
Kevin Olmstead
Kevin Olmstead, MEd
Registered Psychotherapist
To me there is no greater privilege than supporting and empowering someone to feel worthy, resilient in the face of life’s challenges, and ultimately hopeful for what their future holds. I believe that each individual is the expert on their own life, and possesses the potential to achieve profound personal growth given the right support and relational environment. My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are and to co-create a space in which you feel unconditionally accepted and safe to authentically express and explore the most vulnerable aspects of yourself and your story. In my practice, I draw on EFT, MCBT, DBT, IFS and relational approaches to build upon your existing strengths, equip you with the tools and insight to more effectively navigate your life’s challenges, and enjoy greater interpersonal and life satisfaction.
Education and Training
Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Masters of Education, Counselling Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2022
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, ON
Project ECHO Ontario Psychotherapy: CBT, 2019
Videoconference Community of Practice for Health Care Professionals, CAMH and University of Toronto
Ontario College Graduate Certificate, 2018
Addictions and Mental Health, Durham College, Pickering, ON
Honours Bachelor of Science, 2017
Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Specialties
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Gambling
LGBTQIA+
Grief
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Intimacy Issues
Men’s Issues
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Personality Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Positive/Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma/PTSD
Video Game Addiction
Client Focus
Adolescents (13-17)
Young Adult (18-34)
Adults (35-64)
Types of Therapy
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behaviour (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person Centered
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic Therapy
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Modalities
Individuals
Families