Life can be a challenging/overwhelming journey at times, as a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist I thrive on enlightening my clients and helping them reach their full potential while achieving their set goals. Working within the mental health field for the past 12 years has enabled me to obtained extensive experience working with children/youth, adults, couples and families. My professional career has enriched me with an anti-oppression approach, creating a warm and welcoming environment for all of my clients. I am a strong believer in utilizing different therapeutic approaches such as; CBT and mindfulness solution practice in order to create an individualistic plan.

*OUR PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN 2-3 WEEKS! COVERED BY INSURANCE!* I am the Clinical Director of Brown Counselling and Therapy Services, a team of qualified therapists, and I would love to hear how our team can help you! We are here 7 days a week, evenings and weekends. Our team is passionate about working alongside you to help you navigate life's ups and downs. We believe that while the present is the only thing you can change, it is sometimes necessary to look back into your past in order to improve your future. While it can be a challenging journey at times, it is one we would be honoured to walk through with you.

I offer a wide range of mental health services to various populations including families, couples, and adults. I specialize in outpatient therapy, as well as offering mental health services to emergency services personnel. Mental health concerns most typically seen through this office include: PTSD and complex trauma issues, depression, anxiety, identity issues, marital and family conflict, grief, bipolar disorders, adjustment disorders, and personality disorders.

**OUR PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN 2-3 WEEKS! COVERED BY INSURANCE!** Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the support to help you navigate through life's ups and downs. In our fast-paced culture, it can be difficult to focus on bettering our personal well-being, which is why I am dedicated to offering clients a safe and supportive space where they can openly explore the nature of their struggles. I offer fully bilingual virtual services to individuals, couples, and families.

Do you feel anxious, depressed and low self esteem? Are you having relationship issues? Is parenting a challenge? Or you are grieving a loss? Talking to someone who will not judge you is all you need now. Come, let's face the changes together with a simple elegance. Change is possible and yes, we can.

PRESENTLY NOT TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS I am a registered psychotherapist with twenty years experience. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges of various sorts. Whether issues are due to relational stress, parenting, life transitions, trauma, unexpected events or common difficulties that face us all at one time or another, I take a client centered approach and provide strong listening and assessment skills and helpful feedback. My education includes a Masters degree in Counselling and a PhD in Expressive Therapies. I specialize in helping those who are working through difficulties related to forgiveness.

**OUR PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN 2-3 WEEKS! IN PERSON & BY VIDEO/PHONE! COVERED BY INSURANCE!** Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools and support to help you navigate through life's up and downs. Sometimes in life, we are faced with challenges and difficulties that may prevent us from functioning effectively. I strive to help guide individuals through some of their most personal and painful experiences by providing a non-judgmental environment where they can feel connected, supported, and understood.

Virtual and in-person sessions avail. At MRC, our team of therapists offer clients an informal and nonjudgmental atmosphere where self-change is possible, regardless of how stuck they may feel. We work with children, teens, adults and couples to overcome mental health difficulties and life challenges including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and grief. We offer a unique client-centered approach and our passionate about working with clients as they navigate various stressors including school/social conflicts, occupational injuries, and interpersonal relationships. Student rate avail.

**OUR PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN 2-3 WEEKS! IN PERSON & BY VIDEO/PHONE! COVERED BY INSURANCE!** Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools and support to help you navigate through life's up and downs. I am a qualifying member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Prior to becoming a member of the CRPO, I completed an Honours undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Mental Health and a post-graduate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention.

Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? In my work with children and families, I support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. I also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.

*OUR PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN 2-3 WEEKS! COVERED BY INSURANCE* Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to help you navigate through life's up and downs. Holding a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) designation with CRPO, I am passionate about helping individuals uniquely manage their mental health in ways that suit their needs and goals. I use a client-centered approach that empowers the individual to take control of their inner experiences in a way that’s meaningful to them.

**OUR PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN 2-3 WEEKS! IN PERSON & BY VIDEO/PHONE! COVERED BY INSURANCE!** Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. Life’s journey can be both challenging and beautiful, sometimes simultaneously! Heavy emotions and difficult times can feel like the weight of the world on our shoulders. As a therapist, my hope is that my warm presence and unique insight will allow you to thoughtfully sort through the hard stuff that comes with being human.

*Accepting new clients for video and phone sessions* Struggling with negative emotions or unwanted behaviours? Help is on the horizon. Located in East Ottawa, Centrum Counselling and Psychotherapy provides professionally licensed therapy services to individuals 18 and up.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Support and compassion. This is what the human person needs. Someone in our corner to help us and give us the care we deserve during difficult times. ANXIETY, ABUSE, ADDICTION can be especially devastating and make us feel sick and terrified all the time. It may be that you are dealing with overwhelming stress at work, in relationships, or life. It may be that you are dealing with effects of past abuses including physical, sexual, emotional. Or, maybe you have suffered a major loss. Any of these can bring us to our knees. I know. I've been there. And now I would like to be there for you.

***Accepting New Clients- Accepte des nouveaux clients*** Le succès de la thérapie provient de l'alliance et de la relation de soutien. En ce, j'offre un environnement sécuritaire et confidentiel au sein duquel vous pourrez profiter d'une liberté d'expression, d'écoute, d'accompagnement, d'acceptation inconditionnelle assistant à votre cheminement.

Some of the issues I focus on are depression, anxiety, communication skills’ building, school truancy, pre and post-marital conflict, attention-deficit disorder, intimacy issues and any day-to-day life concerns. If you feel ready to explore your feelings and you are willing to work on yourself, please contact me to set up an appointment. My practice is supervised by a Registered Psychologist and therefore my services are eligible for reimbursement by most extended health insurance plans. Please confirm your coverage with your insurance provider prior to your appointment.

My area of expertise is with youth and families who are having difficulties coping with their mental health. When stress, anxiety and sadness begin to play too big of a roll in your life, it can seem overwhelming at times. Those who struggle with emotion regulation, anger management, attachment issues or just general social problems, need someone to talk to and trust.

Vous vous sentez bloqué(e) , et vous ne savez pas quelle direction prendre ni même où aller? Votre vie vous défie dans un ou plusieurs des cas suivants et plus : "J'ai des difficultés dans mon couple. Je pars ou je reste" ? "Les enfants ne m'écoutent pas malgré tous mes sacrifices et mes mises en garde". "Ma famille recomposée est un enfer". "Je me sens moche, tout le monde se moque de moi, je le vois dans leur regard mais je ne sais pas quoi faire". "Tout me tombe sur la tête et je me sens seul(e)". "Je viens d'immigrer, je tourne en rond personne ne me comprend". "La colère me rend hors de moi"....

I have over twenty years experience working with children/youth and their families with complex needs including trauma, divorce, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and behavioural/social concerns. I use a warm, caring, non-judgemental approach in my work. I draw upon a variety of proven therapeutic strategies including Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focussed, Family Systems therapy, Motivational Interviewing and other evidence based methodologies to assist clients in making positive changes in their lives.