Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
I specialise in couples therapy. I love helping couples improve their relationship by increasing their ability to communicate openly and lovingly. I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy to Level 3 and am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. I have also completed several sex therapy intensive trainings. I have over 15 years helping couples. Sexuality and desire discrepancies are something that I enjoy working it as this often becomes a shut down topic for couples. I try to make therapy as accessible and easy going as possible. I believe that everyone has the right to have a rich and meaningful life and through therapy I hope to provide clients with the space and skills to access their own inner resources as well as build meaningful relationships.
19 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cindy Jennings
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP
Living with addiction in a relationship can feel confusing, exhausting, and isolating. Many partners find themselves trying everything they can to help, while feeling increasingly powerless. My goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, reconnect with your own voice, and develop more effective ways of responding that support both your well-being and the possibility of real change.
For over 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and couples navigate some of life’s most difficult relationship challenges, including alcohol and substance use concerns and the lasting effects of trauma. As a trained couples and family therapist, I have a particular focus on supporting partners and spouses whose lives have been deeply affected by a loved one’s addiction. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I draw on a wide range of evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs of each person I work with. My training includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, and Exposure Therapy. These approaches allow us to work not only with practical skills for communication and boundaries, but also with the deeper emotional and relational patterns that keep people feeling stuck.
I strive to create a thoughtful, respectful space where you feel heard and understood. Together we can navigate the complexities of your situation and help you move toward greater clarity, stability, and confidence in how you move forward.
34 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Jisca Rodriguez, RP (GreenValley Counselling Services)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Certified Music Therapist, MMT, MTA
I am a warm and welcoming therapist who helps children and teens process their thoughts and feelings. I offer music, art and play approaches to help young clients express what they may have trouble putting into words. This approach also helps clients become more able to verbalize their feelings.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 5Z6
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Critical Trauma Therapy
Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists
At Critical Trauma Therapy, we understand that each person's journey is unique, and our therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2G 3H1
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Kaylen Leonienco
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
I have always been passionate about working in the field of social work/psychotherapy. I aim to provide spaces where individuals can speak openly about life's challenges and be met with nothing but support and zero judgement. It has been rewarding to witness client's move through challenges and live the lives they have always dreamed of. Client's are also equipped with lifelong skills and coping strategies to be used when new challenges arise beyond our time working together.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Ms. Clare Pentelow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Therapy can be a very vulnerable process, and it is important to feel that you are in a safe space in order to do this important work. I believe my warm, authentic approach allows my clients to feel comfortable opening up about the difficult issues they are facing. i work with my clients to deeply understand their goals, experiences and personalities and support them in both processing emotional wounds, and coping with the difficult feelings and situations they are dealing with in the present.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 1N9
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Sunlight Counselling, Melody Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I’m a registered social worker and psychotherapist who helps people navigate life’s hardest seasons — burnout, trauma, grief, and chronic illness. My approach is grounded in compassion and curiosity, creating a space where you can exhale, be seen, and begin to heal at your own pace.
I draw from EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness-based approaches to support the body and mind’s natural capacity to heal. Together, we’ll explore not only what hurts, but also what helps — uncovering new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply exhausted by doing it all, therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with your strength, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 2N4
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, MPsy
Personally, I understand what it is like to grow up in a difficult family which resulted in much trauma. As a young adult, I made a series of problematic choices which included abusive relationships, alcohol and drug abuse, and general neglect of myself. I realized that my trauma was not my fault but healing from it, so that I no longer suffered and passed that suffering onto others, was my responsibility. My wellness journey has been long and hard fought, and continues today and will forever more. The work is necessary, as all healing is possible. My hope is to share both my personal and professional knowledge and experiences with others to help guide them on their own journeys towards their own healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
*Accepting New Clients* I believe that our healing begins with both safety and support. As a therapist, I strive to provide a nurturing environment where you can feel accepted and empowered to explore your stories and experiences. My journey towards becoming a psychotherapist began with my own mental health struggles relating to trauma and addiction. Those experiences of recovery and healing helped me discover the healing power of relationships. I work with individuals aged 14+ and couples and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure I am the proper fit for your journey.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Jonathan Snowball, Anxiety and Depression Psychotherapist in Ontario
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, MDiv
Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you tense, constantly fearful and worried? Do anxious thoughts interfere with your everyday life? Are you finding it hard to concentrate and continually feel on edge and hopeless? Are you sad, and are no longer interested in activities you once enjoyed? Together we can discover coping strategies, daily routines and lifestyle habits that work for you.
Book an introduction session (meet & greet) today for $50. Sessions can be booked between Monday - Friday. Week-end sessions available.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the center of Canada's most significant technology hub outside Toronto, home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and dozens of major tech startups and scale-ups, creating persistent demand for therapists who work with innovation-sector burnout, high-stakes career pressure, and the psychological costs of startup culture. The region's growing immigrant population from South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East adds cultural diversity to therapy demand that the private therapy community is still catching up to reflect. Grand River Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside an active private therapy community. Kitchener's rapid diversification — beyond its German-heritage Oktoberfest identity — shapes a dynamic and evolving therapy culture.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (82%), and Stress (72%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 72% | Stress |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 28% | Asian |