About Sarah Kennedy

registered psychotherapist, qualifying

I didn’t become a therapist because I have life figured out—I became one because I know what it means to need someone beside you while you find your way. Therapy taught me to get curious about the parts of ourselves we’re often hardest on. During my training, I began to understand that many of the ways we cope—though sometimes painful or frustrating—develop for a reason. That perspective became central to how I support others.

Working closely with children, adolescents, and families early in my career sparked a lasting interest in the emotional and relational experiences that shape us. This foundation continues to guide my work today, where I draw from attachment-based psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore what’s underneath the challenges they’re facing.

I believe therapy is an invitation to slow down, make sense of our experiences, and develop greater compassion for ourselves. I know firsthand that healing isn’t about becoming a different person—it’s about becoming more fully ourselves.

You’ll most often find me spending time with my family, making memories with my kids, travelling, and enjoying good food. I value the simple moments that remind me to slow down and appreciate life as it unfolds.

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Specialties & Modalities

Attachment, Family Relationships, & Parenting

I support you in navigating challenging relationships, including parent-child relationships and patterns that can leave people feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck.
Together, we work to understand these patterns with compassion and develop healthier ways of relating, communicating, and responding to one another.
Trauma & Emotional Healing

I provide trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes safety, trust, and connection.
Rather than simply focusing on symptoms, we explore the experiences and protective patterns underlying them, helping you develop greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of security within yourself and your relationships.
Main Approach: Attachment-Based Psychodynamic Therapy

My approach is grounded in attachment theory and psychodynamic therapy. I help clients become curious about the underlying emotions, relationships, and experiences that contribute to current struggles.
Integrative Modality: Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you explore the different parts of yourself and the protective roles they may hold, creating space to understand underlying needs, emotions, and experiences and move toward greater self-compassion, emotional flexibility, and connection.

An interior shot of Maggie's Hamilton-based therapy office. A dark gray couch sits below two black and white art prints. Two cream pillows are on the couch

Education & Credentials

Post-Graduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Canadian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, 2026

Master of Arts in Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University, 2020

Graduate Certificate in Philosophy and Ethics, Harvard Extension School, 2018

Bachelor of Science in Theological Studies and Greek, Southeastern University, 2017

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

300+ hours of direct psychotherapy practice under clinical supervision

Specialized training in Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion

ASIST Suicide Prevention Training; Crisis Prevention Intervention

Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB)

Foundations in FASD Training

Ongoing clinical supervision, professional development, and psychotherapy training

Sarah’s Experience

3+ Years

Providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families under clinical supervision
7+ Years

Working with children and youth across mental health, developmental, educational, and community settings
Specialized Experience

Supporting complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and relational needs
History of Crisis Support

Experience providing crisis support and safety-focused care to children, youth, and families