Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Accepting new clients in May 2023! Is life feeling difficult or overwhelming? Are you feeling burned out and anxious? Whether these feelings are recent or have persisted for some time, therapy can bring a new perspective and help you find a renewed sense of hopefulness.

Are you exhausted with all of what you're struggling to manage? Has your worry gotten to a point that it seems to be taking over your life? Perhaps your anger has been deemed out of control. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, or grief, I am here to help you work through the experiences and meanings of these emotions. Most importantly, in a productive and positive way. If it's relationship trouble, family conflict, or even workplace drama, we can work together to find solutions where possible; and, coping techniques throughout.

Beyond my credentials, I've learned keenly from each of my clients over the years, and my practice is informed by rich life experience. I work collaboratively, guiding you in revealing underlying causes and patterns that may be posing challenges in your life, in identifying and clarifying your own goals, and supporting you in carrying out strategies best suited for you to reach them. Each counselling need is unique. Always listening and with empathy, I can challenge you without threatening, and meet you where you're really at - which may not necessarily be where you assume you are.

Avoiding? Self-sabotaging? Shutting down? I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, anger, transitions, body image, self-esteem and procrastination. I'm just myself with my clients - relaxed, down to earth and totally non-judgmental. I'd love to help you tap into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself, so that you can live life the way you want to (whatever that may be). I want to help you to be confident and unshaken by distress.

Accepting New Clients: in-person and virtual availablity: Navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, or cultural identity can feel overwhelming. Having support can guide you through. I am compassionate and committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic space for clients to feel empowered and accepted. Therapy is collaborative; I work with clients to identify challenges, gain insight, overcome obstacles, strengthen connections, and achieve personal growth. Each person is unique, with diverse values and experiences, and I engage in genuine dialogue to understand their identity.

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed and depressed, hating your job and fighting with a partner or a family that refuses to adopt your views? Do you struggle to be the person you want to be? I offer confidential counselling and I believe in a client-centred approach. I am specialized in the field of memory studies, being interested in how identity is shaped, what are the paths of mental care and how to come to terms with anger, grief and depression. I also welcome immigrants of all nationalities dealing with acculturation, including family crisis, social anxiety and job related stress.

I am a Registered Master of Social Work, practicing clinical Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and seniors treating issues of stress, depression, anger management, workplace issues and burnout, grief and loss, relationship issues, marital/relationship counselling, parenting issues, separation and remarriage support. Life stage transitions and the role of family of origin and of culture in communication and in the perception of situations are a special interest. We handle life with the tools with which we have learned to survive. Therapy helps us to reassess and adjust these coping strategies to our present day context.

You’ve done it all, checked all the boxes, moulded yourself according to external standards but still find yourself feeling alone, unappreciated, unsupported, and unloved. Our work together will help you claim yourself, love yourself and experience real happiness deep within you. Come back to your true self and claim your love and freedom within. Let's do the deep dive to the source of your pain, whether it manifests in anger, overwhelm, sadness or anxiety. My soul-based approach will help you finally resolve issues you are facing within yourself, as a couple or within your family, including transgenerational trauma.

Working as a Canadian Certified Addiction Counselor, especially when working with indigenous communities, is like navigating a winding river, full of twists and turns. It can be both challenging and rewarding. In my role, I had the privilege of working closely with indigenous communities to promote positive change and progress. I take immense pride in my counseling experience, where I dedicated myself to providing tailored, high-quality counseling services within a culturally sensitive, nurturing, and nonjudgmental framework. I have experience treating a variety of issues by offering counseling services using motivation

Immediate appointments available! Feeling overwhelmed by things everyone else seems to do easily? Avoiding doing things you want to do? Caught on a roller coaster of anger, sadness or shame? Are your relationships suffering? Has the "problem" taken over your life? Feeling stuck and confused about what to do or how to find help? I can help you figure out what's keeping the "problem" going and what your next steps might be.

“I'm up against a wall..., I'm suffocating..., I feel stuck in quicksand, I feel like I'm losing control..., I'm drowning..., people always abandon me..., I don't know what's happening... is happening..., I have a black anger inside me which..., I'm worthless..., I'm afraid..., I don't know what's happening to me..., it's stronger than me..., I I feel lost…etc. ". In this sea of thoughts, sensations, emotions and behaviors that can be overwhelming and express deep suffering that is often incomprehensible, incomparable and inexpressible. Your experience is true and you are unique in the way you experience and cope with it.

I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Victoria. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have over seven years experience providing support to individuals, couples, and families through challenging times. I have experienced a number of challenging situations and events in my own life that have helped to shape me into an empathic and caring professional. I understand that trauma can be experienced in many different ways and am committed to providing a safe, caring, non-judgmental space to support you

Choosing to come for counselling can be an intimidating task but rest assured that I will offer you and your loved ones an environment that is caring, non-judgmental and professional. Together, we will make a plan and set goals to help you get back on track. I offer counselling to children (10 years+), youth, and adults; individually or as a family, in the areas of anxiety, depression, anger, and grief. My areas of focus include mental health, substance misuse, partner violence, parenting, relationship difficulties, work place stress, racialized populations and forensic clientele.

I am a licensed psychotherapist (qualifying) with a master's degree in counseling psychology. I have been working in the mental health field and have experience helping individuals of all ages navigate various challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.

I am a Registered Social Worker and a virtual counselor in Ontario. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Education, and a Master of Social Work. I provide strength-based therapy services for children, young adults, individuals, couples, and families using an anti-oppressive, integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. There are so many changes that happen as families grow and develop with the passing years, and I’m here to help with these transitions. For over twenty years I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief

I appreciate the commonly held belief that one can only fix their problems on their own; but, I applaud you for believing that therapy can help you better understand yourself and your difficulties, and provide the appropriate tools to manage your problems! I have foremost experience in working with couples, anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal ideations, interpersonal, sexual and trauma-related challenges. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with issues in their home environment, be it loneliness, neglect or abuse.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I work with individuals, couples and families. I help my clients to cultivate presence and to reduce stress in their lives, to be aware of their negative feelings and thoughts and to express them in a healthy way. I help couples and families to improve their communication skills, to set healthy boundaries, to connect better and to maintain balance and harmony in their relationships. Clients are empowered to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma/abuse, addiction, self-esteem related problems, grief, parenting issues, separation/divorce.

I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.

Ade is a Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Relationship coach at the Mental Health Unit of Precision Medical Centre located in Barrhaven, Nepean. She holds a Master Degree in Counselling Psychology and Certified Clinician in REBT, CBT and Emotion Focus Therapy. She also a Faculty member of Centre for Rational and Cognitive Therapies, teaches, mentors and supervises graduating Masters degree students for College registration and completion of degree. She has years of experience working with all age group in mental health and relationship issues.