Associate Therapists

Starting therapy can bring up a mix of emotions: fear, hope, stress, and even excitement. If you're navigating anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges, stress, or trauma, I’m here to support you in working toward healing and growth.

As a registered psychotherapist, I bring warmth and compassion to our sessions, creating a space where you feel safe and heard. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the most important part of the healing process. I show up with authenticity and empathy, knowing from personal experience how difficult, but also how transformative, therapy can be. My own journey with anxiety led me to do the work myself, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin.

I provide trauma-informed care and take a non-judgmental, client-centred approach. I draw on evidence-based methods, often exploring tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), to support your unique needs, while always emphasizing your strengths and resilience.

My professional experience, including my work with a non-profit organization that delivers mental health workshops to students, educators, and parents, has further shaped my understanding of how relationships, coping strategies, and self-awareness contribute to well-being.

My areas of focus include:

-depression

-anxiety

-issues related to relationships

-issues related to family dynamics

-stress management

-self-harm

-difficulties regulating emotions

-borderline personality disorder

-youth/adolescent issues

Together, we’ll move at your pace, working toward the goals that matter most to you in a space grounded in trust, safety, and genuine connection.

You do not need to have it all figured out to start healing. If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling in any way, I am here to support you and be a part of your journey.

My name is Kristen Parselias. I am a psychotherapist dedicated to creating an empathetic and safe space for you to find yourself, and for us to navigate through the difficulties you may be experiencing. My interests lie in the well-being of clients and has driven me to want to make a positive impact in the lives of people I am working with.

I am well-versed with evidence-based practices focusing on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). These two approaches can be used interchangeably, and is helpful if you are experiencing life transitions, relationship problems, emotion regulation issues, and many more stressors that we often experience. I am trained in Level 1 and Level 2 of the Gottman Method, which is helpful for any communication and relationship issues. I understand that one approach does not fit all, and I will take the time to understand you and work collaboratively to support your needs effectively.

I have experience providing psychotherapy for couples and individuals. I have a special interest in working with youth with disabilities. My array of experience has helped to shape my understanding of the difficulties that individuals face every day.