In Person Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Nicholas Jacob Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
My intention for you, as a therapist, is to be with you with compassion and skill to help you through life's difficult times and to help you reach your greater potential. We will work together, in a supportive environment, to increase resilience and wisdom so you can be better able to access, communicate and actualize your inner needs. Most of the clients I see are burdened by anxiety, depression, relationship problems and/or trauma. I have resources and strategies that address these all too common concerns.
My intention for you, as a therapist, is to be with you with compassion and skill to help you through life's difficult times and to help you reach your greater potential. We will work together, in a supportive environment, to increase resilience and wisdom so you can be better able to access, communicate and actualize your inner needs. Most of the clients I see are burdened by anxiety, depression, relationship problems and/or trauma. I have resources and strategies that address these all too common concerns.
Ashley Vandergunst
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA(c)
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E
Ashley’s goal as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, compassionate space. She considers it an honour and privilege when you share your life experiences with her and allow her to join you on your personal journey. Life often presents us with unforeseen challenges, testing our resilience and mental fortitude. Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step for your mental health. Ashley strives to help you with overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and helping to promote healing and lasting change within your life.
Ashley’s goal as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, compassionate space. She considers it an honour and privilege when you share your life experiences with her and allow her to join you on your personal journey. Life often presents us with unforeseen challenges, testing our resilience and mental fortitude. Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step for your mental health. Ashley strives to help you with overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and helping to promote healing and lasting change within your life.
I work primarily with adults 18 years and older. I support people with a wide range of concerns, from mental health to mental wellness, substance use, self esteem, goal setting and racial trauma. I prioritize cultural safety and am able to support diverse clients in a culturally safe an affirming manner.
I work primarily with adults 18 years and older. I support people with a wide range of concerns, from mental health to mental wellness, substance use, self esteem, goal setting and racial trauma. I prioritize cultural safety and am able to support diverse clients in a culturally safe an affirming manner.
Karla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
The essence of my therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a space where you feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable to be yourself. Together we can take a journey where we spend time with your wounds and what hurts, where we honour your challenges and hardships while also growing and investing in your healing, pleasure, and joy.
The essence of my therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a space where you feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable to be yourself. Together we can take a journey where we spend time with your wounds and what hurts, where we honour your challenges and hardships while also growing and investing in your healing, pleasure, and joy.
Desiree Aldersley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Navigating life transitions can be particularly challenging for youth and students. Whether it’s adjusting to a new school, managing academic stress, or experiencing shifts in personal relationships, my work with young individuals focuses on providing support as they encounter these pivotal moments. I work collaboratively with students and adults to help them foster strong communication skills, enhance self-esteem, and set and achieve personal goals. I also offer support to those grieving the loss of loved ones by guiding clients in developing coping strategies, fostering resilience, and rediscovering a sense of hope and meaning.
Navigating life transitions can be particularly challenging for youth and students. Whether it’s adjusting to a new school, managing academic stress, or experiencing shifts in personal relationships, my work with young individuals focuses on providing support as they encounter these pivotal moments. I work collaboratively with students and adults to help them foster strong communication skills, enhance self-esteem, and set and achieve personal goals. I also offer support to those grieving the loss of loved ones by guiding clients in developing coping strategies, fostering resilience, and rediscovering a sense of hope and meaning.
Would you like to learn skills that will help you process anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel overwhelmed or desire more structure in your life? Do you often feel lonely or stuck inside your head? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when life moves so quickly, which is why it can be helpful to have support with slowing things down and formulating a plan. Improving your mental health and well-being can be as simple as developing a daily routine that reduces stress and increases energy. It can also include processing difficult experiences, learning skills to cope with life challenges, or simply having someone to talk to.
Would you like to learn skills that will help you process anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel overwhelmed or desire more structure in your life? Do you often feel lonely or stuck inside your head? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when life moves so quickly, which is why it can be helpful to have support with slowing things down and formulating a plan. Improving your mental health and well-being can be as simple as developing a daily routine that reduces stress and increases energy. It can also include processing difficult experiences, learning skills to cope with life challenges, or simply having someone to talk to.
I have over 25 years' experience working with children, individuals, couples and families. I collaboratively engage with people to strengthen their ability to gain new skills and improve their mental health. My sense of humour and empathetic approach assists me in connecting with adults and children alike. My clients appreciate my client-centred use of therapeutic modalities that focus on self-determination. I work from a strength-based perspective and believe in working in collaboration with clients to develop their own intrinsic potential. Clients can expect me to listen intently while co-creating a plan of support.
I have over 25 years' experience working with children, individuals, couples and families. I collaboratively engage with people to strengthen their ability to gain new skills and improve their mental health. My sense of humour and empathetic approach assists me in connecting with adults and children alike. My clients appreciate my client-centred use of therapeutic modalities that focus on self-determination. I work from a strength-based perspective and believe in working in collaboration with clients to develop their own intrinsic potential. Clients can expect me to listen intently while co-creating a plan of support.
Shelley Read, Therapist, Aging Well Consultant
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2M
Individual Counselling is a process through which I meet with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. We work collaboratively to explore their feelings, beliefs, values and behaviors. My clients seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons including coping with perimenopause/menopause, working through grief and loss issues, dealing with depression or anxiety, family of origin challenges or simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. I may meet with a client for as few as five or six sessions or as long as several years, depending on the their unique needs and personal goals for therapy.
Individual Counselling is a process through which I meet with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. We work collaboratively to explore their feelings, beliefs, values and behaviors. My clients seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons including coping with perimenopause/menopause, working through grief and loss issues, dealing with depression or anxiety, family of origin challenges or simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. I may meet with a client for as few as five or six sessions or as long as several years, depending on the their unique needs and personal goals for therapy.
I have over 50 years experience working with people. I especially enjoy working with men who are wanting to get to know themselves better, men for whom feelings and an internal life are somewhat a mystery. These unknowns often contribute to male depression, anger, anxiety or affairs. They also contribute to marital conflicts and problems in communication. It is difficult to communicate what you don't know but what you don't know does influence many aspects of a relationship. I often work with women who are struggling with these men and find ways to help them engage him in therapy with them. I also see individual women.
I have over 50 years experience working with people. I especially enjoy working with men who are wanting to get to know themselves better, men for whom feelings and an internal life are somewhat a mystery. These unknowns often contribute to male depression, anger, anxiety or affairs. They also contribute to marital conflicts and problems in communication. It is difficult to communicate what you don't know but what you don't know does influence many aspects of a relationship. I often work with women who are struggling with these men and find ways to help them engage him in therapy with them. I also see individual women.
Accepting New Clients. Are you having trouble finding the motivation to complete daily tasks? Not sure who to turn to for support? Come in and seek solace in a warm conversation. Through a trauma-informed approach, I help clients navigate internal turmoil and turbulent relationships with empathy and insight.
Accepting New Clients. Are you having trouble finding the motivation to complete daily tasks? Not sure who to turn to for support? Come in and seek solace in a warm conversation. Through a trauma-informed approach, I help clients navigate internal turmoil and turbulent relationships with empathy and insight.
I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people transform their relationship with their body to feel calm and confident as they navigate their life forward. You feel exhausted as your mind and body remind you each moment of every day of being consumed with anxiety. Not being understood by those closest to you, has you feeling alone. You may have ideas about what led to this, or maybe it came suddenly and you want to understand why. It’s here and feels fierce as it feels all consuming. You are trapped in your mind, ruminating about what has happened, while you wish it was different. You feel "stuck,” and want a change.
I help anxious, perfectionistic, and highly sensitive people transform their relationship with their body to feel calm and confident as they navigate their life forward. You feel exhausted as your mind and body remind you each moment of every day of being consumed with anxiety. Not being understood by those closest to you, has you feeling alone. You may have ideas about what led to this, or maybe it came suddenly and you want to understand why. It’s here and feels fierce as it feels all consuming. You are trapped in your mind, ruminating about what has happened, while you wish it was different. You feel "stuck,” and want a change.
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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.
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 am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I take a client-centered and compassionate approach to my work and uphold the values of dignity and respect for all. I specialize in working with individuals and couples coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, life transitions (including immigration), and identity related issues. My practice is influenced by evidence-based modalities of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and incorporates both mindfulness and meditation practices.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I take a client-centered and compassionate approach to my work and uphold the values of dignity and respect for all. I specialize in working with individuals and couples coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, life transitions (including immigration), and identity related issues. My practice is influenced by evidence-based modalities of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and incorporates both mindfulness and meditation practices.
Hello and welcome. From the get go, I know that you bring strength, resilience and things that make you wonderfully unique as a person. From this starting point, I work with teens, adults and couples/families, to attend to the areas of your life that bring you to therapy. We aren’t meant to do it all on our own. My approach is gentle and curious. In working together, I prioritize attending to your felt-sense of safety and connection. These are primary and essential conditions for healing.
Hello and welcome. From the get go, I know that you bring strength, resilience and things that make you wonderfully unique as a person. From this starting point, I work with teens, adults and couples/families, to attend to the areas of your life that bring you to therapy. We aren’t meant to do it all on our own. My approach is gentle and curious. In working together, I prioritize attending to your felt-sense of safety and connection. These are primary and essential conditions for healing.
• Accepting clients facing Relationship Issues & Trauma Concerns • Are you still impacted by your trauma? Are you in a constant state of worry with overwhelming anxiety? Irritable, angry and unable to find that joy that everyone talks about. Feelings of sadness and guilt taking over what is supposed to be the happiest time of your life • Are you and your partner arguing more often leading to a breakdown in effective communication? Has there been an affair or a boundary that has been crossed? I would love to support you in these issues. I offer a supportive, integrative and empathetic therapy experience.
• Accepting clients facing Relationship Issues & Trauma Concerns • Are you still impacted by your trauma? Are you in a constant state of worry with overwhelming anxiety? Irritable, angry and unable to find that joy that everyone talks about. Feelings of sadness and guilt taking over what is supposed to be the happiest time of your life • Are you and your partner arguing more often leading to a breakdown in effective communication? Has there been an affair or a boundary that has been crossed? I would love to support you in these issues. I offer a supportive, integrative and empathetic therapy experience.
Rhonda Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, RNBScN, MTS, (PCC), RMFT, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E
I have a passion for supporting clients through difficult times, while helping them to achieve optimal psychological and emotional well being. I have extensive clinical training experience with a broad range of issues and treatment approaches and am comfortable with people of all cultures and orientations. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in the area of clinical counselling, I provide assessment, counselling and therapy using an integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I also supervise other therapists who are seeking accreditation with their professional bodies. I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Supervisor IT.
I have a passion for supporting clients through difficult times, while helping them to achieve optimal psychological and emotional well being. I have extensive clinical training experience with a broad range of issues and treatment approaches and am comfortable with people of all cultures and orientations. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in the area of clinical counselling, I provide assessment, counselling and therapy using an integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I also supervise other therapists who are seeking accreditation with their professional bodies. I am an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Supervisor IT.
Whether you are trying to figure out whether you like your job, transitioning into parenthood, wondering if this is the relationship for you, wanting to pick up the pieces after hurt, or are simply finding yourself saying “I am ready for more” please reach out. This is the work I love to do. I want to be there to offer you a safe space to open up, create meaning and find alignment in your values. Therapy to me is about collaboration and connection. We will make sure to find an approach that fits for you to move you in the direction you are wanting to go.
Whether you are trying to figure out whether you like your job, transitioning into parenthood, wondering if this is the relationship for you, wanting to pick up the pieces after hurt, or are simply finding yourself saying “I am ready for more” please reach out. This is the work I love to do. I want to be there to offer you a safe space to open up, create meaning and find alignment in your values. Therapy to me is about collaboration and connection. We will make sure to find an approach that fits for you to move you in the direction you are wanting to go.
People come to therapy with the hope of enhancing their life story in a meaningful way, yet many find themselves held back due to painful emotions, relationship problems, and trauma. Psychotherapy can be the chapter in a person’s life where stuck circumstances finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where a person grieves their losses, confronts their fears, heals deep-seated wounds, and finds within themselves the courage and strength to go forward with greater confidence, joy, and peace.
People come to therapy with the hope of enhancing their life story in a meaningful way, yet many find themselves held back due to painful emotions, relationship problems, and trauma. Psychotherapy can be the chapter in a person’s life where stuck circumstances finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where a person grieves their losses, confronts their fears, heals deep-seated wounds, and finds within themselves the courage and strength to go forward with greater confidence, joy, and peace.
Judy Quartel-Benjamins Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2C
Each one of us has a need to be deeply heard. To be listened to in a space that is empathic, accepting and without judgment can be a life-changing experience. As a therapist, compassion and acceptance are foundational values for my work. You come with your own unique life story, influenced by your family of origin, adult relationships and experiences. By reflection and exploration, I help facilitate a therapeutic space which allows you to explore the deeper parts of your self and discover new possibilities. I believe each person has the innate wisdom to discover how they can flourish and thrive again.
Each one of us has a need to be deeply heard. To be listened to in a space that is empathic, accepting and without judgment can be a life-changing experience. As a therapist, compassion and acceptance are foundational values for my work. You come with your own unique life story, influenced by your family of origin, adult relationships and experiences. By reflection and exploration, I help facilitate a therapeutic space which allows you to explore the deeper parts of your self and discover new possibilities. I believe each person has the innate wisdom to discover how they can flourish and thrive again.
