Therapists in Kanata, ON

Je parle français - I am a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in both English and French. My passion lies in working with BIPOC individuals, providing support and guidance as they navigate the complexities of trauma-related issues. With a focus on adult clients, I specialize in addressing a range of traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more.

I am a Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with various non-profit organizations in Ontario, providing support to diverse communities struggling with various issues, including mental health or psychiatric problems. I provide therapy services that offer treatment for individuals, couples, and family crises (including youth and children). This includes life coaching, dealing with lack of motivation, crisis interventions, relationship problems, divorce, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, school issues, etcetera.

I personally know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, everyday responsibilities and personal relationships. When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day. To facilitate the changes you would like to see, I will create a safe place to process relationship issues, symptoms related to AD(H)D, trauma, depression, anxiety that have impacted your quality of life.

Are you feeling alone in your relationship, worrying that your needs will never be met? Despite your best efforts, you feel like your relationship is slipping away; words can’t seem to fully grasp how you’re feeling. You want to express yourself, but you worry that if you speak up things will get worse. In either situation, you may be asking yourself: am I the problem? You want to rekindle the feelings you once have. You want to feel seen, heard, and understood

Communicating with your partner is hard. You replay arguments over and over. You feel criticized by your partner and do not feel heard. The idea of voicing your needs feels overwhelming and frustrating. As time has passed, talking to your partner has become minimal. There is less sharing of your feelings due to feelings of disappointment of not being heard. Your partner and you feel disconnected and lack communication. You are exhausted at working so hard to have a genuine relationship and it feels like nothing is working. What you want is to feel you can confide in your partner, feel loved, feel heard and supported.

I work from an approach grounded in self-compassion and the understanding that difficult times are not a sign of personal failure. I believe that healing requires unlearning the parts of ourselves and our experiences that keep us burdened in favour of kinder ways of being.

Are you ready to make some significant changes in your life? I’ve been helping people improve their mental and emotional health for almost 30 years. My personal journey toward mental health and well-being inspired me to help others. I specialize in trauma and abuse therapy in which I primarily use EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Schema Therapy frameworks. Additionally, I take a person-centered, attachment-based and strengths-based approach. I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including symptoms related to PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc.

It takes courage to begin taking steps toward starting therapy. Has your life become too overwhelming and stressful to manage alone? Are you grieving? Trust me, I have been there too, and feeling anxious and fearful is normal. As your therapist, I will walk with you on your healing journey. A safe and supportive ambiance would be created where we can share openly and address your concerns. I would like to help you, especially if you are experiencing relationship/identity issues, anxiety, grief, or trauma. If you are open to working with me, together we could develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your unique goals.

Accepting clients for both individual therapy and couples counselling! You might find yourself facing obstacles like trauma, anger, anxiety, people pleasing tendencies, difficulty setting boundaries, and relationship challenges. Sometimes those issues can be manageable, while at other times they make us feel heavy, stuck, helpless and/or lost. They can result in you wondering “how much longer can I keep doing this?!” I'm here to help you navigate through such difficult times!

Life's challenges can leave us feeling anxious and disconnected from the fulfilling life we desire. Has your life become too overwhelming and stressful to manage alone? Whether it's navigating relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma, therapy can be a transformative journey toward reclaiming your sense of self. As a trauma-informed therapist and Cuban immigrant, I specialize in working with diverse populations, including newcomers to Canada and BIPOC individuals. Let's create a treatment plan together that honours your unique goals, in a space where your preferred language is respected and cultural humility is paramount.

Psychotherapy with me is specifically personalized to fit you and what you need. Areas I can help you with include: Anxiety, Grief, Decision-Making, Life Transitions, Burnout, and Chronic Illness Management, like Type One Diabetes (I am a fellow T1D). Together, we will walk through your concerns, create space for you to be heard, and determine together what it is that you want out of therapy. We will work to meet those goals in an individualized way that best helps you.

Life has a lot of moving parts. Just when you think you've got one part figured out, another part starts moving. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lost or confused. You want clarity, peace and satisfaction in life. You may not have the tools to get there, and you would like to have them.

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.

I am currently accepting new clients and offer a sliding scale through First Light Therapy. As a compassion-driven and integrative therapist, I embrace a person-centred approach that values you as a human and an individual. I incorporate techniques rooted in emotion-focused and culturally sensitive practices when working with you, prioritizing your unique needs.