Kingston In-Person Psychotherapists & Counsellors - Individuals, Couples and Families

Finding the right therapist is an important part of your transformation

Find us in J&K Wellness Centre at 900 Purdy’s Mill Road - Less than 1-minute drive from Kingston VIA Rail Train Station

Why J&K Mental Health is the perfect match for your In-Person Kingston Psychotherapy Sessions

Your safe space - most of our clients say our clinic feels like they are relaxing in someone’s home

Looking for a mid-town Kingston location, we are also located inside Princess Street Family Medical Centre - 772 Princess Street

We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Physicians and Psychiatrists.

We have a relaxed atmosphere, including complimentary tea, coffee, water, and sparkling beverages.

Free Parking

Meet Our Team

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    Rachel Nobrega - Registered Psychotherapist (online)

    INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES

    Childhood Neglect & Trauma

    People Pleasing & Boundary Setting

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    Nathalie Mavety - Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (Kingston)

    TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

    School & Interpersonal Struggles

    Perfectionism & Anxiety

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  • Joshua Laycock - Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (Kingston)

    MENS MENTAL HEALTH

    Relationship & Parenting issues

    Self Esteem, Anxiety & Anger

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  • Steve Healey - Registered Psychotherapist (online)

    ADULTS

    First Responders

    Unresolved Trauma (PTSD)

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  • Lydia Luchich - Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying/Intern (Kingston)

    INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES

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    Grief & Life Transitions

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  • Nicole Sedlak - Registered Psychotherapist (Online)

    INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES

    Couples Intensives

    Infidelity & Trust Issues

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  • Linda McFadden - Registered Psychotherapist (Online)

    INDIVIDUALS

    Low Self Esteem & Depression

    Inner Child Work

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  • Kristin Harriet - Registered Social Worker (Kingston)

    INDIVIDUALS

    PTSD & Trauma

    Military & Veterans

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  • Stephanie Simoneau - Registered Psychotherapist (Kingston)

    TRAUMA THERAPY LEAD

    Trauma & PTSD (EMDR)

    Teens with Autism

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  • Mandy Jasper - Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (Kingston)

    INDIVIDUALS

    Stress & Burnout

    Eating Disorders and Body Image

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  • Kristy Kozluk - Registered Psychotherapist (Kingston)

    INDIVIDUALS

    Strained Parental Relationships

    Emotional Regulation & Anxiety

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  • Ciji Fortier - Registered Psychotherapist (Kingston)

    COUPLES THERAPY LEAD

    Trust & Infidelity

    Intimacy & Communication Issues

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  • Kajal Singh - Registered Psychotherapist (Online)

    Maternity Leave

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  • Kulsoom Malik - Registered Psychotherapist

    Clinic Owner

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  • Alison Kuiack - Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (Kingston)

    COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS

    Communication Issues

    Grief & Parenting

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  • Rachel works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps partners reconnect and strengthen their bond. At the heart of Rachel’s work is a deep respect for the emotional experiences each person brings into the relationship. Couples often come in feeling stuck in patterns of conflict, distance, or misunderstanding. Therapist creates a warm, non-judgmental space where those patterns can be safely explored and shifted. Through the lens of EFT, Rachel helps partners understand the emotions that drive their interactions, helping them to move from disconnection toward emotional safety and closeness. Whether a couple is navigating a specific challenge like a breach of trust, or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, Rachel tailors the work to meet them where they are. Sessions focus on honest communication, rebuilding trust, and creating secure emotional connection. Rachel is committed to helping couples rediscover that emotional safety together. 

  • Rachel is compassionate and skilled in helping individuals navigate the effects of childhood neglect and trauma. Through a trauma-informed approach, she creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can process their past experiences and begin their healing journey. Rachel works collaboratively with clients to build resilience, self-compassion, and healthy coping mechanisms. She helps individuals gain insight into how early life experiences have shaped their beliefs and behaviors, and together, they work towards overcoming these challenges, fostering emotional well-being, and reclaiming their sense of self.

  • Rachel helps with boundary setting with parents or in-laws by using a blend of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy. She creates a supportive space where clients can explore the emotional roots of their discomfort, such as guilt, fear of conflict, or a sense of obligation that makes it hard to say no. Through EFT, Rachel helps clients understand their emotional responses and attachment dynamics, which often play a key role in family relationships. With Narrative Therapy, she guides clients in separating themselves from unhelpful family roles or expectations and reshaping their personal story to reflect their values and needs. Rachel also incorporates practical tools to build assertiveness, helping clients communicate boundaries with clarity and confidence while maintaining respect and connection. Her warm, collaborative approach empowers individuals to protect their emotional well-being, reduce resentment, and foster healthier, more balanced relationships with parents or in-laws.

  • Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients challenge the inner critic and reshape the unhelpful thought patterns that often contribute to low self-esteem. She understands that feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt often stem from past experiences, especially those rooted in childhood neglect or trauma, and that these beliefs can deeply affect the way individuals see themselves and interact with the world. Through a warm, collaborative, and client-centered approach, Rachel helps clients identify and reframe negative self-talk, build self-compassion, and recognize their inherent strengths and worth.

    In therapy, Rachel creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore the root of their self-esteem struggles without fear of judgment. Using CBT, she works with clients to replace self-defeating beliefs with more balanced, empowering thoughts, while also helping them develop practical strategies to build confidence and resilience in their daily lives. Whether someone is struggling with setting boundaries, asserting themselves in relationships, or feeling stuck in patterns of self-criticism, Rachel provides guidance rooted in compassion and evidence-based practice.

  • Nathalie helps students navigate imposter syndrome by creating a warm, supportive space where they can safely explore feelings of self-doubt and not being “good enough.” Nathalie uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients uncover and validate the underlying emotions, like fear of rejection or shame, that drive perfectionistic behaviors. Nathalie also uses a psychodynamic lens, to explore early relational experiences and unconscious patterns that shaped the client's self-worth being tied to achievement. She understands that many high-achieving individuals, especially in post-secondary settings, struggle with the belief that their success is due to luck or external factors rather than their own abilities. Through a compassionate, client-centered approach, Nathalie works with students to uncover the roots of these beliefs and gently challenge the internal narratives that fuel them.

    Using evidence-based strategies, including elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and self-compassion practices, Nathalie helps clients recognize and reframe the critical thoughts that contribute to imposter syndrome. Together, they explore the pressures of perfectionism, fear of failure, and the constant need to prove oneself, all common themes for those experiencing this pattern.

  • Nathalie helps with anxiety due to perfectionism by using a blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and self-compassion practices. With a deep understanding of the academic and personal pressures students face, Nathalie creates a supportive space to unpack the rigid standards and fear of failure that often lead to perfectionism. Through CBT, she helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, such as all-or-nothing thinking or catastrophizing around mistakes. ACT supports students in learning how to accept uncomfortable emotions without letting them dictate their actions, allowing them to focus on their values rather than constant performance. Nathalie also integrates self-compassion techniques to help clients soften harsh inner criticism and build a more supportive relationship with themselves. Her warm and personalized approach helps students develop healthier coping strategies, increase self-worth beyond achievement, and reduce the anxiety that perfectionism can create.

  • Nathalie helps with school and academic pressure by using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. She understands the intense demands that come with post-secondary life, deadlines, exams, future uncertainty, and offers a compassionate space for students to explore the stress and self-doubt these pressures can trigger. Through CBT, Nathalie helps clients identify negative thought patterns such as “I’m not doing enough” or “I have to be perfect to succeed,” and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help students set achievable goals and build on their strengths, fostering a sense of progress and control even when workloads feel overwhelming. Mindfulness techniques are also incorporated to help students stay grounded in the present moment, reduce mental burnout, and develop healthier study routines. With her warm, evidence-based approach, Nathalie empowers students to manage academic stress more effectively, regain confidence in their abilities, and find balance between striving for success and taking care of their well-being.

  • Nathalie helps with coping with transitions by using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy. She supports students in navigating life changes like starting university, moving away from home, or shifting identities, by helping them accept uncertainty, stay connected to their values, and re-write their stories with self-compassion.

  • Nathalie offers a compassionate and supportive space for individuals dealing with relationship grief, regardless of their age or stage in life. With Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Nathalie helps clients identify and express core attachment needs and emotions that influence their relationship patterns. Using a psychodynamic approach, Nathalie explores how early relationship experiences and unconscious dynamics impact current ways of connecting, trusting, or defending in close relationships. Whether it’s the emotional impact of a breakup, the loss of a close friendship, or family stressors, Nathalie helps clients navigate the complex emotions that come with grief. With her warm, personalized approach, she empowers individuals to process their grief at their own pace, rebuild their sense of self-worth, and move toward healing. Nathalie provides the tools and support necessary to cope with loss, fostering emotional resilience and encouraging clients to embrace their journey toward growth and clarity.

  • Nathalie helps with body image issues by using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), self-compassion practices, and elements of Narrative Therapy. She provides a non-judgmental and supportive space for students to explore the beliefs, comparisons, and societal messages that shape how they see their bodies. Through CBT, Nathalie helps clients identify and challenge negative self-talk and distorted body-related thoughts, replacing them with more realistic and compassionate perspectives. She also incorporates self-compassion techniques to soften the inner critic and build a kinder, more accepting relationship with oneself. With Narrative Therapy, Nathalie encourages clients to separate their identity from cultural beauty standards and rewrite their body image story in a way that reflects strength, worth, and autonomy. Her approach is warm and empowering, helping students move away from shame and toward a more peaceful, respectful connection with their bodies. Whether struggling with disordered eating patterns, low self-esteem, or body dissatisfaction, Nathalie supports clients in finding healing and confidence from the inside out.

  • Alison works with clients to explore the underlying causes of their anxiety and depression while offering evidence-based strategies to help manage and alleviate these challenges. Alison utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, enabling them to gain more control over their emotions and reactions.

  • Alison works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps partners reconnect and strengthen their emotional bond. She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where couples can safely explore patterns of distance, frustration, or feeling emotionally out of sync. Many of the couples she works with find themselves stuck in cycles of miscommunication or feeling like they have grown apart, sometimes wondering if they have fallen out of love altogether. Through the EFT process, Alison helps partners understand the emotions beneath their reactions and rediscover the connection that may have felt lost. Her work focuses on helping couples communicate more openly, listen with empathy, and respond to one another with greater emotional presence. Whether partners are feeling more like roommates than a couple or struggling to express their needs, she meets them with care and curiosity. Sessions are designed to rebuild emotional safety, foster closeness, and support a renewed sense of partnership. Alison is committed to helping couples feel more connected, supported, and emotionally engaged in their relationship.

  • Jamie helps individuals navigate depression and anxiety with empathy, skill, and a thoughtful, evidence-based approach. She creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore the emotional and cognitive patterns that may be contributing to their distress. Whether you're experiencing persistent sadness, worry, low motivation, or a sense of being overwhelmed, Jamie works collaboratively with you to understand what’s beneath those feelings and to move toward meaningful change.

    Drawing on her expertise with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy, Jamie helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and develop practical strategies for coping with daily stressors.

  • Jamie helps with stress and burnout by offering compassionate support and effective strategies to manage the pressures of everyday life. With extensive experience working with post-secondary students and young adults, Jamie understands the unique challenges they face, from academic demands to career pressures. She uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and break free from the patterns that fuel stress and burnout. By addressing negative thought patterns and encouraging mindfulness, Jamie helps clients develop healthier ways to respond to stress.

  • Ciji works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a well-researched and compassionate approach that helps partners reconnect and strengthen their emotional bond. Ciji has a deep respect for each partner’s emotional experience and the unique dynamics they bring into the relationship. Many couples come in feeling stuck, caught in cycles of conflict, distance, or emotional disconnection. Some are navigating the painful aftermath of mistrust or betrayal and are not sure how to move forward. Ciji creates a warm, supportive space where these difficult emotions can be explored safely and openly. Through the EFT framework, Ciji helps couples understand the deeper emotions that drive their patterns, guiding them toward greater emotional safety and connection. Whether couples are working to rebuild trust after a rupture or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, Ciji meets them where they are. Sessions focus on honest, heartfelt communication, repairing emotional bonds, and creating a more secure and connected relationship. Ciji is dedicated to helping couples heal, grow, and rediscover the emotional closeness they long for.

  • Ciji uses a compassionate, client-centered approach to help individuals navigate the challenging emotions of grief. With her deep understanding of the need for human connection, Ciji creates a safe space where clients can process their feelings of loss and find meaning in their journey. She helps clients see their experiences through a lens of understanding and compassion. Ciji’s therapeutic style emphasizes balance, ensuring that clients feel heard and supported as they explore their inner turmoil. She provides tools for emotional resilience and healing, guiding clients toward finding peace and hope while honoring their grief. Ciji’s approach is rooted in a belief that grief, like relationships, can be navigated and transformed with time, insight, and the right support.

  • Mandy uses a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to help clients navigate the challenging process of grief. She creates a supportive and empathetic space where clients can explore their feelings of loss and grief while identifying their intrinsic motivations for healing. By gently guiding clients to recognize their strengths and develop meaningful solutions, Mandy empowers them to cope with the emotional weight of grief in a way that aligns with their personal journey. Her approach is focused on fostering growth and resilience, helping clients move forward at their own pace while honoring the memory of what they’ve lost. Through this process, Mandy offers hope, encouragement, and practical strategies to achieve peace and emotional well-being.

  • Kristy helps with relationship issues by guiding individuals through the complex emotional patterns that impact their ability to form and maintain healthy connections. Whether you are navigating challenges with family, friends, or romantic partners, Kristy provides a warm, non-judgmental space to explore the roots of conflict, communication breakdowns, and patterns of codependency or emotional avoidance. Kristy uses modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns, and Psychodynamic Therapy to discover unconscious patterns. Kristy helps clients foster self-awareness and relational resilience. Her attachment-informed approach allows clients to understand how early relationship experiences may be influencing present dynamics. With her background in both the corporate and therapeutic world, Kristy understands how relational stress can affect every area of life—and she works collaboratively with clients to develop healthier boundaries, strengthen communication, and build more fulfilling relationships. Y

  • Kristy helps with boundary setting by supporting clients in learning how to establish and maintain healthy limits in their personal and professional lives. Whether you are struggling with saying "no," dealing with overcommitment, or feeling overwhelmed by others' demands, Kristy guides you through understanding your needs and how to communicate them effectively. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), she helps clients build self-awareness, manage feelings of guilt, and develop the skills needed to assertively protect their time, energy, and emotional well-being. Kristy’s empathetic approach allows you to explore the deeper emotional barriers that may make boundary-setting difficult, such as fear of rejection or conflict. With her guidance, you will gain confidence in creating healthier relationships, reducing burnout, and fostering self-respect. If you have found yourself giving too much at the expense of your own needs, Kristy is here to help you reclaim balance and thrive in both your personal and professional life.

  • Kristy helps with grief, such as the loss of a pet, a breakup, or a change in health, by drawing on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based strategies. She offers a warm, supportive space where clients can process complex emotions like sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion without judgment. Through Narrative Therapy, Kristy helps clients explore the meaning of their loss and reframe their personal stories in a way that honors their experience while making room for healing. Kristy uses CBT to gently challenge any unhelpful beliefs that may arise during grief, such as self-blame or hopelessness, and encourages more balanced, compassionate thinking. Mindfulness practices are also incorporated to help clients stay present and grounded, especially during moments of emotional intensity or overwhelm. Kristy understands that grief is not one-size-fits-all and brings empathy and practical tools to help individuals move through their loss at their own pace, find resilience, and begin to reconnect with a sense of purpose and hope.

  • Kristy helps with emotional regulation by supporting clients in managing intense emotions and developing healthier ways to cope with stress, anger, anxiety, and other overwhelming feelings. Whether you struggle with emotional outbursts, feeling emotionally "numb," or finding it difficult to manage fluctuating moods, Kristy works with you to understand the root causes of emotional dysregulation. Using evidence-based techniques like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to build skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional expression, she helps clients gain control over their emotions without suppressing or becoming overwhelmed by them. Kristy’s empathetic, client-centered approach allows for a deeper understanding of how past experiences and current stressors may influence emotional responses. With her guidance, you will learn to recognize emotional triggers, regulate your reactions, and develop a greater sense of emotional resilience. If you are seeking to regain balance and handle emotions more effectively, Kristy is here to help you navigate this journey with care and support.

  • Kristy helps adults with strained parental relationships by supporting clients in understanding and healing the challenges that arise between parents and their children. Whether you are facing communication breakdowns, generational conflicts, or difficulties in setting boundaries, Kristy helps you navigate these complex dynamics with compassion and clarity. Through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), she helps clients develop healthier communication strategies, rebuild trust, and address long-standing emotional wounds. Kristy’s approach is rooted in empathy and a deep understanding of attachment, allowing her to guide parents and children in recognizing and addressing unmet needs and unresolved emotional patterns. With her support, you will explore the underlying causes of tension, learn new ways to interact, and build a stronger, more supportive relationship. If you are struggling with distance, frustration, or conflict in your parental relationships, Kristy is here to help you rebuild connection, understanding, and emotional harmony.

  • Kristy helps with childhood trauma by providing a safe and compassionate space for clients to heal from past wounds that continue to affect their present lives. Whether the trauma is related to neglect, abuse, or significant losses, Kristy helps individuals understand how these early experiences shape their current emotional, relational, and behavioural patterns. Through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), she works with clients to process and reframe traumatic memories, challenge negative beliefs, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Kristy’s trauma-informed approach is rooted in empathy and respect, allowing clients to explore their pain at their own pace and gain a deeper sense of self-compassion. With her support, individuals can rebuild trust, heal from shame, and reclaim their sense of safety and empowerment. If you are seeking to understand and heal from childhood trauma, Kristy is here to guide you through the process with care, sensitivity, and a deep commitment to your healing journey.

Stephanie Simoneau - Registered Psychotherapist

  • Stephanie works with teens with autism by providing a compassionate and structured space where neurodiverse individuals feel safe, understood, and supported. With a strong background in working with neurodiverse youth, Stephanie uses evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support emotional regulation, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for distress tolerance and social skills,. Her approach also includes Play Therapy and IFS-informed techniques, helping teens express themselves in developmentally appropriate ways. Stephanie’s work is grounded in a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, ensuring that each teen’s unique sensory, emotional, and social needs are met with care and flexibility. Whether navigating school stress, peer relationships, or identity challenges, Stephanie helps teens with autism build confidence, emotional tools, and meaningful connections.

  • Stephanie helps with neurodiversity in adults by offering a compassionate, strengths-based approach that honours each individual’s unique way of thinking and experiencing the world. Whether you're navigating ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, Stephanie creates a non-judgmental space to explore challenges and build on personal strengths. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support executive functioning and emotional regulation, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote self-acceptance and values-based living. With training in trauma and IFS-informed approaches, Stephanie also helps clients process past experiences that may have contributed to shame or self-doubt. Grounded in a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, her work is tailored to the unique sensory, relational, and cognitive needs of each adult. Stephanie empowers neurodivergent adults to build self-compassion, navigate relationships, and live more authentically.

  • Stephanie helps with parenting issues by supporting caregivers through the emotional and practical challenges of raising children, especially in complex or high-stress environments. Drawing from her experience as a therapeutic foster parent and her work with families, Stephanie creates a warm, non-judgmental space where parents can explore concerns around attachment, discipline, communication, and emotional regulation. Using evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), she helps parents develop effective strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and responding to their children’s needs with empathy and consistency. Stephanie also integrates trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches to deepen understanding of parent-child dynamics, especially when trauma, neurodiversity, or behavioural challenges are present. By combining practical tools with emotional insight, Stephanie empowers parents to strengthen their relationships with their children while also caring for their own well-being.

  • Stephanie helps with first responders coping with trauma by providing a safe, confidential space to process the unique stressors that come with serving on the front lines. Stephanie uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process and heal from trauma by targeting the memories and experiences that continue to cause emotional distress. With experience in the criminal justice system and specialized training in trauma and attachment, Stephanie understands the cumulative impact of exposure to crisis, loss, and high-pressure environments. She uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address intrusive thoughts and anxiety, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation and resilience, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals reconnect with their values and identity beyond their role. Her trauma-informed and compassionate approach allows first responders to explore their experiences without judgment, reduce burnout, and rebuild a sense of control and well-being.

  • Stephanie helps with childhood trauma and attachment injuries by creating a safe, nurturing space where individuals can begin to heal early wounds that continue to affect their present lives. Stephanie also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients process and heal from trauma by targeting the memories and experiences that continue to cause emotional distress. With specialized training in trauma and a strong foundation in attachment-based therapy, Stephanie supports clients in understanding how past relationships and experiences shape current patterns in emotions, self-worth, and relationships. She uses evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge harmful core beliefs, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed techniques to explore and heal inner parts, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation and coping skills. Stephanie’s trauma-informed approach honors each client’s pace and readiness, helping them reconnect with their sense of safety, and self-compassion. Whether you're struggling with trust, emotional numbness, or persistent self-doubt, Stephanie walks alongside you with empathy and insight.

Lydia Luchich - Intern Therapist

  • Lydia works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help them navigate disconnection, conflict, and emotional distance in their relationships. EFT is a powerful, evidence-based approach that focuses on the emotional bond between partners and helps uncover the deeper needs and fears that often drive patterns of miscommunication or struggle. In sessions, Lydia creates a safe, supportive environment where both partners can slow down, tune into their own and each other’s emotions, and begin to rebuild trust and intimacy. Whether couples are dealing with ongoing arguments, the aftermath of betrayal, or simply feeling stuck and unsure how to reconnect, EFT provides a roadmap to move from disconnection to closeness. Through this process, couples learn to recognize their negative cycles, express their needs in new ways, and respond to each other with greater empathy and understanding. The goal isn't just to resolve surface-level issues but to strengthen the emotional bond at the heart of the relationship. With compassion and clarity, Lydia helps couples move toward deeper connection, emotional security, and a renewed sense of partnership so they can face life’s challenges together, with confidence and care.