Ashley Latendresse
Clinic Director
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), M.A.
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Why I Became a Therapist
Chances are you’re carrying something heavy. Maybe it’s past pain that still lingers, emotions that feel too big to manage, or a feeling that you’re stuck and don’t know how to move forward. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Ashley Latendresse, a Registered Psychotherapist, but more importantly, I’m someone who understands what it feels like to need support and not know where to turn. I’m here to offer you a place where you can lay down your burdens for a while and start finding your way back to yourself. I'm here to help you reconnect with the strength and resilience you already have. Together, we’ll create a space where you can breathe easier, look at what’s weighing you down, and start building the life you want to live.
Therapy changed my life. The counsellors, advisors, and therapists who supported me as I grew up and faced my own challenges, taught me the power of being heard and supported without judgment. That’s the space I now offer to you - a space where you can feel safe, understood, and empowered to heal.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to walk alongside you.
What I Bring to My Practice
When opening up about their experiences, it’s important for clients to feel confident in who they’re sharing that journey with.
Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University) and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (Trent University), along with specialized training in Addictions and Mental Health (Durham College).
She is trained in EMDR and has advanced training in ASSYST I/G, EMDR-PRECI, and EMDR-IGTP-OTS, helping clients process critical incidents, recent events, and ongoing traumatic stress safely and effectively. Ashley also draws from CBT, DBT, SFT, and the Gottman Method to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs.
Her experience spans private practice, transitional housing, and crisis lines, with extensive work in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and behaviour change. This background allows her to meet clients with both confidence and compassion, wherever they are in their journey.
Your Path To Healing
How Our Therapy Works
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Schedule Your Free Consultation
Start with a free 20-minute phone chat. We’ll talk about what’s been challenging for you and what you’re hoping to work toward. This conversation helps us determine if we’re a good fit and how therapy can support you in feeling stronger and creating positive change in your life.
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Getting Started
Once we’ve determined we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session during our call. Before we meet, you’ll complete a few online forms that will be sent via email. This information helps me understand you better so we can dive right into therapy from your very first visit.
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Start Your Healing Journey
We’ll work together using evidence-based methods that help people make real progress. You’ll learn strategies for managing difficult situations, building confidence, and developing practical tools you can use every day. I will provide guidance and support, and celebrate your growth, both big and small.
What Working Together Looks Like
If you’re imagining cold, clinical sessions where you feel like just another case file, you won’t find that here.
When you work with me, it’s real. It’s two people sitting down, talking honestly, figuring things out together. I’m here to walk beside you, not to lecture you. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. You’ll always be met with compassion, authenticity, and respect.
I believe you know yourself better than anyone else. My role isn’t to tell you who you are or what you should do. It’s to listen, support, and guide you as you navigate your path toward healing.
Core Beliefs That Guide Our Work
Authentic Relationships
Real healing starts with genuine human connection, not textbook techniques. I meet you with honesty, empathy, and trust.
Healing Takes Time
Lasting change doesn’t happen overnight. I honour your pace and create space for growth without pressure.
Your Story Matters
Your experiences, emotions, and struggles are valid. I’m here to understand your story, not rewrite it.
Collaboration Over Control
Therapy is a partnership. We work together to uncover what you need, not what I think you should do.
Strength Through Struggle
Challenges don’t define you. They reveal the strength and resilience you already hold within yourself.
Find Strength in Being Seen
Reaching out for support takes courage, and by being here, you’ve already taken an important first step.
Together, we’ll create a path forward that feels authentic and empowering — one that reflects your values, your voice, and your goals. In our work, you can expect compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I’ll meet you where you are, moving at your pace, and honouring what matters most to you.
You deserve to be heard, supported, and guided in a space that is safe and nonjudgmental. You are not alone, and you can find the clarity and resilience to move forward.
Take the First Step Towards Healing
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure how to move forward?
Take the first step by booking a FREE consultation. This is your opportunity to ask questions, get a feel for my approach, and see if we’re a good fit.