Dr. Kristy Boughton

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other aspects of mental health? Are you dealing with life stressors, interpersonal difficulties, or trying to better understand yourself and your experiences? Are you a caregiver looking for ways to better understand and support your child or young adult through challenging emotions or behaviours? Or maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward.

Dealing with the challenges and stresses of life can be difficult, especially on your own. I bring empathy, genuineness, and curiosity to my work, striving to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe therapy works best when it is tailored to the person sitting in front of me. I work with clients to co-create a personalized plan that meets each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. From there, I use a flexible and collaborative approach that draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. We work together to gain new insights and develop practical skills to better navigate life’s challenges, reduce suffering, and support meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, draw on their strengths, and move toward a life that feels more manageable and aligned with what matters most to them.

I am clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an Applied Developmental Emphasis from the University of Guelph in 2017. I completed my residency at Hamilton Health Sciences and have also received training at the Centre for Psychological Services at the University of Guelph, the Waterloo Region District School Board, and Lutherwood Mental Health Services. I have worked in private practice for the last 10 years, providing assessment, treatment, and consultation services. I also provide training and supervision for clinical psychology graduate students through Reflections Mental Health Group and as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Waterloo.

Outside of work, I am adjusting to having a little more space in the house as my children have grown up and become more independent. I enjoy finding time for the things that keep me grounded and connected. These days, that often means spending time with my dog, tending to my plants and chickens, getting lost in a good book, and enjoying plenty of coffee.