Maaike de Graaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Ottawa, ON K2A
Let's Connect (613) 704-4176
As a Psychotherapist, I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free, compassionate and growth-focused space for my clients, where their voices can be heard and encouragement is given to explore new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories and experiences. I have 14 years of extensive experience working with children, teenagers and adults facing diverse challenges including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation. As a Queer therapist, I am passionate about working with fellow Queer/2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies, and love supporting clients throughout their identity journey.
With a Trauma-Informed Care approach, I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Parts Work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, and some Play Therapy for children and youth during my sessions. More importantly, I have a person-centered lens when I work with you and will adapt my style and approach to what works best for you!
I value building strong therapeutic relationships through a lens that is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, non-pathologizing, anti-oppressive, and welcoming of varied family and relationship configurations. I am committed to ongoing (un)learning work and engagement with intersectional feminism, systemic inequalities, and harm reduction principles.
Call or Email Maaike de Graaf now for a free 15 minute consultation - (613) 704-4176
Let's Connect (613) 704-4176
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Cheque, Paypal, Wire
Insurance
- I provide receipts for reimbursement
- SunLife
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (613) 704-4176
Maaike de Graaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 008251 Maaike de Graaf
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Certificate from KAY - Kids Yoga Teacher 2017
- Attended MSc, Clinical Psychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Dutch
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Dutch
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (613) 704-4176
Maaike de Graaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc
Last Modified: 13 Apr 2024