Psychodynamic Therapists in Waterloo, ON

Laura Lockhart

Registered Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist

Laura is a trauma-focused psychotherapist using an integrative approach blending psychodynamic, somatic, experiential, hypnosis and parts work. She supports anxiety, depression, and attachment trauma, offering direct, compassionate therapy. Neurodivergent-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+ allied, she also offers psychedelic-informed care and equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Meredith Bailey

Registered Psychotherapist

I believe that as a therapist, it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life & one I never take lightly. Reaching out for support may feel overwhelming, & the task of finding the right person for you can be daunting. I want to assure you this is a safe space, & my primary objective is YOU finding the right person for YOU. Your confidence in that decision is extremely important to me.

Li Li

Registered Psychotherapist

Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-informed somatic/EMDR/IFS/EFT therapy, to support individual, couples and families in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can express freely and rediscover their authentic self.

Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Varshini Skantharajah

Registered Psychotherapist

Amelia Traer

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi

My work is shaped by CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Our therapy space adapts, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your life.

Brock Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Brains are messy. Therapy doesn't have to be.

Siobhan McCarthy, MSW, RSW

Registered Individual and Family Therapist , Clinical Consultant

If you feel that you are not living your best life, your relationships are not what you hoped they would be, or the conflict in your life is not going away, perhaps it is time to talk to someone about it. Starting counselling is a brave first step and I will be there to support you through this process. Additionally, I provide supervision to Social Workers in Private Practice.

Kumasi Jay Gwynne

Registered Psychotherapist

Relationships of any kind can be challenging. I never underestimate how complicated things can get once we tease out the relational pieces in our lives and try to understand how they are affecting us.

Daniel Wayow

Registered Psychotherapist

Daniel is a therapist specializing in men’s issues, relationships, addiction, and depression, while also working with women and couples. Rejecting rigid, clinical therapy, he uses humor, curiosity, and holistic care—integrating mind, body, and spirit. With a background in fitness and NASM nutrition training, he offers a collaborative, down-to-earth approach so clients never have to do life alone.

Renata Roma

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, including high-functioning anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and phobias, including animal-related fears. Many of my clients come in with relationship struggles. I also specialize in pet loss, and anxiety related to pets.

Jessica DeMille

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, B.Sc (Hons)

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children (10+), providing a safe, supportive space for exploration and growth. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Together, we explore tools and strategies to support emotional well-being.

Lylla Goheen

Registered Psychotherapist RP (Qualifying), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)

Do you and your partner speak different languages? Whether it’s the silence of a "roommate phase," sexual dysfunction, or the weight of chronic illness, you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide inclusive Sex Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, and Chronic Pain support in Etobicoke & Toronto. My practice is judgment-free and not "one-size-fits-all." Let's start your new era.

Emma Hartley

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA (she, her)

Are you looking for a therapist that knows what it's like to feel lost or overwhelmed and how to find your footing again? Noticing yourself feeling more anxious, "just tired", and craving a space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of meaning or purpose? Trying to make sense of shifts in mood, questioning careers, exploring relationships, parenting and identity, or a major life transition?

Maya Awad

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)

Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?

Caitlin Kemmett

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I’m Caitlin, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering individual and couples therapy in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario. I support adults facing anxiety, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My warm, collaborative approach blends CBT, ACT, and the Gottman Method to help you feel grounded, connected, and confident moving forward.

Lisa O’Donovan

Registered Psychotherapist

I offer Psychodynamic, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Burlington and virtually. I support clients navigating complex trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and recovery, family dysfunction, and life transitions helping to uncover and understand emotional and relational patterns, process experiences, build greater self-awareness in a safe, compassionate space.

Erin Ibrahim

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, BA

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!

Kim Michael

Registered Psychotherapist

Betrayal and relationship trauma can leave you stuck, anxious, and unsure where to turn. I help couples recover after infidelity and individuals whose past wounds shape how they trust and connect. Using the Gottman Method, trauma-informed care, and clinical hypnotherapy, we'll rebuild trust and create lasting change. Virtual across Ontario. Evening & weekend appointments. Free 15-min consult.

Justin Mulder

Registered Psychotherapist

Hi there! I'm Justin. I'm glad you're here. I work with loneliness, anxiety, ADHD, and neurodiversity, tailoring therapy to your needs. We'll navigate these issues together. My passion lies in fostering growth through enhanced communication, whether it’s with others, the place you live, or your own inner voice.