Therapists in Waterloo, ON
Samantha Kittell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
I’ve also completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I understand that finding the right therapist can be a challenging process, and I appreciate you taking this step. In my work with individuals, I focus on exploring how early childhood experiences and upbringing shape our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes, the beliefs we develop to protect ourselves can unintentionally create challenges in our lives and relationships. Together, we’ll identify and understand how these past experiences continue to affect you today. By addressing these root concerns, we can work toward fostering a more adaptive and healing view of yourself.
I’ve also completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I understand that finding the right therapist can be a challenging process, and I appreciate you taking this step. In my work with individuals, I focus on exploring how early childhood experiences and upbringing shape our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes, the beliefs we develop to protect ourselves can unintentionally create challenges in our lives and relationships. Together, we’ll identify and understand how these past experiences continue to affect you today. By addressing these root concerns, we can work toward fostering a more adaptive and healing view of yourself.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches including Narrative Therapy, ACT, CBT, IFS, and EFT to help you regain balance and agency in your life.
Life can pull us in many directions, and with all the tasks we juggle, it’s no wonder we sometimes lose sight of who we are and what we truly need. In our sessions, we’ll explore your emotions, thoughts, and even those feelings you didn’t realize were there. You're on a journey to better understand yourself, make sense of where you've been, and carve out a path that feels right for you. Your story is uniquely yours, and I’m here to offer insight, reflection, and support as you navigate its twists and turns toward growth and clarity.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches including Narrative Therapy, ACT, CBT, IFS, and EFT to help you regain balance and agency in your life.
Life can pull us in many directions, and with all the tasks we juggle, it’s no wonder we sometimes lose sight of who we are and what we truly need. In our sessions, we’ll explore your emotions, thoughts, and even those feelings you didn’t realize were there. You're on a journey to better understand yourself, make sense of where you've been, and carve out a path that feels right for you. Your story is uniquely yours, and I’m here to offer insight, reflection, and support as you navigate its twists and turns toward growth and clarity.
My specialized training is in CBT, DBT, ACT.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage the thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling to find enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? There are steps you can take to improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships and attachments and move towards personal healing and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle or negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a more positive and fulfilling life.
My specialized training is in CBT, DBT, ACT.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage the thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling to find enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? There are steps you can take to improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships and attachments and move towards personal healing and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle or negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a more positive and fulfilling life.
Welcome! We hope you'll find what you're looking for at Think Waterloo Psychology. We are a group of highly-trained professionals who have been working within the KW area for well over a decade. We provide diagnostic assessment and treatment services for children and adults. We primarily focus on providing treatment and counselling services. People often reach out to our clinic for help with depression or mood problems, anxiety (e.g., trauma, panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, worrying), insomnia, troubling thoughts, relationship problems and/or more general counselling in dealing with stress and the challenges of daily life.
Welcome! We hope you'll find what you're looking for at Think Waterloo Psychology. We are a group of highly-trained professionals who have been working within the KW area for well over a decade. We provide diagnostic assessment and treatment services for children and adults. We primarily focus on providing treatment and counselling services. People often reach out to our clinic for help with depression or mood problems, anxiety (e.g., trauma, panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, worrying), insomnia, troubling thoughts, relationship problems and/or more general counselling in dealing with stress and the challenges of daily life.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Kristy Kirby
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
Let's get started! Cont act me for your free consultation.
Something on your path has brought you right here to this moment. I want to invite you to consider that the reason you are here searching, goes beyond the pain, the struggles and the suffering. I want to invite you to consider that you are here because a part of you knows that you can move forward, knows your strength and your ability to heal. I believe that part of you can be your guide and your inner compass. I encourage you to listen and to trust that part of yourself. I am here to help you connect to your inner self, to heal from your past, and reimagine your future.
Let's get started! Cont act me for your free consultation.
Something on your path has brought you right here to this moment. I want to invite you to consider that the reason you are here searching, goes beyond the pain, the struggles and the suffering. I want to invite you to consider that you are here because a part of you knows that you can move forward, knows your strength and your ability to heal. I believe that part of you can be your guide and your inner compass. I encourage you to listen and to trust that part of yourself. I am here to help you connect to your inner self, to heal from your past, and reimagine your future.
Varsha Narwani
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M (Online Only)
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of its origin, and constantly doubting your choices and abilities? Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing together. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges, I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Together, we honor every aspect of your identity and experiences as we navigate this mental health journey.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of its origin, and constantly doubting your choices and abilities? Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing together. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges, I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Together, we honor every aspect of your identity and experiences as we navigate this mental health journey.
Ana Maria Paret
Registered Social Worker, BA(Hon), BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
Katherine Lennox
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2G (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in therapeutic modalities including: CBT, CBTi, DBT, ACT, CPT for PTSD, SFT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and psychotherapy for Perinatal Mental Health.
Feeling you are having difficulty identifying, dealing, or resolving issues of today. These issues can plague and disable our emotions and set us on a path full of fear, uncertainty, and a negative outcome. I am offering my services providing individual therapy and couples therapy. To make my services accessible to you both virtual and outdoor sessions are available. To answer any questions or concerns please cont act me to arrange a free 15 minute telephone consultation. We will discuss the best approach to support you on a path towards meeting your needs and achieving your goals. I am a CRPO approved clinical supervisor.
I am trained in therapeutic modalities including: CBT, CBTi, DBT, ACT, CPT for PTSD, SFT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and psychotherapy for Perinatal Mental Health.
Feeling you are having difficulty identifying, dealing, or resolving issues of today. These issues can plague and disable our emotions and set us on a path full of fear, uncertainty, and a negative outcome. I am offering my services providing individual therapy and couples therapy. To make my services accessible to you both virtual and outdoor sessions are available. To answer any questions or concerns please cont act me to arrange a free 15 minute telephone consultation. We will discuss the best approach to support you on a path towards meeting your needs and achieving your goals. I am a CRPO approved clinical supervisor.
Online Therapists
Stepping into healing is an amazing act of courage.
Sometimes, our thoughts get the better of us and it leads to big feelings coming out. This can look like a panic attack, intense anxiety, or lashing out at someone or even the sense of "being outside of the body". We can experience depression, avoid our loved ones, isolate ourselves, or shut down. We may feel alone, unmotivated, lacking confidence, and that there is no one who will listen or that understands these struggles. Do you wish to "break out" of these patterns and live in the moment? Does this resonate with you? As a Counsellor-in-Training with ThriveWell Counselling, I offer low cost support to meet these needs and more!
Stepping into healing is an amazing act of courage.
Sometimes, our thoughts get the better of us and it leads to big feelings coming out. This can look like a panic attack, intense anxiety, or lashing out at someone or even the sense of "being outside of the body". We can experience depression, avoid our loved ones, isolate ourselves, or shut down. We may feel alone, unmotivated, lacking confidence, and that there is no one who will listen or that understands these struggles. Do you wish to "break out" of these patterns and live in the moment? Does this resonate with you? As a Counsellor-in-Training with ThriveWell Counselling, I offer low cost support to meet these needs and more!
Welcome! Every one of us has grown and been shaped by the relationships we have had and continue to have throughout our lives. Along this path, there may have been pain, anxiety, grief, loss, and joy. Perhaps you are searching for support with depression or loss, or anxiety, or the sense that something isn’t as you wish it to be in your life and relationships. You are seeking a path out of your distress. In therapy, building the space for acceptance and curiosity, for compassion and repair, is what heals.
Welcome! Every one of us has grown and been shaped by the relationships we have had and continue to have throughout our lives. Along this path, there may have been pain, anxiety, grief, loss, and joy. Perhaps you are searching for support with depression or loss, or anxiety, or the sense that something isn’t as you wish it to be in your life and relationships. You are seeking a path out of your distress. In therapy, building the space for acceptance and curiosity, for compassion and repair, is what heals.
Find Your Essence!
Registered Social Worker, RSSW, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B
My multidisciplinary approach is Client centered, Trauma informed, Harm Reduction combined with Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, ACT and CBT.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and disconnection from others or yourself, I'm here to support you. If you want to reclaim your lost confidence, raise your self-esteem, learn emotional regulation, skills, exercises, and strategies. I would accompany you on your healing adventure. I am well aware of how devastating mental health issues can be. I would be privileged to work with you during your journey to resolve the consequences of past traumas and reconnect you with your mind, body, and soul. Privacy of my client is one of my primary objectives. Let's achieve your Mental health goals together!
My multidisciplinary approach is Client centered, Trauma informed, Harm Reduction combined with Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, ACT and CBT.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and disconnection from others or yourself, I'm here to support you. If you want to reclaim your lost confidence, raise your self-esteem, learn emotional regulation, skills, exercises, and strategies. I would accompany you on your healing adventure. I am well aware of how devastating mental health issues can be. I would be privileged to work with you during your journey to resolve the consequences of past traumas and reconnect you with your mind, body, and soul. Privacy of my client is one of my primary objectives. Let's achieve your Mental health goals together!
I use a variety of therapeutic styles: DBT, CBT, internal family systems, emotion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, brief solution focused therapy and the triphasic model of trauma therapy.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.
I use a variety of therapeutic styles: DBT, CBT, internal family systems, emotion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, brief solution focused therapy and the triphasic model of trauma therapy.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.
I value honesty and compassion within the therapeutic relationship and practice my approach with acceptance, genuineness and empathy.
We all feel lost sometimes or face life challenges and relationships that can feel overwhelming. Life is tough, but I believe we all have the ability to overcome hardships. Together, we can explore your concerns and past traumas, working towards lasting change that helps you progress toward the person and future you desire and deserve. I believe in a collaborative approach that empowers and motivates you during the therapeutic process. It's important to me to not only understand and address your concerns throughout therapy, but also to remind you of your strengths and capacity to contribute to goal setting and problem solving.
I value honesty and compassion within the therapeutic relationship and practice my approach with acceptance, genuineness and empathy.
We all feel lost sometimes or face life challenges and relationships that can feel overwhelming. Life is tough, but I believe we all have the ability to overcome hardships. Together, we can explore your concerns and past traumas, working towards lasting change that helps you progress toward the person and future you desire and deserve. I believe in a collaborative approach that empowers and motivates you during the therapeutic process. It's important to me to not only understand and address your concerns throughout therapy, but also to remind you of your strengths and capacity to contribute to goal setting and problem solving.
Connie Marangwanda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9A (Online Only)
DBT, CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, mindfulness (informed); developmental services, forensic, addictions, children's mental health, adult mental health, medical social work (adult and pediatric), clinical consultation for clinicians, workshops, intuitive/spiritual, coaching and groups.
Experience in working with women, children, men, couples, families and agencies, I have certificates from U of T in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Concurrent Disorders as well as training in EMDR, CBT, mindfulness/meditation, ACT, IFS, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, emotion focused, narrative therapy, experiential therapies and addiction treatment to name a few. My approaches are trauma informed. I am able to offer thorough assessments and treatment that aim to heal deeply rooted emotional and behavioural patterns that might be keeping you stuck.
DBT, CBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, mindfulness (informed); developmental services, forensic, addictions, children's mental health, adult mental health, medical social work (adult and pediatric), clinical consultation for clinicians, workshops, intuitive/spiritual, coaching and groups.
Experience in working with women, children, men, couples, families and agencies, I have certificates from U of T in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Concurrent Disorders as well as training in EMDR, CBT, mindfulness/meditation, ACT, IFS, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, emotion focused, narrative therapy, experiential therapies and addiction treatment to name a few. My approaches are trauma informed. I am able to offer thorough assessments and treatment that aim to heal deeply rooted emotional and behavioural patterns that might be keeping you stuck.
Marlee Rubel
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6E (Online Only)
I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.
I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.
The truth is you can keep living in your pain if you choose to. Sometimes it's easier to stop trying and remain defeated. Your Will to remain where you are will keep you there. Your Will to be well is the needed step to change. With many years of supporting clients in navigating physical, emotional, and spiritual pain, I have been privileged to witness the healing and transformation that has taken place for people like yourself. Healing that has been paved by clarity in decision making, unconditional acceptance of self, resilience, peace within, and an incredible ability to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
The truth is you can keep living in your pain if you choose to. Sometimes it's easier to stop trying and remain defeated. Your Will to remain where you are will keep you there. Your Will to be well is the needed step to change. With many years of supporting clients in navigating physical, emotional, and spiritual pain, I have been privileged to witness the healing and transformation that has taken place for people like yourself. Healing that has been paved by clarity in decision making, unconditional acceptance of self, resilience, peace within, and an incredible ability to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Cassandra Claire Morrison
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M8V (Online Only)
Cassandra offers counselling to those experiencing mental health challenges. She specializes in addiction, eating disorders, relationships, trauma, co-dependency, depression, anxiety and low-self esteem. She supports individuals in obtaining unconditional self-love and acceptance, achieving goals, higher self-esteem and getting to a place of serenity, acceptance, wholeness, and happiness so they can live a calmer, fulfilled, enriched life and thrive. If you find yourself returning to painful destructive relationships, having low confidence and negative self-talk, and are discouraged, please cont act me today for a FREE consultation!
Cassandra offers counselling to those experiencing mental health challenges. She specializes in addiction, eating disorders, relationships, trauma, co-dependency, depression, anxiety and low-self esteem. She supports individuals in obtaining unconditional self-love and acceptance, achieving goals, higher self-esteem and getting to a place of serenity, acceptance, wholeness, and happiness so they can live a calmer, fulfilled, enriched life and thrive. If you find yourself returning to painful destructive relationships, having low confidence and negative self-talk, and are discouraged, please cont act me today for a FREE consultation!
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.