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“You’re too emotional.”
“You’re too sensitive.”
“You care too much.”
“You’re too hard on yourself.”
Do these judgments sound familiar?
If so, you’re not alone.
I’m passionate about working with individuals who experience the world deeply and whose sensitivity, intuition, and awareness are an important part of who they are. Being highly sensitive can be a strength, but it can also feel overwhelming when emotions, stress, or difficult experiences become hard to manage.
Many of my clients feel stuck despite their best efforts to cope. They may be navigating anxiety, self-doubt, grief and loss, or lingering effects of traumatic experiences, while relying on coping strategies that no longer seem to be working.
My goal is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can make sense of what you’re experiencing and explore what may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll develop greater flexibility in responding to difficult thoughts and emotions, strengthen your connection with yourself, and build practical skills to navigate life’s emotional challenges.
You don’t need to become less sensitive or change who you are. Therapy can help you better understand and work with the way you experience the world—so you can move toward a life that feels meaningful, authentic, and truly your own.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My approach to therapy is practical, compassionate, and grounded in genuine human connection. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be yourself—without judgment—while also having the support and guidance to make meaningful changes.
I often use metaphors, a little quirky humour, and practical strategies to help make sense of complex thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we’ll explore what may be keeping you stuck, deepen your understanding of your inner world, and build greater flexibility in how you respond to life’s challenges.
My approach is rooted in mindfulness, acceptance, compassion, and evidence-based therapeutic practices. I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), tailoring our work to your needs and goals.
As an EMDRIA-certified therapist, I have a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, and the effects of traumatic or overwhelming experiences. EMDR can help you process experiences that may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, body, and responses in the present.
I don’t believe therapy is about becoming a different person or eliminating difficult emotions. Rather, it is about developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself, processing what needs to be processed, and building the capacity to navigate discomfort without allowing it to define your life.
I hope that our work together helps you reconnect with your strengths, trust yourself more fully, and move toward a life that feels meaningful, authentic, and your own.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Reduced Service Fee If the standard service fee would create a financial barrier to accessing therapy, a reduced service fee may be available. Reduced fee: $100 per 50-minute session, payable at the time of service. Number of sessions: Reduced-fee services are available for up to 12 videoconferencing psychotherapy sessions. This helps ensure that reduced-fee appointments remain available to other clients who may also need financial assistance. Booking: Book all reduced-fee sessions directly with the therapist. Online booking is not available for reduced-fee services. Payment: Payment is by credit card, and we collect billing information when you book your appointment. If you don't have access to a credit card, we can arrange an e-transfer. If you believe the standard fee would be a barrier to accessing therapy, please reach out to discuss whether a reduced-fee appointment may be available.
- Out of Network
- Verify your coverage. Clients can submit their detailed payment receipts highlighting psychotherapy services for reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Lori Schledewitz MACP, RP
- Female
- License # 10581
- Licensed in ON - Ontario
- Practicing Since 2021
Education: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology; EMDRIA-certified therapist; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training - Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Depression, Trauma; EMDR-GRIEF protocol trained; Anger Management certification training, Shame-Informed treatment training
Lori Schledewitz Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Convenient and easily accessible, bringing therapy sessions to where you are safe and comfortable. Schedule, attend and pay using an encrypted and secure software platform - Jane.
A Compassionate Space Psychotherapy offers one-on-one virtual psychotherapy for adults throughout Ontario. My approach is inclusive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, focused on building a genuine therapeutic relationship grounded in safety, trust, and connection.
I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to support clients experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, self-doubt, and the lasting effects of difficult or traumatic experiences.
Therapy is not about changing who you are or simply learning to “cope better.” It is an opportunity to understand yourself better, process experiences that may continue to affect you, and develop greater flexibility in responding to difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories.
At A Compassionate Space Psychotherapy, I strive to offer a space where you can feel heard, respected, and accepted as you are—while developing the insight, skills, and self-compassion needed to move toward a life that feels meaningful and authentically your own.