Rebecca Brownell, M.T.S, R.P. RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
75 Elgin Street, Sault St Marie, Ontario P6A 2Y4 | (705) 957-7559
I provide a safe and caring place to help create an environment where you can explore change and growth. I hold the highest level of respect for anyone who walks through my door and trust in the inner wisdom of my client to uncover their own healing
Stacy Kirkbride, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I specialize in supporting both individuals and couples in coping with chronic pain, anxiety/depression, grief, difficult life transitions, and relationships issues.
Ryta Marie Peschka, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
*Accepting New Clients* I strive to provide a safe space for clients to recognize and develop their inherent strengths empowering them to heal and grow. I work with individuals, couples, and youth and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure I am a good fit.
Keeping Peace Counselling, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
**In-Person Sessions now available** Do you ever feel like life shouldn't be this hard? It doesn't have to be! I know that reaching out for help is scary & I also know that an easier, more peaceful life IS possible. I'd love to be able to help you get there!
The Couple Wellness Experts, MSW, RSW, MTS, CCFT
We are a caring group of Social Workers (MSW, MSW Candidate, RSW) and Psychotherapists (RP, RP(Q))
Available for Online Therapy
Are you tired of having the same argument over and over again? Are you experiencing distress? Are you engaged and wanting to start your relationship out on a solid foundation? We help individiuals and couples who are at any stage of their relationship.
Christine Court, SSW, BAHons, BSW, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
*WELCOMING NEW VIRUAL CLIENTS* I provide a safe space free of judgement or expectations where you can just be you. I am the sounding board for you to be able to work through the stressors in your life. You set your goals and I support you in achieving them.
Related Sites:
Town of Sault Ste Marie, ON
Canadian Counselling Association
Therapy Sault Ste Marie, ON
Methodist Mission Reserve, Gardenville, Pointe Aux Pins ON, Pointe Louise, Pointe des Chenes, Baie deWasai, Rankin, Little Lake George
Residents in the modernized city of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario enjoy many conveniently placed recreational and entertainment venues. The Algoma Multicultural Center offers a place where visitors can learn about cultures from around the world. When parental relationships are strained by separation, a Christian counselling, psychotherapist can help adolescents address their concerns in an unbiased forum. During family therapy, familial understanding is recaptured to promote unity within the household. With a diverse collection of people living in the area, the center’s goal is to introduce the traditions and beliefs of these cultures. The Sault Ste Marie public library is open and ready to welcome visitors of all ages. Little readers can participate in a variety of group reading sessions, such as the Mother Goose drop in story time Toddler Time is offered for children ages 18 months to 35 months while the Sandman Story time session presents tales that both children and their parents can enjoy.1 Saturday Morning Story and Craft Hour is another popular favorite for children ages 4 to 8. Many of these programs are completely free and require no prior registration. Just drop in and see what’s going on!
Mental Health in Sault Ste Marie
Sault Ste. Marie has a lively senior citizen population, with more than 19.3 percent of its residents being age 65 or older. Though many seniors are in good health, it's not uncommon to experience a deterioration of function after age 65. According to the Canadian Hearing Society, nearly one out of every four adult Canadians report experiencing hearing loss. Ten percent identify themselves as deaf or hard of hearing.2 Aging is the number one cause of hearing loss, so it's no surprise that many of the citizens in Sault Ste. Marie have difficulty hearing conversations. Deafness and hearing loss makes it even more challenging to find mental health services.
The Canadian Hearing Society serves all of Ontario, including Sault Ste. Marie, to help people with hearing loss get the counseling services they most need. The services are free of charge and confidential. Professional therapists use American Sign Language (ASL) and other methods to communicate with clients. The counselors are able to treat those who've experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence and other mental health challenges. For more information or to make an appointment, call 705-946-4320 extension 223.3
Current Initiatives
The Canadian Hearing Society is active in health initiatives that affect all who experience hearing loss, including those who suffer from mental illness or have mental health challenges. They have advocated via their Hearing Health Initiative for greater access to mental health care on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing Ontarians. Their partnership with CONNECT Mental Health Services is one of the services provided through this initiative.4
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Sault Ste Marie, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sault_Ste._Marie,_Ontario.2. Canadian Hearing Society. (2016) . Facts and Figures. Retrieved from http://www.chs.ca/facts-and-figures.
3. Canadian Hearing Society. (2016) . Sault Ste. Marie. Retrieved from http://www.chs.ca/locations/sault-ste-marie/#sid_174.
4. Canadian Hearing Society. (2016) . Fact Sheets onMental Health. Retrieved from http://www.chs.ca/sites/default/files/appendix_f_hhci_w-o_title_1.pdf.
Sault Ste Marie is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 223.24 square kilometers. The population of Sault Ste Marie is 73,368 people with 32,634 households . The population ranking for Sault Ste Marie is #77 nationally and #34 for the province of Ontario with a density of 328.60 people per sq km. Sault Ste Marie therapists serve postal code: P6C.