Therapists in Owen Sound, ON

I use a wide range of therapeutic interventions that best fit each client’s needs. My client-centred practice located in the heart of downtown Owen Sound and provides a calm environment in which clients can feel at home and comfortable. I am dedicated to helping facilitate change in my sessions and I look forward to meeting potential clients and working with them to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Ask yourself... are the struggles I'm experiencing in my life due simply because things are happening to me? Struggles in relationships, traumatic/problematic situations and unwanted thoughts do come into our lives but these struggles lie in our capacity to listen to our emotions and hear what it is they are trying to tell us about all of these things. Our emotions are an early warning system that calls us to action because we are seeking resonance (love, joy, balance, peace) in our lives. When things resonate with us, they feel right. It's a visceral gut reaction. Unfortunately, emotions don't speak English. Our thoughts do.

Shari is a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience. She is an author and leader in the field of Therapeutic Presence and certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Shari is a certified therapist and supervisor in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. She is on the steering committee and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program.

The journey we take with our clients is rooted in the meaning of our name, Verity: the state of being true. We believe it is possible for each person to move towards hope and healing by reconnecting with their true and authentic self. The services we provide are not based on a formulaic approach. Each client will journey through a co-created experience with their therapist to establish deep, lasting change both internally and externally in their life. Verity Counselling offers individual and couples online secure video therapy for folks wanting to work through trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and much more.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like your thoughts and feelings have taken over control? These can be very distressing and can impact your life and overall well being. I believe that therapy/ counselling can help us tune into our experiences and provide insight that fosters healing and growth. My background is in community mental health and I offer a supportive collaborative space to be heard, work through difficult emotions and explore new perspectives and possibilities. I draw upon clinical modalities learned through my social work training including cognitive, narrative and solution-focused therapies.

People come to counselling for a variety of reasons. I strive to meet people wherever they are on their journey, and help to ignite in them a renewed sense of hope. My goal is to help clients experience a greater sense of connection to both themselves and others. I walk clients through the emotional moments that define their sense of self, and help them reclaim a life of balance and calm. I work with clients at every stage of life, and I counsel those who are working through challenging experiences such as trauma, betrayal, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Everyone needs a hand at some point in their lives. I have been working in adult mental health for over 20 years, treating people with a variety of mental health, addiction, relationship, grief, trauma and personal growth issues as well as eating disorders. I have a small private practice in Clarksburg where I provide both in-person and virtual sessions.

I have been working in the field since 2010 and am excited to welcome clients interested in a supportive, warm therapeutic relationship. I love to work with those who are motivated to make changes, or who are needing a supportive space to talk through their thoughts and emotions.

Hello, I'll be on maternity leave starting May 2024, transitioning to consulting and offering single/short-term sessions until June 2025. Rest assured, although my schedule will be adjusted, I remain fully committed to providing the same level of support as always. Please feel free to reach out to me for any assistance you may need during this period. I'm here to help guide you towards clarity and self-understanding. Let's honor your emotions, nurture self-compassion, and explore your unique perspective in our safe therapy space. You steer the ship; I'm here to support you with tools and encouragement to empower your journey.

Do you have thoughts like ‘My child’s behavior is out of control!’, ‘I love them so much, but I feel like I’m at the end of my rope’, or ‘Why won’t my child just listen, they’re embarrassing me!’. Maybe you find yourself losing your temper and getting angry at your child more often. This might make you feel ashamed, and you may begin blaming yourself and feeling judged by teachers, family members, other parents, your partner(s). You feel confused and like you have tried everything from books to webinars, to doctors and other types of therapy but nothing seems to have helped.

Change is difficult, even more so when it is not in your plan. During this unprecedented time of world change, you may be noticing your own emotional, physical and behavioural differences. These changes may be symptoms of present or past anxiety, depression or grief. If left unattended, these symptoms will eventually impact your relationships and overall well-being. You do not have to travel this unique journey on your own. I will provide a non-judgmental, caring and, hopeful environment. I strive for an authentic experience, for you to be heard and, ensure that you know your concerns are valued and understood.

Ruth Linnen began her practice in psychotherapy in 1996. She is the the founder and director of CPCC. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with a specialty in Trauma Consultation, Assessment, Treatment and Education. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management ( Advanced) , ASIST, and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) and is Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In her private practice she also offers Family, Couple's, Individual, and Group therapy. Other modalities of treatment offered by Ruth at CPCC include DBT, CBT and Sensorimotor psychotherapy.

If you are dealing with the fallout of having been betrayed or violated by an important person or institution in your life, therapy can help you make sense of it all and begin to find healing. Life experiences like this can leave you feeling overwhelmed and questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world. You might even wonder if anything can really help. I support people who are working through grief, trauma, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, religious abuse, dissociation, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, interpersonal violence, and more. People of all genders, sexualities, and abilities are warmly welcomed.

Are you searching for a place to talk about, and better understand, something difficult you’ve been struggling with? Or to work towards your personal goals? Do you need a genuinely caring environment to help alleviate negative thoughts, stress, or anxiety? Are you experiencing grief or a difficult life stressor or transition? Parenting stress, or mood changes during pregnancy or postpartum? Feeling not yourself, depressed, or anxious? Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your mental health?

Most of us want the same things in life- purposeful living, harmonious relationships, peace. We want a sense of love and belonging. We want to be happy. Choices, transitions and challenges in life can be hard to navigate on our own but there are peaceful resolutions and ways to overcome our internal blocks and core beliefs, our over- thinking and self esteem. We are all capable of self- healing especially when we activate our powerful subconscious using theta healing and hypnosis.

I have been a counsellor and a teacher for over 25 years and look forward to meeting people and assisting them with their life journey. I have a lot of experience with young people but based on my knowledge and life experience I feel confident in addressing all issues that people tend to face in life. I offer individual, couple and family therapy and offer groups regularly. Being that my education and life experience is based on the whole person I am better able to assess for next steps.

Karah Kirkland is an experienced Social Worker ( 30 yrs -BSW,. MSW.,) who has been trained in/practices: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT Couples) and other relaxation based modalities. Karah has had the privilege of working in various sectors of social work including : child welfare, developmental disabilities, ASD, children/adolescent/adult mental health, community / medical (Family Health Team) and private therapy. Karah loves to meet new clients for what she can learn from them and she loves to see clients gain insight and grow.

I work with people of all ages, including children and youth as well as adults and seniors who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, sexuality, grief, loss, life changes, spirituality, disconnectedness among other issues. I believe that the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and each other, is personal healing.

At Live In Light Counselling Services individuals, couples and families receive counselling and support through life's challenges including trauma [PTSD & cPTSD], retirement transition, anxiety, depression, mental illness and adjustment to life changes such as divorce, death, medical diagnosis, adolescence, marriage difficulty, personality disorder from two qualified professionals. Lucy Marlin, Registered Psychotherapist/Owner and Jaclyn Strimas MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist are experienced and qualified to provide face-to-face, telephone and e-counselling.