Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Associate Therapist

I’m a compassionate, curious, and creative therapist who strives to always see things from varying perspectives. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and feminist lens. I use an eclectic person-centred approach and incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion.

I’ll work collaboratively with you, creating a warm and non-judgmental space that encourages self-exploration and healing. My hope is that through therapy you feel empowered —you feel more sure of yourself, more able to take up space, and you’re able to deepen your understanding of how to meet your own needs.

I truly believe that going to therapy should never be seen as a failure, but rather as an avenue of resiliency and growth.

HI, I’M Lydia Kienge (SHE/HER)

i’m passionate about working with…

✷ BIPOC folks & immigrants looking to explore their relationship to their cultural identity

✷ Women looking to explore their relationship with self-esteem, self-worth, and self-criticism

✷ Folks looking for support in managing relationship tension or stress with partners, friends, and/or family

✷ Anyone struggling with burnout + compassionate fatigue who knows its time they take care of themselves too

✷ Folks wanting to become more in touch with their emotions

✷ Those feeling burnout, stretched too thin, and struggling to cope with all that life is throwing at them

✷ Anyone who’s looking for a safe and non-judgmental space to process their experiences & feel less alone

The Logistics

Rate.

Standard 50 minute sessions are $150

Sliding Scale.

No openings at this time

Spring & Summer Availability.

Monday, Wednesday, + Thursday evenings

Saturday mornings

InSUrance.

While many extended health insurance plans cover psychotherapy services, Tend Psychotherapy is not able to bill insurance companies directly. It is important that you speak with your insurance provider ahead of time in order to understand your specific plan and eligibility for coverage with a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Let’s CHat

“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope”

— Martin Luther King Jr.