Therapists in Canada

Janel Ball
Janel Ball
Janel Ball, MA, RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has been in private practice, Healing Solutions Professional Counselling Services, since 2004. If you are a man struggling with problems such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, Janel may be the help you are looking for. Other issues that Janel can help with include addictions, relationships, and trauma (such as childhood abuse). Janel specializes in EMDR Therapy and has helped her clients improve their lives by increasing confidence levels, teaching strategies for managing emotional problems, developing healthier relationships, and healing past wounds.

Kevin Berry
Kevin Berry
I work online with couples and individuals across Canada (BC, YT, NWT, SK, MB, Nunavut) who want to live with more joy and meaning in their lives in spite of the trauma they’ve faced. Though the past can hold us back, it does not have to define us. The counselling I offer can help you process and integrate your past so that it doesn’t get so much in the way of you achieving what you want in life – whether that be progressing your life and career goals, deepening your relationships with others, processing grief and loss, becoming more confident in your personal identity, or managing and growing through depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. I work to connect you with your emotions and build concrete skills that will help you thrive.

Michael Pandher
Michael Pandher
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver, BC, with over a decade of experience specializing in youth, adolescent, and teen mental health. I have worked extensively in community-based agencies and school districts throughout the lower mainland, offering mental health support to youth, families, and individuals.
In addition to my practical experience, my education includes two bachelor’s degrees (B.A. and B.Ed.) from Simon Fraser University, as well as a master’s degree (M.Ed.) in counselling from City University of Seattle. My training encompasses client-centered, trauma-informed practices, with a focus on CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

Clare Glassco
Clare Glassco
I am a therapist providing individual care for youth (12+) and adults out of Ottawa, Ontario, the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin nation. In my work, I provide a trauma-informed space for people to unpack their stories, so that together we can create individualized, holistic plans of care.
I practice from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework and specialize in locating individual struggle within the larger picture of peoples’ lives and society. My aim is to not only support individuals during the time we work together, but to co-create tools of mental wellness that they can engage with for the rest of their lives.

Rebecca Chan
Rebecca Chan
As a therapist, I am relational, experiential, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused. Because much of our suffering occurs as the result of being left unbearably alone in the face of overwhelming emotional experiences, our work together will be done in the context of a safe relationship, one that is characterized by secure attachment, where you are never alone with overwhelming emotional experiences. I use an integrative approach that draws on Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), body-based therapies, attachment theory, inner child work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness.

Through the Woods Psychology
Through the Woods Psychology
You’ve already taken the first step – we can help from here. Connecting with a therapist can be a difficult and awkward journey and we strive to make that easier, get in touch now to book a free consultation. The team at Through the Woods Psychology believes that connection is at the core of healing and we start there to help you discover your path to better well-being.

Helene Eldegard
Helene Eldegard
The human brain is an amazing tool with incredible possibilities. However, sometimes this wonderful tool can generate states and thoughts that are not as useful to us. Luckily our mind is also flexible, which means that with some intentional adjustments we can often change how we think, feel and behave. In a way, therapy is all about getting to know ourselves and using our mind’s own tricks to our advantage, to facilitate the changes we want to see.
I specialize in working with adults with anxiety and self-esteem issues. I also specialize in couple’s counselling and helping couples maneuver a variety of challenges in their relationship, such as a breakdown of communication, recurring arguments, life transitions, and intimacy issues.

Michael Greene
Michael Greene
For me, therapy is primarily about health, not illness. I believe that depression is a false story about who you believe you are. I work with men to help them discover the strong and capable person beneath the problems who is able to find a solid place in life. I have been a psychotherapist for 35 years and am eclectic and flexible in my approach to others according to their needs and abilities.
I have always been interested in what makes the world tick. After graduating from university I travelled, worked in a scrapyard, did furniture moving, courier delivery and worked as a driver for the disabled. I then followed this up with social service jobs in the YMCA and the government. However, I still felt unfulfilled in my search regarding life. And gradually it came to me: people, and what drives them, have created all of history. In this way I was led to my study of psychology, and my past 30 years in private practice have been a dream job.

Level-Up Leadership Consulting & Psychology
Level-Up Leadership Consulting & Psychology
Level-Up Leadership Consulting & Psychology is a mental health clinic in Beaumont, Alberta. We are actively developing a multi-disciplinary approach, with our team consisting of registered psychologists, provisional registered psychologists, social workers, teachers, mental health therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, practicum students, dieticians, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, volunteers and more! This approach is what makes us unique, as we can help the person as a whole.

Abby Petterson
Abby Petterson
Abby Petterson, clinical director at AJ Petterson & Associates Inc., is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist and a trained Collaborative Divorce Coach/Child Specialist. She has specialized skills and extensive experience in the areas of divorce related issues, blended families and collaborative divorce.

Simon Russell
Simon Russell
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you’re processing past trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or seeking greater self-awareness, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll create a safe, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move toward the change you desire.

Ava Kottmeier
Ava Kottmeier
I support people who have been feeling overwhelmed and want to get back in touch with their values, feel safe in their bodies, and live a meaningful, empowering life. My work is trauma-focused and I have experience working with anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, sex, and more. I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist and my services are available through my private practice and with the BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Learn more on my website.

Mrs Claire Silvester
Mrs Claire Silvester
Having spent 23 years in business my second career as a psychotherapist has brought huge meaning and fulfillment. I focus on how early childhood difficulties, can affect relationships, communication and our self image. I offer a warm place to share your story with humour and if you come in person a cup of tea.

Coltan Thompson
Coltan Thompson
I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies and skills while simultaneously working through the causes of issues. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving your understanding of your emotions, finding life-direction, resolving internal conflicts, or making peace with past experiences. Everyone’s needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach.
Please see my website!

Kathryn Atkinson
Kathryn Atkinson
To all of you who feel weary, frightened, overwhelmed, alone: take refuge here. You are not alone. There is hope. Although the waves seem too rough, they can be calmed. Let’s navigate these storms together. My specialties include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (exposure response prevention-ERPs), Tics (CBIT), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours, Anxiety, Trauma, Habit Reversal, mood, and working with those with diverse abilities and autism. I use many modalities depending on the needs of my clients, but am most proficient with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
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