Abigail Ababio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (343) 314-2578

On the outside, you look put‑together, but inside you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted from constantly bracing for something to go wrong. You don’t have to keep carrying this alone. I help you slow down, feel seen, and rebuild a sense of safety in your body and your life. If you’re ready for support that meets you with compassion and clarity, support that honours both your resilience and your pain, reach out. I’d be honoured to walk with you.
Many of the people I work with are BIPOC women who are tired of being “the strong one,” moms trying to heal after a stressful pregnancy or birth, newcomers, and couples who feel disconnected. Together, we look at what’s weighing you down and find practical ways to feel better.
I continue to be amazed at how quickly clients begin to find lasting relief.
My approach is trauma-informed, practical, and compassionate. Together, we’ll explore nervous system regulation, CBT strategies, EMDR, and gentle mindset shifts that support healing, not hustle.
Book a free consultation, and we can explore what healing might look like for you at your pace.
Call or Email Abigail Ababio now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 314-2578
Let's Connect (343) 314-2578

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- First Nations Health Authority
- Green Shield Canada
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Abigail Ababio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 314-2578
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Abigail Ababio
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Carleton University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Abigail Ababio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 314-2578
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Abigail Ababio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 314-2578
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Abigail Ababio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 314-2578
Groups
Youth Support Group: Resilient Minds
Youth Support Group: Resilient Minds: A Therapeutic Support Group for Teens (Ages 13–17). This group provides a supportive, structured space for teens to explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. Designed for youth navigating stress, anxiety, identity development, school pressures, or social challenges, the group integrates trauma?informed practice, psychoeducation, and age?appropriate skill?building. Participants learn to understand their feelings, communicate effectively, and develop healthier ways of managing difficult experiences.
Expertise
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$100-$150
Location
1415 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2G
Email Abigail Ababio about this group or call - (343) 314-2578
Location
Primary Location
Sankofa Wellness Collective
1415 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2G
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