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Kelly Budenz
Kelly Budenz is a Registered Social Worker who takes a flexible, client-centered approach, adapting each session to meet the unique needs of the person in front of her. She believes therapy is most powerful when clients feel truly seen and heard, no matter what they bring into the room. Kelly was drawn to this work through her own belief that everyone can benefit from therapy—even therapists themselves—and knows the first step is often the hardest. In sessions, clients can expect a warm, supportive space where their goals are prioritized and small steps are celebrated. She has a special interest in supporting clients navigating depression and other mental health challenges, always acting as a steady guide and enthusiastic cheerleader along the way. If you're looking for someone to walk beside you without judgment, Kelly welcomes you to reach out and take that first step.
- What it's like to struggle with mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, and overwhelm that feels unmanageable.
- The feeling of being unsure of yourself, your self-worth, and your purpose.
- Struggling to let go of the past and move forward after difficult and challenging experiences.
- Understanding
- Empathetic
- Relatable
- Nonjudgmental
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Children 10+
- Teenagers
- Young Adults
- Adults
- You are struggling with your mental health and want to improve feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, and overwhelm.
- You want to heal from past experiences.
- You want to learn how to challenge your negative thinking patterns and learn to increase your feelings of self-worth and self-compassion.
- You want to increase your emotion regulation and general wellbeing.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Safe, comforted, and supported
- Heard and validated
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- What brought you to therapy
- What concerns or challenges you are looking for support with
- My professional experience and approach to therapy, including the opportunity to explore whether we may be a good therapeutic match.
- Support you in developing and working towards collaborative goals for therapy
- Work with you to maintain a safe space to process feelings, experiences, and thoughts
- Work with you to develop coping skills that work for you and your life
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions


Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
University of Windsor
Masters of Social Work
2025
Lakehead University
Honours Bachelor of Social Work
2021
Lakehead University
Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science
2020
Certifications
Dr. Robert Friedberg
Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Training
2024
The Centre for Healing
Certified Trauma-Informed Coach
2024
Essential Therapy Training
DBT Essentials Certificate
2023
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Essentials of CBT
2022