Paula Shepard
Registered Social Worker
“Life is perpetually full of transitions whether it be shifts we need to make or opportunities we choose to pursue. Regardless, there can be a lot of layers to these transitions and can increase their impact on your life. Together, we can determine your needs and what the plan will be to meet them.”
About Me
I understand the profound shifts that come with life's big transitions, particularly parenthood. I provide a calm, non-judgmental space where we can explore the unique joys and challenges of your journey. We will work together to process emotions and develop practical strategies for navigating new realities. My aim is to help you find balance and confidence, feeling fully supported through every change.
Approach
When you’re navigating change—especially around new parenthood—I focus on helping you untangle what’s most pressing and translate insights into manageable steps. In sessions (Kitchener or online, in English) I hold a steady, paced space where we name feelings, try gentle experiments, and check in on what’s working between meetings. We address anxiety, grief, body image and perinatal concerns with practical strategies and compassionate reflection. People seeking clarity and gradual change tend to find this collaborative approach useful.
Contact Paula
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Basic Information
Kitchener, Canada
Services
Services Offered:
- •Counseling
- •Free Consultation
- •Online Therapy
- •Psychotherapy
- •Therapy
- •Personal Development
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Life Transitions
- •Anxiety
- •Grief & Loss
- •Body Image
- •Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
- •Eating Disorders
- •Personal Development
- •Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
- •Women's Issues
Professional Title:
- •Registered Social Worker
Qualifications
Wilfrid Laurier University
Registrations
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Registered Social Worker
Service Area
Rooted Thistle Counselling
Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada