Therapists near Waterloo helping Adolescents with Religious Issues

As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients with a non-judgmental approach. I believe you are the expert in your own story and that the same approach does not work for everyone. I know that reaching out for support is often the most difficult step. I do my best to create a safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up at your own pace. Now offering video and phone sessions for those who have barriers preventing them from coming into the office.

My general counselling and psychotherapy practice addresses the needs of individuals and families who arrive with a variety of life challenges. These may include depression, anxiety, loss and grief, unresolved traumatic stress, sexuality issues, life transitions, parenting struggles, relationship difficulties, and general concerns about life satisfaction. My style is interactive and engaged. I focus on addressing present life challenges while integrating past experiences. I endeavour to help my clients recognize and heal from unhelpful patterns in order to experience a renewed sense of self and enjoyment of life. I assist clients by empowering them and encouraging them to build on their strengths in order to move to a place of possibility and wellness.

I believe that we all have the capacity for happiness and that certain things get in the way of us achieving it. It might be past hurts, trauma, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. It could be a sense that things are "good enough" just as they are, or even a fear of hoping for better. These hurt feelings and barriers weigh us down and prevent us from forming healthy relationships, engaging in fulfilling careers, or even identifying what we truly want out of life. Counselling can be an incredibly beneficial way to work towards the life you hope to live. I have a Masters in Social Work and have continued my education by learning about CBT, IFS, and EMDR. I work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods will best help them meet their counselling goals. My specialties include relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and addictions. All of that technical jargon aside, the most important part of counselling is the relationship with your therapist. Since it is so important to find someone with whom you feel comfortable, I offer a free 30-minute consultation for you to determine if this would be a good fit.

Nicole is a Registered Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work. She also holds an honours Health Sciences degree from Wilfrid Laurier University with minors in Psychology and Biology. Nicole has experience working with individuals with a variety of mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, emotion regulation concerns, those struggling with self-esteem, and trauma healing. Nicole is currently working towards her Perinatal Mental Health Certification with Postpartum Support International to support all parents through the challenges of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Nicole is a passionate and attentive therapist who strives to work alongside clients in their mental health journeys. As a therapist, she truly values her client’s experience and seeks to understand their perspectives, strengths, values, and the unique qualities that make them who they are. From this place of mutual understanding, Nicole works with her clients to carve out the life that they want to live, one day at a time, using a variety of techniques designed to create sustainable change. During her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and pups, reading, gardening, being active, and spending time in nature. She is honoured to be part of your healing journey!

Amanda is a Registered Social Worker having completed the Master of Social Work program at Wilfrid Laurier University. She also holds an honours Psychology degree from Wilfrid Laurier University with a minor in Biology and completed the Addictions and Mental Health program at Humber College. Amanda has experience supporting people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional dysregulation in a variety of individual and group settings including the child welfare system, mental health services, and church programming. Amanda is the Co-Founder and Director of Development & Fundraising for Marafiki Pamoja which provides lunch and programming that promotes whole-person health, positive social skills, and intercultural understanding and relationships for children in Nairobi, Kenya. Her current role is primarily in fundraising and promotion while the local team of volunteers have taken on the task of program delivery. She understands that each client is unique and as a therapist her goal is to build a therapeutic relationship that can foster growth and highlight the resilience of the client. She supports clients in setting goals and developing strategies to help them meet these goals and live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Amanda was born and raised in Waterloo, and in her spare time enjoys golfing, travelling, cheering on the Blue Jays, re-watching Grey’s Anatomy, and eating tacos.

Life can be tough, and sometimes it feels hard to keep going. But you don’t have to face it alone. Evangelynn wants to help you find hope and strength, no matter what challenges you’re going through. She’s here to help you understand your story, find meaning in the hard parts, and move forward with a fresh sense of purpose. Evangelynn has been through her own life journey, and her experiences help her connect with you in a real and caring way. She believes that healing starts with a true connection between people. She wants to get to know you and what makes you unique. Evangelynn is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario with a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. With over 8 years of experience, she has worked with people facing tough issues like trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and mental health struggles. She uses different therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) to help you reach your goals in a way that makes sense for you. Evangelynn is kind, curious, and understanding – and she even brings a little humor into the process. When she's not helping people, she loves photography, hiking, traveling, trying new coffee shops, and watching her favorite shows. If you're looking for therapy in Waterloo or online Kitchener counselling, or need help with Waterloo addictions counselling, Evangelynn is ready to help you start your journey to feeling better today.

Jessica is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She holds Masters degrees in Social Work (McGill University) and Criminology (University of Guelph) as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and Sociology (University of Waterloo). She has post-graduate training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As someone who loves learning, she is currently pursuing additional skills training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Jessica has a background working with youth, post-secondary students, and adults in counselling and crisis intervention settings. Through this, she has gained insight into the holistic impact that different stressors can have on her clients’ well-being. She is passionate about being present for others when they feel vulnerable as well as empowering them to further develop their capacity for self-compassion and resilience. As a therapist, Jessica’s style is down-to-earth, collaborative, and non-judgmental. She strives to individually tailor her approach to meet the needs of the person sitting across from her. By walking through the therapeutic process together, she hopes to support her clients in understanding and working towards their unique goals. Jessica is originally from Southwestern Ontario but has lived and travelled extensively in Asia and Europe. She loves exploring different cultures and is constantly on a journey to gain new experiences. In her spare time, she can often be found camping, attempting a new sewing project, or curled up with a cat on her lap and her nose in a book.

Heather strongly believes that the decision to step forward and seek psychotherapy is a brave choice and an indication that you truly do know your worth. Heather Dodge is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Waterloo and is excited to be offering psychotherapy at Transformation Counselling. For the last several years Heather worked on completing her Master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy where she learned about several psychotherapeutic modalities that enable her to be intuitive and integrative when working with clients. During her Master’s, Heather was privileged to work as a clinical counselling intern where she worked with clients who presented a wide range of mental health concerns: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, break-ups and divorces, trauma related to childhood, trauma related to events across the lifespan, border-line personality disorder, spiritual crisis, existential questions, emotional sensitivity and emotional burnout. Heather is actively accepting clients and her approach best suits older teens, adults, and older adults. During your initial session with Heather it is her goal to create a safe, calm, compassionate atmosphere for you to be heard. It is important to Heather that an open, honest therapeutic relationship is formed where you can feel comfortable exposing your truth and inner world. Psychotherapy can be a challenging process at times, as it may be the first time in a long time that you have journeyed deeper with your emotions, moods, and the origins of your behaviours. From Heather’s own personal journey with her mental wellness she has learned that feeling challenged can be positive, as it can indicate an opportunity for change. Heather’s approach is very positive, honest, strength-based, and affirming as it is her hope that psychotherapy can become an opportunity for you to be a witness to your own ability to change. In her spare time Heather can be found cooking up a storm for those she loves, creating in her studio, and spending time in nature whenever she can.

Liz is passionate about creating welcoming, collaborative spaces where people feel safe enough to be vulnerable. She has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in various capacities, and enjoys the privilege of witnessing human resiliency. Liz employs a casual, personal and professional approach from an intersectional framework, that encourages others to dig deeper within, become self-aware and assured, and (re)install the skills to move on as healthier and happier people.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed out and overwhelmed due to work, family or life situations? Do you feel down, unhappy and struggle with lack of motivation and procrastination? Do you use alcohol and substance to cope with life difficulties and it limits your daily functioning? Are you feeling unhappy in your relationships or having parenting difficulties. You have tried everything to change your situation but nothing seems to work. No need to feel disappointed; I am privileged to work with you to identify, process, and resolve the contributing factors keeping you stuck in a negative cycle you would like to end. I apply a strength-based, solution focused and client-centered approach, incorporating my areas of expertise including CBT, EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Neurofeedack. I tailor therapeutic interventions according to your cognition, values, coping style and preferences. I provide structured sessions to measure step by step progress for desired outcomes.

Tharani is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has earned her Master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Throughout her five years of mental health work, she has been honoured to walk alongside adolescents and adults in their journeys of personal growth. Tharani uses a blended approach of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to help her clients reach their goals and build a fulfilling life. Through her own journey of ups and downs, Tharani has come to believe that reaching a state of inner peace, happiness, and contentedness is possible. She believes that no matter where you are, you can work toward personal growth with your therapist. One of her most significant values as a clinician is that her clients feel understood. She approaches her work with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity, believing that these are core components for a strong, therapeutic relationship. Tharani’s patience and compassion can be helpful in moving at your own pace. She believes that we all have our own flow, and moving with the current allows us to reach our full potential. As a believer in cultivating balance in her life, Tharani spends her free time trying out new recipes and going on adventures in both the real world and in video games.

Graham understands deeply how healing and growth can come from surprising places, and be anything but a straight path. Knowing this, Graham will work with you to identify and reach for the kind of life you want to live – preferring to act as a non-judgmental guide and mentor, as opposed to telling you the kind of life you should be living. Because of this, Graham prefers to keep things laid-back and personable in session, giving you the safety and space you need to fully explore what’s challenging you.

I'm a Registered Social Worker in Ontario with a Master’s degree in Social Work and am a psychotherapist at Transformation Counselling! I have experience working with individuals with a variety of mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, emotion regulation concerns, those struggling with self-esteem, and trauma healing. I am a passionate and attentive therapist who strives to work alongside clients in their mental health journeys. As a therapist, I truly value my client’s experiences and seek to understand their perspectives, strengths, values, and the unique qualities that make them who they are. From this place of mutual understanding, I work with my clients to carve out the life that they want to live, one day at a time, using a variety of techniques designed to create sustainable change. Through my own journey, I've come to understand that, despite our best efforts, struggle and pain are essential aspects of the human experience. I greatly appreciate the courage, strength, and vulnerability it takes to show up to therapy and do the challenging work of healing. If you'd like to work with me or know of someone in need of support, please go to https://www.transformationcounselling.com/about-nicole or contact info@transformationcounselling.com to request an appointment with me!

I believe that creating a positive and collaborative client-therapist relationship is fundamental to the healing journey. My philosophy revolves around helping to free clients from unhelpful patterns and ways of thinking in order to fully embrace the meaningful life they want to live. I have walked alongside people struggling with a wide range of mental health and life challenges and I take a particular interest in anxiety and trauma. I have a Masters of Social Work and am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Along with four years of experience in clinical counselling, I have also done post-graduate training and extensive additional study in a variety of evidence-based modalities (ACT, EMDR, CBT). I enjoy watching clients learn to recognize their own strengths and find compassion for themselves. I am also very interested in helping clients heal through interactions with the natural world. I invite you to give our office a call!

John Roche has two Master's degrees in counselling and five years of clinical experience. He also has extensive post-graduate training in EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT - four of the most empirically-validated and effective forms of therapy. Passionately dedicated to his growth as a person and a professional, he has practiced meditation for eleven years, studied under a number of psychological and spiritual masters, and lived in monasteries around the world. In order to offer his clients the highest standard of therapy, he continuously engages in post-graduate education, professional consultation, and self-directed study. For more information on John's training and credentials, click here. Into his early twenties, John struggled with severe anxiety and depression. After experiencing how counselling transformed his most profound difficulties into sources of creativity, compassion, and joy, he committed himself to helping others to do the same. He has come to believe that all people, no matter how battered or lost they may seem, are capable of healing and leading satisfying, joyful lives. John moved to Waterloo from Victoria in 2011, and in his spare time he loves being outdoors, reading, dancing, travelling, writing, making epic karaoke performances, and eating nachos.

Jenna is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She completed both her Masters Degree in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Jenna has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns and has specialized experience and expertise in the treatment of eating disorders across the lifespan. She believes strongly in the importance of ongoing learning and currently facilitates a monthly study group for therapists in the Waterloo region. As an experienced client herself, Jenna believes everyone can benefit from the insight and personal growth therapy brings and strives to offer this to her clients with her down-to-earth approach. Her goal as a therapist is to provide clients with insight and strategies to work with their thoughts and emotions, so that they can get back to focusing on what they really care about and value in life. Throughout the therapy process, she works collaboratively with her clients to set and achieve practical goals that are realistic for their lives right now. Jenna has been studying, working, and living in the Kitchener-Waterloo area for the past 8 years. In her down time you can find her cuddled up with a good book, obsessing over her cute dog, baking a new recipe, or practicing calligraphy.

Reaching out to someone for support can be difficult. I want to help you through this and assure you that you are not alone. Counselling is a service many people access as it provides a safe, private space and time for you to process your emotions, feelings and experiences. I focus on my client's needs and strengths. I have clinical training included but not limited to Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. I specialize in treating individuals and couples experiencing mental health, grief, trauma and relationship challenges. I welcome you to contact me to discuss your needs and schedule an appointment. I provide online and in person services at Trillium Counselling, located in Uptown Waterloo. I am available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings, Thursday and Friday all day and Saturday mornings. www.trilliumcounselling.ca I provide online only services at my private practice Unwind Counselling. I am available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. www.unwindcounselling.com Video or telephone sessions are available to anyone residing in Ontario.

Depressed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Unsure? Wondering where to turn? Take a chance and reach out. I'm here to listen, support and guide you to hear your inner voice that is leading you forward. No problem is too small, no fear is too overwhelming, together we can face what's in your way.

Providing psychotherapy in uptown Waterloo, specializing in addiction, mood disorders, OCD, and family/marital conflict.

We all strive to optimally balance our complex work and home lives. With my unique background, I specialize in helping professionals to manage anxiety and depression, both in the workplace and at home. I work with clients to improve their ability to navigate complex decisions and manage stress to avoid burnout. After working with high-performing individuals for over 15 years in the corporate world, I have a deep understanding and appreciation for the challenges that professionals are faced with on a daily basis. Working with families in transition is another area I have a special interest in, particularly in working with stepparents as building a blended family is a very unique and complex process. My full time practice is rooted in the fundamental principles of adaptability and resilience, giving you the necessary tools to manage the challenges of daily life, or to support you through an unexpected event. I can work with you to create a strategy to find yourself again. Let's do this together.

At times psychotherapy can be the most helpful and practical way to achieve relief from feelings of hopelessness, doubt or adjust to change. For me psychotherapy is a deeply engaged and collaborative conversation. I strive to offer my clients a warm and collaborative atmosphere, which can help them gain a deeper self-understanding, free themselves from hurtful or damaging relational patterns, and develop new ways of thinking, feeling and relating to others and to themselves. Questions that emerge in the course of therapy are as meaningful as the answers.Therapy can be a safe space to practice new way of behaving and relating. My main task as a therapist is to help clients live their lives with authenticity and meaning, and realize their true potential.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with your emotions? You don’t have to navigate this journey on your own. I offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and experiences. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, meeting you where you are. Whether you're facing personal challenges, seeking self-awareness, or building emotional resilience, I’ll be by your side every step of the way. Together, we’ll work towards meaningful change, helping you find clarity, confidence, and strength to move forward. I offer online therapy for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress, and interpersonal difficulties. My approach involves addressing present emotional struggles while exploring the impact of past experiences, helping clients gain insight and develop healthier coping strategies for lasting change. If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, life changes, or past experiences affecting your present, I'm here to help. I am currently accepting clients in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Reach out today, and let's start the journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Matt is an experienced counsellor who focuses on helping clients make sense of their current life situation so they may gain the peace and freedom needed to continue their lives. The goal of therapy with Matt is to develop a personal "toolbox" of skills for each client that enables them to manage their mental health through developing a support network, communication skills, and grounding techniques. Matt earned a Masters in Clinical Counselling and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2000. He was trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). He also uses useful concepts from many other therapies including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and others. Matt's broad experience includes working with adults, couples, and adolescents. Along with being a therapist he has been a public school teacher and entrepreneur. He enjoys spending time with his family and his dog Maple.

When we're dealing with challenges in our lives and mental health, it can feel like we're drifting further away from our authentic self and the person we want to be. As a therapist, my main goal is to help you get to that version of yourself, the one that you may have lost or are looking to find. I aim to create a safe and comforting space that fosters both healing and personal growth. We'll work as a team to harness your unique strengths and values in order to overcome your challenges and reach your goals. I work from a trauma-informed, culturally-competent, LGBTQ+ allied perspective to make sure clients of all backgrounds and beliefs feel heard and empowered. With my background in self-esteem, mindfulness and self-compassion, we will work on creating change through honouring your experience, embracing your agency and building your resilience. I commend you for taking this step. It takes courage to reach out for support, which is why it's so important to find the right therapist for you. Please feel free to reach out for a free 15 minute phone call so we can see if we might be a good fit. I hope to be part of your journey to your best self.

I am passionate about working with you to address your concerns in the way that fits best for you. I specialize in working with individuals, young carers and other family members living with a chronic illness, disability or mental health issue, people dealing with issues related to being transgender or supporting a Trans family member. I also work with many people dealing with past trauma and abuse, postpartum mood disorders, infertility, parenting, bereavement, premarital couples, and a variety of other issues. Together we can find the best approach to meet your needs.

Are you struggling in these uncertain times? I can help you explore and understand your emotions, moods and behavior. I can bring a fresh perspective on how to navigate life’s challenges. I can also guide you through past pain and how to adopt healthy coping strategies. Together we can define and clarify your goals, build up your sense of self, navigate your relationships and perspectives on life. I provide a safe space for individuals to be vulnerable in. This facilitates an environment for us to work together in and empower one to make changes. I enjoy working with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I bring a caring and listening ear to our sessions. Sessions sometimes include both laughter and tears. Using a variety of psychological approaches (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy), we can learn and practice new strategies for coping and managing daily life and relationships. I have worked with clients who have felt anxious, depressed, having panic attacks, and experiencing strained relationships at work and at home. Life is a journey and together we can create healthy and positive changes that bring about a sense of joy, peace and hope at an affordable rate. People often wonder what counselling is like and how to find a counsellor who is a good fit. In order to help with this process, I offer a one-hour introduction session or meet and greet. This gives you an opportunity to “check me out” and also for me to better understand your concerns and goals. The fee for this one-time session is $50. I would love to hear from you to talk about how I can help and support you (www.therapy-helps.ca).

While life can often be a challenge, the human spirit is strong and capable. Occasionally we struggle and need someone to walk alongside us in our journey towards mental health and emotional wellness. As a counsellor, it is my goal to offer my clients a safe space in which to explore their struggles, identify their strengths and collaborate to discover an improved quality of life. I have come to recognize that every client is unique therefore therapy must be tailored to best meet their individual needs. I am so happy that you are taking the first step in your journey! Be brave.

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my bio. My name is Alicia, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Music Therapist. My life story and journey with my mental health led me to this beautiful career; I am a wounded healer and wear that badge proudly. In my work as a therapist, I am deeply honoured by the opportunity to partner with individuals as they experience healing and transformation in their lives. In the therapy space, whether virtual or in-person, I aim to cultivate an environment that is safe and non-judgemental. I acknowledge that we are two real human beings coming together, developing a therapeutic relationship, and that - ultimately - you are the expert on your life.  Areas of Focus: - Trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD - Addiction - Anxiety - Depression - Self-esteem/self-worth - Co-occurring diagnoses (i.e., having more than one diagnosis/presenting concern). I am rooted in a holistic, relational, and trauma-informed approach to wellness, and firmly believe that our creativity is an outward expression of our inner world. I have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, addictions counselling, trauma-informed approaches, and mindfulness techniques. I am also trained in music/creative arts therapy, which means I specialize in utilizing creative mediums as important and transformational tools in the therapy space (i.e., creating and listening to music, doing artwork, drama, movement, etc.). I typically implement a mix of talk therapy and creativity in sessions, depending on what is going to be best for your personal journey. I have a master’s degree in Music Therapy/Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. I am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT). I am truly looking forward to connecting with you.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and specialize in working with professionals, therapists, executives, and healthcare specialists who have successful careers on paper but still feel unfulfilled in their personal and professional lives and in their relationships. You may feel stressed, exhausted, or like you are just going through the motions of your life. Moreover, the pandemic may have played a role in driving you to re-evaluate your priorities. Anxiety, depression, or feelings of overwhelm may be at play and you may feel like you want a safe space to assess how you got to where you are today. I will work with you to explore your current relationships, family of origin issues, and support you to work through grief, loss, anxiety, trauma (including vicarious trauma and moral injury), and depression. I encourage introspection, self-reflection, and the exploration of life-long and new patterns with the hope of making the present and the future more healthy, meaningful, and positive. Although my education and training are grounded in many schools of psychology, for example, cognitive/dialectical behavioural, mindfulness, trauma-informed, emotion-focused, and humanistic to name only a few, I specialize in Psychodynamic Therapy. This form of therapy explores the foundations of our emotional suffering. Self-reflection, self-exploration, and the relationship between therapist and client are pivotal in the process of change. The goal of this type of therapy is to decrease symptoms, but also leave the client able to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. More specifically, I specialize in Neuropsychotherapy and I am a clinical fellow in Neuropsychoanalysis. These are specialized forms of talk therapy where the client's thoughts and emotions are explored holistically in relation to the body. For example, grief, depression, and anxiety may alter our emotional states, but they also impact our physiological states. Thus, I work with clients from a holistic mind-body perspective so they can move toward more psychological balance and well-being, and bring long-term relief and meaning to their psychological suffering.

Psychotherapy is change-focused and positively-directional talk therapy. It can be difficult to heal on our own and it often helps to have a professional, in this case an MD., witness and help guide through the healing journey. Impacts from events usually happen in relationship and thus healing can be more effective in a therapeutic relationship. Being present with another is often what is needed to bring about change. Dr Billie-Rose Cameron has been trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to psychotherapy as well as Solution Focused Psychotherapy. She works from a belief that we are already complete and that impacts from life’s events have covered up our true self. With curiosity, compassion and courage, we can access our own solutions, values and strengths to do more of what works and allow for more compassion, peace, harmony and well-being in our lives.

Life is an incredibly mixed bag. It’s all kinds of things – beauty, ugliness, joy, pain – thrown together in no particularly organized fashion, and it can be challenging to sort through, or to feel like we have enough space in our heads, hearts, and schedules to pay adequate attention to each piece of our own lives and the world around us that competes for our attention. Sometimes navigating it all can become overwhelming. Sometimes the struggles and the pain eclipse the good. Sometimes they hook us in and become barriers to living a rich, full, and meaningful life. As humans, we long for purpose, meaning, fulfillment, peace, well-being, and belonging, and those are not always easy things to find. I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space for people to open up, express themselves, and be listened to. I view counselling as a collaborative and relational process through which people can explore and discover things about themselves, acquire helpful strategies for positive change, learn new ways of thinking or understanding, or work towards healing. I have experience living, studying, and working internationally and inter-culturally, and have a deep appreciation for diversity, its beauty, and its challenges. As a therapist, I seek to practice from a place of cultural humility, recognizing that each and every person comes from his or her own tableau of experiences and relationships, and that each person experiences, understands, and copes in his or her own unique way. While you are the person who knows yourself best, there are also human commonalities, and there can be great comfort, strength, peace, and healing in the space where we allow others to walk alongside us. My primary approach to therapy is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My areas of special interest include: depression; anxiety; trauma; life transitions; cultural adjustment; and life purpose questions. I have also worked in refugee resettlement and have a particular interest in the impact of life transitions, loss, and migration/changes in place on identity and mental health.

Jenna specializes in providing evidence-based therapy for OCD, eating disorders, and trauma and has a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with issues of overcontrol and self-worth. She is an EMDR Certified Therapist and helps individuals struggling with trauma and painful memories from the past move forward in the present. She is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP), the evidence-based treatment for OCD, and uses her non-judgemental and compassionate approach to help individuals struggling with OCD challenge their fears and transform their relationship with their distressing thoughts. Jenna is also trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and integrates it with other evidence-based therapies to help clients struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns heal their relationship with food and their sense of self. As an experienced client herself, Jenna believes everyone can benefit from the insight and personal growth therapy brings and strives to offer this to her clients with her down-to-earth approach. Her goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a space to be truly understood and develop tools to better navigate their thoughts and emotions. Throughout the therapy process, she works collaboratively with her clients to set and achieve practical goals that are realistic for their lives right now. Jenna is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She completed both her Masters Degree in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University. She believes strongly in the importance of ongoing learning and currently facilitates a monthly study group for therapists in the Waterloo region and is an active member of the Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition. Jenna has been studying, working, and living in Waterloo for the past 12 years. In her downtime you can find her curled up with a good book, practicing her baking and calligraphy skills, exploring a local trail, or obsessing over her cute dog, Toby.

Life can take us to unexpected places, but I want to meet you where you are. Together, we can learn to accept where that is, and learn how to navigate where to go next. If you’re dealing with overwhelming emotions, recurring anxious thoughts, or confusion about the past, present, or future, we can face it together. Think of me as a guide, empowering you to take control of your journey going forward. I want to create a safe space so that you can be fully witnessed. Whether you need to explore your inner self, or require specific strategies to help navigate your current situation, I’m here to assist you with various evidence-based methods and perspectives that address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships. The first step can be the hardest, but often times it's the most worthwhile. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to give us a chance to meet, and plan an approach that works best for you. Together, we can embark on a new path on your journey.

Andrea offers therapy services for individuals, couples, families and groups in Ontario via a secure video platform, and can conduct sessions by telephone where appropriate. Her clients have diverse backgrounds and identities and come to address a wide range of relationship challenges and mental health concerns. Clients find her easy to talk with and appreciate how much she respects them and cares about their experiences. Andrea worked for many years at a community counselling agency after completing the Couple and Family Therapy Master of Science Program at the University of Guelph. She tends to work collaboratively with clients and tailors the approach to their needs. The approach is often grounded in attachment and trauma theory and is sensitive to specific needs arising from the diverse backgrounds and identities of clients. Strengthening skills, such as managing emotion, thought and behaviour, is integrated as needed to meet client goals.