Female Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Do you find yourself often thinking negatively about yourself? Do you struggle with confidence and feeling good about yourself? Do you feel like your life is out of your control? Do you just need someone to talk to? Do you need help reaching your goals? If any of these questions resonate with you, we could be a good fit. I have a special interest in working with those struggling with low self-esteem, poor body image or body dysmorphia, and disordered eating or eating disorders. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals as I have ADHD myself and know what that struggle can be like.
Do you find yourself often thinking negatively about yourself? Do you struggle with confidence and feeling good about yourself? Do you feel like your life is out of your control? Do you just need someone to talk to? Do you need help reaching your goals? If any of these questions resonate with you, we could be a good fit. I have a special interest in working with those struggling with low self-esteem, poor body image or body dysmorphia, and disordered eating or eating disorders. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals as I have ADHD myself and know what that struggle can be like.
Andrea Lobsinger
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2K (Online Only)
I believe people are innately resilient, able to withstand adversity, bounce back from life challenges, and flourish. Being resilient does not mean you will never feel stressed, emotionally overwhelmed or suffer. Being resilient means having the courage to climb the mountain, embracing the journey of vulnerability and having the strength to heal. On the other side of this experience is self-awareness, meaningful connections with others, purpose and improved emotional and physical health.
I believe people are innately resilient, able to withstand adversity, bounce back from life challenges, and flourish. Being resilient does not mean you will never feel stressed, emotionally overwhelmed or suffer. Being resilient means having the courage to climb the mountain, embracing the journey of vulnerability and having the strength to heal. On the other side of this experience is self-awareness, meaningful connections with others, purpose and improved emotional and physical health.
Michelle Hoefler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
Jennifer Faragitakis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H
Hi I’m Jen! I support women dealing with anxiety from chronic stress or trauma. I want to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and truly understood. If overthinking, thought spirals, or irritability sound familiar, these may be signs of a dysregulated nervous system. I’m here to help with a gentle, science-backed approach. With experience in treating anxiety, childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, and PTSD, I create a safe, inclusive space where healing can happen.
Hi I’m Jen! I support women dealing with anxiety from chronic stress or trauma. I want to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and truly understood. If overthinking, thought spirals, or irritability sound familiar, these may be signs of a dysregulated nervous system. I’m here to help with a gentle, science-backed approach. With experience in treating anxiety, childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, and PTSD, I create a safe, inclusive space where healing can happen.
Leanne Sawchuk
Registered Psychotherapist, DipTIRP, BA, RP, CTIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Life can be overwhelming at times and it often takes courage and bravery to open the door to something new and to something different. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected or maybe you need to better understand and work through what is happening in your life right now. I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma. Together we will explore what is happening for you interpersonally and relationally, while making sense of the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that are holding you back or causing you emotional pain.
Life can be overwhelming at times and it often takes courage and bravery to open the door to something new and to something different. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected or maybe you need to better understand and work through what is happening in your life right now. I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma. Together we will explore what is happening for you interpersonally and relationally, while making sense of the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that are holding you back or causing you emotional pain.
Your feelings are valid and you are so much more than the challenges you have experienced. Maycee will work to create a space where you feel seen and heard. Using an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental approach, and the biopsychosocial spiritual model, Maycee wants to get to know who you are as a human being. She will highlight your humanity and the expertise you hold. Maycee will work with you to understand the impact that different areas of your life have had on your well-being. Understanding these pieces will allow you to collaborate on a care plan that will best fit your needs.
Your feelings are valid and you are so much more than the challenges you have experienced. Maycee will work to create a space where you feel seen and heard. Using an anti-oppressive, non-judgmental approach, and the biopsychosocial spiritual model, Maycee wants to get to know who you are as a human being. She will highlight your humanity and the expertise you hold. Maycee will work with you to understand the impact that different areas of your life have had on your well-being. Understanding these pieces will allow you to collaborate on a care plan that will best fit your needs.
Jess Kumordzie-Gyasensir
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2C (Online Only)
I wholeheartedly believe that one of the bravest things you’ll ever do is making the decision to invest in your well-being. As a mental health therapist, social worker and wellness practitioner with over 10 years of community development experience, I am energized by providing culturally responsive, affirming and accessible support and resources within our co-created therapeutic space. My aim is to help you make meaning of life’s challenges - such as family conflict, workplace stress, racial trauma, life transitions, and chronic pain/illness - and to equip you with meaningful tools to navigate these experiences.
I wholeheartedly believe that one of the bravest things you’ll ever do is making the decision to invest in your well-being. As a mental health therapist, social worker and wellness practitioner with over 10 years of community development experience, I am energized by providing culturally responsive, affirming and accessible support and resources within our co-created therapeutic space. My aim is to help you make meaning of life’s challenges - such as family conflict, workplace stress, racial trauma, life transitions, and chronic pain/illness - and to equip you with meaningful tools to navigate these experiences.
Shaziya Vellani
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
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Are you facing a challenging time or coming to terms with feelings and emotions that seem heavy and difficult to understand? Are you struggling with stress, burnout or anxiety and feel overwhelmed? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future. I believe that taking time for yourself and exploring what it is that you need can get you closer to achieving your goals.
Are you facing a challenging time or coming to terms with feelings and emotions that seem heavy and difficult to understand? Are you struggling with stress, burnout or anxiety and feel overwhelmed? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future. I believe that taking time for yourself and exploring what it is that you need can get you closer to achieving your goals.
Rania Ibrahim Ambrad
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H (Online Only)
I am a queer, neurodivergent, Palestinian-Egyptian and Filipino cis woman and racialized settler in Turtle Island on the stolen lands of what is known today as Ontario, Canada. My lived experiences as a biracial, disabled, queer person from a working-class immigrant family fuel my passion and ongoing commitment to bring culturally responsive, intersectional feminist and decolonial approaches to wellness, healing, and relationship building into my practice.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, Palestinian-Egyptian and Filipino cis woman and racialized settler in Turtle Island on the stolen lands of what is known today as Ontario, Canada. My lived experiences as a biracial, disabled, queer person from a working-class immigrant family fuel my passion and ongoing commitment to bring culturally responsive, intersectional feminist and decolonial approaches to wellness, healing, and relationship building into my practice.
Hi! My name is Claire, and I am a registered psychotherapist. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe, warm, and welcoming space for people to open up about their experiences. Every individual is unique and there are many reasons for seeking out counselling, therefore I make ever effort to meet my clients where they are at in their own journey. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is a powerful and essential component of the healing process.
Hi! My name is Claire, and I am a registered psychotherapist. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe, warm, and welcoming space for people to open up about their experiences. Every individual is unique and there are many reasons for seeking out counselling, therefore I make ever effort to meet my clients where they are at in their own journey. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is a powerful and essential component of the healing process.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of a non-judgemental space where all of you is welcome. In the past, you may have made the wise choice to separate from who you were to create safety. In the present, this fragmentation can give rise to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, aggression/anger, and an overall feeling of being lost and purposeless—all contributing to difficulty in everyday life. I see my role as a compassionate companion, walking along side clients on their journey back home to their authentic self, by supporting their innate capacity for growth and change.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of a non-judgemental space where all of you is welcome. In the past, you may have made the wise choice to separate from who you were to create safety. In the present, this fragmentation can give rise to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, aggression/anger, and an overall feeling of being lost and purposeless—all contributing to difficulty in everyday life. I see my role as a compassionate companion, walking along side clients on their journey back home to their authentic self, by supporting their innate capacity for growth and change.
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Teresa Vandebelt
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
Journeying towards wellness takes more work than most of us imagine! Without support it can feel slow and discouraging! If you are on this journey, then you may want someone to walk alongside to help you move forward. Once you have this support, then it's time to start preparing for the journey! This could include remembering what's important to you, and working through the challenges that make the path forward difficult. You might even need to equip yourself with new skills and discover new paths towards a goal.
Journeying towards wellness takes more work than most of us imagine! Without support it can feel slow and discouraging! If you are on this journey, then you may want someone to walk alongside to help you move forward. Once you have this support, then it's time to start preparing for the journey! This could include remembering what's important to you, and working through the challenges that make the path forward difficult. You might even need to equip yourself with new skills and discover new paths towards a goal.
Karen Grierson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MTS, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
"Change only occurs once the need to change exceeds the pain of staying the same." Working with individuals, couples, and poly groups, together we develop awareness of systemic factors influencing conscious and subconscious behaviours and decision-making patterns. Then we focus on increasing the strengths and resources available to, and within, the client. Building on the basic Buddhist tenets of mindfulness, compassion, and congruence, we can paint a different picture of both personal and relational issues, and more effective, authentic ways of growing towards your goals.
"Change only occurs once the need to change exceeds the pain of staying the same." Working with individuals, couples, and poly groups, together we develop awareness of systemic factors influencing conscious and subconscious behaviours and decision-making patterns. Then we focus on increasing the strengths and resources available to, and within, the client. Building on the basic Buddhist tenets of mindfulness, compassion, and congruence, we can paint a different picture of both personal and relational issues, and more effective, authentic ways of growing towards your goals.
Are you feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle to know/honour the true needs of your body, mind and heart? Are boundaries difficult for you? Do you wish for less stress and more balance and deeper rest?
Are you feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle to know/honour the true needs of your body, mind and heart? Are boundaries difficult for you? Do you wish for less stress and more balance and deeper rest?
Kaleigh Russell
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work who practices clinical psychotherapy and supportive counselling. I have a passion for delivering therapeutic interventions that address the social, emotional, relational, behavioural, and psychological needs of individuals and couples in order to address presenting problems in a holistic way. I have experience working with adults, adolescents (13+) and couples. My areas of specialty include attachment & relational trauma, self worth/esteem, self sabotage, unhelpful thinking patterns, addiction & substance abuse, relationship issues, depression & anxiety
I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work who practices clinical psychotherapy and supportive counselling. I have a passion for delivering therapeutic interventions that address the social, emotional, relational, behavioural, and psychological needs of individuals and couples in order to address presenting problems in a holistic way. I have experience working with adults, adolescents (13+) and couples. My areas of specialty include attachment & relational trauma, self worth/esteem, self sabotage, unhelpful thinking patterns, addiction & substance abuse, relationship issues, depression & anxiety
Do you find yourself overwhelmed and consumed by your emotions, feeling disconnected from both yourself and others? Are you struggling to stay present and find control amidst a wave of unsettling emotions, making it challenging to navigate through daily situations and maintain healthy relationships? The persistent worry can gradually affect your sense of control, ultimately impeding your ability to lead a joyful and purposeful life.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed and consumed by your emotions, feeling disconnected from both yourself and others? Are you struggling to stay present and find control amidst a wave of unsettling emotions, making it challenging to navigate through daily situations and maintain healthy relationships? The persistent worry can gradually affect your sense of control, ultimately impeding your ability to lead a joyful and purposeful life.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
Do you feel stuck, anxious or unhappy? Have you experienced loss, trauma or mental health struggles? I work with adults and youth wherever they are at and empower them achieve their goals of who and where they want to be. There are so many things that can impact our ability to live as fully as we want to and sometimes we need a space to process, make connections and find strategies and tools to move forward. I believe that healing is possible and I am passionate about offering a strengths-based approach, insight and skill building, compassion and a sense of humour to help you find it.
Do you feel stuck, anxious or unhappy? Have you experienced loss, trauma or mental health struggles? I work with adults and youth wherever they are at and empower them achieve their goals of who and where they want to be. There are so many things that can impact our ability to live as fully as we want to and sometimes we need a space to process, make connections and find strategies and tools to move forward. I believe that healing is possible and I am passionate about offering a strengths-based approach, insight and skill building, compassion and a sense of humour to help you find it.
Andrea Legato
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2K (Online Only)
You may feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, unsure of how to find your way back to a more grounded and authentic version of yourself. Life’s demands and transitions can leave you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, uncertain of how to move forward. Reaching out for support is a powerful step. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore your emotions, and uncover what truly matters to you. Through this journey, you’ll rediscover a sense of balance and clarity that allows you to live more fully in line with your true self.
You may feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, unsure of how to find your way back to a more grounded and authentic version of yourself. Life’s demands and transitions can leave you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, uncertain of how to move forward. Reaching out for support is a powerful step. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore your emotions, and uncover what truly matters to you. Through this journey, you’ll rediscover a sense of balance and clarity that allows you to live more fully in line with your true self.
Debbie Wagler
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MA, BEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Are you longing for close connections with your loved ones, but something seems to jumble up your messages to one another, driving you apart? If you’re a parent, is your child or teen pulling back or acting out, leaving you unsure how to reach them? Do you catch yourself going through the motions to please or care for everyone around you, but losing sight of your own needs and voice along the way? Are hurts from trauma or grief clinging to you, overwhelming you, or making it hard to thrive?
Are you longing for close connections with your loved ones, but something seems to jumble up your messages to one another, driving you apart? If you’re a parent, is your child or teen pulling back or acting out, leaving you unsure how to reach them? Do you catch yourself going through the motions to please or care for everyone around you, but losing sight of your own needs and voice along the way? Are hurts from trauma or grief clinging to you, overwhelming you, or making it hard to thrive?
