Evidence-Based Therapy & Counselling in Kitchener-Waterloo
Evidence-based, trauma-informed care for individuals and couples seeking meaningful, measurable change. In-person at our Kitchener office or virtually across Ontario.
Therapy for Meaningful, Measurable Change
Our Psychotherapists blend authentic human connection with structured, clinically validated interventions. We help you understand the root of repetitive behavioural patterns - and equip you with concrete, real-world tools to change them.
Whether you are navigating chronic anxiety, processing childhood trauma, or feeling stuck in survival mode, our practice provides consistent, structured care tailored to your nervous system and life stage.
Our Therapists
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Cassandra Eardley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Cassandra works in the intersection of ADHD and burnout, providing the tactical framework needed to make change. Cassandra supports kids, teens, and adults.
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Joanna Vingoe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Joanna works with individuals navigating the weight of grief, life transitions, identity, and self-esteem. Joanna works with teens and adults.
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Eimaan Niazi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Eimaan integrates multicultural identity work with deep trauma processing to help individuals and couples rebuild their most vital connections.
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Summer Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist
Summer bridges the gap between clinical expertise and real-world application for kids, teens, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, OCD and complex trauma. -
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Chelsea Gay
Owner & Registered Psychotherapist
Chelsea specializes in working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and find those old patterns still dictating their choices, identity and relationships today. -
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Sejal Katyal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sejal has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent populations (FASD, OCD, ADHD, ODD, autism), caregivers, and those navigating complex relationship dynamics.
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Sophie McPherson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sophie supports teens and adults through trauma, identity, body image, and existential life transitions. Sophie is deeply committed to offering inclusive care, with a strong focus on serving the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Aliha Habib
Student Therapist
Aliha supports teens and adults navigating life stressors, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and relationship issues. Aliha provides reduced-rate therapy while completing her clinical training.
450+
Individuals Supported
6000+
Sessions Completed
90%
Retention Rate
98%
Session Consistency Rate
How We Practice:
Grounded in Research. Rooted in Safety.
Evidence-Based Modalities: Our clinicians draw strictly from clinically researched frameworks, including CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic/bottom-up processing.
Trauma-Informed & Regulated: We work collaboratively at a pace that keeps your nervous system within its window of tolerance, prioritizing emotional safety over forced pacing.
CRPO Registered Clinicians: All individual and relationship sessions are led by Registered Psychotherapists, Qualifying clinicians, or supervised clinical interns, meeting rigorous regulatory standards. Coverage is widely available through most extended health insurance plans.
No Referral Needed
Licensed Therapists
Free Consultations
Canadian & Woman-Led
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Finding the right clinical fit is essential to therapeutic outcomes. We offer a zero-pressure consultation to answer your questions, understand what you are experiencing, and pair you with the clinician best suited to your clinical needs.