Kiera Maguire
Kiera is a Registered Psychotherapist operating in Kemptville, Ontario. Pulling from trauma-informed modalities of ACT, CBT, DBT, IFS-Informed, person-centred, and psychodynamic therapies, she tailors her support based on your unique strengths and needs. Meeting you with compassion, curiosity, empowerment, and respect, Kiera creates a space where you can think, feel, and speak without judgment. She understands the profound peace and power in being truly seen and heard and would be honoured to journey with you towards a healthier and happier you.
Areas of Specialization
These are a few areas where I am particularly knowledgeable and experienced.
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Trauma
Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes. You may be a survivor of repeated exposures to trauma, or it may have been a single life-altering event. However the stress and memories stay with you, it is necessary to have a trauma-informed, trained, and experienced therapist to ensure your safety as you work through what has been weighing you down. I take an empowerment approach at your pace to assist you in writing the rest of your story.
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Neurodivergence in Children and Adults
Whether it is undiagnosed but suspected, following a recent diagnosis, continued difficulties from a long-standing awareness, or you are a family member or spouse of a neurodivergent person. I am experienced and informed in navigating the complicated, diverse, and often beautiful intricacies of neurodivergence. I take a strengths-based, realistic, systemic approach to help you achieve your goals.
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Emotional Difficulties
Difficulties with emotions are common. How we have witnessed, been taught, and learned to be with our emotions can directly impact our ability to emotionally regulate. This often leads to problems in relationships or at work, can impact your ability to function, and through it all, you struggle to get your underlying need met. Together, we will explore what is taking you to these tough places and how we can bring more emotional control into your life.
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Abuse and Neglect
Abuse and neglect encompass emotional, mental, physical, financial, sexual, discriminatory, institutional, or domestic violence, cruelty, coercion, and/or harm. They change the way our brain and body work. Skew our understanding of relationships, harm our ability to assess and respond to danger, and model an unhealthy way of being in the world. I am passionate about assisting you in processing not only your past experiences but build a meaningful, fulfilling life that you are excited to live.
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Guilt, Shame, and Sense of Self
Shame, guilt, and issues with self-esteem or self-confidence can be, but aren't always related. Each one influences our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world around us, and consequently, they impact the depth and richness we are able to develop in relationships. Whether your shame or guilt is founded in past action taken by you or a reaction to experiences with another, the pain behind your beliefs deserves to be held and processed in a safe, accepting space.
Approaches Used in Individual Therapy
My approaches are personalized to you. I consider your personality, needs, and lived experiences, and collaborate with you to figure out what works best for your specific needs.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acknowledge your relationship with your thoughts and feelings to move toward a value-based, meaningful life.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Manage emotions, spot triggers, practice healthy thoughts and behaviour so that you can get back in control of your life.
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Internal Family Systems Informed (IFS-Informed)
Resolve internal conflicts with kindness, curiosity, and compassion.
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Person Centered
You have the innate capacity for growth, self-actualization, and self-understanding. I am here to help you on your way.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
Understand how your past shapes your thoughts, sensations, feelings, and beliefs that contribute to your life today.
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Somatic Informed Therapy
Holistic healing of emotional, mental, and physical pain or memories through building the mind-body connection.
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SPACE-Informed (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Parent and therapist work to improve anxiety symptoms and beliefs in children. See the services page for more details.
Fee: $160 per 50-minute session.
Services covered by most third-party insurance companies.
Registered with Blue Cross for first responders, military, and veterans.
Connect with me for sliding scale or reduced cost session availability.
