Drug Abuse Therapists in Waterloo, ON
William Boire
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
I’m interested in supporting people as they move from where they are to where they want to be; working together to transition away from stuckness and suffering towards meaningfulness, connection and alignment with values.
I’m interested in supporting people as they move from where they are to where they want to be; working together to transition away from stuckness and suffering towards meaningfulness, connection and alignment with values.
Are you someone who is constantly pushing themselves to do more only to feel overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? You might be exhausted from trying to manage everything perfectly while struggling to be present, regulate your emotions, and find balance. Despite your outward success, your relationships may be suffering, and you feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and imposter syndrome. You crave peace, confidence, and a sense of control but aren’t sure where to begin. If this resonates, you're in the right place.
Are you someone who is constantly pushing themselves to do more only to feel overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? You might be exhausted from trying to manage everything perfectly while struggling to be present, regulate your emotions, and find balance. Despite your outward success, your relationships may be suffering, and you feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and imposter syndrome. You crave peace, confidence, and a sense of control but aren’t sure where to begin. If this resonates, you're in the right place.
Ashley Vieser-Barker
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Hello, I'm Ashley, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with over fifteen years of experience assisting and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds worldwide. My journey through life including becoming a parent and spouse, engaging in continuous education, and embarking multiple professional endeavours has led me to specialize in providing support to those who have endured various forms of trauma, anxiety, and stress.
Hello, I'm Ashley, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with over fifteen years of experience assisting and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds worldwide. My journey through life including becoming a parent and spouse, engaging in continuous education, and embarking multiple professional endeavours has led me to specialize in providing support to those who have endured various forms of trauma, anxiety, and stress.
Nobody knows your life better than you do. With a genuine and down-to-earth demeanour, I view therapy as a team endeavour, and tailor each session to align with your unique needs. My goal in session is to meet you where you’re at and to guide you toward where it is that you want to be. I operate within a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented framework. My client-centred approach is complemented by an array of evidence-based tools, each of which are designed to support you with navigating challenges and cultivating effective coping mechanisms, so that you can thrive!
Nobody knows your life better than you do. With a genuine and down-to-earth demeanour, I view therapy as a team endeavour, and tailor each session to align with your unique needs. My goal in session is to meet you where you’re at and to guide you toward where it is that you want to be. I operate within a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented framework. My client-centred approach is complemented by an array of evidence-based tools, each of which are designed to support you with navigating challenges and cultivating effective coping mechanisms, so that you can thrive!
Nishaana Jeyakumar
Pre-Licensed Professional, BHsc, RPQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
We all experience tough moments that feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or burdened by your past. Or perhaps life just doesn’t make sense right now, and you need someone to talk to. If that sounds like you, I’m here to help. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. I believe that with the right support, everyone can grow and heal. Whether you’re dealing with old wounds or ongoing stress, I’ll be there to listen and guide you. Having gone through my own healing journey, I understand the challenges.
We all experience tough moments that feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or burdened by your past. Or perhaps life just doesn’t make sense right now, and you need someone to talk to. If that sounds like you, I’m here to help. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. I believe that with the right support, everyone can grow and heal. Whether you’re dealing with old wounds or ongoing stress, I’ll be there to listen and guide you. Having gone through my own healing journey, I understand the challenges.
Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.
Life is difficult. Complex circumstances hit us all, often resulting in a diminished ability for us to live life to its fullest. Unresolved emotional pain and trauma can give rise to depression, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and abuse of self and others. By Peaceful Waters therapists combine our professional training and our Christian faith to bring healing and restoration to spiritual, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational hurts. We offer a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, nourishing hope and healing, in which the whole person is valued, affirmed and empowered, not just to survive but to thrive.
In my practice I use a creative, relational approach. I have a deep respect for a client's life experience and courage. With patience and presence I will challenge you to make the changes you want to see in your life. I offer a safe environment, free of judgment and filled with respect. In my practice you can count on being seen clearly and on seeing your own reflection. My continuous studies in the field allow me to offer clients the support they need. I have offices in both Waterloo and Stratford, Ontario.
In my practice I use a creative, relational approach. I have a deep respect for a client's life experience and courage. With patience and presence I will challenge you to make the changes you want to see in your life. I offer a safe environment, free of judgment and filled with respect. In my practice you can count on being seen clearly and on seeing your own reflection. My continuous studies in the field allow me to offer clients the support they need. I have offices in both Waterloo and Stratford, Ontario.
Samantha Mohan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
Our lives are filled with many challenges and often we find ourselves at a crossroads. The journey, rather than the destination, provides the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop towards the goals we hope to achieve. Often, we need someone to witness our life story and walk alongside us to recognize our personal strength and resiliency. As a practitioner, I hope to collaborate with you to make meaningful, sustainable changes in your life. This may include learning new coping skills, processing difficult life events, or increasing self-awareness.
Our lives are filled with many challenges and often we find ourselves at a crossroads. The journey, rather than the destination, provides the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop towards the goals we hope to achieve. Often, we need someone to witness our life story and walk alongside us to recognize our personal strength and resiliency. As a practitioner, I hope to collaborate with you to make meaningful, sustainable changes in your life. This may include learning new coping skills, processing difficult life events, or increasing self-awareness.
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, RP, CRPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
We often go through life experiencing challenges that are unique to our own personal relationships, schooling/careers, self-discovery/development, or spiritual/religious journeys. It is with this understanding that mental health issues and life's emotional struggles can be personalized to each and every individual, understood and emphasized from your particular point of view. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem and/or vocational challenges can all interconnect and weave together to form a complex, yet complicated picture of your particular struggles.
We often go through life experiencing challenges that are unique to our own personal relationships, schooling/careers, self-discovery/development, or spiritual/religious journeys. It is with this understanding that mental health issues and life's emotional struggles can be personalized to each and every individual, understood and emphasized from your particular point of view. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem and/or vocational challenges can all interconnect and weave together to form a complex, yet complicated picture of your particular struggles.
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2J
Whether you're grappling to navigate difficult life situations, anxiety and/or depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting or blended family challenges, or anxiety-based school avoidance, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to counselling and mediation services to youth (11+), adults, couples and families. I strive to meet you where you're at and help you get to where they want to go. My goal is to provide you insight, support, and skill building in a relaxed, comfortable counselling environment, so you can achieve your personal goals.
Whether you're grappling to navigate difficult life situations, anxiety and/or depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting or blended family challenges, or anxiety-based school avoidance, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to counselling and mediation services to youth (11+), adults, couples and families. I strive to meet you where you're at and help you get to where they want to go. My goal is to provide you insight, support, and skill building in a relaxed, comfortable counselling environment, so you can achieve your personal goals.
Janine Fischer
Registered Social Worker, RP, CPGC, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Waitlist for new clients
Through my work I believe that compassion and empathy are two of the most important qualities when seeking support. From time to time life can feel overwhelming and heavy, due to many of the experiences that we are faced with from Life Transitions, Substance Use (or Abuse), Gambling/Gaming Concerns, Trauma Events, or Mental Health Concerns; I am here to support you through it. I provide both individual and family therapy.
Through my work I believe that compassion and empathy are two of the most important qualities when seeking support. From time to time life can feel overwhelming and heavy, due to many of the experiences that we are faced with from Life Transitions, Substance Use (or Abuse), Gambling/Gaming Concerns, Trauma Events, or Mental Health Concerns; I am here to support you through it. I provide both individual and family therapy.
Thank you for visiting my website. Do your life goals seem out of reach? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and lonely in your relationship? Are you fighting with your kids a lot? I am committed to helping you feel better and reach your individual, relational, and family goals. I strive for a safe counselling environment where you can share your concerns and feel heard and understood.
Thank you for visiting my website. Do your life goals seem out of reach? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and lonely in your relationship? Are you fighting with your kids a lot? I am committed to helping you feel better and reach your individual, relational, and family goals. I strive for a safe counselling environment where you can share your concerns and feel heard and understood.
Nick Cardases
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
There are valid reasons behind your behaviour and emotions. We function best in an environment where we feel safe, loved and valued and can develop healthy relationships and a positive sense of self. We can then better explore life from a position of mental and emotional well-being. Perhaps this has not been your experience. Trauma and distress can affect your feelings and behaviour. The hurt may have left you feeling unsafe, devalued and negative towards yourself. You may struggle with poor coping options that have caused harm and suffering to yourself and those around you. You might be finding it difficult to navigate life.
There are valid reasons behind your behaviour and emotions. We function best in an environment where we feel safe, loved and valued and can develop healthy relationships and a positive sense of self. We can then better explore life from a position of mental and emotional well-being. Perhaps this has not been your experience. Trauma and distress can affect your feelings and behaviour. The hurt may have left you feeling unsafe, devalued and negative towards yourself. You may struggle with poor coping options that have caused harm and suffering to yourself and those around you. You might be finding it difficult to navigate life.
In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Bréné Brown says that “owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do”. It is my privilege as a Psychotherapist to provide space and support as individuals dive into the stories of their lives and do the hard work of healing. Certified in EMDR, and other types of evidence-based trauma therapies, I’m grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for individuals to release the emotional, mental, and physical blocks caused by trauma and other difficult life circumstances.
In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Bréné Brown says that “owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do”. It is my privilege as a Psychotherapist to provide space and support as individuals dive into the stories of their lives and do the hard work of healing. Certified in EMDR, and other types of evidence-based trauma therapies, I’m grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for individuals to release the emotional, mental, and physical blocks caused by trauma and other difficult life circumstances.
Accepting New Clients - Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated with the same unhelpful patterns in your relationships, struggles with anger, or addiction? Have you been putting off seeking counselling because life's hectic demands make it challenging to prioritize your well-being? You're not alone in feeling this way. Reach out and we can work through it together. The easiest way to view my availability and book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or you can email if you have any questions about the process.
Accepting New Clients - Are you tired of feeling stuck and frustrated with the same unhelpful patterns in your relationships, struggles with anger, or addiction? Have you been putting off seeking counselling because life's hectic demands make it challenging to prioritize your well-being? You're not alone in feeling this way. Reach out and we can work through it together. The easiest way to view my availability and book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or you can email if you have any questions about the process.
Doug Jones
Registered Social Worker, MTS, AAMFTCF, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.
Claire Grevatt
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW, BA, BSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2K (Online Only)
Deciding to speak to a therapist takes courage and openness. Claire will give you the opportunity to set healthy goals and intentions, build resources and skills, and become resilient when responding to life’s challenges. Claire provides a trusting, supportive and validating environment to identify important issues while balancing the need for acceptance and change.
Deciding to speak to a therapist takes courage and openness. Claire will give you the opportunity to set healthy goals and intentions, build resources and skills, and become resilient when responding to life’s challenges. Claire provides a trusting, supportive and validating environment to identify important issues while balancing the need for acceptance and change.
