Family Systems Therapists in Kitchener, ON
We know that life can be very challenging at times and that the obstacles can seem overwhelming when facing them on your own. The therapists at Spacious Mind Counselling have been through their own trials and tribulations and have benefited from their own personal therapy during difficult times. We know that you are the expert in your life and that with the right conditions you can overcome the obstacles and challenges. We aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to understand the challenges for what they are and get back to living a rich and meaning full life. We do this by listening, asking questions and then creating goals with you that are in line with your values. Sometimes skills and tools are needed and other times processing traumas and unresolved emotions are needed. We will always follow your lead and provide insight and knowledge when you need it during sessions.
We know that life can be very challenging at times and that the obstacles can seem overwhelming when facing them on your own. The therapists at Spacious Mind Counselling have been through their own trials and tribulations and have benefited from their own personal therapy during difficult times. We know that you are the expert in your life and that with the right conditions you can overcome the obstacles and challenges. We aim to provide a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to understand the challenges for what they are and get back to living a rich and meaning full life. We do this by listening, asking questions and then creating goals with you that are in line with your values. Sometimes skills and tools are needed and other times processing traumas and unresolved emotions are needed. We will always follow your lead and provide insight and knowledge when you need it during sessions.
Stephanie Doerr
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, BA, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to work alongside individuals and couples to create realistic goals that feel achievable and create lasting change. It is my hope that I am able to offer unwavering support as we navigate through unexpected life events, unprocessed experiences and challenging emotions. I offer online services to accommodate those who prefer the comfortability of therapy within their home. I find that it is within our homes where we come alive and feel most comfortable to share the vulnerable pieces of our lives.
My passion is to work alongside individuals and couples to create realistic goals that feel achievable and create lasting change. It is my hope that I am able to offer unwavering support as we navigate through unexpected life events, unprocessed experiences and challenging emotions. I offer online services to accommodate those who prefer the comfortability of therapy within their home. I find that it is within our homes where we come alive and feel most comfortable to share the vulnerable pieces of our lives.
Voices In Recovery- Jerilyn Hurwitz
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, CIEC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
Accepting NEW clients both in-person and virtually. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. If you are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, I know how alone you must feel and finding someone who truly gets where you are coming from is hard to find. I want you to know that I have been there, and am passionate about helping others along their journey, while recognizing that no two individuals are alike. I see myself as not only your therapist, but also your coach and mentor. I will always strive to provide client-centered care that is collaborative and tailored to meet your needs.
Accepting NEW clients both in-person and virtually. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. If you are struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, I know how alone you must feel and finding someone who truly gets where you are coming from is hard to find. I want you to know that I have been there, and am passionate about helping others along their journey, while recognizing that no two individuals are alike. I see myself as not only your therapist, but also your coach and mentor. I will always strive to provide client-centered care that is collaborative and tailored to meet your needs.
Gurnoor Bawa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. To book an appointment, please visit our website (chettiarcounselling.ca).
Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. To book an appointment, please visit our website (chettiarcounselling.ca).
You may be feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or stress, especially when these challenges are intertwined with cultural or religious expectations. Perhaps you're navigating the pressure to meet certain societal or familial standards, and it's leaving you feeling uncertain or disconnected from yourself. What you’re looking for is a space where you can be truly heard, where your experiences, values, and beliefs are respected without judgment. You want to explore the impact of cultural or religious factors on your life, but you also want practical tools to help manage the stress or emotional overwhelm you’re feeling.
You may be feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or stress, especially when these challenges are intertwined with cultural or religious expectations. Perhaps you're navigating the pressure to meet certain societal or familial standards, and it's leaving you feeling uncertain or disconnected from yourself. What you’re looking for is a space where you can be truly heard, where your experiences, values, and beliefs are respected without judgment. You want to explore the impact of cultural or religious factors on your life, but you also want practical tools to help manage the stress or emotional overwhelm you’re feeling.
Jennifer Aubrey
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
Have you reached a point in your life where you just can't seem to find that happy spark anymore? Do you feel unmotivated and not sure what to do about it? It's not unusual to feel like you are just existing day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children. We all get stuck in a spot of feeling undervalued and overwhelmed and this is more common now than ever before.
Have you reached a point in your life where you just can't seem to find that happy spark anymore? Do you feel unmotivated and not sure what to do about it? It's not unusual to feel like you are just existing day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children. We all get stuck in a spot of feeling undervalued and overwhelmed and this is more common now than ever before.
Meghana’s approach to therapy starts with a safe space where you can express yourself fully. She believes in working with your strengths, while addressing the issues that cause you distress. Meghana believes in being alongside you in the journey of healing.
Meghana’s approach to therapy starts with a safe space where you can express yourself fully. She believes in working with your strengths, while addressing the issues that cause you distress. Meghana believes in being alongside you in the journey of healing.
Phoebe Montgomery MSW
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CertFM
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2M
I understand how stressful life can sometimes be. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their full potential. I work with individuals and families that are struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress, life transitions, parent/teen conflict, separation and divorce. I am able to assist with parenting plans, separation agreements and provide Voice of the Child Reports. I am a Registered Social Worker, a certified Family Mediator, a Voice of the Child Practitioner and I have over 28 years experience working with families experiencing family separation, conflict and trauma.
I understand how stressful life can sometimes be. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their full potential. I work with individuals and families that are struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress, life transitions, parent/teen conflict, separation and divorce. I am able to assist with parenting plans, separation agreements and provide Voice of the Child Reports. I am a Registered Social Worker, a certified Family Mediator, a Voice of the Child Practitioner and I have over 28 years experience working with families experiencing family separation, conflict and trauma.
Reynaldo Valerio
Registered Psychotherapist, MFT, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G (Online Only)
In my over 14 years of experience as a counsellor it has been my privilege to conduct over 10,000 sessions with clients, teens and adults, in English and Spanish. I work with individuals to develop better coping skills and find ways to grow from the inside out, and feel stronger. With couples in building or renovating the foundation of their relationship. With family members in gaining a better understanding of their dynamics, supporting one another and working through specific situations. I also offer group therapy as collaborative spaces for learning strategies, overcoming common challenges and work in achieving shared goals.
In my over 14 years of experience as a counsellor it has been my privilege to conduct over 10,000 sessions with clients, teens and adults, in English and Spanish. I work with individuals to develop better coping skills and find ways to grow from the inside out, and feel stronger. With couples in building or renovating the foundation of their relationship. With family members in gaining a better understanding of their dynamics, supporting one another and working through specific situations. I also offer group therapy as collaborative spaces for learning strategies, overcoming common challenges and work in achieving shared goals.
Hannah Sampson-Aitkenhead
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I'm passionate about creating a welcoming environment for individuals, families, and couples, and work with children aged 7+. I address topics such as anxiety, depression, addiction behaviours, burnout, and familial conflicts. My priority is to provide a safe and open space for clients to be able to process emotions and concerns in a manner that is custom-built and comfortable for their needs.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I'm passionate about creating a welcoming environment for individuals, families, and couples, and work with children aged 7+. I address topics such as anxiety, depression, addiction behaviours, burnout, and familial conflicts. My priority is to provide a safe and open space for clients to be able to process emotions and concerns in a manner that is custom-built and comfortable for their needs.
Michele Wolf
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BASc
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H (Online Only)
Life has its ups and downs and sometimes gets really challenging. So often we tell ourselves we can handle it, that things will get better, that it's not that bad, or that other people have it worse. Maybe we’ll fix it by doing more, giving more, pleasing others more. Everyone has their unique reasons to seek counselling. Often, it's for gaining support with a current challenge or life transition. Or, for support around long-standing unhelpful patterns and difficulties from the past. For adult women from their 20’s through midlife and into their elder years.
Life has its ups and downs and sometimes gets really challenging. So often we tell ourselves we can handle it, that things will get better, that it's not that bad, or that other people have it worse. Maybe we’ll fix it by doing more, giving more, pleasing others more. Everyone has their unique reasons to seek counselling. Often, it's for gaining support with a current challenge or life transition. Or, for support around long-standing unhelpful patterns and difficulties from the past. For adult women from their 20’s through midlife and into their elder years.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A (Online Only)
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others, or lack the energy to manage your daily tasks? Does the idea of facing new challenges cause anxiety, making it difficult to set or pursue new goals? If past trauma is making it feel impossible to move forward, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, or feelings of shame and low self-esteem, you don’t have to remain in this pattern. We can work together to quiet the negative inner voice, helping you manage your emotions and take back control of your life. I am a warm, compassionate, culturally responsive Registered Psychotherapist whose goal
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others, or lack the energy to manage your daily tasks? Does the idea of facing new challenges cause anxiety, making it difficult to set or pursue new goals? If past trauma is making it feel impossible to move forward, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, or feelings of shame and low self-esteem, you don’t have to remain in this pattern. We can work together to quiet the negative inner voice, helping you manage your emotions and take back control of your life. I am a warm, compassionate, culturally responsive Registered Psychotherapist whose goal
Help for Couples and Parents. Couples Counselling, Parenting help, Couples' issues. Moving from Arguments to Agreement is my focus. ADHD help with a focus on creating a compliant, agreeable child and developing your parenting style. Helping ADHD Adults to improve relationships and progress in personal issues at work, home or with family. Anger help for adults. Specialized Trauma Counseling including helping First Responders, Veterans and more serious issues in Trauma.
Help for Couples and Parents. Couples Counselling, Parenting help, Couples' issues. Moving from Arguments to Agreement is my focus. ADHD help with a focus on creating a compliant, agreeable child and developing your parenting style. Helping ADHD Adults to improve relationships and progress in personal issues at work, home or with family. Anger help for adults. Specialized Trauma Counseling including helping First Responders, Veterans and more serious issues in Trauma.
Anxiety-Immigrant Stress-Depression Kavya Bhardwaj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
It’s overwhelming when nothing feels safe, worrying about your life here in Canada and the well-being of your family abroad. Maybe you’ve been met with prejudgment and discrimination in the past, where shame, guilt, anxiety, and stress have become the norm. With so many expectations and demands, it all feels too much. You know deep down there must be someone who can guide you, someone who understands. I’m so glad you’re here. When I immigrated to Canada, I confronted my intergenerational trauma; I felt confused and very alone. I know what it’s like to grapple with identity, belonging, and the pressure of cultural expectations.
It’s overwhelming when nothing feels safe, worrying about your life here in Canada and the well-being of your family abroad. Maybe you’ve been met with prejudgment and discrimination in the past, where shame, guilt, anxiety, and stress have become the norm. With so many expectations and demands, it all feels too much. You know deep down there must be someone who can guide you, someone who understands. I’m so glad you’re here. When I immigrated to Canada, I confronted my intergenerational trauma; I felt confused and very alone. I know what it’s like to grapple with identity, belonging, and the pressure of cultural expectations.
Still today, there can be a great deal of negative stigma associated with mental health struggles and that can make it difficult for people to seek therapy or know where to start. I was inspired by a close friend years ago to seek therapy even though I was so reluctant. I chose counselling as a profession because I want to provide the same safe, non-judgmental relationship for my clients that helped me to break down that stigma in my own therapy experience. My ideal client is ready to do the work to gain a better understanding of their struggles and move forward with better tools for managing them.
Still today, there can be a great deal of negative stigma associated with mental health struggles and that can make it difficult for people to seek therapy or know where to start. I was inspired by a close friend years ago to seek therapy even though I was so reluctant. I chose counselling as a profession because I want to provide the same safe, non-judgmental relationship for my clients that helped me to break down that stigma in my own therapy experience. My ideal client is ready to do the work to gain a better understanding of their struggles and move forward with better tools for managing them.
Life can be downright difficult, disappointing, stressful and unfair at times at times. But there is no reason to struggle through life’s challenges alone, or give up because the feeling of being stuck can make you feel powerless. If you are seeking help individually, as a couple, or a family, I strive to make you feel understood in a supportive, warm and sensitive manner as we discuss, explore and develop deeper insights into your current challenges. I encourage you to visit my website to learn more. Individual sessions are 50 minutes in duration, couples are 80 minutes.
Life can be downright difficult, disappointing, stressful and unfair at times at times. But there is no reason to struggle through life’s challenges alone, or give up because the feeling of being stuck can make you feel powerless. If you are seeking help individually, as a couple, or a family, I strive to make you feel understood in a supportive, warm and sensitive manner as we discuss, explore and develop deeper insights into your current challenges. I encourage you to visit my website to learn more. Individual sessions are 50 minutes in duration, couples are 80 minutes.
Hi, I'm Rory! I'm so happy you landed here! I have the privilege to walk alongside children, teenagers, & families through both the struggles and celebrations that define us! My play-based approach & focus on emotional awareness allows children, teenagers & families to explore their thoughts & feelings in a safe & supportive setting. I support children and teenagers experiencing challenges with neurodivergency (ASD & ADHD), anger, emotional regulation, OCD, self-harm & suicidial ideation. anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, school-based concerns, OCD.
Hi, I'm Rory! I'm so happy you landed here! I have the privilege to walk alongside children, teenagers, & families through both the struggles and celebrations that define us! My play-based approach & focus on emotional awareness allows children, teenagers & families to explore their thoughts & feelings in a safe & supportive setting. I support children and teenagers experiencing challenges with neurodivergency (ASD & ADHD), anger, emotional regulation, OCD, self-harm & suicidial ideation. anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, school-based concerns, OCD.
Delaney Hughes
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A (Online Only)
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, relationship issues or other concerns then finding the right therapist is a step towards finding solutions and increased skills to dealing with these problems. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you become comfortable and confident in your own abilities, while introducing new strategies from evidence-based approaches to help you create a healthier and happier life. Being able to understand your own story and explore the background of your struggles often gives new meaning and an ability to see new solutions to difficult problems. This is what I work towards.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, relationship issues or other concerns then finding the right therapist is a step towards finding solutions and increased skills to dealing with these problems. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you become comfortable and confident in your own abilities, while introducing new strategies from evidence-based approaches to help you create a healthier and happier life. Being able to understand your own story and explore the background of your struggles often gives new meaning and an ability to see new solutions to difficult problems. This is what I work towards.
Vera Kelim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPsy, OAMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I work with challenging emotions, difficult periods of your life, career changing, life priorities. I additionally trained to support you in stress, trauma, and grieving. My other special area of experience is work with Children, Teens, and Parents. Any questions about parenting, development, processing difficult experiences and emotions: I'm here to help. Psychotherapy is my vocation, and I've been working in private and group counselling for over 20 years. I'm fluent in both Russian and English.
I work with challenging emotions, difficult periods of your life, career changing, life priorities. I additionally trained to support you in stress, trauma, and grieving. My other special area of experience is work with Children, Teens, and Parents. Any questions about parenting, development, processing difficult experiences and emotions: I'm here to help. Psychotherapy is my vocation, and I've been working in private and group counselling for over 20 years. I'm fluent in both Russian and English.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
