Female Therapists in Thessalon, ON
I am an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and I specialize in supporting individuals (adults and adolescents) and their loved ones to navigate eating disorder treatment. My clients tell me it's my warm, human, and relatable approach that helps them to open up, to be honest, and most importantly to take the challenging steps toward recovery. My clients reach out to me because they are struggling with symptoms that are eating disorder related and the co-occurring conditions that often co-exist.
I am an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and I specialize in supporting individuals (adults and adolescents) and their loved ones to navigate eating disorder treatment. My clients tell me it's my warm, human, and relatable approach that helps them to open up, to be honest, and most importantly to take the challenging steps toward recovery. My clients reach out to me because they are struggling with symptoms that are eating disorder related and the co-occurring conditions that often co-exist.
I have been a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2016 and have over 20 years of human service experience. My career has been spent working in both education and health care settings. I have experience in crisis counselling, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma as well as working with individuals with severe mental illness. I have trained and practiced in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
I have been a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2016 and have over 20 years of human service experience. My career has been spent working in both education and health care settings. I have experience in crisis counselling, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma as well as working with individuals with severe mental illness. I have trained and practiced in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
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Kate Kallonen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bruce Mines, ON P0R
I have been working with children, youth and families for the last 10 years, supporting various mental health concerns and struggles mainly within a school setting. The main modalities I use are Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT), including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I love working with young people up to the age of 20 as well as parents of young people in different areas of concern like anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. I love using concepts of growth mindset and emotion focused work to bring positive outcomes for clients and their families. I also support children and families with school related concerns.
I have been working with children, youth and families for the last 10 years, supporting various mental health concerns and struggles mainly within a school setting. The main modalities I use are Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT), including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I love working with young people up to the age of 20 as well as parents of young people in different areas of concern like anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. I love using concepts of growth mindset and emotion focused work to bring positive outcomes for clients and their families. I also support children and families with school related concerns.
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Jenna Callaghan
Registered Social Worker, HBA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3E
Although I have such passion for supporting anyone seeking my services, my focus tends to be on women, women-identifying, and couples-related issues.
Stressed. Overwhelmed. Frustrated. Exhausted. Resentful. Do you identify with any of these feelings? If so, I'm glad you're here. It can be terribly difficult to know that we need change but not know where or how to begin. It can be helpful to have a trained, supportive, non-judgmental ear to cheerlead us on our path. That's what I can do! Hi, I'm Jenna.
Although I have such passion for supporting anyone seeking my services, my focus tends to be on women, women-identifying, and couples-related issues.
Stressed. Overwhelmed. Frustrated. Exhausted. Resentful. Do you identify with any of these feelings? If so, I'm glad you're here. It can be terribly difficult to know that we need change but not know where or how to begin. It can be helpful to have a trained, supportive, non-judgmental ear to cheerlead us on our path. That's what I can do! Hi, I'm Jenna.
Lindsay Hummelink, Therapy Services & Supervision
Registered Social Worker, RSW, CHE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3A (Online Only)
You’re doing all the ‘right’ things to feel better but no matter what you do you’re still feeling out of sorts. Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You feel discouraged that you might not be able to get back to living your life the way you want to. You’re anxious and people notice your ‘bad mood’ which makes you feel guilty for not ‘being better’ for those around you. You’re here which means you want to try something different. You CAN do this.
You’re doing all the ‘right’ things to feel better but no matter what you do you’re still feeling out of sorts. Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You feel discouraged that you might not be able to get back to living your life the way you want to. You’re anxious and people notice your ‘bad mood’ which makes you feel guilty for not ‘being better’ for those around you. You’re here which means you want to try something different. You CAN do this.
Jenny Ingram
Occupational Therapist, BA, MSc, OT Reg
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3B (Online Only)
Are you wondering how to help your smart but scattered child build organizational skills? Curious about navigating a sensory-rich world for your highly sensitive child? My occupational therapy practice provides a safe space for children and families to develop confidence and practice skills to participate more fully in school and family life. Virtual occupational therapy sessions are high-impact and playful, equipping you and your child with evidence-based strategies to support executive functioning skills, including brains that may have ADHD, gifted, and differently wired brains.
Are you wondering how to help your smart but scattered child build organizational skills? Curious about navigating a sensory-rich world for your highly sensitive child? My occupational therapy practice provides a safe space for children and families to develop confidence and practice skills to participate more fully in school and family life. Virtual occupational therapy sessions are high-impact and playful, equipping you and your child with evidence-based strategies to support executive functioning skills, including brains that may have ADHD, gifted, and differently wired brains.
Coastal Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Serv
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A (Online Only)
People don't need to be rescued or saved. They need the knowledge of their own power, and how to access it" (unknown) My own unique healing signature comes from using both indigenous way of knowing and by using western modalities. Most of my clients experience symptoms of Complex Post Traumatic Stress. I draw on various modalities that are used to shift energy in mental, behavioral, and psycho-spiritual transformations. As well as being able to look at self, to love self and feel safe enough to stand in their own unique magical self. I practice this daily by owning my unique quirky side of me. We are all sacred.
People don't need to be rescued or saved. They need the knowledge of their own power, and how to access it" (unknown) My own unique healing signature comes from using both indigenous way of knowing and by using western modalities. Most of my clients experience symptoms of Complex Post Traumatic Stress. I draw on various modalities that are used to shift energy in mental, behavioral, and psycho-spiritual transformations. As well as being able to look at self, to love self and feel safe enough to stand in their own unique magical self. I practice this daily by owning my unique quirky side of me. We are all sacred.
Valerie Martin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3A
Struggling with mental health can be a profoundly isolating and overwhelming experience. Yet, I firmly believe that the courage to seek help can dismantle the barriers that often hinder healing. My expertise spans a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, boundary development, and trauma recovery. I welcome clients of all genders and ages (14+). I take great joy in empowering my clients to set meaningful goals and equipping them with the tools and resilience needed to achieve lasting transformation.
Struggling with mental health can be a profoundly isolating and overwhelming experience. Yet, I firmly believe that the courage to seek help can dismantle the barriers that often hinder healing. My expertise spans a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, boundary development, and trauma recovery. I welcome clients of all genders and ages (14+). I take great joy in empowering my clients to set meaningful goals and equipping them with the tools and resilience needed to achieve lasting transformation.
Alison Orford - ACTive Minds Therapy & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Spring Bay, ON P0P
Welcome to your journey towards improved wellbeing! I'm Alison Orford, a compassionate and highly experienced registered social worker, committed to supporting you on your path to a happier and healthier life. With over 17 years of expertise, I'm dedicated to actively listening to your concerns, understanding your unique experiences, and collaboratively setting achievable goals that align with your values, aspirations, and dreams. Through my client-centered approach, I empower individuals to make positive changes one step at a time.
Welcome to your journey towards improved wellbeing! I'm Alison Orford, a compassionate and highly experienced registered social worker, committed to supporting you on your path to a happier and healthier life. With over 17 years of expertise, I'm dedicated to actively listening to your concerns, understanding your unique experiences, and collaboratively setting achievable goals that align with your values, aspirations, and dreams. Through my client-centered approach, I empower individuals to make positive changes one step at a time.
I have been working with couples and families for 36 years. This extensive experience enables me to quickly assess the clients situation, and to set a treatment goal. Focus on the goal ensures efficient and effective treatment strategies.
I have been working with couples and families for 36 years. This extensive experience enables me to quickly assess the clients situation, and to set a treatment goal. Focus on the goal ensures efficient and effective treatment strategies.
Carolynn Michlowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3A
Waitlist for new clients
If you've found your way here it is likely because you want to understand more about yourself and how your experiences in relationships, both familial and otherwise, have shaped and perhaps even control, your current behaviour. You could also be a couple who are struggling to connect and understand one another, but feel devastated at the thought of giving up on your relationship. Carolynn Michlowski B.A., M.A., RP is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) that wants to help. Carolynn provides psychotherapy services in Ontario- in person sessions are held in Sudbury.
If you've found your way here it is likely because you want to understand more about yourself and how your experiences in relationships, both familial and otherwise, have shaped and perhaps even control, your current behaviour. You could also be a couple who are struggling to connect and understand one another, but feel devastated at the thought of giving up on your relationship. Carolynn Michlowski B.A., M.A., RP is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) that wants to help. Carolynn provides psychotherapy services in Ontario- in person sessions are held in Sudbury.
Lori King
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Social Worker who focuses on being accountable to my clients as well as my profession. Being transparent, genuine and connected is essential when building a therapeutic relationship of collaboration and mutual respect. My goal is to provide a safe, neutral, non-judgmental environment to address life challenges, to create change and build resiliency.
I am a Registered Social Worker who focuses on being accountable to my clients as well as my profession. Being transparent, genuine and connected is essential when building a therapeutic relationship of collaboration and mutual respect. My goal is to provide a safe, neutral, non-judgmental environment to address life challenges, to create change and build resiliency.
Emdr And Couples Shadi Pourafzal
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3E
Life's experiences, both big and small, can influence how we relate to others, communicate, and handle conflicts. Sometimes, past traumas or unresolved issues create emotional barriers that make it difficult to connect, even with the people we care about most. That’s where I come in—to help you navigate through those challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. I focus on helping individuals and couples foster deeper emotional connections, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.
Life's experiences, both big and small, can influence how we relate to others, communicate, and handle conflicts. Sometimes, past traumas or unresolved issues create emotional barriers that make it difficult to connect, even with the people we care about most. That’s where I come in—to help you navigate through those challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. I focus on helping individuals and couples foster deeper emotional connections, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.
My style as a therapist tends to be more interactive than neutral, and I work hard to help my clients to progress toward their goals as quickly as possible. I have been practicing psychotherapy for well over 25 years and have helped my clients in individual and couples session settings. I utilize the ACT, DBT, CBT, CPT, Psychodynamic, and existential therapy approaches. I emphasize treatment methods supported by the latest research findings. My research focuses on improving the predictability of the psychiatric rating scales.
My style as a therapist tends to be more interactive than neutral, and I work hard to help my clients to progress toward their goals as quickly as possible. I have been practicing psychotherapy for well over 25 years and have helped my clients in individual and couples session settings. I utilize the ACT, DBT, CBT, CPT, Psychodynamic, and existential therapy approaches. I emphasize treatment methods supported by the latest research findings. My research focuses on improving the predictability of the psychiatric rating scales.
I'm Oliviah Arnold, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I'm here to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. You deserve happiness, love, self-assurance, and strength. You may be experiencing feelings of solitude, emotional pain, stress, vulnerability, and a sense of being stuck. The challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties in communication, and unhealthy behaviours shouldn't hinder your progress in work, school, or relationships. Reaching out to a therapist might make you feel apprehensive, which is why your decision to explore your options is a commendable display of courage!
I'm Oliviah Arnold, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I'm here to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. You deserve happiness, love, self-assurance, and strength. You may be experiencing feelings of solitude, emotional pain, stress, vulnerability, and a sense of being stuck. The challenges of trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties in communication, and unhealthy behaviours shouldn't hinder your progress in work, school, or relationships. Reaching out to a therapist might make you feel apprehensive, which is why your decision to explore your options is a commendable display of courage!
Emilie Hirschfeld
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW , RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3B
I am passionate about working with and treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, grief, and supporting clients through feeling stuck, stagnant, or adjusting to life changes. No formal diagnosis or assessments are required to access psychotherapy. My approach to providing support and treatment comes from an accumulation of having an MA in Counselling Psychology, certifications in CBT, EMDR, as well as practicing interventions using mindfulness and meditation, Somatic Embodiment, and parts work. I continue to find inspiration and new skills through attending workshops and trainings.
I am passionate about working with and treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, grief, and supporting clients through feeling stuck, stagnant, or adjusting to life changes. No formal diagnosis or assessments are required to access psychotherapy. My approach to providing support and treatment comes from an accumulation of having an MA in Counselling Psychology, certifications in CBT, EMDR, as well as practicing interventions using mindfulness and meditation, Somatic Embodiment, and parts work. I continue to find inspiration and new skills through attending workshops and trainings.
MacRae Counseling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, EMDR CT, CPC, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
Sudbury, ON P3A
I will help you heal, reconcile, restore, grow or transform as you engage body, mind and spirit in the process of psychotherapy. My own professional, academic and personal journey with people has enhanced my practice for over 30 years.
I will help you heal, reconcile, restore, grow or transform as you engage body, mind and spirit in the process of psychotherapy. My own professional, academic and personal journey with people has enhanced my practice for over 30 years.
I help clients build practices that nurture spontaneity, creativity, wisdom, and fun. As an experienced psychotherapist, meditator and trained mindfulness coach, I work with individuals, couples and professionals invested in systematically learning and applying secular meditation techniques to a broad range of high-level goals related to performance, physical, mental, and emotional health, behaviour, relationships, psychospiritual growth, and service. Working one-on-one means we can focus on supporting the areas of your life most ready to grow. Strategies can be adapted, and various therapeutic modalities are drawn upon.
I help clients build practices that nurture spontaneity, creativity, wisdom, and fun. As an experienced psychotherapist, meditator and trained mindfulness coach, I work with individuals, couples and professionals invested in systematically learning and applying secular meditation techniques to a broad range of high-level goals related to performance, physical, mental, and emotional health, behaviour, relationships, psychospiritual growth, and service. Working one-on-one means we can focus on supporting the areas of your life most ready to grow. Strategies can be adapted, and various therapeutic modalities are drawn upon.
SoulScape Services: Psychotherapy & Wellness Hub
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BAHon, RP
Verified Verified
Sudbury, ON P3E
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
Michelle April
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, DVATI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A
Operating virtually across Ontario and Nunavut. There are many reasons to enter therapy, whether it is to improve relational dynamics or to improve the relationship you have with yourself. Change is inevitable. Therapy provides an opportunity to shape the change you want with insight and intention and at a faster rate than if you simply allow time to make the change for you. While therapy can be hard, non-judgement and humour help make the process engaging and enriching.
Operating virtually across Ontario and Nunavut. There are many reasons to enter therapy, whether it is to improve relational dynamics or to improve the relationship you have with yourself. Change is inevitable. Therapy provides an opportunity to shape the change you want with insight and intention and at a faster rate than if you simply allow time to make the change for you. While therapy can be hard, non-judgement and humour help make the process engaging and enriching.
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Female Counsellors
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.