Existential / Humanistic therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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)
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Colin Hayward
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
My goal in therapy is to create a space where you can say the things you haven’t felt able to say anywhere else. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who carry a lot on their own. They may talk things through with friends or family at times, but often hesitate to go too far because they don’t want to burden the people around them. In therapy, you have a place where you can speak freely and be fully heard.
Clients often tell me they’re surprised by how much they have to say once they begin. They may have spent years thinking through challenges in their lives, but haven’t had the opportunity to explore those thoughts out loud in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My role isn’t to criticize the past, rush to conclusions, or tell you what decisions you should make. Instead, I focus on helping you understand your experiences, clarify what matters most to you, and find practical ways forward that feel authentic and sustainable.
I see therapy as a collaborative process that helps you better understand both your strengths and the challenges that come with them. Many qualities that serve us well in life—like sensitivity, dedication, or a strong work ethic—can also create difficulties when they become overwhelming or unbalanced. Together, we explore how these qualities shape your experiences, identify the patterns that may be holding you back, and build on the strengths that can help you move forward.
Sometimes this work involves learning specific tools or skills. Other times it involves taking the time to reflect, share important stories, and gain new perspective. Either way, my aim is to help you uncover resources within yourself that may have been overlooked and to support you in navigating difficult moments with greater clarity and confidence.
I tailor my approach to each person I work with because every individual’s experiences and goals are different. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, OCD, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and make meaningful progress.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
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Samantha Dupre
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (Intern Therapist)
My name, Samantha, means “the listener,” my goal is to listen to your story with care and sensitivity and reflect on it with you to discover the wisdom you already carry within. I believe safe and caring relationships (with people, nature and yourself) are essential to personal growth and resilience. My approach to therapy is practical and tailored to what you need to grow and strengthen these relationships. I know that it takes a lot of courage to admit that you are struggling and reach out for support, but I also know its empowering. If you’re ready to try, please reach out.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
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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 Ontario
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Emily Hiram
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and the patterns that keep showing up in their lives, whether those patterns involve anxiety, body image, food, or navigating significant life transitions. Many of my clients have tried coping strategies or previous therapy and are looking for something that goes a bit deeper.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
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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 Ontario (Online Only)
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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 Ontario
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Ashley Berger
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP, RP
*Accepting New Clients* I believe you are unique, as are the challenges you are facing in your life. Your struggles are real and the emotions you experience as a result of these experiences are valid. As a therapist, my aim is to walk alongside you, and to help guide you on your desired path. I provide an authentic and safe space to support you ease your suffering and achieving your goals. I work with Individuals, families, and youth aged 10+ and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure I am the proper fit for your journey.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
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Loralee Schultz
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc Psyc, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO & CCPA & BCACC Member
If you are exhausted from trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for your brain, you don't have to navigate that burden in isolation. At Walk a Mile in Your Shoes Therapy, I provide an authentic, neuro-affirming space specifically for neurodivergent, traumatized, and marginalized adults. Living with ADHD and Complex PTSD myself, I blend deep professional training with real lived experience to help you unmask, process deep-seated trauma, and establish genuine safety within your own nervous system. Let's move away from self-blame and build a life that honours your true, authentic self. Connect with me today for a free 30-minute consultation.
1 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
Living with chronic illness, ADHD, or autism can feel like moving through a world that wasn’t built with your needs in mind. The pressure to mask, push through, or repeatedly explain yourself can lead to immense grief, anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, and a deep sense of feeling unseen and misunderstood.
As a neurodivergent therapist with lived experience of chronic pain, and a parent to neurodivergent children, I understand the emotional and physical toll daily life can take. This is why I offer a therapeutic space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment or pressure to perform. Instead of seeing chronic illness and neurodivergence as something to be “fixed,” I believe people often need supportive tools and thoughtful guidance to live in ways that honour their unique needs and nervous systems.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, guided by empathy and curiosity. Together, we move beyond temporary symptom relief by uncovering how past relationships and experiences shape your current reality (thoughts, behaviour, emotions). This approach fosters insight and self-awareness in an accepting environment, opening the door to lasting, meaningful change.
I invite you to reach out for free 30-minute virtual consultation to see if we are the right fit for your therapeutic journey.
3 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.
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (83%), and Trauma and PTSD (76%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
77%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
| 59% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |