Individual Therapy in Waterloo for Helpers, Healers and High Performers
A Gentle Container for Your Journey Home
Through individual therapy in Waterloo and across Canada, we’ll create a safe space for you to explore your inner world, heal from past wounds, and reconnect with your authentic self. Using evidence-based approaches while honoring your sensitivity, we’ll help you transform your relationship with yourself and create lasting change.
Specialized Individual Therapy for Helpers, Healers & High Achievers in Waterloo
Our individual therapy in Waterloo focuses on supporting helping professionals, empathic leaders, and dedicated achievers throughout Ontario, I offer evidence-based online therapy for:
Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
Supporting those who give so much to others – teachers, nurses, social workers, and caregivers – in managing the emotional weight of caring while reconnecting with their own needs.
High-Functioning Anxiety
Helping sensitive achievers and professionals balance success with emotional wellbeing, transforming perfectionism into authentic self-expression.
Trauma & Complex PTSD
Gentle, evidence-based support for healing past experiences that live beneath your capable exterior, helping you reconnect with your authentic self.
Emotional Resilience
Building sustainable practices for navigating the emotional demands of helping others while honoring your sensitivity as a source of strength.
Sensitive Professional Support
Specialized counselling for empathic professionals ready to embrace their depth as a strength while maintaining healthy boundaries in their work.
Authentic Leadership
Supporting leaders and business owners to lead from a place of genuine connection while honoring their sensitivity as a leadership asset.
Balance & Boundaries
Finding the sweet spot between caring deeply and self-preservation for helpers, parents, and empathic professionals who give so much to others.
Personal Connection & Relationships
Creating deeper, more meaningful personal relationships while honoring your sensitivity and need for authentic connection – moving beyond the capable exterior to true intimacy. If you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, learn more about our Couples Therapy services.
Through our work together, we’ll create a safe space for you to explore these areas while honoring your sensitivity and strength. Using evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, we’ll help you transform your relationship with yourself and create lasting change.
My Approach: Where Evidence Meets Empathy
As your therapist, I bring both professional expertise and deep understanding to our work together. My approach integrates several evidence-based modalities while maintaining a warm, authentic presence that honors your unique journey.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Perfect for sensitive high achievers, IFS helps you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that developed to protect you. Together, we’ll help these parts relax their protective roles, allowing your authentic self to emerge and lead.
EMDR with Somatic Awareness
For healthcare professionals and helpers carrying emotional weight, this approach helps process difficult experiences stored in the body. By incorporating mindful awareness of bodily sensations, we create lasting change at both emotional and physical levels.
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
Particularly helpful for those struggling with relationship patterns, this approach helps you understand your emotional needs and attachment style. We’ll work together to transform old patterns into new ways of connecting with yourself and others.
Somatic Mindfulness
Essential for high achievers managing stress and anxiety, this gentle approach helps you tune into your body’s wisdom. You’ll develop practical tools for emotional regulation while honoring your sensitivity and creating sustainable ways to navigate life’s challenges.
Every session is tailored to your unique needs, drawing from these approaches as appropriate for your journey. My style is collaborative, warm, and focused on creating lasting transformation while honoring both your strength and sensitivity.
What to Expect
Our work together is designed to provide consistent, reliable support for your healing journey.
50-Minute Sessions
Dedicated time for deep exploration and meaningful change in a contained, supportive space.
Secure Online Platform
Connect from the comfort of your space through our confidential video platform.
Weekly Sessions
Regular support to maintain momentum and create lasting change in your healing journey.
Email Support
Between-session email support to help you feel held and supported throughout your journey.
Collaborative Goals
Work together to set meaningful goals that honor your pace and process.
Regular Check-ins
Track your progress and adjust our approach to ensure you’re getting the support you need.
Lumus Community-Centred Pricing
As someone who understands the value of both giving and receiving support, I believe that healing should be accessible – especially for those who give the most. My community-centered pricing model reflects this commitment while honoring the depth of our work together.
We offer a three-tiered pricing structure grounded in our values of compassion, accessibility, and integrity. We trust you to choose the rate that best reflects your circumstances — no proof required.
💛 Foundation Rate: $125
For early-career helping professionals and those experiencing temporary financial strain. This rate ensures therapy remains accessible while honoring your commitment to growth. If you’re a student, part-time worker, or navigating a significant financial transition, this rate may be right for you.
🌸 Connection Rate: $150
This is our standard rate where most clients begin their therapeutic journey. It reflects the true cost of therapy and supports sustainable, high-quality care. This rate is for professionals who are financially stable and able to invest in their emotional wellbeing at market rate.
🌱 Community Rate: $175+
For established professionals with the means to contribute to our community’s collective wellbeing. Your choice to pay this rate directly supports sliding scale spots and continued professional development, ensuring high-quality care for all.
✨ How to Choose
Ask yourself:
- Do I have stable income and financial security?
- Do I support others financially or carry medical/debt burdens?
- Can I afford extra comforts like travel, dining out, or saving each month?
While we trust you to choose the appropriate rate, most clients who are employed full-time in their profession will find the Connection Rate ($150) aligns with their circumstances.
Investment in Your Journey Includes:
- • 5% savings with a 12-session commitment
- • Additional 3% savings with prepayment
- • 50-minute sessions
- • Secure video platform
- • Between-session email support
- • Access to curated resources
Location & Accessibility
While I primarily offer online therapy throughout Ontario, I also see clients in person at Upstream Counselling in Waterloo.
Online Counselling Benefits
- • The comfort and privacy of your chosen space
- • No commute time or traffic stress
- • Flexible scheduling to fit your busy life
- • Secure, confidential video platform
- • Easy access from anywhere in Ontario
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Taking the first step towards therapy is an act of courage and self-care. I offer a free consultation to explore how we might work together and answer any questions you have about the process.
Online Sessions Throughout Ontario
Secure, comfortable therapy from your space
In-Person Sessions in Waterloo
Available at Upstream Counselling
Questions? Send me a message and I’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.