Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Kitchener, ON
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Michael Greene
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychologist College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
35 Years of Helping People Transform Their Lives
For more than three decades, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate change, healing, and personal growth. My work as a therapist has shown me the incredible depth, resilience, wisdom, and goodness that exists within every person. The connections I’ve built with clients — and the positive changes I’ve witnessed — have given my own life profound meaning.
If you’re ready to better understand yourself, heal, and create a more fulfilling life, I’m here to help.
36 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
CFT
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 (Online Only)
CFT
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 N2G 3R2
Online in Kitchener, ON
CFT
Laura Jean Northey
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
I provide individual therapy, both in-person and online, to clients who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and burnout. I have been told by clients that my calm demeanour and caring, non-judgmental stance helps them to feel safe and comfortable to express themselves. Therapy with me is client-led, meaning you decide what we talk about, but I'm here to help you make sense of it and understand how lifelong patterns and unconscious beliefs might be influencing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON
CFT
Cynthia Sewell, Embrace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CH CHyp
Addiction and Mental Health struggles can be so isolating. Our minds tell us we are the only ones who feel this way, no one else could possibly understand. But the truth is you are not alone. Connection is how we break through the shame. Saying it out loud takes away the power of the illness to keep you sick. Let's talk about how to disrupt the pattern and to support you to living your best life.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON
CFT
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Collaborative Care Therapy, we understand that life’s path can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health support. Specializing in helping adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and the lingering effects of past traumas.
Our approach is integrative, relational, and rooted in a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework. We offer flexible and accessible virtual therapy sessions across Ontario, designed to fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Our team is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your emotions, develop resilience, and foster personal growth.
Join us at Collaborative Care Therapy, where your mental health and well-being are our priority. Together, we’ll work towards not just coping, but thriving in all aspects of your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
CFT
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and finding the right fit matters. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experiences and goals. Led by Marinela Trickett, a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, our practice specializes in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, and emotional regulation. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or ready to begin healing, we offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where lasting change is possible. We welcome adults and young adults for in-person therapy in Guelph and secure online sessions across Ontario.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON
CFT
Laird Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Exhausted from holding it all together?
From the outside, it looks like you have it all under control. But inside, you are running on empty.
You wake up already dreading the day’s demands, your mind foggy from another night of tossing and turning. The relentless whisper of self-doubt follows you everywhere, telling you that no matter how hard you work, it is never quite enough. You find yourself saying "yes" to everyone else while quietly suffocating your own needs, trapped in a cycle of burnout and being there for others' needs.
By the evening, you are desperately searching for a way to turn off the noise. Maybe it’s a second or third glass of wine to quiet your racing thoughts, or turning to food for comfort after a brutal day—only to be met with intense guilt, a harsh critique of your body, and a promise to "do better tomorrow."
This isn't a lack of willpower. It is the natural result of carrying too much for too long without a safe place to put it down.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON
CFT
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center is a practice built on the belief that healing takes time, safety, and depth. We are not a quick-fix model. We integrate neuroscience, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and faith for those who desire it, so that change is not just behavioural but transformational. What sets us apart is our commitment to long-term relational work, nervous system stabilization, and whole-person care. We look at the patterns beneath the symptoms, the story beneath the survival, and we create a space where individuals, couples, and families can slow down enough to heal from the inside out. We are steady, clinically grounded, and rooted in the understanding that sustainable change happens when people feel safe enough to be fully seen.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON
CFT
Cayla Townes, Memento Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
What if the way you see yourself isn’t the truth—but a story shaped by past wounds?
Our sense of self is shaped by early experiences, especially in relationships. If you grew up feeling unseen, unsafe, or unworthy, those feelings don’t just fade—they shape your choices, beliefs, and relationships. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt. These patterns didn’t come from nowhere—they were ways your mind and body learned to cope. But they don’t have to define you.
Healing is possible. Using a relational, trauma-informed approach rooted in attachment theory, complex PTSD recovery, and memory reconsolidation, I help people rewrite the beliefs that keep them stuck. Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s "wrong"—it’s about understanding and transforming the impact of what’s happened to you.
Together, we’ll explore the deeper patterns shaping your life, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion—not just managing symptoms, but truly healing at the core.
You deserve to feel safe, connected, and whole. If this resonates with you, let’s talk. Book a free consultation today.
15 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the centre 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.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Kitchener, ON Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Kitchener, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (95%), Depression (84%), and Trauma and PTSD (79%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 95% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 59% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Christian |