| Name | Adam Presenger |
|---|---|
| Credentials | MSW, RSW |
| Professional Designation | Registered Social Worker • Psychotherapist |
| Locations | Pembroke • Virtual across Ontario |
| Services | Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Individual Therapy for Adults, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Military & Veteran Care |
| Specialties | PTSD, Operational Stress Injuries, Trauma Recovery, Anxiety & Depression, Military-to-Civilian Transition, Moral Injury, Grief & Loss |
| Languages | English |
| Availability | Accepting new clients |
Mental Health Therapy in Pembroke and Virtual Across Ontario
Adam Presenger, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Adam Presenger provides mental health therapy in Pembroke and virtual therapy across Ontario.
Adam believes therapy should be a space where people feel heard, understood, and supported. He works alongside clients to identify meaningful goals, build effective coping strategies, and create lasting change that feels manageable and sustainable.
Areas of Focus
Child Therapy
Emotional & Mental Health Concerns | Behavioural Issues | School-Related Challenges | Social & Peer Relationships | Family & Home Environment Stress | Trauma & Stress | Identity & Self-Expression | Sleep and Other Health-Related Issues |Neurodevelopmental & Diagnostic Support
Teen Therapy
Mental Health & Emotional Regulation | Identity Development & Self-Esteem | Family & Relationship Challenges | Academic & School-Related Issues | Peer & Social Issues | Technology, Gaming & Screen Time Concerns | Neurodiversity | Life Transitions & Stress
Individual Therapy for Adults
Anxiety Disorders | Depressive Disorders | Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders | Neurodevelopmental & Cognitive Disorders (ASD & ADHD) | Relationship & Interpersonal Issues | Grief & Loss | Life Transitions & Identity | Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues | Anger & Emotional Regulation | Sleep Issues | Burnout
Couples Therapy
Communication Issues | Conflict Resolution | Emotional Intimacy | Physical & Sexual Intimacy | Infidelity / Betrayal | Trust Issues | Parenting & Family Challenges | Financial Stress | Life Transitions | Lack of Appreciation or Validation | Power Imbalances & Control | Boundaries with In-Laws & Extended Family | Mental Health Struggles in the Relationship | Cultural or Religious Differences | Premarital Counselling | Contemplating Separation or Divorce | Relationship Maintenance & Growth
Family Therapy
Communication Challenges | Parenting & Discipline Conflict | Family Changes or Transitions | Sibling Conflicts | Mental Health Impacting the Family | Chronic Illness or Disability | Cultural, Religious, or Generational Differences | Estrangement or Cut-Offs | Neurodiversity & Special Needs | Conflict, Anger, or Resentment | Grief, Loss & Shared Trauma | Rebuilding Connection
Military Members & Veterans
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Operational Stress Injuries (OSI) | Trauma Recovery | Anxiety & Depression | Military-to-Civilian Transition | Identity & Purpose After Service | Relationship & Family Challenges | Grief & Loss | Occupational Stress | Moral Injury | Emotional Regulation | Resilience Building
Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families with Adam Presenger
Adam Presenger is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where clients can openly explore their experiences and challenges.
Hi, I’m Adam. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, and I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about my approach.
Many of the individuals and families I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, grief, burnout, emotional regulation challenges, or significant life transitions, my goal is to help you feel supported while building practical tools for lasting change.
Together, we can explore your strengths, develop new perspectives, and work toward meaningful goals that improve your wellbeing, relationships, and quality of life.
Military and Veteran Mental Health Support
Adam has extensive experience working within military environments and supporting active service members, veterans, and their families.
He understands that military service can present unique challenges, including operational stress injuries, trauma exposure, PTSD, identity shifts, reintegration into civilian life, relationship strain, and occupational stress.
Using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, Adam works collaboratively with military members and veterans to process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and build practical strategies for navigating life both during and after service.
His advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) allows him to support individuals experiencing trauma and PTSD using approaches supported by current research and best practices.
Clinical Supervision with Adam Presenger
In addition to providing therapy, Adam offers clinical supervision to other mental health professionals. He is committed to supporting ongoing learning, professional growth, and reflective practice.
Adam values creating a supportive environment where clinicians can strengthen their skills, deepen clinical insight, and build confidence in their work. His supervision approach encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to high-quality client care.
Adam Presenger’s Background and Experience
Throughout his career, Adam has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, military environments, and rural communities.
These experiences have provided him with a broad understanding of the challenges individuals and families face across different stages of life. Additionally, his leadership roles have helped strengthen local partnerships and improve access to mental health services throughout the region.
With more than 20 years of experience, Adam brings a practical, compassionate, and grounded perspective to his work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Adam Presenger’s Approach to Therapy
Adam Presenger provides mental health and addictions counselling tailored to each client’s unique needs. He works collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences, identify meaningful goals, build coping strategies, and create lasting change at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.
His approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-focused. Adam believes therapy should be tailored to each person’s experiences, challenges, and goals while building on the strengths they already possess.
Therapeutic Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Trauma-Informed Care
Together, these approaches help clients develop practical coping skills, increase self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Education and Professional Registration
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Lakehead University
- Honours Bachelor of Social Work (HBSW), Lakehead University
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Mental Health Therapy in Pembroke and Virtual Across Ontario
Adam Presenger offers in-person therapy in Pembroke as well as secure virtual therapy across Ontario. He supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families seeking support with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction recovery, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing.
A Supportive Space for Growth and Change with Adam Presenger
Above all, Adam Presenger is committed to helping clients feel supported, capable, and connected. He approaches every session with respect, curiosity, and a belief in the transformative power of a strong therapeutic relationship.
Whether clients are seeking support for themselves, their relationship, or their family, Adam works collaboratively to help them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.