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Kate McLeod
Registered Social Worker, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
15 Westmount Road South, Suite 201, Waterloo, ON N2L
Let's Connect (226) 829-5385
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“Child and Youth Specialists” You’ve noticed that your child isn’t quite themselves lately, that they are withdrawn, and isolated, or struggling with severe anxiety.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.
We combine principles of compassion and empathy with evidence-based CBT in order to create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment that allows you to learn and grow. We strive to help folks find their new normal as well as support families from the sidelines. Every family is unique so we develop customized treatment plans to help create positive change.
We also use attachment-focused therapy to create a safe, strong client-therapist relationship built out of trust. Positive, meaningful change is created by exploring, and adjusting, emotional regulation strategies, behavioural experiences, and relationship patterns. We aim to support the individual through connection.
Call or Email Kate McLeod now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 829-5385
Let's Connect (226) 829-5385
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Kate McLeod
- In Practice for 12 Years
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 829-5385
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Kate McLeod
Registered Social Worker, RSW