Female Therapists in Gananoque, ON
Roberta Abbott
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
I specialize in abuse and trauma therapy, for youth and adults. I have experience in working with victims of child abuse, bullying, and intimate partner violence. As a military spouse and former defence analyst, I have the knowledge and lived experience to assist military members, veterans and first responders with issues related to operational stress and their specific workplace and family culture. I am also trained in couples therapy, using the Gottman Method (Level II Training) - a positive approach to restoring happy partnerships.
I specialize in abuse and trauma therapy, for youth and adults. I have experience in working with victims of child abuse, bullying, and intimate partner violence. As a military spouse and former defence analyst, I have the knowledge and lived experience to assist military members, veterans and first responders with issues related to operational stress and their specific workplace and family culture. I am also trained in couples therapy, using the Gottman Method (Level II Training) - a positive approach to restoring happy partnerships.
Ruth M Strunz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Gananoque, ON K7G
Waitlist for new clients
Within my general therapy practice, I specialize in attachment-based psychotherapy with neurodivergent/autistic individuals. I am privileged to hold neurodiversity-affirming space for people navigating cross-neurotype relationships (parent-child, intimate partnerships, important friendships). As a Clinical Supervisor, I value the opportunity to mentor psychotherapists at all career stages. And, as a Neurodiversity and Mental Health Consultant, I bring extensive experience to collaborating with therapists and educators who are working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages.
Within my general therapy practice, I specialize in attachment-based psychotherapy with neurodivergent/autistic individuals. I am privileged to hold neurodiversity-affirming space for people navigating cross-neurotype relationships (parent-child, intimate partnerships, important friendships). As a Clinical Supervisor, I value the opportunity to mentor psychotherapists at all career stages. And, as a Neurodiversity and Mental Health Consultant, I bring extensive experience to collaborating with therapists and educators who are working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.
Holly Behiels
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking improved communication, increased connection, reduced conflict, intimacy, facing a mental health diagnosis in partner, Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, veterans issues, police and other first responders, medical professionals, and major life transitions. Seeking therapy takes courage and vulnerability, so we will work together to make you feel at ease and able to progress based on your unique needs and strengths.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking improved communication, increased connection, reduced conflict, intimacy, facing a mental health diagnosis in partner, Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, veterans issues, police and other first responders, medical professionals, and major life transitions. Seeking therapy takes courage and vulnerability, so we will work together to make you feel at ease and able to progress based on your unique needs and strengths.
Jessica Lankmann - Anxiety Annihilator
Registered Psychotherapist, BST, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
Right now things just don't feel right. You're trying your best to cope, but it just isn't working. You're tired, not motivated, feeling down and blue, and you don't know how to fix it. Or, you're noticing that you're feeling uncomfortable in your body, worried, and stressed out, but attempts to solve your problem just haven't cut it (and maybe your coping attempts are making things a bit worse!). You might be noticing eating, sleeping, or additional problems, and you're tempted to back away from your regular life patterns to manage.
Right now things just don't feel right. You're trying your best to cope, but it just isn't working. You're tired, not motivated, feeling down and blue, and you don't know how to fix it. Or, you're noticing that you're feeling uncomfortable in your body, worried, and stressed out, but attempts to solve your problem just haven't cut it (and maybe your coping attempts are making things a bit worse!). You might be noticing eating, sleeping, or additional problems, and you're tempted to back away from your regular life patterns to manage.
Kathryn Irene Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA, BST
Verified Verified
Gananoque, ON K7G
Currently Full. After two decades of working with individuals who have faced developmental, as a trauma therapist, I understand that the impact of invalidation, abuse, and neglect can profoundly affect your well-being and your ability to connect with others. You may be surprised at the tools you are already using; together, we will uncover them and use those existing tools to get you closer to who you want to be and where you want to be in your life. I am here to help you explore these challenges and find solutions. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.
Currently Full. After two decades of working with individuals who have faced developmental, as a trauma therapist, I understand that the impact of invalidation, abuse, and neglect can profoundly affect your well-being and your ability to connect with others. You may be surprised at the tools you are already using; together, we will uncover them and use those existing tools to get you closer to who you want to be and where you want to be in your life. I am here to help you explore these challenges and find solutions. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.
Joanne Roston
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G (Online Only)
I have 28 years in private practice and public service co-creating well-being with all ages and relationship configurations. Addiction, drug culture & use; the blues, depression & anxiety; violence & social justice; family and personal crises; LGBTQ issues; young adult & menopausal transition times; & all aspects of relationships both inter- and intra-personal are my areas of interest and proficiency. Group trainings are available to address any of these issues.
I have 28 years in private practice and public service co-creating well-being with all ages and relationship configurations. Addiction, drug culture & use; the blues, depression & anxiety; violence & social justice; family and personal crises; LGBTQ issues; young adult & menopausal transition times; & all aspects of relationships both inter- and intra-personal are my areas of interest and proficiency. Group trainings are available to address any of these issues.
I offer person-centered, attachment-based counselling services in order to assist with relationship enhancement, personal growth, healing, awareness and emotional understanding. I offer compassionate, confidential counselling sessions and have experience working with individuals and couples in the following areas: Stress, anxiety and depression; Relationship concerns; Grief and loss; Physical and sexual abuse; Self-esteem concerns; Anger management; Parenting/co-parenting concerns; Separation and divorce; Pre-marital education. I work within a collective with fellow RSWs and RPs. Please see website for further details.
I offer person-centered, attachment-based counselling services in order to assist with relationship enhancement, personal growth, healing, awareness and emotional understanding. I offer compassionate, confidential counselling sessions and have experience working with individuals and couples in the following areas: Stress, anxiety and depression; Relationship concerns; Grief and loss; Physical and sexual abuse; Self-esteem concerns; Anger management; Parenting/co-parenting concerns; Separation and divorce; Pre-marital education. I work within a collective with fellow RSWs and RPs. Please see website for further details.
Angela Nicholson
Registered Psychotherapist, BAH, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals who are finding themselves stuck, unsure of next steps or finding it difficult to work through life's obstacles. Together we will address areas of challenges and growth to improve life satisfaction, communication, emotional expression and behaviours that are getting in the way of life. I have experience working with military, first responders, and frontline workers and their families, those affected by Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, and major life transitions associated with the their occupations.
I work with individuals who are finding themselves stuck, unsure of next steps or finding it difficult to work through life's obstacles. Together we will address areas of challenges and growth to improve life satisfaction, communication, emotional expression and behaviours that are getting in the way of life. I have experience working with military, first responders, and frontline workers and their families, those affected by Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, and major life transitions associated with the their occupations.
At certain times in their lives, people experience problems that are too difficult to handle alone. When their usual modes of coping no longer work for them, they feel overwhelmed and may want to learn new ways of coping through psychotherapy. Even though ways of responding based on past experiences may no longer be helpful, people tend to repeat old patterns of behaving, thinking and feeling. In psychotherapy I can assist you to understand these "habits", to see alternatives and to change.
At certain times in their lives, people experience problems that are too difficult to handle alone. When their usual modes of coping no longer work for them, they feel overwhelmed and may want to learn new ways of coping through psychotherapy. Even though ways of responding based on past experiences may no longer be helpful, people tend to repeat old patterns of behaving, thinking and feeling. In psychotherapy I can assist you to understand these "habits", to see alternatives and to change.
Rising Hope Counselling Services- Janice Hillier
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
It can sometimes be overwhelming dealing with the circumstances of life. Sometimes depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship troubles, insomnia, caregiver and work stress among other things can pile up so high that it’s hard to see ahead to better days. But you don’t have to do this alone. Those who have a network of support recover better from mental health struggles than those trying to do it alone. And YOU are now taking the first step at expanding your support network It is my goal that through our work together, you will experience rising hope, and that tomorrow will be better than today!
It can sometimes be overwhelming dealing with the circumstances of life. Sometimes depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship troubles, insomnia, caregiver and work stress among other things can pile up so high that it’s hard to see ahead to better days. But you don’t have to do this alone. Those who have a network of support recover better from mental health struggles than those trying to do it alone. And YOU are now taking the first step at expanding your support network It is my goal that through our work together, you will experience rising hope, and that tomorrow will be better than today!
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Welcome to my page! My name is Kristen. I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting individuals who are looking to embark on a healing journey and reclaim their life. I have a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Windsor, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Trent University. I am registered with both the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). In addition to my education, I have 7 years of experience supporting adults and youth in inpatient and community mental health settings.
Welcome to my page! My name is Kristen. I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting individuals who are looking to embark on a healing journey and reclaim their life. I have a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Windsor, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Trent University. I am registered with both the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). In addition to my education, I have 7 years of experience supporting adults and youth in inpatient and community mental health settings.
Kali May-Rorabeck
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G (Online Only)
Reach out today to ask any questions you may have or to address your reservations about starting therapy! I provide psychotherapeutic support to clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, identity issues, relationship conflict, communication difficulties, as well as educational and job-related challenges.
Reach out today to ask any questions you may have or to address your reservations about starting therapy! I provide psychotherapeutic support to clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, identity issues, relationship conflict, communication difficulties, as well as educational and job-related challenges.
Dr. Kris Boksman - Happiness Locater
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G (Online Only)
So, you're feeling down, irritable, stressed-out, and stranded out there without knowing where to start getting better? Are you having trouble getting over negative events from your past? Do you feel like you're failing at this life thing and need to make some serious changes? You've read some books or tried to be more grateful, positive, and energetic, but that doesn't last long enough to get you out of your rut. Your negative moods or behaviours are not going away, and it feels like your challenges are taking over despite your best efforts. It can be legit really hard to get over some of life's hard things, and you're stuck.
So, you're feeling down, irritable, stressed-out, and stranded out there without knowing where to start getting better? Are you having trouble getting over negative events from your past? Do you feel like you're failing at this life thing and need to make some serious changes? You've read some books or tried to be more grateful, positive, and energetic, but that doesn't last long enough to get you out of your rut. Your negative moods or behaviours are not going away, and it feels like your challenges are taking over despite your best efforts. It can be legit really hard to get over some of life's hard things, and you're stuck.
Kyla Balderson - Wellness Within
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
Change can be tough and constant. Sometimes we adjust with ease but other times we find ourselves feeling stuck. Life can get in the way from where we desire to be. Fear of change can lead us into feeling guarded, hurt or even resentful. Do you feel like you are moving through the motions of life and not actually experiencing your life to the fullest? Ruminating on the “what ifs”? Disconnecting from the present waiting for the other shoe to drop? What if you tapped into the courage within you to lean into these moments? What if I told you that you deserve moments of joy; you deserve to experience the best in your life.
Change can be tough and constant. Sometimes we adjust with ease but other times we find ourselves feeling stuck. Life can get in the way from where we desire to be. Fear of change can lead us into feeling guarded, hurt or even resentful. Do you feel like you are moving through the motions of life and not actually experiencing your life to the fullest? Ruminating on the “what ifs”? Disconnecting from the present waiting for the other shoe to drop? What if you tapped into the courage within you to lean into these moments? What if I told you that you deserve moments of joy; you deserve to experience the best in your life.
Specializing in Anxiety and Depression Treatment: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, & Depression. Do you find yourself consistently worrying? Do you notice those “what if” statements dominate your thoughts? Have your fears gotten in the way of your goals or living a meaningful life? Maybe you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning or find yourself withdrawing from people and activities that are important to you?
Specializing in Anxiety and Depression Treatment: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, & Depression. Do you find yourself consistently worrying? Do you notice those “what if” statements dominate your thoughts? Have your fears gotten in the way of your goals or living a meaningful life? Maybe you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning or find yourself withdrawing from people and activities that are important to you?
At Release Counselling Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate counselling services to individuals and couples. Our goal is to empower our clients to achieve their personal goals and to improve their overall quality of life. Our services include; couples counselling, individual counselling, kickboxing/counselling combined, walk and talks, in office and in home counselling for those that may not be able to leave home.
At Release Counselling Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate counselling services to individuals and couples. Our goal is to empower our clients to achieve their personal goals and to improve their overall quality of life. Our services include; couples counselling, individual counselling, kickboxing/counselling combined, walk and talks, in office and in home counselling for those that may not be able to leave home.
Kendra Armstrong Psychotherapy & Nursing Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, RN , LTC-CIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gananoque, ON K7G
With 6+ years experience in long-term care, I hope to assist those who are struggling with age related transitions in life and their caregivers. If you have a new chronic diagnosis, admission to a care facility, or are struggling to adjust with any aspect of aging, I am here to help. If you’ve taken on the role of caregiver or SDM/POA to someone who is aging, I am here to help. If you’re experiencing burnout from the demands of caring for someone, I am here to help! I look forward to taking the time to hear your story and help you meet your goals for the future.
With 6+ years experience in long-term care, I hope to assist those who are struggling with age related transitions in life and their caregivers. If you have a new chronic diagnosis, admission to a care facility, or are struggling to adjust with any aspect of aging, I am here to help. If you’ve taken on the role of caregiver or SDM/POA to someone who is aging, I am here to help. If you’re experiencing burnout from the demands of caring for someone, I am here to help! I look forward to taking the time to hear your story and help you meet your goals for the future.
Casey Onysko Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BST, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Gananoque, ON K7G
I appreciate the strength required to make this first step towards helping yourself, so my intention is to provide a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect and empathy. I strive toward cultural responsivity and inclusion and offer a safe environment in which all are welcome to embark on their journey of personal growth.
I appreciate the strength required to make this first step towards helping yourself, so my intention is to provide a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect and empathy. I strive toward cultural responsivity and inclusion and offer a safe environment in which all are welcome to embark on their journey of personal growth.
Currently accepting individual clients only. Many of us -young and older- experience trials in life and in our relationships that challenge our ability to function, feel secure and prosper. We may struggle to cope when life's events compromise and overwhelm our support networks and coping mechanisms. I provide non-judgmental support to help identify and overcome patterns of behaving, thinking and feeling that are no longer adaptive, and help establish new awareness, habits, attitudes and actions. I support adults as they navigate life transitions and the accompanying anxiety, depression, grief and substance use.
Currently accepting individual clients only. Many of us -young and older- experience trials in life and in our relationships that challenge our ability to function, feel secure and prosper. We may struggle to cope when life's events compromise and overwhelm our support networks and coping mechanisms. I provide non-judgmental support to help identify and overcome patterns of behaving, thinking and feeling that are no longer adaptive, and help establish new awareness, habits, attitudes and actions. I support adults as they navigate life transitions and the accompanying anxiety, depression, grief and substance use.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.