STREET THERAPY
“The meaning of the Street in all ways and at all times is the need for sharing life with others and the search for community.”
―Virginia Hamilton
Street Therapy
Street Therapy
177 Victoria St. N. is located in the heart of Kitchener’s revitalized downtown core. The neighbourhood boasts a rich history while being close to nearby businesses and entertainment. We are conveniently located only steps from the famous Meqtro Restaurant, the Via Rail station, the upcoming transit hub, and just a few kilometres from the expressway. We’re also walking distance to the Innovation District of Kitchener
(e.g. Google, The Tannery, The Kaufman Lofts, Breightup Block, and so on).
Our comfortable psychotherapy and consultation office is on the first floor (Unit 101) of a historic century building. We have a parking lot available for our clients at the rear side of the building. Our clients can enter the front door. Although we do not have a designated waiting room, you can sit in the meeting room/ boardroom while you wait as long as it is available and not in use.
The building is not wheelchair accessible, however, Street Therapy can provide remote/ online video sessions to clients who may need this service. Remote sessions are powered by NousTalk.
Kitchener, Canada's old "German capital," has undergone many changes over the years. Just about 10 years ago, the city of Kitchener established heritage preservation in the area which initiated redevelopment of old buildings into commercial and loft living spaces. Google's decision to move in the old Tannery district in 2011, now known as the Innovation District, helped give new life and attracted more people to work and live in the growing city.
In 2015, Bernadette started providing psychotherapy and consulting services in Kitchener-Waterloo. She decided to share office space with wonderful and collaborative healthcare practitioners in Waterloo. In 2017, Bernadette's training and on-going registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario had changed her work concentration and availability.
Bernadette joined CityZen Studios at One Victoria between February to July of 2018, so she can continue to see clients on a part-time basis. However, indeed, life can throw many changes at once which prompted Street Therapy to move into a cozy historical century building.
As of July 29th, 2018, Street Therapy operates at 177 Victoria location. Bernadette will be conducting psychotherapy and consultations at this location. As well, Carolyn Shilton will continue to provide psycho-educational assessments with Street Therapy.
177 Victoria is comprised of other professional services/ businesses that operate independently. Bernadette's decision to share an office with various professionals is not a typical choice for many mental health professionals. She primarily decided to do this to decrease the stigma of coming into therapy as well as to integrate mental health services with various disciplines and businesses.
When it comes to understanding and taking care of our health, we need to know that mental health is as important as physical health. Bernadette believes that mental health support should not be viewed as the last resort to having a satisfying life but one of the most important resources we need to access and nurture.
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