Meet Kristin Kurian MA, MHSc., Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Trauma Professional.

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Ready to lead your life with clarity and confidence, even if you’re just starting to believe you can?

I’ve dedicated my professional career to understanding trauma, self-esteem, neurodiversity, and identity, and how these forces shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and parents move beyond the inner narratives and protective strategies that once helped them cope, but now keep them feeling stuck, small, or disconnected.

My training as a Registered Psychotherapist, combined with extensive work in Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and trauma-informed care, means I bring both clinical depth and practical tools to our work. I don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions, I offer a grounded, personalized approach that respects your story, your pace, and your strengths.

And I don’t just know this from books. I’ve lived it. I’ve done my own therapy, faced anxiety and self-worth struggles, and navigated the long road of parenting neurodivergent kids while trying to hold everything together. I understand how the past can quietly echo into your present, and I know how powerful it can be to break old patterns and build something new.

Through our work together, you’ll be better equipped to cope with distressing emotions, move through past trauma with more compassion and clarity, and feel more secure in yourself and your relationships.

Clients describe me as calm, grounded, and deeply attuned. You might think, “Well, that’s what any therapist should be,” and you’re right. But many of my clients come to me after past experiences where they didn’t feel seen, safe, or truly heard. What makes our work different is that here, you get to show up fully as yourself, no masks, no pressure, no judgment.

The therapeutic relationship is at the core of everything I do. I actively invite your feedback, your preferences, and your needs into the room. You’ll never be expected to follow a rigid path or “do therapy right.” If something doesn’t resonate, we talk about it. If you need to slow down, we slow down.

Therapy with me isn’t cold or overly clinical. It’s real, relational, and built on mutual respect. I’ll bring my full humanity into the work, sharing what I’ve learned professionally and through my own lived experiences, and holding space for the reality that healing is messy, nonlinear, and sometimes really hard. I know that insight alone isn’t enough, and I understand how exhausting it can be to feel like you “should” be doing better when you’re already doing your best.

Many of the people I work with tell me what a relief it is to finally feel like they don’t have to explain or justify themselves, that I just get it. If you’re looking for a therapist who meets you with warmth, honesty, and the kind of support that lets you breathe a little deeper, you’ll find that here.

I’m a white Canadian woman with Swedish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry, married to a South Indian partner, and together we’re raising three biracial teens and young adults. Our family life is rich with culture, complexity, and constant learning, often messy, sometimes loud, and always real. I move through the world as a parent, partner, and human doing my own ongoing inner work.

I’m a bit of a psychology and neuroscience nerd, a lover of honest conversations, and the kind of person who’ll still go for a walk even if it’s raining. On quieter days, you’ll find me diving into a new course, a medical thriller, or reorganizing a closet just for fun. I co-founded and used to run a skincare line, and now I channel that creative energy into my therapy practice and writing.

I’ve spent over 30 years in healthcare and the medical field, which means I bring both a clinical lens and a deeply human one to the therapy space. I’m equally at home in research, theory, and the quiet moments where real insight happens.

I’ve lived through the transitions and identity shifts I now support clients, figuring out who you are, finding your voice, how to live in alignment with your values, and how to stay grounded when life gets chaotic. And like most people I work with, I’m always learning, too.

And if you’re wondering, I am a nature lover and cat person through and through. I share my home with two affectionate Balinese cats (hypoallergenic - because I’m very allergic!) who bring so much joy, comfort, and the occasional zoomies to my day - plus plenty of laughter, tea, and moments of “okay, let’s just take this one step at a time."