vulnerability, exploration, healing, and growth, where you can share whatever is on your mind and know you will be met with care, respect, and genuine understanding. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions.
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 .
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, we can explore a variety of ways to self-express and communicate aside from talking. Let’s figure out what 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, we can explore a variety of ways to self-express and communicate aside from talking. Let’s figure out what works best for you!
Life is full of challenges. We don't always have a choice what challenges we face. But we can choose how we view or overcome these challenges. I believe that we each have our own reserve of resilience waiting to be tapped into. Most of the time we have the strength to face these challenges. Sometimes we reach out to our friends and family for support and that is all we need. At other times, these challenges can overwhelm us and our system of support. We feel alone and helpless. When you are ready for change, let me support you in embracing your challenges and turn them into opportunities to learn something new about yourself.
Life is full of challenges. We don't always have a choice what challenges we face. But we can choose how we view or overcome these challenges. I believe that we each have our own reserve of resilience waiting to be tapped into. Most of the time we have the strength to face these challenges. Sometimes we reach out to our friends and family for support and that is all we need. At other times, these challenges can overwhelm us and our system of support. We feel alone and helpless. When you are ready for change, let me support you in embracing your challenges and turn them into opportunities to learn something new about yourself.
If you need help, we are here for you! We are a collection of warm and caring registered psychologists who have advanced education and clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues. We work collaboratively with clients and provide a supportive environment that capitalizes on clients’ strengths to help them overcome challenges and make desired changes in their life. We offer individual psychological treatment (therapy/counselling) for adolescents (14+) and adults, as well as and comprehensive assessments. Our services are evidence-based and are tailored to fit each person's current needs.
If you need help, we are here for you! We are a collection of warm and caring registered psychologists who have advanced education and clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues. We work collaboratively with clients and provide a supportive environment that capitalizes on clients’ strengths to help them overcome challenges and make desired changes in their life. We offer individual psychological treatment (therapy/counselling) for adolescents (14+) and adults, as well as and comprehensive assessments. Our services are evidence-based and are tailored to fit each person's current needs.
I acknowledge the profound vulnerability that comes with sharing personal stories, particularly those involving trauma, illness, grief, addiction, or depression. Creating a secure, compassionate, and respectful space is my priority. I am deeply attuned to the individual needs of each person and strive to establish trust through active listening and unwavering support. I rely on evidence-based techniques and approaches that are aimed at empowering you to unlock your true potential. I adopt a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit in the pursuit of balance and optimal health.
I acknowledge the profound vulnerability that comes with sharing personal stories, particularly those involving trauma, illness, grief, addiction, or depression. Creating a secure, compassionate, and respectful space is my priority. I am deeply attuned to the individual needs of each person and strive to establish trust through active listening and unwavering support. I rely on evidence-based techniques and approaches that are aimed at empowering you to unlock your true potential. I adopt a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit in the pursuit of balance and optimal health.
Are you in need of more insight into your personal or relational struggles? Maybe you feel like you're stuck in a loop of destructive behaviors, and don't know how to get out. Maybe you notice distance or tension in your relationship, and need to make sense of it all, and become connected again. Maybe you are ready to unpack and process unresolved trauma, and need the support of a professional in a safe and trusting environment.
Are you in need of more insight into your personal or relational struggles? Maybe you feel like you're stuck in a loop of destructive behaviors, and don't know how to get out. Maybe you notice distance or tension in your relationship, and need to make sense of it all, and become connected again. Maybe you are ready to unpack and process unresolved trauma, and need the support of a professional in a safe and trusting environment.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are affecting your relationships or daily life. Stress, past experiences, grief, or ongoing conflict may be making it hard to feel like yourself. As an individual or couple, you may want support that feels practical, respectful, and aligned with your values. If you’re looking for therapy that offers both understanding and real tools for change, you’re not alone.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are affecting your relationships or daily life. Stress, past experiences, grief, or ongoing conflict may be making it hard to feel like yourself. As an individual or couple, you may want support that feels practical, respectful, and aligned with your values. If you’re looking for therapy that offers both understanding and real tools for change, you’re not alone.
Parents often seek me out when their child is struggling emotionally, behaviourally, with social and sensory challenges, or when parenting has started to feel overwhelming. My ideal clients are children and families who need support navigating anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, and the unique needs of highly sensitive or deeply feeling children. I especially enjoy working with children who benefit from a child-centred, creative, and neuroaffirming approach, as well as with parents who want guidance in better understanding and responding to their child’s needs.
Parents often seek me out when their child is struggling emotionally, behaviourally, with social and sensory challenges, or when parenting has started to feel overwhelming. My ideal clients are children and families who need support navigating anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, and the unique needs of highly sensitive or deeply feeling children. I especially enjoy working with children who benefit from a child-centred, creative, and neuroaffirming approach, as well as with parents who want guidance in better understanding and responding to their child’s needs.
Anna Barth - Calm Again Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Hi, I am Anna. I know that life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. If you're carrying the weight of past trauma, grieving the loss of someone or something important, or finding that relationship challenges have left you feeling disconnected, it can be hard to know where to turn. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we'll explore what's been weighing on you and find practical, supportive ways to help you feel more grounded and at ease.
Hi, I am Anna. I know that life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. If you're carrying the weight of past trauma, grieving the loss of someone or something important, or finding that relationship challenges have left you feeling disconnected, it can be hard to know where to turn. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to face it alone. Together, we'll explore what's been weighing on you and find practical, supportive ways to help you feel more grounded and at ease.
Exhausted by perfectionism and a harsh inner critic that's never satisfied — and want more than just coping? I'm Dr. Natsumi Sawada, a registered psychologist (PhD) offering online therapy to adults in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Many of the people I work with have read the books and tried the tools and still feel stuck — because insight isn't the same as change. Together we work with your emotions as they happen, so something actually shifts and you feel more grounded, clearer, and more like yourself.
Exhausted by perfectionism and a harsh inner critic that's never satisfied — and want more than just coping? I'm Dr. Natsumi Sawada, a registered psychologist (PhD) offering online therapy to adults in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Many of the people I work with have read the books and tried the tools and still feel stuck — because insight isn't the same as change. Together we work with your emotions as they happen, so something actually shifts and you feel more grounded, clearer, and more like yourself.
Mili Gandhi | Anxiety, Self-Esteem & Stress
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, RP (Q)
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly “in your head,” even when things look fine on the outside. Maybe school, family expectations, or relationships feel heavy, or you notice yourself overthinking, striving for perfection, or being hard on yourself. You may feel stuck between who you are and who you think you should be, unsure how to slow down, set boundaries, or trust yourself. Deep down, you want relief, clarity, and a space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and finally exhale - without judgment or the pressure to have it all figured out.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly “in your head,” even when things look fine on the outside. Maybe school, family expectations, or relationships feel heavy, or you notice yourself overthinking, striving for perfection, or being hard on yourself. You may feel stuck between who you are and who you think you should be, unsure how to slow down, set boundaries, or trust yourself. Deep down, you want relief, clarity, and a space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and finally exhale - without judgment or the pressure to have it all figured out.
Midtown Counselling - Shelly Pavlic
Registered Social Worker, BASc, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Living with a dark, stormy cloud over your head is no way to live. If your cloud is taking away from your personal life or career, you may feel burdened, alone or misunderstood. It doesn't have to be that way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential. The solutions to your problems might be closer than you think. Why wait? (Midtown Counselling offers immediate bookings to new clients).
Living with a dark, stormy cloud over your head is no way to live. If your cloud is taking away from your personal life or career, you may feel burdened, alone or misunderstood. It doesn't have to be that way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential. The solutions to your problems might be closer than you think. Why wait? (Midtown Counselling offers immediate bookings to new clients).
Furthermore, I have had a vast array of life experiences and my family is multi-racial.
Hello. Are you struggling with your thoughts or emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? Does life just seem too much? I will provide you with a safe, compassionate, and accepting place to land and feel whole again. After taking the time to understand your situation, I will collaborate with you to create the best counselling approach for your well-being.
Furthermore, I have had a vast array of life experiences and my family is multi-racial.
Hello. Are you struggling with your thoughts or emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? Does life just seem too much? I will provide you with a safe, compassionate, and accepting place to land and feel whole again. After taking the time to understand your situation, I will collaborate with you to create the best counselling approach for your well-being.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges? You don’t have to go through it alone.
I’m Ahmad, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, offering therapy in both English and Arabic for adults, teens, couples, and families. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore your struggles and build healthier ways forward. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with the best version of yourself.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges? You don’t have to go through it alone.
I’m Ahmad, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, offering therapy in both English and Arabic for adults, teens, couples, and families. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore your struggles and build healthier ways forward. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with the best version of yourself.
Welcoming new clients. I provide meaningful support to thoughtful, self-aware adults, teens, and couples seeking positive change, deeper self-understanding, and a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the lingering impact of experiences that shaped how they learned to cope, relate, and protect themselves. I am a gentle and curious therapist, and I bring compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope is experienced as an unfaltering commitment to your wellbeing and growth.
Welcoming new clients. I provide meaningful support to thoughtful, self-aware adults, teens, and couples seeking positive change, deeper self-understanding, and a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the lingering impact of experiences that shaped how they learned to cope, relate, and protect themselves. I am a gentle and curious therapist, and I bring compassion, honesty, and a quality of stubbornness that I hope is experienced as an unfaltering commitment to your wellbeing and growth.
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Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.