Therapists in Ottawa, ON

We live in a world that often doesn't recognize who we are, especially if you are queer, trans, neurodivergent. Whether you are one of those, or all three, I am right there with you. You might be wondering who you are or you might already know. You might have experienced trauma. You might be dealing with organizational challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and issues with your family of origin. You might be an individual, a monogamous couple, or in a non-monogamous relationship configuration. Wading through all of these issues can be difficult at the best of times, but I am here to help.

Hey, so this is a weird process, right? I know finding a therapist can feel daunting. Maybe you’ve never done therapy and you have no idea what to expect. Maybe you’ve tried it before, but you want something different. Maybe you just want something to change, but you’re not sure what. That’s okay; you don’t have to figure it out alone. I love to help people navigate this unique healing process through honesty, authenticity, and non-judgement. We can work together to determine your goals, the changes you may want to make, and the kinds of therapy that might be helpful for you.

I work with individual adults on a variety of issues including anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use, and shame.

Visit www.samanthaburtonpsychotherapy.janeapp.com to book a consult or first session. My interest and passion lies in working with individuals to overcome obstacles that are keeping them from living their most fulfilling life. I have experience working with a number of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/complex trauma, ADHD/ASD, emotion regulation issues, relationship and sex issues, and social issues. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced trauma or complex trauma, and helping them to understand and overcome the difficulties their past experiences have created in their lives.

English and French. Stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions are common difficulties experienced by most people. However, when these issues begin to negatively impact your life or become too much to handle, we need help identifying tools and strategies to resolve these issues and achieve our goals. We can work together to find the right tools and skills to cope, grow, and reconnect with yourself and loved ones. As a therapist, I value your lived experiences and work with the approaches that best fit my client’s needs. Please get in touch so we can discuss how I can help you, your child or your couple.

I am passionate about working with you to find your inner strengths and overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from living a fulfilling life. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where we can collaboratively work towards your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults, with a special interest in issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, emotion regulation issues, behavioural difficulties, and school difficulties.

The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.

What matters most is finding the right support for you, getting to workable solutions through professional collaboration with the right counsellor. For many life challenges, this means having a professional ally like Howard, as thousands of satisfied clients have experienced first-hand. After 15 years of counselling experience in Vancouver campus and agency settings, he recently spent over 2.5 years as a popular counsellor for students at Algonquin College, assisting adult students addressing challenges on a range of the "issues" listed on this page. Howard relishes fostering mental health, wellness, and strategies for adult life.

Therapy isn't just about new realizations - it's about transforming those realizations into deliberate steps you can take to improve things. I am a strong advocate for a two pronged approach to mental health - developing coping strategies to handle times of crisis, and building a strong foundation to reduce the overall amount of crisis moments in your life. I enjoy working with people who have a wide variety of backgrounds and walks of life.

I see individuals in therapy for a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, adult ADHD, relationship issues, family dynamics, parenting, self-esteem & climate anxiety. In sessions, I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours at your own pace. I help clients gain clarity about the challenges they are facing, find a healthy sense of balance, and learn strategies to cope more effectively. I like to collaboratively approach problems and help you find creative solutions that fit your values.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or panic it can feel overwhelming and sometimes debilitating. I aim to create a safe environment which allows you to work through these struggles and grow in your own way. I am passionate about working with women, teens, adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and athletes, and I welcome all who wish to improve their overall mental well-being. Some of my areas of interest include helping those who are struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, identity exploration, and confidence/self-esteem building.

I specialize in the mental health support of children, youth and young adults as well as their families/caregivers. I have experience supporting new diagnosis, medical complexities, eating disorders, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, OCD, etc), sexual identity, gender identity, grief & loss, life stages & transitions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation & self-harm, and more. I am an NIHB provider and have a special interest in providing culturally safe care to indigenous populations. I am also an approved provider for VAC and have an interest in providing support to veterans.

Your journey is unique, and your therapy should be tailored to your needs and experiences. You can bring your whole self to our time together - laughter, tears, anger, joy, or grief, and the many layers of yourself. You want to be seen and heard, for someone to understand how much you've been through, and how desperately you want things to change. I support both individuals and couples, and specialize in supporting people in the queer community, neurodivergent folks, as well as those navigating stress, anxiety, and those nurturing their self-esteem and overcoming people pleasing patterns. All are welcome!

I work with both youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, work/school stress, and topics of gender/sexuality. I am passionate about creating a therapeutic experience tailored to each client through collaboration and an integrative approach that draws on a variety of humanistic modalities.

When we strive to be independent “high achievers”, it can feel natural to diminish and intellectualize emotions. We become skilled in managing the feelings of others, while minimizing our own needs. We might understand what is causing us pain, but feel stuck or overwhelmed about taking action. I offer non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to explore their experiences with nuance and compassion. My areas of focus are ADHD, relationships, perfectionism, anxiety, career concerns, racial identity, grief. Together, we'll cultivate resilience and self-awareness, moving you towards where you want to be.

If you are exploring trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression through the lens of ADHD, ASD (Autism) combined with anxiety, you are welcome here. I understand your needs. As an individual or couple experiencing relationship issues and life transitions, I can vary greatly, and I create unique therapy plans. In addition to assessments, we deeply explore self; I provide personalized guidance and 1-2-1 coaching vital to developing new strategies, changing, and learning new life skills to make life easier and a happy place for you.

I'm queer & neurodivergent and centre the 2SLGBTQ+ community & those in close relationships with 2SLGBTQ+ community. Are you, or your relationship looking for a therapist with lived experience as a queer &/or trans person? Are you looking to untangle your understanding of diagnoses like ADHD, Autism & BPD? I aim to support you in exploring self, your relationships, processing & unburdening the past and move toward healing. I centre the topics you bring, while affirming fluidity & queering my therapy lens'. I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EFT, Polyvagal Theories.

Have you always had an alternative approach to lifestyle, relationship, or spirituality and wonder if you'll ever find a therapist who will "get" you? Are you struggling with anxiety, mood, ADHD, life transitions, grief or trauma? Tired of feeling stagnant and ready to take a leap to change? Reaching out for help is half the battle and together we will challenge you to heal, grow, and transform. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Counsellor, and have an MA in Counselling Psychology. I have 9 years' experience working in mental health, and am certified in virtual counselling.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, grief, chronic pain, or are a couple facing relationship conflict, a lack of trust or feelings of disconnect, I can help. I am currently accepting new individuals and couples for online psychotherapy sessions. I am inspired by human resilience, believing therapy should invite clients to feel connected, supported and empowered. My goal is to develop meaningful relationships with my clients that are built upon trust, empathy and positive regard.