This is an opportunity for you to meet with us - either one-on-one, with a partner, or with a family member (s). This will provide you with an opportunity to work through issues in an empathetic, non-judgmental and individualized way.  We provide therapy for adults, teens and children related to a number of issues, such as: Abuse Addictions Anger Management Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorders Child Behaviour  Communication Compassion/Empathy Fatigue Crisis Management Depression Emotion (Dys)Regulation Family Relationships Gender and Diversity issues Gender Based Violence Grief and Loss  Infidelity Intimate Partner Violence LGBTQ++ Mental Health Operational Stress Injury Parent Coaching Parenting children with special needs Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship distress Secondary Traumatic Stress Self-Esteem Separation and Divorce Sexuality Issues Social Anxiety Stepfamily Issues Stress Trauma

At Kitchener Therapy Collaborative, we provide safe, compassionate trauma-informed therapy for those who risk themselves and their families, to protect us and our families. We are passionate, skilled and trained in assessing and treating trauma-related challenges, including operational stress symptoms, post-traumatic stress disorders/injuries and symptoms consistent with these injuries. We will work with you from a place of safety to address the psychological aspects of stress and mental health. As social workers we cannot diagnose, but we will work with you to assess symptoms and develop a plan for your recovery. Using a collaborative approach, we will work with your other health care practitioners, if requested, to support you as you heal from your injuries. We follow the research and listen to you, the client, to develop best-practice for working with first responders, military members and veterans. We see you, you matter to us. At Kitchener Therapy Collaborative, our approach is direct, transparent, respectful and compassionate and every step is co-created with you. We understand that your high-stress positions are unique and require an approach that meets your specific needs. Our therapy services include, but are not limited to: couples work, work with family members, individual work and group work for spouses/partners.

Drawing on our 50 years + of professional practice, we offer supervision to other social workers as requested, in a formalized arrangement. We are hoping to expand group offerings in the future for clinical consultation.

At Kitchener Therapy Collaborative, we provide safe, compassionate trauma-informed therapy. We are passionate, skilled and trained in assessing and treating trauma-related challenges, including secondary traumatic stress, compassion/empathy fatigue, post-traumatic stress disorder/injuries and symptoms consistent with these injuries. While we cannot erase the traumas you have experienced, we can help you heal so that they don’t keep interfering with your life. Let us help. You matter. As social workers we cannot diagnose, but will work with you to assess symptoms and develop a plan for your recovery. We offer a variety of evidence based therapeutic interventions including EMDR. At Kitchener Therapy Collaborative, our approach is compassionate, transparent, respectful and supportive and every step is co-created with you. You will not be expected to talk about your past, or your traumatic experiences, unless you want to. This is your opportunity to heal.

As social workers, we believe in supporting you in the context of your environment, which might include your family, school, workplace, and other health providers. We understand that you are more than the presenting issue that brings you to counselling. As such, we will collaborate with other service providers to help you achieve your goals, with your expressed consent. In order to ensure that you get the support you need, we are approved to provide counselling services through Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs, WSIB, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), some EAP providers, and most insurance companies.

1. We currently run a group for partners of first responders, to provide support and education regarding the impact of trauma on families and intimate relationships. Please contact us at info@kitchenertherapycollaborative.com if you would like more information and/or are interested in attending. 2. We offer a 6 week Mindfulness and Meditation group in the spring and fall. Contact us for more details at info@kitchenertherapycollaborative.com We are hoping to expand group offerings in the future for families whose loved ones are experiencing mental health struggles.