ADHD Therapists in Kemptville, ON

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD coach, mindfulness instructor, and clinical supervisor. I specialize in treating adult ADHD, peri/menopause-related attention, memory or mood changes, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and provide support to individuals, couples, and parents affected by these challenges. My therapeutic approach combines ACT & CBT-based psychotherapy, mindfulness & self-compassion training, stress management, executive functions skills development, and coaching strategies to facilitate the development of well-being, self-acceptance, supportive inner talk, and in general showing up for yourself and for others.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for working with neurodivergent folks. As someone who only came to understand my own neurodivergency in my late 20s, I am all too familiar with the often-unique trials and tribulations that can arise throughout the lives of neurodivergent people (in addition to the often exceptional capabilities that can be a huge advantage in many facets of life!). I typically work with those struggling with general and social anxiety, depression, screen addiction, task avoidance, acquired brain injury, and/or self-advocacy.

Hi! When it comes to mental health, there is no one size fits all approach and seeking counselling can be scary. I am here to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, space where you can feel heard. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment, which allows clients to feel comfortable in sharing their past and present experiences. I feel it is important to meet each client where they are and to move forward at a pace that feels right for you. I work from a multi-faceted approach that is client centered and strength based.

Looking for healing, growth, or change, but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have experienced these before and are seeking to deepen and sustain your gains. Together we can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore your intentions. A central part of my role is to evoke your own inner wisdom, strengths, resources, and values, and support you in using these to navigate the issues you face. I work with adult individuals and couples and have expertise in the areas of: anxiety, depression, prenatal & post-partum issues, parenting, grief/loss, childhood abuse and trauma.

Counselling can be quite daunting, so congratulations on taking this first step. I believe our lives are shaped by countless stories. Some are pleasant, some are challenging, and some may be buried deep inside. As Maya Angelou puts it, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." I provide a warm and accepting place where you can be yourself -- with all your stories, whatever they might be. Together, we can explore what's going on in your life today, and how your past stories may be affecting you in the present.

I have a special interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, social awkwardness, and feelings of being stuck who are sick of being held back by stress, who want to stop bottling up their emotions and be more present so they can enjoy their lives.

New Clients Welcome - No Waitlist! Couples, Individuals and Family. Life is unpredictable and complex, and our closest relationships can feel the increased stress. If you find that you are "barely coping" it may be time to reach out for support. With new uncertainties and concerns it helps to have space away from the day-to-day stressors to rethink our past and to consider possibilities ahead. Psychotherapy can provide a supportive environment where you can redesign your life and your relationships with family and friends. I provide a safe space where you can find support and imagine new hope for your future.

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and have over 20 years of experience employed in various settings across Canada. I work with a diverse adult population to provide a collaborative, structured approach in meeting the needs of my clients and I have formal training in a number of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based interventions and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Currently welcoming new clients! I work with clients experiencing symptoms related to their recent or past trauma, including personal loss. If you are looking to make a change but may feel unsure about how to start and want to spend time reflecting on your life, learning from the past, and making present changes, I am here to help. I work primarily with adults and teens. I feel passionate about breaking stigma and shame related to past trauma or current mental health symptoms. I have experience working with complex trauma, grief, and mental health disorders such as bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.

Sometimes the worst place to be at is in your head! You must decide what you are going to do with this one wild life. I believe that each of us has greatness lying within waiting to be brought forth. I assist individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, such as, but not limited to loss of a loved one, change in health, job loss, divorce, chronic illness, parenthood, empty nest, menopause and retirement. I offer support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, loss of life engagement, emotion regulation, loss of self esteem, confusion, frustration, isolation, loneliness and life imbalance. Empowering people to live!

Feeling both calm and alive is a whole lot trickier right now. From being a kid where the rules of the world keep changing, to being a teen ready to step into the world that says, “wait a minute, please stay at home for a while”, to being a parent navigating all of this...let’s just say, it’s a lot. My work focuses on supporting families, especially those with new adults in the household. We’ll talk about where you feel “spun-out”, “depleted” or “stuck”, then explore where you want to be. I offer cutting-edge technology including neurofeedback along with counselling because that is how I have witnessed many embrace lasting change.

Specializing in couples, family, and relationship therapy including issues related to addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression. In each session you can expect me to draw on my years of working as an obstetrical/newborn care nurse, teacher, author, trainer, and licensed mental health professional.

I love my job and feel privileged to work with each of my clients. I appreciate the opportunity to be present and to support people as they struggle with fears, sadness, anger, bitterness, confusion and a host of other difficulties. I have experience working with trauma and PTSD. I have experience working with neurodiversity. I am also a registered provider with NIHB.

If you are an “over” person - an overthinker, overwhelmed, or overworked - then you are one of the people I work with best. You are hard on yourself, “self-care” is confusing or guilt-inducing, you can get paralyzed by intense feelings, stuck in negative thought spirals, or find yourself shutting down. You may have been wondering for a long time how to turn off negative thoughts or let go of things you can’t change. The constant weight of what you believe you “should” be doing can feel immobilizing, and the endless fight against the “what ifs” is exhausting. It may feel impossible to move on or let go of negativity or trauma.

At Life + Hope Counselling, we offer a diverse range of treatment options for anxiety, depression, PTSD, Borderline Personality traits, grief, and relational challenges. If you are feeling burdened with stress, anxiety, or past trauma; if you are emotionally overwhelmed with sadness or loss; if you are suffering burnout or are challenged in a life transition; if you are wanting to move into healthier behaviour patterns and relationship dynamics, we would like to help you.

The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)