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Virtual Therapy Available Across Ontario

Online Therapy in Kitchener

At Creating Connection, we provide professional online therapy in Kitchener for individuals, couples, families, and youth. Our virtual sessions offer the flexibility of remote care combined with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your home.

With a focus on personalized care, our licensed therapists are here to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful growth.

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Who We Help

Couples Therapy

Struggling with trust, communication, or conflict in your relationship? Our online couples therapy in Kitchener helps you and your partner strengthen your bond. With a focus on intimacy and communication, we provide tools to navigate challenges and build a healthier relationship.

Individual Therapy

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, our virtual therapy for individuals in Kitchener provides a supportive and confidential space for healing and personal growth. We’ll work together to build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Child Therapy

Children face unique challenges, from school stress to emotional regulation. Our online therapy for children in Kitchener offers a safe space where they can express their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.

Family Therapy

Every family experiences ups and downs. Our family therapy in Kitchener helps improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships, creating a more harmonious home environment.

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Areas of Speciality

Our online therapy services in Kitchener support individuals through a variety of mental health concerns, including:

  • Anxiety – Learn effective techniques to manage stress and intrusive thoughts.
  • Depression – Rebuild motivation and find joy in daily life.
  • Postpartum Challenges – Receive compassionate support for the demands of new parenthood.
  • Trauma & PTSD – Heal from past experiences in a safe and structured environment.
  • Grief & Loss – Navigate the emotions of loss with expert guidance.
  • Abuse Recovery – Build confidence and set healthy boundaries after experiencing trauma.
  • Addiction – Develop strategies to reduce or eliminate addictive behaviours.
  • Career & Life Transitions – Find clarity and confidence during major life changes.
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Our Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a highly effective, evidence-based approach for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Our online CBT in Kitchener helps identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, replacing them with healthier, more constructive ways of thinking. This approach equips individuals with practical coping skills for everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

For those struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties, DBT therapy in Kitchener provides essential skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and effective communication. This therapy is particularly useful for individuals dealing with mood disorders or interpersonal conflicts.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

EMDR is a structured, research-backed therapy designed to help individuals process trauma and PTSD. Our EMDR therapy in Kitchener uses guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories, helping individuals move forward with greater ease.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is an innovative approach that accesses deeper areas of emotional processing in the brain. Brainspotting therapy in Kitchener is especially effective for individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, and unresolved emotional pain, allowing them to process and release past experiences.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Our ACT therapy in Kitchener focuses on building psychological flexibility by helping individuals accept difficult emotions while committing to actions that align with their values. This therapy fosters resilience, self-compassion, and long-term personal growth.

Narrative Therapy

Your experiences and personal narratives shape your identity. Our narrative therapy in Kitchener helps individuals reframe their stories, shift perspectives, and create new possibilities for healing and growth. This approach is particularly beneficial for those struggling with low self-esteem, trauma, or identity concerns.

Why Choose Creating Connection?

  • Experienced Therapists: Our licensed professionals provide high-quality, compassionate care.
  • Personalized Support: Therapy is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
  • Convenient Online Therapy in Kitchener: Access sessions from home with flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments.
  • Safe & Confidential: We offer a non-judgmental space for healing and growth.

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Book a free consultation via our online booking tool or send us a message. Offering evening and weekend appointments, online across Ontario and in-person in Timmins.

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The Caregivers Role in Child Therapy

Authored by Kelly Lamothe, MSW, RSW

Generally, children are not in therapy because they’ve requested it, rather, their caregiver, medical professional, or school has recommended they attend. Here are essential insights for caregivers to bear in mind during their child’s therapeutic journey.

Navigating the Start of Therapy
Before the first appointment, it can be helpful to prepare the child by explaining to them what they are about to do and what to expect. Offering ample reassurance, framing therapy as a positive and exciting experience, and creating positive associations can significantly enhance the child’s willingness to engage. Positive associations go a long way for helping the child enjoy and be willing to attend therapy. Pair a therapy session with a fun activity afterwards, such as allowing them a special treat or activity.

Creating a Positive Therapeutic Environment
Therapy doesn’t have to come with the same dread as going to get a cavity filled at the dentists. Therapists are committed to making the experience engaging and fun through activities like games, positive reinforcement, and creative expressions like playing with toys or art. Importantly, therapists respect a child’s comfort level and never force them to prolong a session beyond their readiness. The goal is to build positive associations that encourage the child’s enthusiasm to return. Forcing the child to stay longer than they want will not be conducive to learning new skills or building and maintaining trust.

Building Trust Over Time
Establishing trust with the therapist is a gradual process for the child. Similar to adults who may be hesitant to share inner thoughts with a stranger, it is unrealistic to expect immediate trust from a child. The initial few sessions, and sometimes longer, focus on nurturing trust, developing the therapeutic relationship, and gaining a deeper understanding of the child.

Diverse Approaches to Child Therapy
Child therapy doesn’t always appear like the traditional portrayals in the media. Unlike the image of someone on a couch in deep conversation, this is not an accurate representation of child therapy. Most children will not engage in traditional talk therapy to have deep conversations about what is troubling them as adults would. As such, the child therapist is trained to obtain relevant information and provide the child with essential skills through other modalities, such as play.

Home as an Extension of Therapy
While therapists spend limited time with the child during sessions, the caregiver plays a crucial role in reinforcing therapy at home. Just as a child needs reminders for everyday tasks, such as brushing their teeth, caregivers are responsible for prompting and supporting the child in practicing the skills learned during therapy. Like learning any new skill, practice makes progress.

Mutual Engagement in the Therapeutic Process
Caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process. The therapist may offer recommendations based on observed interactions, encouraging caregivers to manage situations and behaviors more effectively. Learning to navigate their own emotions and behaviors equips caregivers to better support their child, sometimes necessitating their own individual therapy.

Collaboration for the Child’s Success
Therapists are allies with the child’s best interests at heart. Open communication is crucial; caregivers should share thoughts and concerns, enabling therapists to tailor the therapy to the child’s unique needs and goals. If a particular approach isn’t yielding results, caregivers are encouraged to communicate with the therapist for alternative strategies. Together, caregivers and therapists form a collaborative team dedicated to the child’s success and well-being.