About Sarah Kennedy

registered psychotherapist, qualifying

Who do I work with?

Individual Adults, Children (Age 6+), Teens, and Parents

Specialties

What would make us a good fit?

Your guilt and anxiety are sky-high; you feel like you're running in a race you never signed up for
You are a parent who loves your child deeply, but feels stuck in patterns that make you feel 'not-good-enough'
You feel numbed out by this stage of life... there is just too much on your plate and yet, there's nothing you feel you can take off!
There is a critical voice in your head that just won't quiet down
You have a difficult relationship with parents, in-laws, siblings, or friends
You're a child or young person who often feels anxious, awkward, different, or 'bad'. Maybe you think you're not smart enough or not good enough, or you worry about your friendships

What is a therapy session with me like?

Warm, authentic, human
A judgment-free space and a strong focus on our relationship
Meeting you right where you're at and diving into topics at your pace
Acknowledging patterns & making connections
Slowing down and learning to be present, compassionate with yourself, and able to make helpful shifts when it feels right

Who am I outside of the therapy room?

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