Kendra Wassink, MSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Therapist at a Glance:
Therapies Practiced: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma Counselling
Populations Served: Adults 18+
Services Offered:
Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $155
Sex Therapy (50 minutes): $155
Couples Therapy (50 minutes): $175
Specialties: Trauma + PTSD, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Sexual Assault, LGBTQ+ and Gender Nonconforming Clients, Complex Mental Health, Depression and Anxiety, Kink and Poly Aware.
Insurance Information: Master of Social Work (MSW), Registered Social Worker (RSW) #825981
Kendra’s Bio:
With a passion for the human capacity to heal, Kendra is down to earth as she meets each client where they’re at in life. She takes a holistic approach to incorporate every aspect of her clients’ lives and stays focused on inclusivity and safety — with a dash of humour for good measure.
Kendra earned her Master’s degree in Social Work, and completed further training in Trauma Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Couples Counselling, and Sex Therapy. She has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, especially survivors of sexual abuse or domestic violence. With deep compassion and a high level of skill, she has seen her clients progress in their wellbeing and meet many of their life goals.
Using the evidence-based theory of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Kendra helps couples find clarity on where they are stuck and how to build a path forward. Sessions focus on slowing down the conversation, honing in on deeper emotions and supporting each person to share their experience and needs. This process creates new opportunities for couples to reconnect, strengthen intimacy and navigate conflict with less tension.
Throughout her studies and personal life, Kendra has focused on healthy sexuality and spirituality. Working with individuals and couples, she aims to help each person find their own sense of healthy sexuality and relationship. She has spent significant time being an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in faith communities and social service agencies and works hard at her allyship. She is an Associate Member of the Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy & Counselling in Ontario (BESCTO) and is working towards her full certification.