Kingston In-Person Psychotherapists & Counsellors - Individuals, Couples and Families

Finding the right therapist is an important part of your transformation

Find us in J&K Wellness Centre at 900 Purdy’s Mill Road - Less than 1-minute drive from Kingston VIA Rail Train Station

Why J&K Mental Health is the perfect match for your In-Person Kingston Psychotherapy Sessions

Your safe space - most of our clients say our clinic feels like they are relaxing in someone’s home

Looking for a mid-town Kingston location, we are also located inside Princess Street Family Medical Centre - 772 Princess Street

We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Physicians and Psychiatrists.

We have a relaxed atmosphere, including complimentary tea, coffee, water, and sparkling beverages.

Free Parking

Meet Our Team

Rachel Nobrega - Registered Psychotherapist

  • Rachel works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps partners reconnect and strengthen their bond. At the heart of Rachel’s work is a deep respect for the emotional experiences each person brings into the relationship. Couples often come in feeling stuck in patterns of conflict, distance, or misunderstanding. Therapist creates a warm, non-judgmental space where those patterns can be safely explored and shifted. Through the lens of EFT, Rachel helps partners understand the emotions that drive their interactions, helping them to move from disconnection toward emotional safety and closeness. Whether a couple is navigating a specific challenge like a breach of trust, or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, Rachel tailors the work to meet them where they are. Sessions focus on honest communication, rebuilding trust, and creating secure emotional connection. Rachel is committed to helping couples rediscover that emotional safety together. 

  • Rachel is compassionate and skilled in helping individuals navigate the effects of childhood neglect and trauma. Through a trauma-informed approach, she creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can process their past experiences and begin their healing journey. Rachel works collaboratively with clients to build resilience, self-compassion, and healthy coping mechanisms. She helps individuals gain insight into how early life experiences have shaped their beliefs and behaviors, and together, they work towards overcoming these challenges, fostering emotional well-being, and reclaiming their sense of self.

  • Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients challenge the inner critic and reshape the unhelpful thought patterns that often contribute to low self-esteem. She understands that feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt often stem from past experiences, especially those rooted in childhood neglect or trauma, and that these beliefs can deeply affect the way individuals see themselves and interact with the world. Through a warm, collaborative, and client-centered approach, Rachel helps clients identify and reframe negative self-talk, build self-compassion, and recognize their inherent strengths and worth.

    In therapy, Rachel creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore the root of their self-esteem struggles without fear of judgment. Using CBT, she works with clients to replace self-defeating beliefs with more balanced, empowering thoughts, while also helping them develop practical strategies to build confidence and resilience in their daily lives. Whether someone is struggling with setting boundaries, asserting themselves in relationships, or feeling stuck in patterns of self-criticism, Rachel provides guidance rooted in compassion and evidence-based practice.

Nathalie Mavety - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • Nathalie helps students navigate imposter syndrome by creating a warm, supportive space where they can safely explore feelings of self-doubt and not being “good enough.” She understands that many high-achieving individuals, especially in post-secondary settings, struggle with the belief that their success is due to luck or external factors rather than their own abilities. Through a compassionate, client-centered approach, Nathalie works with students to uncover the roots of these beliefs and gently challenge the internal narratives that fuel them.

    Using evidence-based strategies, including elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and self-compassion practices, Nathalie helps clients recognize and reframe the critical thoughts that contribute to imposter syndrome. Together, they explore the pressures of perfectionism, fear of failure, and the constant need to prove oneself, all common themes for those experiencing this pattern.

  • Nathalie offers a compassionate and supportive space for individuals dealing with relationship grief, regardless of their age or stage in life. Whether it’s the emotional impact of a breakup, the loss of a close friendship, or family stressors, Nathalie helps clients navigate the complex emotions that come with grief. With her warm, personalized approach, she empowers individuals to process their grief at their own pace, rebuild their sense of self-worth, and move toward healing. Nathalie provides the tools and support necessary to cope with loss, fostering emotional resilience and encouraging clients to embrace their journey toward growth and clarity.

Alison Kuiack - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • Alison works with clients to explore the underlying causes of their anxiety and depression while offering evidence-based strategies to help manage and alleviate these challenges. Alison utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, enabling them to gain more control over their emotions and reactions.

  • Alison works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps partners reconnect and strengthen their emotional bond. She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where couples can safely explore patterns of distance, frustration, or feeling emotionally out of sync. Many of the couples she works with find themselves stuck in cycles of miscommunication or feeling like they have grown apart, sometimes wondering if they have fallen out of love altogether. Through the EFT process, Alison helps partners understand the emotions beneath their reactions and rediscover the connection that may have felt lost. Her work focuses on helping couples communicate more openly, listen with empathy, and respond to one another with greater emotional presence. Whether partners are feeling more like roommates than a couple or struggling to express their needs, she meets them with care and curiosity. Sessions are designed to rebuild emotional safety, foster closeness, and support a renewed sense of partnership. Alison is committed to helping couples feel more connected, supported, and emotionally engaged in their relationship.

Jamie Gauthier - Registered Psychotherapist

  • Jamie helps individuals navigate depression and anxiety with empathy, skill, and a thoughtful, evidence-based approach. She creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore the emotional and cognitive patterns that may be contributing to their distress. Whether you're experiencing persistent sadness, worry, low motivation, or a sense of being overwhelmed, Jamie works collaboratively with you to understand what’s beneath those feelings and to move toward meaningful change.

    Drawing on her expertise with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy, Jamie helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and develop practical strategies for coping with daily stressors.

  • Jamie helps with stress and burnout by offering compassionate support and effective strategies to manage the pressures of everyday life. With extensive experience working with post-secondary students and young adults, Jamie understands the unique challenges they face, from academic demands to career pressures. She uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and break free from the patterns that fuel stress and burnout. By addressing negative thought patterns and encouraging mindfulness, Jamie helps clients develop healthier ways to respond to stress.

Ciji Fortier - Registered Psychotherapist

  • Ciji works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a well-researched and compassionate approach that helps partners reconnect and strengthen their emotional bond. Ciji has a deep respect for each partner’s emotional experience and the unique dynamics they bring into the relationship. Many couples come in feeling stuck, caught in cycles of conflict, distance, or emotional disconnection. Some are navigating the painful aftermath of mistrust or betrayal and are not sure how to move forward. Ciji creates a warm, supportive space where these difficult emotions can be explored safely and openly. Through the EFT framework, Ciji helps couples understand the deeper emotions that drive their patterns, guiding them toward greater emotional safety and connection. Whether couples are working to rebuild trust after a rupture or simply feeling more like roommates than partners, Ciji meets them where they are. Sessions focus on honest, heartfelt communication, repairing emotional bonds, and creating a more secure and connected relationship. Ciji is dedicated to helping couples heal, grow, and rediscover the emotional closeness they long for.

  • Ciji uses a compassionate, client-centered approach to help individuals navigate the challenging emotions of grief. With her deep understanding of the need for human connection, Ciji creates a safe space where clients can process their feelings of loss and find meaning in their journey. She helps clients see their experiences through a lens of understanding and compassion. Ciji’s therapeutic style emphasizes balance, ensuring that clients feel heard and supported as they explore their inner turmoil. She provides tools for emotional resilience and healing, guiding clients toward finding peace and hope while honoring their grief. Ciji’s approach is rooted in a belief that grief, like relationships, can be navigated and transformed with time, insight, and the right support.

Joshua Laycock - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Mandy Jasper - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • Mandy uses a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to help clients navigate the challenging process of grief. She creates a supportive and empathetic space where clients can explore their feelings of loss and grief while identifying their intrinsic motivations for healing. By gently guiding clients to recognize their strengths and develop meaningful solutions, Mandy empowers them to cope with the emotional weight of grief in a way that aligns with their personal journey. Her approach is focused on fostering growth and resilience, helping clients move forward at their own pace while honoring the memory of what they’ve lost. Through this process, Mandy offers hope, encouragement, and practical strategies to achieve peace and emotional well-being.

Kristy Kozluk - Registered Psychotherapist

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Stephanie Simoneau - Registered Psychotherapist

Lydia Lydia Luchich - Intern Therapist

  • Lydia works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help them navigate disconnection, conflict, and emotional distance in their relationships. EFT is a powerful, evidence-based approach that focuses on the emotional bond between partners and helps uncover the deeper needs and fears that often drive patterns of miscommunication or struggle. In sessions, Lydia creates a safe, supportive environment where both partners can slow down, tune into their own and each other’s emotions, and begin to rebuild trust and intimacy. Whether couples are dealing with ongoing arguments, the aftermath of betrayal, or simply feeling stuck and unsure how to reconnect, EFT provides a roadmap to move from disconnection to closeness. Through this process, couples learn to recognize their negative cycles, express their needs in new ways, and respond to each other with greater empathy and understanding. The goal isn't just to resolve surface-level issues but to strengthen the emotional bond at the heart of the relationship. With compassion and clarity, Lydia helps couples move toward deeper connection, emotional security, and a renewed sense of partnership so they can face life’s challenges together, with confidence and care.