Eclectic Therapists in Kemptville, ON

Jessie Burnie, MSW, RSW, is a registered social worker who provides clinical counselling and psychotherapy services. Jessie specializes in working with children, youth, families, and young adults. Jessie works from an eclectic mix of evidence-based and client-centered therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, and she incorporates mindfulness and play-based activities into her sessions. Jessie also brings an attachment lens to much of her work to better understand the complexities of family dynamics, trauma, identify, self-esteem, and our overall mental health.

Feeling stressed, anxious or struggling with low mood and/or depression? Ready to take the initial step in feeling better? For many people at some point in their lives, they might feel that something is too challenging to manage and overcome. These situations can sometimes lead to feeling hopeless, stuck and defeated. As a registered psychotherapist, I am trained in supporting people to overcome some of life’s most challenging situations through cultivating a warm, non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment as well as drawing on evidence based therapeutic approaches, modalities and interventions.

As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a space that is safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental for you to explore any challenges you may be facing. I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, while working collaboratively to help you reach your goals and needs. Together, we can find strategies and tools that can help increase your ability to cope, heal, and grow. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, substance use, self-harm, anger, stress management, and relationship issues. Sessions are offered for adolescents (14+), adults, and couples.

I am passionate about supporting those with mental health complexities in order for individuals to experience healing and well-being. By combining modalities, I blend evidence-based therapies with a holistic approach.

Lillian strives to help her clients develop a curiosity about themselves and explore new ways of connecting with themselves and the world around them. Whether a client wishes to make tangible changes, engage in self-reflection, or is simply seeking a safe place to be open and honest, Lillian provides a compassionate and comforting environment for them to explore their goals. Lillian is trained in perinatal counselling and is passionate about supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum. As a new mother herself, she understands the unique challenges that come with this particular time of one's life.

Accepting New Clients. Whether you’re struggling with a stressful situation or ongoing mental health concerns, these instances can make it difficult to see a way forward. They may lead you feeling overwhelmed, but with the guidance of a therapist, it becomes possible to discover a clearer path to navigate through them. In my practice, I focus on ensuring you feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that we move at a comfortable pace and discuss the concerns that are important to you when you feel ready. My goal is to alleviate your distress, thereby helping you to address your concerns.

The decision to access counselling is a personal one. Whether you've been to a counsellor before, or you are just starting to explore the options, thank you. Not just for reading this - but for taking the time to look into what is available and what may be right for you. People generally come to therapy for a reason, such as a specific event that they would like to discuss, or to work through uncomfortable emotions. Together, we can prioritize goals, explore and work through issues, develop new coping strategies, and create a plan to determine next steps.

Veronica Felizardo M.S.W., R.S.W. Doctor in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Cand.) is a Psychotherapist with experience in assessment, individual counselling and couples counselling for those who have a desire to change their current circumstances to lead a fulfilled life. She's a firm believer in the innate ability to overcome challenges by working with clients at the current place they find themselves in. Using a strengths-based approach, she inspires each person to realize their full potential. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She provides in-between session support via text and email.

At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.

Welcome! I specialize in substance use, mental health and life issues. I work with clients all along the substance use spectrum to modify or stop problematic use and with those that are in recovery but want help addressing other issues. I also assist family members that have been impacted by a loved ones substance use. In addition, I help clients who have issues with depression, anxiety, experienced trauma, abusive relationships or other life issues. I strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to explore their issues and make their own decisions that make sense for how you want to live your life.

Are you feeling stressed or sad? Have you experienced a trauma, a difficult event, loss of a loved one, or some one on the job, or are you having difficulties with a relationship? Would you like to have relief from your emotional pain? Resolve past traumas? Discharge life stress issues? Would you like to have stronger self esteem, more self confidence, and increased productivity and satisfaction in life? Richer more satisfying relationships?

Do you worry about mental health and wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, or family issues? Perhaps workplace or school challenges are affecting your personal wellbeing. Are you dealing with grief and loss? Maybe you or your family member is coping with illness, chronic health issues, or caregiver stress that has become overwhelming. I am a social worker with knowledge of health care and family and life transitions issues, who works with individuals of all ages.

I am accepting new clients from all walks of life. I bring a collaborative, nonjudgmental, relational and client centered approach. While I use a variety of approaches. As much of my focus is with couples counselling, I focus on helping clients to strengthen their bond through emotions focused methods. Additionally, I work with individuals and first responders to help reach their desired goals. In my space you can expect to be met with open discussion, comfort, understanding, and acceptance so that we may tread new and existing paths in the direction of self-awareness and growth.

I offer client-directed, professionally guided individual, parental, family counselling to facilitate the change you desire. My passion is leading people from feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck due to unhappy, unhealthy life experience, to feeling empowered, unstuck, positive and in charge of their lives.

My approach to healing is one based on respect, safety and being nonjudgmental. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I bring therapeutic context. I use an eclectic approach based on your needs including, narrative, trauma-informed, strength-based, and solution-focused therapies. I value working collaboratively to support you in getting to where you want to be.