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Introducing...Life Coaching in Kingston,
or Virtually in Ontario,
with Dr. Kris

Ready to Start Living Your Best Life? Let’s Make It Happen.

You’ve read all the self-help books, listened to every motivational podcast, tried meditating until your legs fell asleep, and guess what? You’re still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and not quite living the life you imagined. (Rude, right?)

But here’s the thing: You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels. You just need the right kind of help. And that’s where I come in. <<friendly wave>>

What's Life Coaching with Dr. Kris All About?

Glad you asked! I offer life coaching services that are legit, effective, and (surprise!) actually covered by most extended health benefit plans as a psychological service.

Yep!

This isn’t just some fluffy “manifest your dreams by journaling 300 times a day” nonsense. We’re talking evidence-based, results-focused, practical and playful guidance that gets you unstuck and moving forward.

My approach is heavily influenced by my training with Martha Beck in the Wayfinder Life Coaching model—a compassionate, practical, and deeply effective method for guiding you to your own unique version of success and fulfillment. No cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all nonsense here. Just tailored coaching designed for YOU.

Let’s rebuild, restore, and reconnect—together.

Yes! THIS.

Why Life Coaching?

Because sometimes you need more than just advice from well-meaning friends or endless self-help books.

Life coaching is about giving you the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts to create real, lasting change in your life.

We work together to help you:

Clarify your goals and what truly matters to you.
Break through limiting beliefs and unhelpful patterns.
Build unshakable confidence and self-compassion.
Achieve your dreams and create a life that actually feels amazing.
Keep you accountable and motivated so you can keep moving forward instead of getting stuck.

Life coaching isn’t just about getting your life to a place that looks good on paper—it’s about making sure it feels good in your soul.

Couples therapy at Limestone Clinic is about renewing hope and rediscovering your connection. We are dedicated to guiding you through a journey of mutual support and love, helping you find joy and fulfillment in your relationship.

Yes! I want this!

Meet the Marital Therapists at Limestone Clinic Kingston!

Preston Allen, B.A., M.A.

Clinical Associate*

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Jean Terhaar, B.A., B.N.Sc., M.A.

Clinical Associate*

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Registered Nurse

Emad Zahedi, B.A., M.A.C.P.

Clinical Associate*

Registered Psychotherapist

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Meet Preston Allen, R.P. – Supporting Married Couples through Life's Challenges

Marriage is a lifelong journey, and every couple experiences its highs and lows. Over time, stress, personal growth, unspoken hurts, or shifting priorities can cause married partners to feel disconnected, unseen, or misunderstood. Preston Allen, R.P., specializes in helping spouses work through the deep-rooted challenges unique to long-term commitment, rebuilding emotional connection, and restoring mutual respect.

With a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, Preston integrates emotion-focused therapy, neurobiological insights, and mindfulness-based techniques to help spouses understand their emotional triggers, improve their communication, and rediscover their partnership. Whether it’s years of unresolved conflict, struggles with emotional or physical intimacy, betrayal, or simply feeling like the marriage has lost its spark, Preston helps couples address these issues with practical tools, deep reflection, and a structured approach tailored to their unique marital history.

For those who value faith-based perspectives, Preston offers an optional integration of spirituality into therapy, helping couples explore how their beliefs and values can serve as a source of healing and strength in their marriage. Whether faith is central to your relationship or simply a part of your personal framework, Preston ensures that therapy remains a space of respect, comfort, and growth for both partners.

Marriage is about growth, adaptation, and navigating life’s changes together. If you and your spouse feel like you’re growing apart, struggling with conflict resolution, or are unsure of how to reconnect, Preston provides a safe and structured space to work toward real change. Whether working through past hurts, preparing for major life transitions, or making sense of lingering issues, he will help you find clarity and build a marriage that feels fulfilling again.

Your marriage deserves attention, care, and the right tools to thrive. If you're ready to do the work, Preston is here to guide you.

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Meet Emad Zahedi, R.P. – No-Nonsense Marital Therapy for Real Change

Marriage is one of life’s deepest commitments, but over time, even the strongest partnerships can feel strained by conflict, emotional distance, or past wounds that never fully healed. When resentment builds, communication breaks down, or intimacy fades, many couples find themselves stuck in painful cycles that feel impossible to break. Emad Zahedi, R.P., specializes in helping married couples tackle the root causes of disconnection head-on and develop real, lasting solutions.

With extensive training in evidence-based techniques from the Gottman Institute, Emad helps spouses rebuild trust, restore communication, and navigate challenges like betrayal, emotional withdrawal, and chronic conflict. His direct yet compassionate approach ensures that therapy is not just about talking—it’s about making actual progress.

Marriage comes with real-world stressors—busy schedules, career demands, parenting pressures, and financial struggles—all of which can take a toll on a relationship. Emad helps couples cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters: strengthening their connection, breaking harmful cycles, and building a relationship that feels fulfilling again.

For couples facing high-stakes issues like post-affair recovery, major life transitions, or years of unresolved conflict, Emad provides structured, solution-focused therapy that gets to the heart of the problem. He doesn’t just help couples rehash arguments—he helps them change how they communicate, rebuild emotional security, and make meaningful improvements in their marriage.

If you and your spouse want more than just surface-level solutions and are ready to put in the work to repair and strengthen your marriage, Emad is the therapist who will challenge you, support you, and guide you toward lasting change.

Marriages don’t thrive by accident—they thrive with effort, commitment, and the right guidance. If you’re ready to invest in your relationship, Emad is ready to help.

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Meet Jean Terhaar, R.N., R.P. (Qualifying) – Helping Married Couples Rebuild, Restore, and Reconnect

Marriage is one of life’s most rewarding yet complex relationships. Over time, stress, unmet expectations, emotional distance, and past wounds can take a toll, leaving spouses feeling disconnected or struggling to communicate. At Limestone Clinic, Jean Terhaar, R.N., R.P. (Qualifying), specializes in helping married couples rediscover their connection, navigate difficulties, and strengthen their partnership.

With years of experience as a registered nurse, Jean brings a deep understanding of emotional resilience, relationship dynamics, and the mind-body connection to her work. She knows that when marital challenges arise, they don’t just affect emotions—they impact every area of life, from self-esteem to family dynamics, stress levels, and overall well-being. Now, as a psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Level 1 & 2 Gottman Method training, Jean provides science-backed, structured strategies to help married couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen intimacy.

Marriages can go through difficult seasons—parenting stress, financial struggles, emotional disconnection, resentment, or betrayal—and Jean understands that these challenges require more than just quick fixes. She offers a practical yet compassionate approach to help spouses get unstuck from harmful patterns, address underlying emotional pain, and develop tools for lasting marital satisfaction.

If you and your spouse are feeling distant, stuck in repetitive arguments, or struggling to find the joy you once had in your marriage, Jean is here to help. Her gentle but effective approach ensures that both partners feel heard, understood, and equipped to create a stronger, more resilient marriage.

Marriages evolve, and with the right guidance, yours can thrive again. If you’re ready to put in the work to restore and strengthen your partnership, Jean will be there every step of the way.

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What would you like to improve in your relationship?

What is the Difference Between Life Coaching and Therapy?

Great question! And super important.

Psychotherapy is about healing. It’s designed to help you process trauma, manage mental health conditions, and work through deeply rooted emotional wounds. It’s usually focused on past experiences and their impact on your present mental health. In Psychotherapy I would use specific techniques to treat specific mental health conditions that are impeding your emotional, cognitive, or physiological regulation.

Life Coaching, on the other hand, is about growth. It’s future-focused and goal-oriented. It’s about helping you identify what you truly want, what’s getting in your way, and how to create a clear path forward. And while therapy and life coaching can overlap and sometimes even the same tools can be of use, the coaching process is more about action than analysis. Think: more “let’s do this” and less “let’s rehash that.”

Also, here’s the kicker: Life coaching with me is covered by many extended health benefit plans because of my status as a licensed psychologist and the fact that coaching falls under the umbrella of a psychological service. So, you get all the motivation, guidance, and transformation you’re looking for—with the added bonus of potential financial savings. Woohoo!

Schedule your initial consultation and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier, and more connected marriage.

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