Anxiety & depression
Understand what keeps you stuck, and learn practical ways to cope, through a trauma-informed lens.
Port Credit, Mississauga
Hope and healing, one step at a time.
Therapy for individuals, couples and families with Katherine Ridolfo, a Registered Social Worker in Port Credit, Mississauga.
- Registered Social WorkerOntario (MSW, RSW)
- 35+ yearsin social services
- Certifieddiscernment counsellor
- Certified in hypnotherapyand Trauma Incident Reduction
How I can help
Therapy in Port Credit, Mississauga, for what you're carrying.
Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Sessions are by phone or online through a secure, confidential site.
Trauma & PTSD
Release the after-effects of painful past events, from accidents and loss to abuse, with Trauma Incident Reduction.
Couples & discernment counselling
When one of you wants to stay and the other isn't sure, find clarity about what comes next.
Pre-marital counselling
Prepare/Enrich assessment to understand your strengths, communication and differences before you marry.
Intimacy & sex therapy
A safe, non-judgmental space to talk about desire, intimacy and connection, alone or as a couple.
Life transitions, grief & caregiving
Separation, loss, caring for parents and children at once. Support for the seasons that unravel us.
Getting started
Taking the first step is the hardest part. Here's what happens next.
- 1
Reach out
Call or email to book a 15-minute phone consultation. Please keep personal details out of email.
- 2
See if it's a fit
We talk about what's going on and whether I'm the right therapist for you. No obligation.
- 3
Begin, your way
Sessions by phone or online through a secure, confidential site, at a pace that suits you.
Contact
Book a 15-minute phone consultation.
A chance to get to know each other and see whether I'm the right fit for you, with no obligation.
Call416 451-1644Emailkatherine.ridolfocounselling@gmail.com
Based inPort Credit, Mississauga, Ontario
If you're in crisis, call 911 or call or text 988 any time.
Approach
Together we choose the methods that fit you.
The most important part of therapy is the connection between you and your therapist. The methods follow from there.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Short-term and practical: change the thinking patterns behind anxiety, depression, OCD and insomnia.
Mindfulness-Based CBT
Breathing and meditative practice for ongoing low mood, so you can live in the present moment.
Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)
A client-centred approach for releasing the emotional after-effects of traumatic events.
Life Stress Reduction (LSR)
Relief and clarity for troubling issues like relationships, self-esteem, work and fear of the future.
Hypnotherapy
A complement to regular therapy for stress, fears and phobias, and unhealthy habits.
Prepare/Enrich
A structured relationship inventory for couples preparing to marry.
Who I work with
- Individuals over 16
- Couples, including pre-marital
- Families, including children 6 to 16 with a developmental disability
- Inclusive of all cultures, faiths, gender identities and sexual orientations. LGBTQ ally.
Sessions in English, Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian.
About Katherine
Katherine Ridolfo, MSW, RSW, CH
It has been said that taking the first step is always the hardest. The fact that you have found my page and are looking for help is wonderful. It means that you are ready to begin your healing journey.
I am passionate about bringing healing and life balance to my clients using a person-centred, strengths-based approach. I am persistently optimistic about everyone's potential on their journey to healing.
I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Disability Studies, with more than 35 years of experience in the social service and developmental sectors.
Questions
Questions people ask before starting therapy.
Where is Katherine Ridolfo's practice?
The practice is based in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario. Sessions are offered by phone and online through a secure, confidential site, so you don't have to travel.
How do I get started with therapy?
Call 416 451-1644 or send an email to book a 15-minute phone consultation. It's a chance to get to know each other and see whether we're the right fit, with no obligation.
Who does Katherine work with?
Individuals over 16, couples and families. Children aged 6 to 16 are seen within family work when there is a developmental disability diagnosis.
What is discernment counselling?
Discernment counselling helps couples who are unsure about the future of their relationship, often when one partner wants to save it and the other is reluctant. It gives you a structured way to gain clarity and confidence about your next step.
What languages are sessions offered in?
English, Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian.
Which therapy approaches does Katherine use?
Together we choose what fits you, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based CBT, Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR), Life Stress Reduction (LSR), hypnotherapy and Prepare/Enrich for couples.
Is what I share kept confidential?
Confidentiality is a priority. Please don't include personal or confidential information in the contact form or in email. Save it for your session.
The land on which we gather, where the Region of Peel operates, is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.