Mindful Connect
Thriving Through Connection & Growth
Counselling Services
Services are available in person, virtual and over the phone
Child and Youth Counselling
A safe and supportive space for children and teens (6-18yrs.old) to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Through age-appropriate approaches, we'll work together to help build emotional resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's changes with confidence.
Parent/Caregiver Coaching
Offering personalized guidance and support to help parents/caregivers navigate challenges and foster stronger family connections. We’ll work together to develop effective strategies for improving communication, addressing behavior, and creating a positive family dynamic.
Individual Counselling
Offering a safe, confidential space to explore personal challenges, difficult thoughts, and emotional struggles. Together, we’ll focus on developing effective behaviours, and creating a meaningful life that aligns with your values.
Treatment Areas
Emotional & Behavioral Well-Being
Anxiety (Generalized, Social, Separation, Phobias)
Depression & Low Mood
OCD Thoughts & Behaviors
Emotional Regulation (Anger, Mood Swings)
Self-Harm & Coping Strategies
ADHD & Attention Difficulties
Oppositional & Defiant Behaviors
Impulse Control & Decision-Making
Autism Spectrum & Learning Differences
Life Transitions & Social Challenges
Grief & Loss Support
Family Changes (Divorce, Blended Families, Relocation)
Friendship Struggles, Bullying & Peer Pressure
Sleep Difficulties & Bedtime Struggles
Academic & Career Pressures
Moving Out, Independence & Life Transitions
Relationship & Dating Challenges
Identity & Self-Development
Confidence & Self-Worth
Perfectionism & Fear of Failure
Body Image & Social Comparisons
Stress & Performance Anxiety (School, Sports, Arts)
Identity, Purpose & Self-Discovery
Work-Life Balance & Burnout
Life Skills (Time Management, Problem-Solving, Self-Advocacy)
Meet Jenny
Jenny Powell is a dedicated registered social worker with over 20 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, parents, and individuals. Her diverse background spans healthcare, education, child welfare, and youth justice settings, where she has empowered people through life’s challenges with compassion and expertise.With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Jenny takes a creative and playful approach to evidence-based techniques. Whether helping a child untangle big feelings, guiding teens to reframe unhelpful thoughts, or supporting parents in navigating family dynamics, she tailors strategies to fit each unique need.Known for her relatable and thoughtful approach, Jenny helps families make sense of difficult behaviors while fostering stronger relationships and building children’s confidence. Originally from Nova Scotia, Jenny has called Waterloo home since 2007. She finds joy cheering on the sidelines of football games, coaching basketball, or relaxing around a campfire with her husband and two children.
Contact
Conveniently located near downtown Kitchener and servicing the greater KW area
Address: Unit #2 - 235 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M7
The office is in a converted house with multiple entrances. Free parking is available at the back of the building. From the parking lot, use the entrance on the right side of the building. If arriving on foot, the front entrance is on the left.
Look for the “Psychotherapy Services” sign. Stairs are the only access to the waiting room, so the office is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact me with any questions or accommodation needs.
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Land Acknowledgement: It is important to know that Mindful Connect is on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Attawandaron, also known as Neutral peoples. We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we reside on, and honour the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.
