Online Therapy for Healers, Helpers & High Performers in Waterloo, Ontario
Welcome to online therapy in Waterloo. Turn your sensitivity into strength through our trauma-informed approach, serving Ontario and across Canada
Does This Sound Like You?
Online Therapy in Waterloo for Helpers, Healers & High Achievers
You’re someone who shows up fully for others – whether that’s caring for patients, supporting clients, leading teams, or protecting your community. On the surface, you’re capable, accomplished, and have it together. But beneath that composed exterior, there’s more to your story.
Perhaps you…
- Feel the weight of being everyone else’s rock, while struggling to tend to your own emotional needs
- Navigate life with a deep sensitivity that others don’t always see or understand – feeling things intensely while maintaining a collected exterior
- Excel in your professional life but find yourself disconnecting or struggling with vulnerability in close relationships
- Carry childhood experiences that still influence how you move through the world today – perhaps from growing up in a family where emotions weren’t welcomed or having to be the “strong one” too early
- Find yourself caught in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or keeping others at arm’s length – even though you deeply desire authentic connection
- Know there’s wisdom in your sensitivity and depth, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by it or unsure how to honor it
- Are ready to explore the tender, authentic parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by responsibility and achievement
If you’re resonating with these words, you’ve found a place that understands both your strength and your sensitivity. At Lumus Counselling, we specialize in helping thoughtful, dedicated individuals like you reconnect with their authentic selves and transform their relationships – both with themselves and others.
You don’t have to choose between being strong and being vulnerable. Together, we’ll help you integrate both.
Your Path to Authentic Connection
At Lumus, we understand that beneath every achievement and caregiving role lies a deeper yearning for authentic connection. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or others, carrying the weight of past experiences, or sensing that your sensitivity is both a gift and a challenge – this is your space to transform.
Through evidence-based approaches including IFS, EMDR, and EFT, we create a gentle container where both your strength and sensitivity are honored. Here, your journey isn’t about fixing what’s “broken” – it’s about reconnecting with your authentic self and discovering how your unique qualities can become your greatest assets.
Hi, I’m Dana
Online Therapist in Waterloo for Healthcare Professionals & High Achievers
As someone who’s walked the path from engineering to therapy, I understand what it means to feel disconnected from your inner wisdom. My own journey through loss and transformation taught me that our sensitivity isn’t just something to manage – it’s our greatest guide.
Now, I help people like you transform anxiety and burnout into authentic connection, using evidence-based approaches that honor both your analytical mind and your tender heart.”
Evidence-Based Therapy with Heart
Your healing journey deserves both warmth and wisdom. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and mindfulness, we’ll work together in a way that feels right for you. Every online therapy session is a blend of proven therapeutic techniques and genuine human connection.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Every part of you has a purpose, even the ones that feel challenging. Through IFS, we gently explore your inner world, helping all parts of you feel seen, understood, and purposefully integrated. This approach is particularly powerful for healing childhood experiences and discovering your authentic self.
EMDR with Somatic Integration
Some experiences leave imprints that words alone can’t heal. Through this specialized approach, we combine traditional EMDR therapy with gentle body awareness, creating a safe space for your nervous system to process and heal. This work happens at your pace, always honoring your body’s wisdom.
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Beneath our daily challenges often lies a deeper yearning for secure connection – with ourselves and others. EFIT helps you understand your emotional patterns, transform challenging relationships, and create lasting change through deeper self-understanding and authentic expression.
Listen to Dr. Sue Johnson on the Growing Through Connection Podcast
Somatic Mindfulness
Your body holds deep wisdom about your experiences and needs. Through gentle somatic awareness, we’ll help you reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence, building a stronger sense of safety, presence, and authentic expression in your daily life.
Listen to Dr. Scott Lyons discuss How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body
Finding Your Path Home
Whether you’re seeking individual support for anxiety and trauma, couples work for deeper connection, or specialized guidance as a helping professional, there’s a gentle container here for your journey.
Individual Therapy
For when you’re ready to move beyond coping to truly thriving. Together, we’ll explore anxiety, trauma, and burnout with gentle curiosity, helping you reconnect with your authentic self. Online therapy that fits your schedule, with proven approaches that respect your unique way of being.
Couples Therapy
Whether you’re feeling disconnected, navigating betrayal, or wanting to deepen your bond, we’ll work together to create the relationship you long for. Using emotionally focused therapy, we’ll help you find your way back to each other.
Coming Summer 2025:
Mental Performance Coaching
For youth athletes and high achievers ready to embrace both excellence and emotional wisdom. Transform your relationship with performance while honoring your true nature. Join the waitlist to be first to know when this program launches.
Therapy is offered on a community pricing scale to honor both accessibility and sustainability. Learn more about investment options on our Services page.
Common Questions
Here are some questions I often hear. If you don’t see your question here, please reach out – I’m happy to help.
Where do sessions take place?
What if I prefer in-person sessions?
What are your fees?
I believe therapy should be both accessible and valued. My community-centered pricing structure invites you to choose the rate that aligns with your circumstances and values:
• Foundation Rate: $125
For those who need support to be accessible while still valuing the therapeutic journey. This rate helps make consistent, quality therapy possible while honoring your commitment to growth.
• Connection Rate: $150
For those able to invest in their emotional wellbeing at the market rate. This rate reflects the value of professional support while maintaining accessibility.
• Community Rate: $175+
For those with the means to support broader community access to therapy. By choosing this rate, you help create ripples of healing in our community while investing in your own journey.
Additional Value:
• Save 5% with a 12-session commitment
• Save an additional 3% with prepayment
• All rates include secure video platform and between-session email support
How long are sessions?
Individual and couples sessions are 50 minutes. We typically meet weekly, especially at the beginning of our work together.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes! I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to ensure we’re a good fit and answer any questions you have about working together.
What's your approach to therapy?
I integrate several evidence-based approaches (IFS, EMDR, EFT, and somatic mindfulness) while maintaining a warm, authentic presence. Our work together will be collaborative, honoring both your sensitivity and strength.
Are you accepting new clients?
I maintain a waitlist when my practice is full. Reach out to learn about current availability and to secure your spot.