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Kelly Budenz

Registered Social Worker
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$175/session
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Meet Kelly

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.

My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
  • 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.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
My clients describe me using words like…
  • Understanding
  • Empathetic
  • Relatable
  • Nonjudgmental 

Expertise

Areas of Focus

Specializations
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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
General Mental Health
Parenting
My clients often self-identify as…
  • Children 10+
  • Teenagers
  • Young Adults
  • Adults
I’m the right therapist for you if…
  • 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

Anger and Stress Management
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Empowerment Theory Based
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
  • Safe, comforted, and supported
  • Heard and validated

Populations Served

Teens (13-17)
Adults (18+)
Children (≤12)

Practice Details

Service Offerings & Rates

Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
$175
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
$
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
  • 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.
If we work together you can expect me to…
  • 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

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Social Worker

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In Person Sessions

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Virtual Sessions

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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

Languages

English
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