Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Atlas Therapy. We are a team of dedicated and experienced psychotherapists who are committed to guiding you toward wellness, healing and personal growth. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve helped individuals from diverse backgrounds overcome challenges and build lasting resilience. Our approach is rooted in empathy, trust, and collaboration, creating a safe space where you can freely express yourself.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Nisha Thakkar
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Life is a mosaic of diverse perspectives, and each one contributes a unique piece to the puzzle. Together, we can unravel the mysteries of this mosaic. My expertise lies in connecting different cultures and languages, fostering unity in a diverse setting. Join me on a healing journey where appreciating various cultures and beliefs is as natural as breathing.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Andrea Wiebe
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hello, I’m Andrea Wiebe, a therapist passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and pregnant and parenting people navigating trauma, mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, and existential concerns.
I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health and Birth & Reproductive Trauma Specialist (CC-PMH, CC-BRT), an EMDRIA-trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, and an ICEEFT-trained Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist serving residents of Ontario, Canada. I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto (2013) and a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Development degree from the University of Waterloo. Since 2013, I have worked with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in individual, couples, and family counselling across various social service and counselling agencies. In 2019, I transitioned to private practice to focus on supporting: couples seeking deeper connection, pregnant and parenting people facing new or unexpected challenges, and individuals healing from past trauma while navigating the pressures of modern life.
In my practice, I take a holistic approach that considers the interplay of mental, emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental factors in each person and relationship. My therapeutic approach integrates EMDR, EFT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I also draw on my lived experience of relationship challenges, mental health struggles, postpartum mood disorders, trauma, grief, parenting, and existential questioning. These experiences have shaped my approach to therapy, emphasizing practical guidance, compassionate support, and the empowerment of clients to see their situations differently, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change.
Ultimately, my goal is to help clients feel safe to be authentic with themselves and their partner; communicate with curiosity; build confidence as a parent; problem-solve in a calm, non-judgmental way; live with self-awareness and compassion; heal from past trauma; release unhelpful beliefs and coping strategies; and cultivate joyful, meaningful lives grounded in love and connection with themselves and others.
I believe therapy is valuable for everyone, as no one is immune to life’s challenges. Speaking with a trained professional can empower individuals to overcome obstacles, achieve personal goals, and gain new insights into themselves and their relationships.
Please contact me if you would like to schedule a free consultation to ensure client-therapist fit and review important information before beginning therapy.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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 Ontario
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (87%), and Trauma and PTSD (75%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
86%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 87% | Depression |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Stress |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Christian |
| 30% | Asian |