Humaira Amir
Registered Psychotherapist.
139 Watermill Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0G4 | 9055986646
I have 20 years of counselling experience working with children, teens, couples, families and adults. My theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I also integrate multiple approaches such as Solution Focused Approach, Strength-Based Approach,
Cara Briscoe, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
*Accepting New Clients* I believe therapy is a safe space to explore your concerns, feelings, and the issues most important to you, to help you connect with your most authentic self. I work with individuals, couples & families and offer a free consultation.
Keeping Peace Counselling, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
**In-Person Sessions now available** Do you ever feel like life shouldn't be this hard? It doesn't have to be! I know that reaching out for help is scary & I also know that an easier, more peaceful life IS possible. I'd love to be able to help you get there!
Sara Sherstobitoff, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
*Currently Accepting New Clients* As a client-centered therapist, I acknowledge that you know yourself the best. We will focus and build upon your strengths, resources, experiences and inherent wisdom.
Janeen Weatherhead, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
130 St Patrick St West, Fergus, Ontario N1M 1L5 | (519) 766-3978
A background in counselling and teaching individuals, groups, couples and families. I currently serve ages 16+ only. I provide individual counselling, communication skills training for 2, support for cinicians looking to launch private practice, and business consulting.
Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT
Registered Psychotherapist | Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
Online Therapy, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1Z6 | 905-758-5444
I'm an experienced clinician and I invite you to reach out and unburden yourself. We are not meant to tackle mental health and addiction problems alone. Let's connect with a free first session and see if my skills and style are a good fit for you.
Transformation Counselling, In-Person & Online Therapy
Registered Social Worker
22 King St S, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1N8 | (519) 954-4900
At Transformation Counselling, we pride ourselves on being experienced, highly trained, and down-to-earth. Instead of just asking "How does that make you feel," we use methods that have been proven by research to be effective at addressing your problems at their roots.
James Morgan, M.Div., M.A.Sc.
Psychotherapist
21 Lydia, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1V2 | 519 7453602
The first thing I want to do is get to know who you are. Too many therapists approach this through the lens of a theory and they only see what the theory suggests is important. I want to see you on your own terms.
Caitlin Marchand, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
*Currently Accepting New Clients* I believe therapy should provide you with a safe, non-judgemental, space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences while reconnecting with your authentic self. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
GreenValley Counselling Services, RP and RSW
Registered Psychotherapists & Registered Social Worker
900 Guelph St., unit 210, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5Z6 | 8886997817
Heidi uses creative approaches in her work with women, children and families. She uses art and play therapy to help children express and process their emotions. Heidi also works with women needing a warm and supportive place to process a variety of life issues.
Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW | Gibson & Associates
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4G7 | 5199133201
People seek counselling for a number of reasons; most often, in hope of gaining support through a new challenge, life transition, or difficulties from the past. Together we can work to bring forward the parts of you that are seeking change and heal what has been stuck.
Bojena Kelmendi, M.S.W. R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker, Therapist
12-421 Greenbrook Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4K1 | (226) 400-1912
I am here to help you take steps to better manage the obstacles that are holding you back from living a healthy and productive emotional life and work with you to discover a path towards self-awareness, restoration and growth in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
Michael Porter, CCPA
Registered Professional Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Available for Online Therapy
As a psychiatrist and subsequently, as an online counsellor, I learned that while your journey through life may have symptoms similar to others, your history, life experiences, and personality make your suffering as distinctive as your fingerprints. Call 905-937-6292.
Related Sites:
City of Kitchener
Canadian Counselling Association
Therapy Kitchener, ON
Baden, Counselling Waterloo ON, Therapist Guelph, Preston, Cambridge, Elmira ON, Wilmot
Kitchener, Ontario is the eleventh largest metropolitan area in Canada. The city offers an abundance of historical attractions as well as family-oriented fun for entertainment value. One of the Mennonite family’s homes is a historic museum, located in the heart of the city. Over the last few years, this area has committed to renew and clean up the downtown by converting the dying mall into office space, relocating a theatre, and turning an old department store into a children’s museum. These renovations are aimed at making the city more ideal for families with children and teenagers. Other renewal initiatives include a new city hall, and implementing a farmer’s market, where families are guaranteed to find great priced items, while interacting with other community members. The town has a multitude of cultural highlights. Some of the different events include the Open Ears Festival, Blues, Brews & Barbecues and the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest; all of which prove to be fun and entertaining for the entire family. In terms of education, Alpine, Bridgeport, and Clemens Mill are three of several public schools within the district.1
Mental Health in Kitchener
Kitchener, formerly the Town of Berlin, is a medium-sized city in Ontario province, with a population roughly 200,000. While Kitchener is one of the most educated cities in the country, and has one of the lowest unemployment rates at 6.6 percent, the city has experienced a rise in the cost of housing steadily over the years.2 This has led to many people moving out of their homes, and settling into ghetto neighbourhoods.
Unsurprisingly, health issues have also escalated, and it is estimated that 14 percent of the population has a disability.3 However, the local government is doing its best to cater to the needs of all those who suffer from mental disabilities. The Canadian Mental Health Association have their head office in Kitchener, and they work towards improving the standard of living of mental health patients.4
Addiction is another major problem, and the Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre provides care and specialized treatment for those who are dealing with it. They can be reached on any of the following numbers:
519-746-1919
519-279-6078
The risk of suicide is very real, and the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council continues to spread awareness in order to reduce incidences of suicidal behaviour. They conduct workshops and talks, and can be called in an emergency on: 514-799-1813.5
Current Initiatives
The Enabling Minds project was launched in 2005, with the goal of creating awareness about mental health problems, thereby eliminating the barriers for those who are mentally disabled and wish to participate in physical activities.They encourage mental health patients to engage in exercise in order to reduce the risk of further diseases, and improve their lifestyle and well-being.
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Kitchener, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchener,_Ontario.2. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. (2017) . EI Economic Region of Kitchener (2000). Retrieved from http://srv129.services.gc.ca/rbin/eng/kitchen.aspx?rates=1.
3. Kitchener. (2017) . If Kitchener Was A Village Of 100. Retrieved from http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/If_Kitchener_were_a_village.asp#persons.
4. Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington. (2017) . Canadian Mental Health Association. Retrieved from http://communitylinks.cioc.ca/record/GCL0429.
5. Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council. (2017) . Risk Factors. Retrieved from http://wrspc.ca/need-help/risk-factors/.
Kitchener is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 136.77 square kilometers. The population of Kitchener is 256,885 people with 92,217 households . The population ranking for Kitchener is #21 nationally and #9 for the province of Ontario with a density of 1705.20 people per sq km. Kitchener therapists serve postal code: N2E.