Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Waterloo
Emilie Chase
RP(Q) · Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Warm, collaborative psychotherapy for people navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, relationships, spiritual exploration and the emotions that can make life feel overwhelming.
My name is Emilie, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with Heart & Mind Therapy. My interest in psychotherapy grew through supporting people close to me and through my own experiences with mental health. I know that it can be difficult to make sense of what we are feeling and of the experiences we move through in life.
When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, it can be helpful to have someone come alongside you and create space to slow things down, understand what is happening and reconnect with what matters most.
"We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that."
Saint Oscar RomeroThis idea reflects how I approach therapy. We do not need to solve everything at once. Therapy can become a place to identify what needs attention now, understand the patterns influencing you and begin taking meaningful steps forward.
My goal is to offer a warm and non-judgmental space where you feel supported in your goals and better equipped to understand yourself, respond to challenges and move through life with greater confidence.
Therapy can offer a place to explore what is happening beneath the surface while also identifying practical ways to respond differently.
I believe it is important to understand the whole person. Emotional, relational, physical, mental and spiritual experiences can influence one another, and therapy can create room to explore the parts that are meaningful to you.
It would be a privilege to walk alongside you wherever you are in your story. We can begin with what feels most important right now and work from there.
Areas Emilie Supports
You do not have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy.
You can begin with the concern that feels most pressing. Therapy can help you explore how emotions, relationships, habits, beliefs and life experiences may be connected.
Explore the thoughts, emotions and situations that contribute to anxiety while developing ways to respond with greater awareness and confidence.
Explore Anxiety TherapyMake space to understand what is contributing to stress, identify what may need to change and build practical ways of responding to pressure.
Explore Anxiety & Stress TherapyExplore uncertainty, identity, changing roles and important decisions when life feels different from what you expected or you are trying to understand what comes next.
Explore Individual TherapyExplore the experiences and beliefs shaping how you see yourself while developing a more grounded and compassionate relationship with yourself.
Explore Individual TherapyExplore patterns that show up in your relationships and build greater awareness of your needs, boundaries, communication and ways of relating to others.
Explore Individual TherapyFor clients who want it included, therapy can make room for faith, spirituality and questions of meaning as part of understanding your broader experience.
Explore Christian CounsellingEmilie's Therapy Approaches
Therapy can be reflective and practical at the same time.
Emilie draws from several approaches and adapts the work to the person rather than expecting every client to respond to therapy in the same way.
Professional Background
Supporting the whole person, not just the presenting concern.
Emilie's training in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy informs an approach that can consider emotional, mental, relational, physical and spiritual aspects of a client's experience.
My training in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy has prepared me to walk alongside clients while considering the different parts of who they are, including mental, emotional, physical, relational and spiritual experiences.
I have experience supporting people with anxiety, social anxiety, stress management, life transitions, self-esteem, healthy relationships, habit change and spiritual exploration.
My aim is to help you develop a deeper understanding of what is happening while also identifying ways to respond that fit your goals, values and circumstances.
I believe therapy works best when you feel respected, understood and involved in the process. Rather than assuming one approach will work for everyone, we can explore what is most useful for you and adjust the work as therapy develops.
Therapist Fit
Emilie may be a good fit if you are looking for...
Therapist fit includes the concerns you want help with, but also how you want therapy to feel and the kind of relationship you want to build with your therapist.
A warm and approachable therapist
You want therapy to feel supportive, human and non-judgmental while still helping you move toward meaningful goals.
Practical tools with room for reflection
You want to understand what is happening while also developing strategies you can use outside the therapy room.
Optional faith integration
You want the option to explore faith, spirituality or meaning as part of therapy without assuming it needs to be the focus.
A collaborative approach
You want to be actively involved in therapy and work with your therapist to decide what deserves attention and what may help.
Practical Details
Before you book with Emilie
Emilie provides individual psychotherapy for clients ages 16 and older.
Psychotherapy sessions with Emilie are offered in English.
In-person therapy is available in Waterloo, with virtual psychotherapy available across Ontario.
Coverage depends on your specific benefit plan. Learn about insurance and direct billing.
Compare therapist styles, areas of focus, fees and availability before deciding who you would like to meet.
Emilie Chase · Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
You do not have to know exactly what to say before starting therapy.
If Emilie's approach feels aligned with what you are looking for, you can begin with a free 20-minute consultation to ask questions, talk briefly about what is bringing you to therapy and see whether the fit feels right.