Sandra Karlin, Registered Psychotherapist
Founder and Owner | Individual & Couples Therapist
Populations Served: Adults (16+)
Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
Therapies Practiced: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, Walk & Talk Therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT)
Focus: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Loneliness, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Sex and Relationships, Parenting, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Major Life Transitions, Trauma
Languages Spoken: English, German
Insurance Designation: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist
About Sandra Karlin
I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Waterloo, Ontario and the founder of Beyond Happiness Counselling.
I provide individual therapy and couples counselling for adults, with a particular interest in:
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Anxiety and stress
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Trauma and difficult experiences
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Relationships and couples
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Pregnancy and postpartum experiences
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The transition into parenthood
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Life transitions
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Self esteem and body image
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Grief and loss
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Career changes
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Emotional overwhelm
My goal is to create a therapy environment where you can feel seen, supported and empowered.
Therapy should give you space to be honest about what is happening without feeling judged or like you have to perform being “okay.”
At the same time, I don't believe therapy should simply be a place to talk about your problems without moving toward change.
I use my clinical training and therapeutic experience to help you understand patterns, develop new skills, explore your relationships and work toward meaningful changes in your life.
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In my downtime, I keep my life in balance through physical activities such as squash, hiking, and playing with my chocolate Labrador puppy. I am also a mom of 2 and love to travel and experience different cultures as the locals do!
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I'd be honoured to be a part of your journey toward wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sandra Karlin
Who is Sandra Karlin? Sandra Karlin is a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Beyond Happiness Counselling, a group counselling practice in Waterloo, Ontario. She provides individual and couples therapy for adults.
Where does Sandra Karlin provide therapy? Sandra provides in person therapy at Beyond Happiness Counselling in Waterloo, Ontario, and virtual therapy across Ontario.
What does Sandra Karlin specialize in? Sandra's areas of interest and clinical support include anxiety, stress, trauma, relationships and couples, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, parenting transitions, self esteem, grief and loss, career changes and major life transitions.
Does Sandra Karlin work with couples? Yes. Sandra provides couples counselling and has completed Clinical Foundations in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Does Sandra work with pregnant clients? Yes. Sandra provides therapy for clients navigating pregnancy, including anxiety, emotional changes, relationship changes and the transition into parenthood.
Does Sandra provide postpartum therapy? Yes. Sandra supports clients navigating postpartum experiences, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, identity changes, relationship changes and the transition into parenthood.
Does Sandra work with new parents? Yes. Sandra works with new and expecting parents and supports clients through the emotional and relationship changes associated with becoming a parent.
What therapy approaches does Sandra use? Sandra uses an integrative approach that may include CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness based approaches, trauma informed therapy, attachment informed approaches and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Is Sandra accepting new clients? Availability can change. Please contact Beyond Happiness Counselling or check Sandra's current booking availability for the most up to date information.
How do I know if Sandra is the right therapist for me? Consider whether Sandra's areas of experience, therapeutic approach and style match what you're looking for. If you're unsure, you can reach out to Beyond Happiness Counselling and discuss what kind of support you are looking for.
Contact us
Address
Opening Hours
Waterloo
370 University Ave East
Unit #105
ON N2K 3N2
226-868-2192
Mon - Fri
Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm