Judith Klapak | Counselling Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out takes courage, and every feeling you bring is welcome in this space. We'll move at your pace, starting from where you are and exploring where you want to go together. You don't have to have it all figured out—that's what we're here for. I'm committed to providing compassionate, collaborative, accessible care with sliding scale fees available to ensure therapy fits your budget

Background

I support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges through evidence-based, heart-centered therapy. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Canadian Counsellor with crisis intervention and experience with veterans, I work with PTSD, attachment issues, complex trauma, and emotional regulation informed by DBT, Polyvagal Theory, and Internal Family Systems. My trauma-informed approach combines nervous system science with genuine connection to help you process difficult emotions, break generational patterns, and create lasting change through curiosity and compassion.

Your therapeutic experience with me

You deserve to be heard and understood. As a neurodivergent therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and breaking intergenerational trauma, I provide heart-centered, trauma and science-informed care. When you sit with me, you'll feel genuinely understood by someone who gets it—I'm a parent who's navigated breaking generational cycles myself. There's space for all parts of your story, including difficult family patterns and relationship struggles. We'll explore attachment wounds and family dynamics with curiosity, not criticism. My trauma-informed approach helps you heal generational wounds and create healthier patterns moving forward.

Areas of expertise

These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

People Pleasing

Trauma

Emotional Regulation

Stress & Burnout

Relationship Issues

Grief, Loss, And Bereavement

I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.

Women's Issues

Childhood Trauma

ADHD

Domestic Abuse & Violence

Anxiety & Worry

Trauma And Intergenerational Trauma

Anger Management

Therapeutic approaches

These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

Coherence Therapy

What feels like a "problem" today was likely a solution that helped you survive something difficult. We'll explore why your mind developed these patterns, what they were protecting you from, how you learned to adapt and use these insights to build better tools for moving forward.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Working with different parts of yourself. Recognizing and harmonizing the different parts of yourself to promote inner healing

Polyvagal

Understanding your nervous system and looking for tools to support it.

Person-centered Therapy

You and what you want in therapy is most important

I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:

Attachment Focused Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Client communities & cultural expertise

These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.

Client populations I serve

Adults

Teenagers

Neurodivergent Clients

Children

2SLGBTQIA Community

Cultural expertise

Veterans

Professional credentials

Counselling Therapist
- No.3006

The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta

Canadian Certified Counsellor
- No.11249236

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No.20153

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Educational background

Masters of Counselling Psychology

Yorkville, Canada

Specialized training

Level 1 Coherence Therapy

Coherence Institute

Motivational Interviewing

CCMI

Acute Stress Stabilization Treatment

Scaling UP

TF-CBT

Medical University SC

Grief Training

Living through Loss

Practice locations & services

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FAQ

What can I expect working with you?

I believe every pattern tells a story, and yours matters. We'll work together to understand what your mind and body have been trying to tell you—sometimes it's pretty clever, even when it doesn't feel that way.I mix humor and with deep work because healing doesn't have to be heavy all the time.

What is the first session like?

We will get to know each other and see if you feel we are a fit. We go a the pace you set.

What if I cant afford your rates.

I understand that cost can be a real concern, and I want therapy to be accessible for you. Please don't let financial worries prevent you from reaching out - we have options to work with your situation: Sliding Scale Fees - We can find a rate that fits your budget. Payment Plans - We can arrange flexible payment options that break down costs into smaller amounts. Community Resources - I'm happy to share information about additional low cost options.

Does insurance cover therapy with you?

It depends on your specific plan, but in many cases, yes! The best way to know for sure is to reach out. I can give you an estimate of your coverage and help you understand your benefits. I may be able to direct bill your insurance company to make the process easier for you. If direct billing isn't available for your plan, I'll provide you with a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

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Immediate crisis support available

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:

🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention