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Kelly Budenz

Registered Social Worker

Anger Management, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Assertiveness, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Caregivers, Depression, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Mindfulness, School challenges, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

Ghazal Ghoddousi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Childhood trauma, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections

Graeme Ash

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Health anxiety, Confidence, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Decision making, Grief/Loss, Motivation, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Pain management

Sabrina Sibbald

Registered Social Service Worker

Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity

Shannon Bradley

Registered Psychotherapist

Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Grief/Loss, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Parenting, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues

Lindsay Kudlow

Registered Psychotherapist

ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem

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Marjan Emami

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma

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Jola Mecani

Registered Social Worker

Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions

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Jennifer Schofield

Registered Social Service Worker

Trauma, Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth

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Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Domestic violence, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Goal Setting, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching

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Virlyn Collantes

Registered Social Service Worker

ADHD, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Separation and divorce

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist

Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues

Candice Frederick

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Trauma, Racism, Burnout, Workplace stress, Wellness Counselling, Stress, Sexuality, Self-Development, Relationships, Women's Health, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Intergenerational trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Perfectionism, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Grief/Loss, Money Trauma, Navigating challenging relationships, Diabetes mental health support, Perimenopause mental health support

Hannah Eisenberg

Registered Psychotherapist

Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Children/Teens, Depression, Depression coping skills, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, Perfectionism, Productivity, Self-esteem, Stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma

Abhilesh Thomas Kollamparampil

Registered Social Worker

Anxiety, Low mood, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adoption, Aging, Anger Management, Attachment, Building Self-Care Routines, Behaviour, Learning disabilities

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What types of Registered Clinical Counsellors from First Session provide services in Thunder Bay?

First Session Registered Clinical Counsellors support individuals, couples, and families.

Every First Session Registered Clinical Counsellor is accredited and insured to provide online and/or in-person therapy in Thunder Bay.

What areas or issues do First Session Registered Clinical Counsellors specialize in?

Over 100 accredited and vetted Registered Clinical Counsellors are available on the First Session platform. They possess a diverse range of expertise including but not limited to:

Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Trauma
Stress
Relationships
Parenting
PTSD

For a complete list of specialities covered by First Session Registered Clinical Counsellors, visit our Registered Clinical Counsellor directory.

How do I know if my insurance or benefits cover therapy?

Many employer/group benefits and extended insurance plans therapy, but there are some important factors to consider. Your coverage will generally depend on the designation or license of each professional (ex. Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor).

Make sure to check each Registered Clinical Counsellor's profile page, under Insurance Coverage, to see what designations/coverage they fall under.

If you're unsure about coverage, you should ask your benefits provider whether they cover that specific designation of therapist or counsellor. You can also read this guide for more info.

How do I pick the right Registered Clinical Counsellor?

At First Session, we believe finding the right fit in a Registered Clinical Counsellor is the most important factor to feeling better and having a successful outcome from therapy.

Numerous research studies have proven that forming a strong client-Registered Clinical Counsellor relationship is more important than the type of therapy used.

To help you assess fit, every Registered Clinical Counsellor listed on First Session has a short introductory video you can watch to get a sense for who they are.

We've also put together a thorough guide to help you find the right Registered Clinical Counsellor, determine what the different designations mean, and what you should be looking for when assessing fit. Find the guide here.

Does First Session offer in-person appointments in Thunder Bay?

Yes! In-person appointments are available in Thunder Bay. You can find Registered Clinical Counsellor available for in-person appointments here.

Currently there are no in-person Registered Clinical Counsellors available in Thunder Bay.

However, it’s important to note that whether you pursue online or in-person therapy, the single most important factor is fit and long-term consistency.

Can I find a Registered Clinical Counsellor according to my age, cultural background, sexuality or gender identity?

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To support every therapy seeker, we actively work to build a highly diverse and inclusive roster of therapists.

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