
Licensed in: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Education: Yorkville University
Top Specialties: Sex and Intimacy Therapy Relationship and Couples Therapy LGBTQIA+ Affirming TherapyLife Transitions & AdjustmentIdentity & Self‑Esteem Work
Age Groups: Young Adults (18–24), Adults (25–64), Seniors (65+), Couples, Parents/Caregivers
Fee: $175
"Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.” Within the therapeutic relationship with Kara-Leah, you have an affirming space to explore your emotions and be empowered to decide how to respond. The space and time shared will be a safe harbor where you can drop your anchor to share and express.Kara-Leah Gonty is a Registered Social and Worker and Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and Master of Education degree. Her therapeutic style is eclectic using a client-centered, strengths-based approach rooted in positive psychology. Kara-Leah uses methods that ensure clients feel empowered and in control of the counselling process. She believes clients should focus on making client-centered decisions.Kara-Leah has a strong interest in sexual expansion and empowerment, affirming sexual expression, identity, and orientation, increasing intimacy, and enhancing trust and sexual satisfaction through communication and exploration. She has completed the Sexual Health Certificate Program at the University of Michigan and is working toward certification as a Sex Therapist with the Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).Kara-Leah is also enthusiastic about supporting clients when navigating the challenges of relationships, parenting, family, separation, and divorce.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Relationship / family modalities
Gottman Method (couples)
Family Systems / Bowen
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic
Attachment-based therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Integrative/eclectic
Somatic Therapy/Somatic Experiencing
Professional Designation: Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Location: Alberta (Virtual Services)
Session Fees:
$175
Insurance receipts are provided. Direct billing available where applicable.
"I was nervous to start therapy, but Kara-Leah made it feel completely natural. She has a way of making you feel heard without judgment, I always left our sessions feeling clearer and more confident in myself. If you've been on the fence, just go." - G.V., Alberta Client