Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT (she, her)

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6 Endorsed

745 Bridge Street West, Waterloo, ON N2V

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I believe that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and teens have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. My goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space. My individual work with children and teens is complimented by evidence-based parent consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child's behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.

I am a Master’s level Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW), and a Certified Play Therapist (CPT). I have had the privilege to journey alongside families in hospital, community mental health, and school settings. I have specialized training in Family Therapy & Parent-Child Attachment Therapies, Trauma Treatment, EMDR, CBT, Expressive Arts and Sandtray.

Seeing your child, teen or family struggling is hard. I'm here for you. Get in touch today to learn more about how I can help.

Call or Email Aimee VanKoughnett now for a free 15 minute consultation - (548) 800-1322

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Aligned Health

745 Bridge Street West

Waterloo, ON N2V

(548) 800-1322

Offering both in-person & virtual sessions for children and teens in K-W! Contact me to book a free 15-minute exploration call today.

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety

$165 Per Session

I see individuals and families

Let's Connect (548) 800-1322

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Aligned Health

745 Bridge Street West

Waterloo, ON N2V

(548) 800-1322

Offering both in-person & virtual sessions for children and teens in K-W! Contact me to book a free 15-minute exploration call today.

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety

$165 Per Session

I see individuals and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $165
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Services performed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) Registered Social Worker (RSW) are covered by most extended health benefit plans. A receipt will be provided at the end of the session to submit for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Aimee VanKoughnett
Degree/Diploma from Canadian Association for Play Therapy Certified Play Therapist / 2021
Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Social Work

Aimee is a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and has specialized training in Sandtray Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Theraplay (parent-child attachment therapy), and specializes in Trauma Treatment using EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Integrative Play Therapy.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety

Expertise

Adoption
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Teen Violence
Women's Issues

When a child is struggling, everyone in the family is affected. Research shows that strong family bonds are the greatest predictors of a child's ability to be resilient after a stressful event. As the most important person in your child's life, parents are invited to be involved in their child's therapy as much as possible.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

6 Endorsements

Peter R Holden

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Aimee is a very caring and compassionate play therapist. She has taken the time to become certified in the play therapy modality. I have worked with Aimee for a number of years at Carizon and I would highly recommend her.

Paige Oberfelds

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Aimee's approach to therapy is a breath of fresh air! She brings creativity and excitement into her work with children and families. She is a fantastic fit for anyone needing support that is not only meaningful but also fun.

Megan Svarich-Knights

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RDT

Aimee is a deeply caring and conscientious person, coworker and therapist. She has a peaceful and loving energy about her which you will find beneficial in your treatment.

Andréa Areguy

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Aimee is an exceptional therapist! She is knowledgable in child development and creates a safe and inviting environment for children to thrive.

Kate McAllister

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Aimee is a warm, energetic, intelligent and highly skilled individual. I have had the pleasure of working with her and knowing her for a number of years and I have recommended her to many clients with great results!

Debbie Wagler

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MA, BEd

I have had the pleasure of being Aimee's office neighbour and colleague. I see her as a warm, knowledgeable, creative, playful, and dedicated therapist who thinks outside the box to tailor activities directly to her clients' interests and needs.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Child-Focused Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
EMDR
Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping)
Expressive Arts
Family / Marital
Narrative
Play Therapy
Sandplay
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Each session is anchored with your established goals in mind, while also holding space for adaptation to the unique needs of each child, teen and family. Child therapy sessions may utilize techniques from Play Therapy, Theraplay, Expressive Arts, Puppetry, Sandtray, Therapeutic Sorytelling and Games. Teen sessions may incorporate approaches from CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Expressive Arts.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Location

Primary Location

Aligned Health

745 Bridge Street West

Waterloo, ON N2V

(548) 800-1322

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Nearby Areas

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Offering both in-person & virtual sessions for children and teens in K-W! Contact me to book a free 15-minute exploration call today.

Call for a free consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT

Offering both in-person & virtual sessions for children and teens in K-W! Contact me to book a free 15-minute exploration call today.

Call for a free consultation now - (548) 800-1322

Aimee VanKoughnett

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT