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Monday–Friday: 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 8 AM–6 PM

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At CARESPACE, psychotherapy is about more than just talking through problems — it’s about developing tools and strategies to support your emotional well-being and overall quality of life. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, our therapists create personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

We take a collaborative approach, working closely with other CARESPACE health professionals to provide integrated, whole-person care. From cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to coping strategies and emotional regulation, we’re here to support your mental health and long-term wellness.

Psychotherapy at CARESPACE goes beyond quick fixes. It’s about addressing the root causes of emotional challenges, building resilience, and enhancing overall mental clarity — whether you’re navigating a difficult time, seeking to improve relationships, or simply wanting to feel more balanced and in control.

CARESPACE offers counselling in Kitchener and counselling in Waterloo, with both in-person and virtual sessions available — making it simple to access expert mental health support that works for your life.

Thousands of people have chosen CARESPACE for counselling that delivers real results.

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Live-answer Reception

Please call us at (519) 208-2273 to talk with our live-answer Reception Team who will be happy to book, reschedule appointments or answer any of your questions, or book online now.

Open 7-days a week!
Monday–Friday: 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 8 AM–6 PM

Fischer-Hallman

851 Fischer-Hallman Rd Unit 201, Kitchener, ON N2M 5N8

Victoria North

1373 Victoria St N #4A, Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6

Westmount East

720 Westmount Rd E Unit 9, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M6

Uptown Waterloo

75 King St S #28B, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P2

Weber North

564 Weber St N #12, Waterloo, ON N2L 5J3

All CARESPACE Therapists

Cole Salmon, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Cole Salmon, MACP, RP(Q)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Victoria North

Chloe Fansher, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Chloe Fansher, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Melanie Bretecher, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Melanie Bretecher, MA, BA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Anne Park, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Anne Park, MA, MDiv, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Weber North

Amanda Hennick, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Aella Rose, BA (Hons), MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Weber North

Desirée Britton, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Desirée Britton, B.AS., CNP, MACP candidate, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener Westmount East

Marlee Kernick, Student Therapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Marlee Kernick, BASc, RP (Qualifying)

Student Therapist

Kitchener - Victoria North

Nicole Addario, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Nicole Addario, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener – Fischer-Hallman

Shane Parsons, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Shane Parsons, RP

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Albert Yang, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Albert Yang, MS, MFT, RP(Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener – Fischer-Hallman

Brianna Comeau, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Brianna Comeau, MSW, RSW

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Davis Bretz, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Davis Bretz BA, MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo

Ria Wooten, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Ria Wooten, MDiv, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Victoria North

Mariana Walker, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Mariana Walker BSc (Hons.), MSc, RP(Q)

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo

Carlee Demoe, Student Therapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Carlee Demoe, MACP Candidate, RP (Qualifying)

Student Therapist

Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo

Rachel Sikkema, Student Therapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Rachel Sikkema, MACP, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Zoey Hu, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Zoey Hu, MPS, RP

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo

Zahra Rajwani, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Zahra Rajwani, MA, BA (Hons), RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener – Fischer-Hallman

Mike Wiebe, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Mike Wiebe, MDiv, RP Qualifying

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Weber North

Beth Thomsett-Scott, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Beth Thomsett-Scott BSc, MSc, MA, RP

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Weber North

Zoe Paravalos, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Zoe Paravalos, HBA, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Victoria North

Anjali Majeethia, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Anjali Majeethia, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Brendan Monroy, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Brendan Monroy, BA (Hons), MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

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Sue Barg, BSW, RSW

Psychotherapy Supervisor

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Maycee Dias, Registered Social Worker in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Maycee Dias, BSc (Hons), MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Kitchener - Victoria North

Claire Quenneville, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Claire Quenneville, BA (Hons), MA, RP

Psychotherapist

Kitchener - Westmount East

Madeleine Satov, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Madeleine Satov, BAS (Hons), MACP, RP

Psychotherapist

Waterloo – Uptown Waterloo

Karimeh Haddad, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Karimeh Haddad, BASc, MA, MA, RP

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Weber North

Josh Zettel, Psychotherapist in Kitchener at CARESPACE

Josh Zettel, MA, RP(Qualifying), CCC, CMPC

Psychotherapist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Clinical Director

Kitchener - Victoria North

Hossein Kaji, Psychotherapist in Waterloo at CARESPACE

Hossein Kaji BSc, MA, MA, RP, PhD

Psychotherapist

Waterloo - Weber North

Please call us at (519) 208-2273 or book online today.

We'll work with you to find the right approach

CARESPACE therapist in Kitchener-Waterloo offering client-focused mental health services

Book Your Appointment

Ready to get started? CARESPACE has convenient locations across Kitchener-Waterloo. Simply choose the best counselor for you and book online or call us at (519) 208-2273 today.

Modalities and Therapies

At CARESPACE, we understand that each person’s journey toward mental health and well-being is unique. That’s why our psychotherapists offer a wide range of evidence-based modalities and therapeutic approaches designed to support your individual needs, preferences, and goals. Whether you’re looking for tools to manage anxiety, improve relationships, heal from trauma, or build emotional resilience, our team will work with you to find the right approach—or combination of approaches—to help you get there. Every therapy we offer is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that you have the capacity to create meaningful change in your life. If you’re ready to take the next step, book your appointment today and let’s begin the process together.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
EMDR Therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy

Grief Counselling
Interpersonal Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Play-Based Therapy

Relationship Counselling
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy

No matter where you are in your journey, the right support can make all the difference. The diverse range of therapies offered at CARESPACE reflects our commitment to meeting you where you’re at—offering practical, personalized, and compassionate care that fits your life. Whether you’re looking for a structured approach, space to reflect, or new strategies for change, our therapists are here to help. We invite you to book an appointment today and take the next step toward your mental health and wellness goals.

The Top 7 Reasons to Choose a CARESPACE Therapist

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Don’t put it off—Start Today

There’s no perfect time to begin, but today is a great place to start. CARESPACE offers your first online appointment FREE.

Book online now or call us at (519) 208-2273. We are here when you are ready.

Why Choose CARESPACE for Psychotherapy?

Choosing the right psychotherapist can make all the difference in your emotional health, relationships, and overall well-being. At CARESPACE, we take a whole-person approach — focused on lasting results, not just temporary relief. Here’s why more people are choosing CARESPACE for psychotherapy:

1. A Collaborative Approach to Whole-Person Wellness

CARESPACE isn’t just a psychotherapy clinic — we’re part of a multidisciplinary team that includes naturopaths, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and fitness professionals. Your therapy sessions can be integrated with other services to support comprehensive healing and long-term mental health.

2. Licensed and Compassionate Therapists You Can Trust

All CARESPACE psychotherapists are fully licensed and experienced in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. We focus on addressing the root causes of emotional distress using approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and coping strategies for lasting improvements.

3. Customized Therapy Plans Tailored to You

No one-size-fits-all approach here. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, your care plan is personalized to your specific goals, needs, and life circumstances.

4. No Referral Required — Start Sooner

No need to wait. You don’t need a doctor’s referral to start psychotherapy at CARESPACE. With both in-person and virtual options, it’s easy to take the first step toward better mental health — on your schedule.

5. Convenient Locations

CARESPACE has multiple locations with flexible scheduling that includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends — so you can access support when you need it most.

6. Virtual and In-Person Therapy Sessions

Whether you prefer to meet in person or connect virtually, CARESPACE offers both — so your therapy sessions can continue seamlessly, wherever you are.

7. Covered by Most Insurance Plans

Psychotherapy at CARESPACE is covered by most extended health benefit plans in Ontario. We make it simple and affordable to get the expert mental health support you need.

Start Your Mental Wellness Journey with CARESPACE Today

Whether you’re navigating stress, managing anxiety, or seeking emotional clarity, CARESPACE is here to help.

Book your psychotherapy session today — no referral needed, and your first appointment is FREE.

Let’s help you feel more balanced, more resilient, and more in control.

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Psychotherapy FAQs

Psychotherapy at CARESPACE offers a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing effective strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Provided by licensed psychotherapists, this service is personalized to your unique goals and grounded in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. At CARESPACE, psychotherapy is part of our coordinated, client-focused model—working alongside services like naturopathic medicine, fitness training, and nutrition to support your overall well-being. If you have questions or need more information, you’re always welcome to call reception or book your first appointment online at no cost. 

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