Kathryn Kovacevich, RP

Do you overthink? Do you encounter the same experience in your head repetitively, as if the cycle will benefit you in some way? Are you a people-pleaser and are scared of disappointing others? Perhaps you are so hard on yourself that it is difficult to overcome even minor mistakes. You often experience self-doubt yet desire to believe in yourself. Let’s talk. It isn’t easy seeking out support, but you did it. Everyone at some point in life experiences difficulty and hardship.

I provide psychotherapy services to individuals encountering: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor boundaries, overthinking, harsh inner critic, self-doubt, anger, post-trauma & childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, life-transitions, counselling for athletes and religious conflict/trauma. 

Together we will address the injured feelings and delve into the origins of the symptoms. We will confront the hurt by soothing the feelings and introducing a new perspective to evaluate beliefs and experiences. Self-compassion is a component of my work along with recognizing the authentic self and externalizing the pain from one’s worth. We explore  how to connect the feeling & thoughts to associated behaviours and choices. This includes facing the hurt, disappointment, fear, and sadness to navigate a new way of living a healthy life. While it can be challenging, this process will allow you to become more aligned with yourself and therefore will help you to make choices more fitting to who you are.

I use an integrative model. DBT/CBT to identify beliefs & thought patterns along with developing coping strategies. Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore the feelings, and what information they are providing. Internal Family Systems, Narrative therapy and a Self-Compassionate lens to explore the origins of the symptoms and soothing the wounded experience. I also use SFBT and Strength Based approach.

I completed my B.A in Psychology at Brock University and my M.A in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am a registered psychotherapist with the CRPO.