Therapists in Kingston, ON
John Richard Cutcliffe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, PhD, MA Dist, BSc Hon
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7P
I am a doctorally prepared Registered Psychotherapist (Q), over thirty years of experience in mental health care in Canada, the UK and the USA. Clients I have worked with include those reporting challenges with: grief, bereavement and loss; self-esteem, self-worth, & self-concept; stress related issues and managing/coping with stress; couples/ marriage counselling; mood related challenges and issues; major transitions and changes/life events; interpersonal and relationship difficulties; marriage/life partner challenges; a sense of hopelessness; bullying; personal discovery, exploration, growth and actualisation.
I am a doctorally prepared Registered Psychotherapist (Q), over thirty years of experience in mental health care in Canada, the UK and the USA. Clients I have worked with include those reporting challenges with: grief, bereavement and loss; self-esteem, self-worth, & self-concept; stress related issues and managing/coping with stress; couples/ marriage counselling; mood related challenges and issues; major transitions and changes/life events; interpersonal and relationship difficulties; marriage/life partner challenges; a sense of hopelessness; bullying; personal discovery, exploration, growth and actualisation.
Joe Aslaner
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, CSAT(C)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
I work with individuals and couples on a variety of issues related to mental health, addictions, sex addiction, marriage and couple conflict as well as trauma. I specialize in helping couples cultivate healthier relationships, as well as assisting individuals to overcome their addictive behaviour and mindset. My experience includes: in-patient and out-patient care in a treatment center setting, as well as agency and private practice work.
I work with individuals and couples on a variety of issues related to mental health, addictions, sex addiction, marriage and couple conflict as well as trauma. I specialize in helping couples cultivate healthier relationships, as well as assisting individuals to overcome their addictive behaviour and mindset. My experience includes: in-patient and out-patient care in a treatment center setting, as well as agency and private practice work.
Diane M Cassidy
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K0H (Online Only)
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). For 25 years, I have worked as an Intensive Marriage and Couples Therapist with my husband David Rubinstein, MA, RP. I now also maintain a busy Individual counselling practice for women, blending my experience as a therapist with Energy Psychology protocols. I work with women of all ages to enhance self-esteem, create secure relationships, and cope with traumatic loss. I also specialize in helping women over 60 to overcome late-in-life challenges, find new meaning and purpose, live vibrantly, and enjoy aging gracefully.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). For 25 years, I have worked as an Intensive Marriage and Couples Therapist with my husband David Rubinstein, MA, RP. I now also maintain a busy Individual counselling practice for women, blending my experience as a therapist with Energy Psychology protocols. I work with women of all ages to enhance self-esteem, create secure relationships, and cope with traumatic loss. I also specialize in helping women over 60 to overcome late-in-life challenges, find new meaning and purpose, live vibrantly, and enjoy aging gracefully.
Is anxiety undermining your ability to enjoy yourself and feel safe in your relationships, at work, even in your own thoughts? Are you tired of feeling alert and tense all the time, not being able to stop that voice that keeps warning you of dangers and criticising your every step? Do you fear failure, rejection and abandonment? Are constant fights and lack of trust making your relationship or marriage a source of pain and frustration? Are you struggling with the emotional stress of facing infertility?
Is anxiety undermining your ability to enjoy yourself and feel safe in your relationships, at work, even in your own thoughts? Are you tired of feeling alert and tense all the time, not being able to stop that voice that keeps warning you of dangers and criticising your every step? Do you fear failure, rejection and abandonment? Are constant fights and lack of trust making your relationship or marriage a source of pain and frustration? Are you struggling with the emotional stress of facing infertility?
Jennifer L. Liesen - Trauma Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc-MHC, BSc-Psy
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7K
Waitlist for new clients
Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with adults who have experienced intergenerational and interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in adult relationships. We may have had unavailable caregivers whom did not have the tools to provide essential emotional support, which then shaped our sense of shame and other core beliefs about our worth. We needed to feel safe and protected, to be guided with the appropriate balance of security and independence to develop self-trust and confidence in our decision making. We learned to adapt and survive with coping strategies that continue to exist and may no longer be helpful.
Complex/Relational Trauma Therapy: Jennifer works with adults who have experienced intergenerational and interpersonal traumas in their upbringing and in adult relationships. We may have had unavailable caregivers whom did not have the tools to provide essential emotional support, which then shaped our sense of shame and other core beliefs about our worth. We needed to feel safe and protected, to be guided with the appropriate balance of security and independence to develop self-trust and confidence in our decision making. We learned to adapt and survive with coping strategies that continue to exist and may no longer be helpful.
Paul Gemmell
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7P (Online Only)
My main area of focus is helping eliminate abuse in interpersonal relationships, from as seemingly "light" as bickering to more escalated confrontations. I've worked with perpetrators (males and females) of domestic violence for nine years, helping people as they work to re-establish healthier relationships with partners and family members again, or start new relationships better. Much of this is developing communication and empathy skills, all in the context of understanding yourself better and, often, your life experiences you've had that have brought you to this point.
My main area of focus is helping eliminate abuse in interpersonal relationships, from as seemingly "light" as bickering to more escalated confrontations. I've worked with perpetrators (males and females) of domestic violence for nine years, helping people as they work to re-establish healthier relationships with partners and family members again, or start new relationships better. Much of this is developing communication and empathy skills, all in the context of understanding yourself better and, often, your life experiences you've had that have brought you to this point.
Brooke McLatchie
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7P (Online Only)
Therapy is something that can help anyone but certainly isn't 'one size fits all'. I've always compared therapy cooking the most elaborate meal...one clear goal, but many different steps, ingredients and changes to get there. Like cooking, you may have to adjust as you go, possibly changing therapists, changing the therapeutic modality or mixing several, adjusting the goal as you go if needed. My goal is to always work with you to find that perfect 'mixture' and adjusting as we go to ensure that the desired goal is met. It takes patience, some trial and error, and a willingness. No matter what the 'issue' is, we can adjust and adapt
Therapy is something that can help anyone but certainly isn't 'one size fits all'. I've always compared therapy cooking the most elaborate meal...one clear goal, but many different steps, ingredients and changes to get there. Like cooking, you may have to adjust as you go, possibly changing therapists, changing the therapeutic modality or mixing several, adjusting the goal as you go if needed. My goal is to always work with you to find that perfect 'mixture' and adjusting as we go to ensure that the desired goal is met. It takes patience, some trial and error, and a willingness. No matter what the 'issue' is, we can adjust and adapt
Emad Zahedi - Porn Addiction Paladin
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M (Online Only)
The really good things in life are not supposed to be this complicated. You've been feeling off, you’re distracted and disengaged from the important people in your life, and you’re struggling with deeply personal issues that you just can't shake off. These are things you’re not even sure how to talk to people about. You’re embarrassed and ashamed to have the problems you have and you’re not sure why you can’t just manage things on your own, but you can’t seem to. You know it’s time to bring in a hired gun. You want results, you want relief, and you want it yesterday. You don’t want to be in therapy for years, either.
The really good things in life are not supposed to be this complicated. You've been feeling off, you’re distracted and disengaged from the important people in your life, and you’re struggling with deeply personal issues that you just can't shake off. These are things you’re not even sure how to talk to people about. You’re embarrassed and ashamed to have the problems you have and you’re not sure why you can’t just manage things on your own, but you can’t seem to. You know it’s time to bring in a hired gun. You want results, you want relief, and you want it yesterday. You don’t want to be in therapy for years, either.
Sumita Mendiratta- Specialist Learning Behavioural Issues
Counsellor, MPhil, MA, PGDGC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7P (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about performing your daily tasks? Does it bother you to talk about your feelings to your loved ones? Is achieving your goals making you feel anxious? Do you feel need to learn coping skills to manage everyday conflicts? In these demanding times priortising mental well being becomes paramount. I work with individuals with learning challenges using Instrumental Enrichment Programme and Brain Gym to enhance problem solving skills reduce stress and optimize cognitive skills performance. Art Therapy helps individuals of all age groups to express their thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about performing your daily tasks? Does it bother you to talk about your feelings to your loved ones? Is achieving your goals making you feel anxious? Do you feel need to learn coping skills to manage everyday conflicts? In these demanding times priortising mental well being becomes paramount. I work with individuals with learning challenges using Instrumental Enrichment Programme and Brain Gym to enhance problem solving skills reduce stress and optimize cognitive skills performance. Art Therapy helps individuals of all age groups to express their thoughts and feelings.
SoulScape Services: Psychotherapy & Wellness Hub
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
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Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make a change and just don’t know where to begin? Do you need a different perspective than that of your friends and family around you regarding your life situation? I have a passion for working with individuals and couples looking to make a change or those who are facing a crossroad or large transition in their lives and are needing some strategies, guidance and support navigating these changes. I like to help guide others towards living their best life using the strength and resources they already have, through skills and practical guidance.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make a change and just don’t know where to begin? Do you need a different perspective than that of your friends and family around you regarding your life situation? I have a passion for working with individuals and couples looking to make a change or those who are facing a crossroad or large transition in their lives and are needing some strategies, guidance and support navigating these changes. I like to help guide others towards living their best life using the strength and resources they already have, through skills and practical guidance.
Johnson Family Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
Ms. Julia Johnson holds a Master degree is Clinical Psychology, is a Registered Psychotherapist, & Play-therapy Supervisor, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Licensed Professional Counsellor in NJ. Ms. Johnson has worked in US for 17 years & Canada for 14 years in different settings, hospital, residential and schools. In 2016 she funded Johnson, Family counselling to provide services to people of different walk of life. We support couples, families, & parents. JFC provides psychotherapy to people who wants to move on and overcome fears and limitations, becoming the best they can be and creating meaning-full relationships.
Ms. Julia Johnson holds a Master degree is Clinical Psychology, is a Registered Psychotherapist, & Play-therapy Supervisor, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Licensed Professional Counsellor in NJ. Ms. Johnson has worked in US for 17 years & Canada for 14 years in different settings, hospital, residential and schools. In 2016 she funded Johnson, Family counselling to provide services to people of different walk of life. We support couples, families, & parents. JFC provides psychotherapy to people who wants to move on and overcome fears and limitations, becoming the best they can be and creating meaning-full relationships.
Jacqueline Boehme
Registered Psychotherapist, BAH, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7P
I believe in working with individuals and couples to help them reach their objectives and purpose for seeking counselling. I do so while exhibiting respect, empathy, genuineness and understanding. I create a safe and non-judgmental place or outlet for you to feel heard. I am very passionate about what I do and thank you for trusting me and taking the first step towards your mental health wellness. I offer supervision to students, as well as RP(Q)s - please reach out to discuss your supervision needs.
I believe in working with individuals and couples to help them reach their objectives and purpose for seeking counselling. I do so while exhibiting respect, empathy, genuineness and understanding. I create a safe and non-judgmental place or outlet for you to feel heard. I am very passionate about what I do and thank you for trusting me and taking the first step towards your mental health wellness. I offer supervision to students, as well as RP(Q)s - please reach out to discuss your supervision needs.
Crystal Anne Wiens
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Crystal, and I appreciate you taking the time to visit my profile. Life can be overwhelming and challenging and does not generally come with a road map. I provide a safe, validating, non-judgmental space for individuals struggling with various life stressors and mental health challenges. By working together, we can make meaningful changes, making life feel more balanced and less overwhelming.
Hello! My name is Crystal, and I appreciate you taking the time to visit my profile. Life can be overwhelming and challenging and does not generally come with a road map. I provide a safe, validating, non-judgmental space for individuals struggling with various life stressors and mental health challenges. By working together, we can make meaningful changes, making life feel more balanced and less overwhelming.
Jennifer Gould
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients! I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more. I’m passionate about helping clients overcome life stressors and challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies & learn new practical skills to make sustainable change. I strive to provide an open, non- judgmental space for clients to explore and work through their treatment goals while ensuring safety & comfort.
Accepting NEW clients! I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more. I’m passionate about helping clients overcome life stressors and challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies & learn new practical skills to make sustainable change. I strive to provide an open, non- judgmental space for clients to explore and work through their treatment goals while ensuring safety & comfort.
Claire Pecora
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L (Online Only)
Accepting some new clients! You are in the right spot if you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and overwhelmed in general or by life transitions. It is also the right spot for you (individually or as a couple) if you’re feeling lost in navigating your relationships; if you feel as though your needs aren’t being met; if you’re having difficulties engaging with sex and intimacy; or if you don’t know how to get “unstuck” from unhelpful patterns. Moving through life and relationships are basic parts of the human experience and yet, they can feel SO hard. Know that this is natural and it is where our work begins.
Accepting some new clients! You are in the right spot if you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and overwhelmed in general or by life transitions. It is also the right spot for you (individually or as a couple) if you’re feeling lost in navigating your relationships; if you feel as though your needs aren’t being met; if you’re having difficulties engaging with sex and intimacy; or if you don’t know how to get “unstuck” from unhelpful patterns. Moving through life and relationships are basic parts of the human experience and yet, they can feel SO hard. Know that this is natural and it is where our work begins.
I understand the struggles you may face from childhood trauma because I have faced them myself. Do you frequently ask yourself "what is wrong with me?" or "why can't I just..." or speak unkindly to yourself? I want to tell you that there isn't anything wrong with you and there are lots of possible reasons why "you can't just feel better about yourself, or get that project done". I can help you understand why and be able to feel better about yourself - you deserve to feel worthy and be able to enjoy life.
I understand the struggles you may face from childhood trauma because I have faced them myself. Do you frequently ask yourself "what is wrong with me?" or "why can't I just..." or speak unkindly to yourself? I want to tell you that there isn't anything wrong with you and there are lots of possible reasons why "you can't just feel better about yourself, or get that project done". I can help you understand why and be able to feel better about yourself - you deserve to feel worthy and be able to enjoy life.
Mitra Malekan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7M
Life's challenges can feel like navigating a maze with no clear way out. I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where we can explore your thoughts and experiences together. I believe everyone is whole and capable. My goal is to empower you to initiate positive change in your life by tapping into your strengths, whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or life transitions, or simply seeking clarity in life's complexities.
Life's challenges can feel like navigating a maze with no clear way out. I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where we can explore your thoughts and experiences together. I believe everyone is whole and capable. My goal is to empower you to initiate positive change in your life by tapping into your strengths, whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or life transitions, or simply seeking clarity in life's complexities.
I provide clinical support to individuals who have experienced early trauma and loss, as well as families experiencing adjustment difficulties related to separation and divorce. In my practice, I offer counselling for situational life stressors, as well as mild to moderate mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Services available for childre
I provide clinical support to individuals who have experienced early trauma and loss, as well as families experiencing adjustment difficulties related to separation and divorce. In my practice, I offer counselling for situational life stressors, as well as mild to moderate mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Services available for childre
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.