Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Thunder Bay, ON
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you identify as a highly sensitive person, you may notice that you feel things deeply. You might pick up on subtle shifts in tone, atmosphere, or emotion that others seem to miss. While this sensitivity can be a strength, it can also feel overwhelming. You may become easily overstimulated, need more recovery time after social interactions, or struggle with boundaries because you are so attuned to others.
At Selah Counselling, we view high sensitivity as a trait, not a flaw. Your nervous system is wired to process information more deeply. Together, we work to understand how your sensitivity operates, strengthen regulation skills, and build clear boundaries that protect your energy. Our goal is to help you embrace your empathy and insight without becoming emotionally depleted. With practical tools and increased self-awareness, you can learn to honour your sensitivity while living with greater steadiness and confidence.
29 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
HSP
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel easily overwhelmed, deeply affected by your environment, or emotionally impacted by situations others seem to brush off? Many highly sensitive people grow up learning to downplay their reactions or push through overstimulation because they’re told they’re “too much”, “too sensitive”, or need to toughen up. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, self-doubt, or disconnection from your needs.
Sensitivity is not a flaw—it’s a trait rooted in depth of processing, awareness, and empathy. What matters is how you care for yourself when stimulation and emotions arise. Together, we can explore how your sensitivity shows up, understand what your nervous system needs, and develop ways to live that honour your depth rather than drain it—so you can feel more regulated, confident, and lighter in your day-to-day life. You experience the world deeply for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
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Kyla Lipsman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I help highly sensitive individuals better understand their sensitivity, manage overwhelm, and use it as a strength rather than a limitation.
6 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
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Jose Luis Lopez Vargas
Registered Psychotherapist, RP.
Sensitivity is welcomed as a strength. I help highly sensitive clients understand their sensory and emotional boundaries, recognize overload signals in their bodies, and develop supportive strategies to regulate stimulation. The work emphasizes self-acceptance, clear limits, and honouring your depth of perception.
7 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
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Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Learn to work with sensitivity, not against it. We’ll regulate overload, set sustainable boundaries, and turn attunement into a strength.
8 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Thunder Bay, ON Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Thunder Bay, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (56%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 56% | Narrative Therapy |
| 53% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Christian |