Dylan Maarse

PsychotherapistCouples Therapist

Jan 10

Written By Boulevard North

Registered Psychotherapist

Accepting New Clients

Looking for support for your child, family conflict, or relationship issues? You’re in the right place.

Kids today face a unique set of mental health challenges shaped by social, cultural, technological, and academic pressures. I offer support for a range of issues—whether that’s academic pressure, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, social media stress, loneliness, body image issues, low self-esteem, and identity/family struggles.
Together, we will identify specific areas of concern and understand behaviours to navigate ways to attain goals. I provide a safe space for kids to feel comfortable expressing themselves. We will work on learning new coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, anger, or sadness.
In addition working with youth, I have a special interest in supporting couples and fostering effective communication. I use the Gottman Method to help couples to be able to manage relationships and develop problem-solving skills. These skills help couples build flexibility in their relationships, leading to more stability and healthier connections.
• MA in Counselling Psychology
• BA in Political Science
I grew up living in South America and traveling around many parts of the world. Being exposed to so many different cultures helped me grow an appreciation for different ways of life. I got used to not always fitting in and learned to understand and share the feelings of others. I learned at a young age how powerful human connection can be and I always wanted to honour that understanding in my profession.
I began my career working at a drug rehabilitation centre for adolescents. I really cherished this work but I found myself struggling to empower residents to make the kind of change that they wanted. That is when I decided that I would pursue my Masters in Counselling Psychology so that I could learn the tools to help people take strides in working towards their goals.
I am an integrative therapist, bringing in CBT, Play Therapy, and DBT. When working with youth, I will often invite parents into sessions to strengthen communication at home, build healthy routines, and set boundaries.
I offer in-person services for clients aged 8+ in Guelph, and virtually for those located throughout Ontario, Quebec, and within unregulated provinces.
When working with couples, I use the Gottman Method, an evidenced based approach for strengthening relationships. We work together to honour your emotional experiences and to help identify patterns that may be getting in the way of you moving forward.
Reach out to dylan@kstherapyservices.ca or click the “book a free consultation” button.