About Jeremy Mayer, MSW, RSW: Compassionate Counselling in Kingston, Ontario

Jeremy Mayer is a trusted counsellor and registered social worker based in Kingston, Ontario, specializing in evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, addiction, and compulsive behaviors. With over 30 years of experience, Jeremy integrates multiple therapeutic approaches including:

Core Specializations

• ISTDP Therapy: Completed 3-year intensive CORE training with Dr. Joel Town (Halifax) and 7+ years of advanced practice. Helps clients break cycles of emotional avoidance that lead to anxiety and dysfunctional coping. ISTDP Institute Directory Listing

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addresses thought patterns impacting emotional wellbeing

• Addiction Therapy: IITAP-certified in sex addiction treatment using Dr. Patrick Carnes' task-based model

• Trauma-Informed Care: Mindfulness-based techniques for emotional regulation

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Integrated Approach
My client-centered framework uses ISTDP as a foundational element to help clients:
✓ Understand how suppressed feelings create relationship struggles and unmet needs
✓ Identify connections between emotional avoidance and coping mechanisms (substance use, anger, avoidance)
✓ Build capacity for authentic emotional experiencing
✓ Develop sustainable resilience and self-compassion

Collaborative Philosophy

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Outside the therapy room, Jeremy champions stigma-free mental health support in Kingston's community.