Transgender Therapists in N2L
Isidro Carvalho
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person dealing with the hurt of discrimination, rejection, or the feeling that folks around you just don’t understand? Maybe you struggle with trauma symptoms, dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-blame, or low self-worth. It can be hard to get up the courage to come to therapy only to feel like you have to explain the basics of your identity to your therapist. Worse yet, it can be scary to seek therapy when the field of psychology has historically tried to keep us from being our authentic selves.
Are you a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person dealing with the hurt of discrimination, rejection, or the feeling that folks around you just don’t understand? Maybe you struggle with trauma symptoms, dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-blame, or low self-worth. It can be hard to get up the courage to come to therapy only to feel like you have to explain the basics of your identity to your therapist. Worse yet, it can be scary to seek therapy when the field of psychology has historically tried to keep us from being our authentic selves.
I am a queer therapist with a colourful hearing aid, who is passionate about helping people figure who they are and shout it from the rooftops, no matter their identity. My practice is centered upon self acceptance and understanding what you value, which is why Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is my home base, but I draw from many other modalities.
I am a queer therapist with a colourful hearing aid, who is passionate about helping people figure who they are and shout it from the rooftops, no matter their identity. My practice is centered upon self acceptance and understanding what you value, which is why Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is my home base, but I draw from many other modalities.
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Leah Krisak
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Accepting clients for October. You may be unsure of what you're looking for but feel there are parts of yourself that seem out of touch with the world and yearn to feel, see, and experience more in your life. It can feel overwhelming to sit with a stranger and explore new and vulnerable parts of yourself but I promise to make you feel safe and heard. Often times our areas of needed growth are exposed through this vulnerability which allows us to explore parts of ourselves that weren't accessible before. I help individuals find connection with the things they care about most in their lives.
Accepting clients for October. You may be unsure of what you're looking for but feel there are parts of yourself that seem out of touch with the world and yearn to feel, see, and experience more in your life. It can feel overwhelming to sit with a stranger and explore new and vulnerable parts of yourself but I promise to make you feel safe and heard. Often times our areas of needed growth are exposed through this vulnerability which allows us to explore parts of ourselves that weren't accessible before. I help individuals find connection with the things they care about most in their lives.
Jenny Lehmann
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
If you are reading this, you have already taken the most challenging step on your path to healing and growth, and that’s reaching out for support. It can be incredibly overwhelming starting to focus on your mental health and wanting to make changes but not knowing where to begin, this is where I come in. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for all individuals and one that emphasizes growth and development in a non-judgemental manner to help support clients’ goals and ultimately living happy and meaningful lives.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the most challenging step on your path to healing and growth, and that’s reaching out for support. It can be incredibly overwhelming starting to focus on your mental health and wanting to make changes but not knowing where to begin, this is where I come in. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for all individuals and one that emphasizes growth and development in a non-judgemental manner to help support clients’ goals and ultimately living happy and meaningful lives.
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.
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.
Simon Massicotte
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
How are you today? It's a question often met with a nod and a smile, yet rarely do we pause to be honest with ourselves, let alone with strangers. Maybe you're navigating life's complexities with ease, but something feels amiss. Perhaps you've been grappling with challenges lately and feel unsure about how to move forward. Regardless of how you're feeling, I commend you for taking a moment to consider therapy. My aim is to provide a judgment-free and supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore life's profound questions, and enhance your well-being.
How are you today? It's a question often met with a nod and a smile, yet rarely do we pause to be honest with ourselves, let alone with strangers. Maybe you're navigating life's complexities with ease, but something feels amiss. Perhaps you've been grappling with challenges lately and feel unsure about how to move forward. Regardless of how you're feeling, I commend you for taking a moment to consider therapy. My aim is to provide a judgment-free and supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore life's profound questions, and enhance your well-being.
Insight-Online Affordable Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you stressed, exhausted, or just going through the motions of life? Have substances, addictive behaviours, anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss or feelings of overwhelm started to impact your daily life? Do you feel like you don’t fit in…anywhere? We provide a safe space to explore your identity, interpersonal relationships, and trauma. We have therapists who specialize in mood dysregulation, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and Neurodiversity. Please reach out; you don't have to do this alone!
Are you stressed, exhausted, or just going through the motions of life? Have substances, addictive behaviours, anxiety, depression, anger, grief/loss or feelings of overwhelm started to impact your daily life? Do you feel like you don’t fit in…anywhere? We provide a safe space to explore your identity, interpersonal relationships, and trauma. We have therapists who specialize in mood dysregulation, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and Neurodiversity. Please reach out; you don't have to do this alone!
“Child and Youth Specialists” You’ve noticed that your child isn’t quite themselves lately, that they are withdrawn, and isolated, or struggling with severe anxiety. Maybe they are experiencing intense mood swings, anger outbursts, or even destructive behaviours such as self-harm or substance use. You are worried because your child won’t open up and share with you. You want to help your child, but you don't know how to. It is so scary to feel helpless when it comes to your child and to not know exactly what they need.
“Child and Youth Specialists” You’ve noticed that your child isn’t quite themselves lately, that they are withdrawn, and isolated, or struggling with severe anxiety. Maybe they are experiencing intense mood swings, anger outbursts, or even destructive behaviours such as self-harm or substance use. You are worried because your child won’t open up and share with you. You want to help your child, but you don't know how to. It is so scary to feel helpless when it comes to your child and to not know exactly what they need.
Dawn Brannigan Craig
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker providing individual, couple and family counselling for a wide array of concerns. The foundation of my practice is client-centred and relational. I firmly believe that for therapy to be most effective, a relationship must be established between the client and counsellor. I have 18 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting skills, aging, and health concerns
I am a clinical social worker providing individual, couple and family counselling for a wide array of concerns. The foundation of my practice is client-centred and relational. I firmly believe that for therapy to be most effective, a relationship must be established between the client and counsellor. I have 18 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting skills, aging, and health concerns
Stacey Thurman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Being human is hard. Between stress, responsibilities, and relationships, it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Maybe you have also experienced trauma, which confounds the complexities of life even more. If you feel stuck, unmotivated, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, wanting to give up, you are not alone. I have felt this way, and I have experienced trauma and loss, and that is why I am here to help you. If you are ready to strive with resiliency, as opposed to suffering with feelings of fear, guilt, shame, etc., you have found the right place!
Being human is hard. Between stress, responsibilities, and relationships, it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Maybe you have also experienced trauma, which confounds the complexities of life even more. If you feel stuck, unmotivated, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, wanting to give up, you are not alone. I have felt this way, and I have experienced trauma and loss, and that is why I am here to help you. If you are ready to strive with resiliency, as opposed to suffering with feelings of fear, guilt, shame, etc., you have found the right place!
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I am passionate about working with a diverse set of communities, including people of colour, Indigenous communities, as well as immigrants. I specialize in the areas of mental health, trauma and infertility issues and works alongside clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression. With a musical background, I utilize music and art as a therapeutic tool to allow for clients to achieve their goals using creative methods.
I am passionate about working with a diverse set of communities, including people of colour, Indigenous communities, as well as immigrants. I specialize in the areas of mental health, trauma and infertility issues and works alongside clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression. With a musical background, I utilize music and art as a therapeutic tool to allow for clients to achieve their goals using creative methods.
Cardinal Counselling and Mediation is a full service counselling agency in Waterloo Our office is close to the Expressway, offers free parking and is on a main bus line. We believe that all people can change their lives, leading them to higher satisfaction and health. We work with individuals, couples and families and do not have a wait list. All of our counsellors are Registered Social Workers with a Masters Degree. We encourage our clients to check their extended health benefits to see if counselling is covered, as we are unable to accept OHIP. We currently offer virtual and in-person appointments.
Cardinal Counselling and Mediation is a full service counselling agency in Waterloo Our office is close to the Expressway, offers free parking and is on a main bus line. We believe that all people can change their lives, leading them to higher satisfaction and health. We work with individuals, couples and families and do not have a wait list. All of our counsellors are Registered Social Workers with a Masters Degree. We encourage our clients to check their extended health benefits to see if counselling is covered, as we are unable to accept OHIP. We currently offer virtual and in-person appointments.
The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L
The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre is a multi-faith counselling agency committed to strengthening emotional and spiritual well-being. We are rooted in the belief that faith and spirituality are important resources for healing and change. We embrace diversity and cultural inclusivity and offer counselling to all individuals. We provide trained therapists who qualify for membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre is a multi-faith counselling agency committed to strengthening emotional and spiritual well-being. We are rooted in the belief that faith and spirituality are important resources for healing and change. We embrace diversity and cultural inclusivity and offer counselling to all individuals. We provide trained therapists who qualify for membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Joy Borutskie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
When facing difficulty, loss, struggle, tragedy, disappointment or any other uncomfortable circumstance, your spirit needs to explore, share and express the experience of thoughts and feelings with someone whose goal is to truly understand your perspective, your experience, and the resulting thoughts and beliefs you have come to therapy with as a result.
When facing difficulty, loss, struggle, tragedy, disappointment or any other uncomfortable circumstance, your spirit needs to explore, share and express the experience of thoughts and feelings with someone whose goal is to truly understand your perspective, your experience, and the resulting thoughts and beliefs you have come to therapy with as a result.
As a Registered Social Worker, with five years of direct practice experience and over 10 years the mental health field, my goal is to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship . I can support you if you are a teen, adult, couple or family that is struggling with excessive worry, anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, marital issues, school/social issues, feelings of "I'm not good enough", major mental illness, family issues, parenting, Trauma/PTSD, mens mental health and other forms of emotional or relaitonship distress. Know that your life's struggles can get better. Please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!
As a Registered Social Worker, with five years of direct practice experience and over 10 years the mental health field, my goal is to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship . I can support you if you are a teen, adult, couple or family that is struggling with excessive worry, anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, marital issues, school/social issues, feelings of "I'm not good enough", major mental illness, family issues, parenting, Trauma/PTSD, mens mental health and other forms of emotional or relaitonship distress. Know that your life's struggles can get better. Please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!
Curtis Pittman - Queer-Affirmative Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Life can present many struggles that lead us to feel overwhelmed. A warm and supportive safe space provides the foundation for self-exploration and building new skill sets that help us through these moments. Whether your concerns are related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and/or grief, I aim to provide compassionate care that validates your experience and supports your goals. - - - Now offering private team-based Adult ADHD Assessments with a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland and Labrador. - - -
Life can present many struggles that lead us to feel overwhelmed. A warm and supportive safe space provides the foundation for self-exploration and building new skill sets that help us through these moments. Whether your concerns are related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and/or grief, I aim to provide compassionate care that validates your experience and supports your goals. - - - Now offering private team-based Adult ADHD Assessments with a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland and Labrador. - - -
Do you want to grow in life? I believe that wisdom and creativity emerge through openness, curiosity, and reflection on your authentic experience. Usually when we experience difficulty in life, we do our best to adapt. We might push away our pain or attempt to mentally escape our situation. This may help in the short term, but our deeper unresolved issues often resurface in confusing or distressing experiences. We can find ourselves in patterns of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or confused. These patterns are not just random occurrences but meaningful signals that something needs more attention.
Do you want to grow in life? I believe that wisdom and creativity emerge through openness, curiosity, and reflection on your authentic experience. Usually when we experience difficulty in life, we do our best to adapt. We might push away our pain or attempt to mentally escape our situation. This may help in the short term, but our deeper unresolved issues often resurface in confusing or distressing experiences. We can find ourselves in patterns of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or confused. These patterns are not just random occurrences but meaningful signals that something needs more attention.
Christina Kahlou
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, negative coping, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of new Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that never seem to change; growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting, do you want to change how you parent your own child--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.
I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, negative coping, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of new Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that never seem to change; growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting, do you want to change how you parent your own child--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.
Ryan Williams
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! Admitting when we need help can be difficult but taking that first step towards improving your mental health is something to be proud of. As a psychotherapist, I will meet you where you are without judgment. No two people are the same, which is why I believe in tailoring my care to the individual. I use an integrated approach to counselling, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addictions, I will provide a warm space for you to grow and learn. I offer culturally safe and trauma-informed virtual counselling for people of all ages.
Hello and Welcome! Admitting when we need help can be difficult but taking that first step towards improving your mental health is something to be proud of. As a psychotherapist, I will meet you where you are without judgment. No two people are the same, which is why I believe in tailoring my care to the individual. I use an integrated approach to counselling, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addictions, I will provide a warm space for you to grow and learn. I offer culturally safe and trauma-informed virtual counselling for people of all ages.
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Transgender Counsellors
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.