Therapists in Ottawa, ON

I will listen to you with sensitivity, caring and without judgement, with the goal of assisting you in moving to a life lived more fully. You will experience empathy, warmth and unconditional positive regard to help you in your process of becoming more open to self-discovery. As you strengthen your sense of self and create more meaning in your life, you will move away from hopelessness and emptiness and toward living an authentic and purposeful life.

My style is calm, curious, and nonjudgemental. To deepen your self-understanding and make sense of things, we can discuss your perspectives, emotions, experiences, and give your unconscious or implicit memory a voice. We can also explore more practical information and strategies. Like, how our minds and bodies react to stress, and skills for regulating emotions and managing relationships. My approach pulls from many therapeutic modalities and utilizes techniques supported by research and my experience.

Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. I’m a kind, passionate and experienced counsellor based in Ottawa offering psychotherapy to adult individuals. My goal is to help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health, and to find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. My work is trauma-informed and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and empowered in session. Visit my website for a video about me, what to expect in session, and how to book.

Hello. Many people are negatively affected by anxiety and depression. However it's sometimes difficult to figure out why. Similarly many people find relationships difficult and complicated. Both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offer quick, effective ways to cut through symptoms and understand what is underlying our challenges. My work often employs short-term techniques, exploring thoughts and feelings around relationships, self-esteem or historical trauma, using a focussed and directed, but nurturing approach. I also offer long-term therapy when we need extra time to explore more complex issues.

Yes, I am accepting new clients - French/English - My name is Denis and I love helping people who want to improve their lives that are dealing with a difficult life transition, mental, emotional, cognitive struggles such as anxiety or depression. When your painful experiences and wounds are left unattended, they are likely to contaminate your life and relationships. I propose to work collaboratively with you to develop treatment goals for healing and personal growth. I also work with couples, to help them identify reactive patterns and improve communication, intimacy, and satisfaction in their relationship.

I'm glad you've found your way to my profile. As a registered social worker (RSW) and psychotherapist, I specialize in working with youth and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflicts, LGBTQ+ specific needs, identity issues, and self-concept exploration. If you've hesitated to seek professional help due to the high cost of private counseling or stigma, I'm here to offer accessible and relationally focused psychotherapy and counseling. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals at different stages of life transitions.

My clients come to me because they are caught in a rut, whether it's through a depressive episode, anxiety, or major life transitions (separation, job loss, etc). Being truly heard and understood is the first step to healing and that is my primary goal. Through our work together, clients find themselves better able to identify and change unwanted patterns in their lives, and are able to understand and value themselves more as human beings. My clients leave therapy empowered with better self-awareness, acceptance and the proper tools to cope better in their lives.

I work with motivated individuals who are looking to work towards better understanding, dealing with, and changing their lives. Clients of mine often have behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or emotions that are dysfunctional or cause them discomfort, such as feeling anxious, depressed, frustrated, reactive, or scattered. Many of my clients have difficulty with behaviours they feel they have no control over, such as habits or addictions, aversions, or getting easily frustrated or angry. I help my clients understand why these issues occur and help them create tools and protocols such that they can create the changes they want.

Welcome, Bienvenue. With a specialization in couple therapy and addiction, I bring over 30 years of seasoned expertise as a therapist and clinical supervisor. I've dedicated my professionnal life to helping people change. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, addictive behaviors, or battling depression and anxiety, I invite you to embark on a journey of transformation by scheduling a consultation with me.

Life can sometimes become overwhelming and people can benefit from a safe, open space to share their stories and receive support. Counselling and psychotherapy are services delivered through a therapeutic relationship with someone who is trained to support others. Some benefits to engaging in counselling and psychotherapy are: finding ways to solve problems, improving your self-esteem, practicing new and more positive behaviours, learning to manage emotions from stressors, developing a greater degree of self-awareness, learning to love and accept yourself, and improving your overall well-being.

I provide therpy virtualy serving all of the Ontario area to help you live happier, more satisfying lives. I work with people who are experiencing a variety of life circumstances including anxiety, depression, addiction, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, family issues, behaviour disorders, and trauma. Mens Therapist, Sex Addiction Therapist, Addictions Therapist, Couples and Relationship Therapy. After 26 years of working in the social services field, I have gained valuable experience and been very fortunate to participate in a large amount of specialized clinical training.

We all confront difficult challenges in life. We all go through times when our deepest fears and insecurities surface and wield control over our thoughts and actions, while our strengths and values fade out of focus and out of reach. We may be flooded with unwanted and worrisome thoughts; experience intense negative emotions; feel lonely and isolated from others, become increasingly unmotivated and unproductive; and develop difficulties sleeping, concentrating, and finding fulfillment in life. If you are going through a period of suffering, this is part of what makes you human.

A life filled with joy and happiness is one that we all desire. Are you struggling with stress or anxiety, unsure of what the root cause might be, or maybe feeling defeated in your current situation and don’t know how to navigate your next steps? You may also belong to the BIPOC or LGBTQA community and battling internal as well as external conflict. Through our work together we will unpack what is holding you back and feeling stuck. You are not alone, I am here to support you through this journey to find peace and enlightenment.

My work is about building a strong therapeutic connection with you and co-creating a safe place where you can share your authentic self. My practice is informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices, as well as my own lived experience as a racialized member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and my education in both kinesiology and social work. I'd love to be able to support and work with you to help you create the changes you wish to in your life. Outside of private practice, I work at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

I have had the opportunity to work in hospitals and community-based health care settings providing counselling and psychotherapy. I have worked cross-culturally with clients who are dealing with a wide array of psychosocial issues. My clinical experience includes working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, acculturation stress, war trauma, childhood abuse, anger management and conflict with the law.

Do you have a tendency to plan for the worst-case scenarios? Do your low moods, depression or anxiety prevent you from having quality relationships with friends, family, or your partner? If these are some of the issues you are struggling with day-to-day, I can help. I am a highly skilled and trained therapist who can help you develop the skills necessary to overcome these obstacles. You can get these emotions and stressors under control. It's time now to take care of mental wellness.

Sometimes the ways in which we have learned to manage challenges in life end up pulling us away from the authentic life that we want to live. Feelings like anxiety and shame can show up and leave us feeling helpless and disconnected from ourselves and others. We often end up shaming ourselves for feeling a certain way rather than taking the time to understand our feelings and needs. If you are struggling and feeling stuck in patterns that are no longer serving you, I am here to help you find the courage within yourself to meet your suffering with understanding and compassion.

At different points in our lives, we may be faced with trials and tribulations that can be difficult, leave us uneasy, unhappy, anxious, depressed, or unsatisfied. As a developing psychotherapist, I aim to use my growing knowledge to aid those in the community combat these trying times. So, congratulations on taking the first step towards change. I work with individuals, families, teens (12+), and athletes dealing with trauma, reduction of stress, anxiety and accomplishing various life goals. I help clients reach a state of happiness, balance, and better health through a healthy therapeutic relationship and an integrative approach.

Do you ever wonder why you are so anxious? Are you struggling to identify the source of your depression? Do you ever look for answers about the purpose of the situation you are going through in your life? Are you sometimes discouraged, disengaged, demotivated to get back on your feet because you feel you have tried everything?