Andrea Kauppinen, MSc, RP Individual, Couple and Family Psychotherapist, Kitchener, ON

Individual, Couple and Family therapist specializing in strengthening individual wellbeing and relationships. I approach work with clients, including individual clients, from a relationship perspective in recognition of the significant impacts our relationships, past and present, have on our lives and wellbeing. I also take a systemic approach, viewing individual and relationship difficulties in consideration of the history and current conditions of people's lives. It is a respectful and comprehensive approach that effectively leads to positive changes, and that is rooted in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Through years of feedback, I learned that clients find me easy to talk with, particularly parents, because of the safety of an actively de-shaming environment and strong curiosity from me that deepens our mutual understanding of what is important to focus on. I learned from my younger clients that they really appreciate my sense of humour and playfulness.
I tend to work quite collaboratively with clients and tailor the approach to their needs. However, I am capable of providing a more authoritative approach when this is preferred or deemed necessary for the benefit of clients. The approach evolves over time as our understanding of the issues evolve and the factors most relevant to them are addressed.

• Waterloo Region
• Ontario
• Kitchener
• Waterloo
• Cambridge
• Guelph
• Elmira
• St Agatha