Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Christian Therapy Services in Ontario
By Peaceful Waters has provided professional psychotherapy and counseling services since 2000, integrating Christian beliefs with evidence-based practices. Our team of registered therapists, mediators, and coaches serves communities across Ontario through 20+ satellite locations and online platforms. We specialize in trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapies, and holistic healing for individuals, couples, families, and organizations.With over 25 years of combined clinical expertise, our practitioners employ modalities like EMDR, DBT, and vocational rehabilitation to address mental health, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We maintain partnerships with New Life Charity to ensure accessible care through subsidized therapy programs while upholding strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Art Therapy
EMDR Intensives
Parent Coaching
Spiritual Direction
Mediation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Child-Centered Divorce
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience in Christian-integrated mental health services
- Trauma-informed care using EMDR and DBT methodologies
- Accessible services through 20+ Ontario locations and teletherapy
- Vocational rehabilitation specialists with 20+ years of experience
- Subsidized therapy programs through New Life Charity partnership
What people say
Improved child relationships
Effective trauma recovery
Accessible community locations
Spiritual integration respected
Compassionate professionals
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide a safe space for emotional healing and personal growth. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and somatic therapies, our registered clinicians help clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies while respecting each client's spiritual journey and personal values.
Child-Centered Divorce
This specialized service helps families navigate separation while protecting children from conflict. Our mediators facilitate parenting plans, therapeutic visitation, and co-parenting strategies. The process includes voice-of-the-child reports and email moderation to ensure constructive communication while maintaining court compliance and child welfare priorities.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Our vocational rehabilitation program assists clients returning to work after injury or mental health leave. Certified professionals conduct skills assessments, develop return-to-work plans, and provide job search training. The trauma-informed approach includes cognitive evaluations and workplace mediation to ensure successful reintegration while addressing both practical and emotional challenges.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction sessions help individuals deepen their faith journey through contemplative practices and sacred listening. Our directors guide clients in recognizing God's presence in daily life while respecting diverse denominational backgrounds. The process emphasizes spiritual disciplines and discernment practices to foster greater intimacy with the Divine and personal transformation.
Parent Coaching
Attachment-based parent coaching develops effective parenting strategies for modern families. Sessions focus on positive discipline, emotional regulation, and building resilient parent-child relationships. Coaches provide practical tools for managing behavioral challenges while promoting mutual respect and understanding in both traditional and blended family dynamics.
People
Janine Schultz
Founder
Registered Social Worker with 30+ years of clinical experience. Developed By Peaceful Waters' relational therapy model combining Christian values with evidence-based practices. Author of 'Unwrapping My Heart' and pioneer of community-based counseling partnerships.
Shelley Smilek
Vocational Rehabilitation Professional
MSW, RVP, RRP certified professional with 20+ years in vocational evaluation. Specializes in return-to-work planning and cognitive assessments. Member of CAVEWAS and CVRP, focusing on workplace reintegration for clients with complex medical and psychological needs.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you offer?
We provide EMDR, DBT, CBT, somatic therapies, art therapy, and attachment-based approaches tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
Do you accept insurance?
Most services are covered by private health insurance plans. Subsidized options are available through our New Life Charity partnership for eligible clients.
Are services available outside Ontario?
Online therapy sessions allow us to serve clients internationally. In-person services are available at 20+ locations across Ontario.
What divorce support services exist?
We offer parenting plan mediation, therapeutic visitation, voice-of-the-child reports, and email moderation to support child-centered divorce processes.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our intake team via phone or website form. We'll connect you with appropriate services and schedule your first session within two business days.
