Joanna Vingoe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)"Therapy is a grounded, pressure-free space where you can drop the performance, quiet the harsh self-talk, and rediscover that you are inherently enough."
Approach
I support teens, post-secondary students, and adults who feel worn down by chronic worry, depressive fog, anxiety, grief, and the exhausting cycle of putting everyone else first. My goal is to create a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can untangle heavy feelings and build authentic self-worth.
My work is particularly attuned to the acute pressures facing students and emerging adults navigating profound life shifts, bereavement, and persistent imposter syndrome. I recognize that people-pleasing and self-criticism are often protective habits learned during stressful times that can be gently unlearned.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Anxiety & Depressive Fatigue
Waking up with chronic dread, feeling stuck in low mood or numbness, and struggling to find joy in things you used to love.
Post-Secondary & Academic Stress
Drowning in university or college deadlines, feeling like an academic imposter, and feeling overwhelmed by future uncertainty.
Grief & Shaken Self-Worth
Carrying the deep weight of loss, relationship endings, and an inner critic that constantly tells you that you are falling short.
What Working Together Looks Like
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Directly identifying and restructuring automatic negative thoughts and self-limiting beliefs.
Grief & Bereavement Care: Providing unhurried, gentle space to honor loss and process life changes without artificial timelines.
Self-Compassion & Boundaries: Building sustainable boundaries with family, peers, and work to protect your energy and cultivate self-esteem.
In Her Element
Deep in the backcountry, sitting near a quiet campfire, or taking in trail walks.
Downtime Routine
Getting lost in fantasy novels and relaxing by playing acoustic guitar.
Clinical Background & Training
Degrees & Core Registration
- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Master of Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Master of Arts in Religion, Culture and Global Justice, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, McMaster University
Certifications & Trainings
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Certificate (In-Progress), Wilfrid Laurier University
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Support in Clinical Settings