Ellyn Klea
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Ellyn Klea

Therapist / MSW, RSWTherapist
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Ellyn understands that nobody knows your life better than you do. With a genuine and down-to-earth demeanour, Ellyn views therapy as a team endeavour, and tailors each session to align with your unique needs. Her goal in session is to meet you where you’re at and to guide you toward where it is that you want to be.

Offering Sessions in . . .
  • Individual Therapy
I’m the therapist for you if:
  • You’re an athlete looking to optimize your mental game both in and out of sport
  • You’re navigating a voluntary or involuntary transition in or out of sport (i.e., retirement, injury, extended break, or illness)
  • You currently feel “stuck” and are looking to explore and overcome mental blocks
  • You’re a post-secondary student, or young professional, who feels overwhelmed with internal or external pressures and want to enhance you ways of coping
  • You’re looking for a therapist who is authentic, grounded and strives to meet you where you’re at, while working with you to get you where you want to be

Session Types: Individual Therapy, Virtual Therapy

Specialties: Addiction, Anxiety, Athlete Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity, Life Transitions, Managing Expectations, Motivation, Perfectionism, Stress Management, Self-Confidence.

Approaches: Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strength Based, Trauma Informed Therapy.

Favourite Resources:

  • Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive by Greg Harden (Book)
  • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown (Book)
  • Eighty Percent Mental by Dr. Peter Olusoga (Podcast)
More About Ellyn

At the heart of Ellyn’s practice is the therapeutic connection you will share. She crafts a space that’s free from judgment, so that you may express yourself confidently and take charge of your growth.

Ellyn operates within a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-oriented framework. Her client-centred approach is complemented by an array of evidence-based tools, each of which are designed to support you with navigating challenges and cultivating effective coping mechanisms, so that you can thrive!

Drawing from her own past as a competitive synchronized swimmer and coach, Ellyn is attuned to the mental well-being of athletes. She’s equally dedicated to assisting post-secondary students and young professionals in their unique journeys.

Ellyn is a Registered Social Worker who attended and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Contemporary Studies, as well as a Masters in Social Work. As a Certified Sports Social Worker and in ongoing pursuit of a diploma from the International Olympic Committee for Mental Health in Elite Sport, Ellyn is committed to staying at the forefront of athlete mental health. Ellyn brings a wealth of experience from diverse settings, including correctional, educational, sports, and community-based mental health and addiction treatment contexts, making her your ultimate teammate in your therapeutic journey.

Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and extended health care plans will cover services rendered by a Registered Social Worker.

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