Therapists in Kitchener, ON

Are you looking to create positive change in your life? Unsure how to navigate this terrain on your own? Do you want to be fully engaged in your life and relationships? The work we do together will help you cultivate meaning and make these changes. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that we all have within us the capacity to heal and thrive, far beyond what we often recognize. Engaging in the counselling process can be tremendously beneficial as we rediscover our own strength and resilience.

I aim to create a safe and comfortable space that supports my clients growth and leads to positive change and overall wellness. My priority is to treat each person with kindness and respect and allow them the space to share openly and be their authentic selves. I am known for my warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach and integrative therapy style that is collaborative and person-centered. I incorporate various modalities and interventions to meet my client’s needs, including Brainspotting, Narrative, Solution-Focused, CBT, Play-Based, Mindfulness-Based, and Trauma-Focused approaches.

How many of us focus solely on the problems we experience in our lives, while leaving out so much of our narrative, such as our hopes for ourselves, the ways that we survive life's challenges and our commitment to doing the work of healing even when it feels hard? Rather than focusing on “problems/behaviours”, I will explore with you the needs that your coping skills meet, and work on developing more adaptive ways of meeting those same needs. I will work collaboratively with you to explore stuck points, and look at the many different social factors that precipitate and maintain your sense of "stuckness"

At times life can take us far away from ourselves, and each day can feel challenging. While therapy cannot remove our challenges, or erase our past, it can allow us to manage more effectively, and discover we are more resilient than we ever imagined. I work with youths and adults on a broad range of topics such as emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, grief, postpartum depression, self-esteem/body image issues, and parenting or relationship challenges. If you are looking to change unhelpful patterns, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and want to build a more fulfilling life, take that first step and reach out.

Life is beautiful, in part because of its challenges which can help us to grow and learn more about ourselves. There are times when we can feel overwhelmed and experience increased stress, anxiety, low mood or various other things that have us feeling less like ourselves. Simply put, those are all signs that you have done the best that you can with the skills and supports that you have to navigate this part of your life. My hope in this role is to support each individual to realign with their strengths and the development of the skills needed to thrive during these seasons.

I am a trauma specialist. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am currently offering Face to Face sessions making use of a large office. I do offer video conference through Microsoft Teams. I am utilizing EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. You can be assured that the treatment modalities that I use are grounded in best practices to ensure that you will see positive changes in your life. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1993, so I have a solid track record of Clinical Social Work Employment in the community and my Private Practice.

Are you carrying the pain of traumatic memories with you on a day to day basis? Would you like relief from flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and symptoms of trauma? I am a Certified EMDR therapist who specializes in supporting individuals in processing traumatic experiences to reduce symptoms. In counselling, I work to help individuals to identify, strengthen and develop their coping skills by creating an empathic space to explore feelings.  I am passionate about offering strength-based counselling to help individuals work towards well-being and find ways to maintain connections with what is important to them.

Do you struggle with trauma or PTSD? Does stress, anxiety, depression, or grief impact your relationships or ability to function day to day? Do you feel ‘stuck’ or overwhelmed by it all? With over twenty years of clinical experience as a social worker and psychotherapist, coupled with extensive training, I know that change is possible and that your present situation can change for the better. Trauma used to be thought of as a permanent state but not anymore. I have spent thousands of hours helping people get past their past and recover from trauma.

Accepting new clients. My goal is to work with people wherever they are at and empower them achieve their goals of who and where they want to be. There are so many difficult aspects of life that impact our ability to live as fully as we want to and make us feel stuck, whether that be anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, family or relationship issues. I believe that healing is possible and I am passionate about offering a strengths-based approach, insight and skill building, compassion and a sense of humour to help you find it. I have extensive experience working with youth and adults and will adapt to your needs and goals.

Working through complex personal issues is most effective by sharing your thoughts and feelings with an experienced, understanding therapist. The answers that you are seeking are usually within you, you've just needed to express your "self" to get there. I work from a strength-based perspective and have been providing individual, couple, teen focused counselling in various clinical settings for over 34 years. My specialties include: anxiety and stress management, trauma, improving communication, interpersonal conflict, men's issues and assisting individuals in developing personal strategies to create a new life balance.

Trauma, much like a splinter, embeds itself into a person and affects all aspects of life. My primary objective is to create a safe and compassionate therapeutic alliance which facilitates healing and growth. With Trauma, I truly believe that the body holds a great deal of the emotional weight, without us knowing. I witnessed severe difficulties in my community, and as an adult I have grieved many friends who kept their suffering a secret, often until it was too late. I truly believe that every individual innately harbors the right set of tools to achieve their personal goals and find their way to a meaningful, fulfilling life.

Welcome to Synergy Project. My name is Melissa DeNoble and I am offering virtual therapeutic services for adults-particularly those grappling with trauma, PTSD and women’s health issues including peri-menopause and menopause. I also offer clinical supervision for regulated therapists. I am informed by a nearly 25-year career, providing counselling, consultation and advocacy on behalf of marginalized coummunities-plus I bring my own lived experiences as a survivor of trauma, and as a woman navigating a complicated and underfunded healthcare system.

You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Whether it's anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or anything in between, it's all welcome in my office. Let's talk!

NOW taking new clients. My specialty is working with adults who may have experienced childhood abuse, trauma or neglect. I help folks gain back the present, rather than being pulled into fears from the past or worries about the future. With over 15 years experience, I've seen that when people can safely address the traumas in their life, they reduce their anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships and trust, low self-esteem and overwhelming emotions, among other things.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or grief that is affecting your sleep, energy levels, and relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated? Is it hard to make it through the day? Our team is ready to help you become the version of yourself that you have always wanted to be. We think finding the right therapist is extremely important which is why we have a large team that supports a diverse range of mental health challenges. Reach out to us today to find the right therapist for you!

I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people shift their relationship with their body to feel grounded and confident. You feel exhausted as your mind and body remind you each moment of every day of being consumed with worry. Not understood by those closest to you, is overwhelmingly dreadful. You may have an idea when this started, or maybe it came suddenly and you aren't sure why. It’s here and feels fierce as it has taken over your life. You are trapped in your mind, ruminating about what has happened, while you wish it was different. You're left feeling "stuck", the old patterns of life aren’t helping you now.

I'm a registered social worker that provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression or you are unhappy in your relationship. You might be avoiding difficult situations or finding ways to escape from how you are feeling. As a couple, you might be feeling stuck. Your conversations or arguments go in circles and never feel resolved. It's become difficult to communicate and you feel disconnected from each other.

I am a holistic psycho-spiritual Registered Psychotherapist with a focus of supporting clients to personally discover and embrace a fully empowered life of their choosing. In all avenues of practice, my approach is to help clients discover emotional healing and spiritual transformation, personal empowerment and stepping into one's sovereign self - it's all a matter of 'soul-fullness.' I work with teenagers and adults from all walks of life, who are facing a variety of life challenges, from mundane to traumatic. My style is open, informal and inclusive.

I have lived the consequences of unrelieved pain which include but are not limited to: depression; anxiety; impaired or restricted function; financial distress; sleep and appetite disturbances; identity erosion; social isolation; relationship conflict; in some cases being discredited; demoralization; and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. As a person in pain with decades of lived experience, I have experienced transformations and I can help you move toward a more meaningful lifestyle. Share your experiences and together we will build upward and outward for you.