Child Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Erin Copeland
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, RP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1Y
Are you looking for relief from depression or anxiety? Want to find ways to better manage difficulties related to ADHD or high functioning Autism? Need support coping with grief and loss? Worried about your child or teen's wellbeing? Feeling burnt out and stressed from work? Need help navigating your relationship or family dynamics? I am currently welcoming new child (ages 7+), adolescent and adult clients with no to little wait time. Evening appointments are available.
Are you looking for relief from depression or anxiety? Want to find ways to better manage difficulties related to ADHD or high functioning Autism? Need support coping with grief and loss? Worried about your child or teen's wellbeing? Feeling burnt out and stressed from work? Need help navigating your relationship or family dynamics? I am currently welcoming new child (ages 7+), adolescent and adult clients with no to little wait time. Evening appointments are available.
Daniela Mardero
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2M
Hi, I’m Daniela. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 5 years experience working across community, school-based, and private mental health care settings. I am especially interested in working with individuals who are looking understand and connect more deeply with themselves. I also enjoy working with children and teens in managing big emotions and difficult life experiences, as well as with their parents and caregivers. I aim to build honest and authentic relationships with clients where they can share all parts of themselves without judgement. I feel so lucky to be able to work with people in this way.
Hi, I’m Daniela. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 5 years experience working across community, school-based, and private mental health care settings. I am especially interested in working with individuals who are looking understand and connect more deeply with themselves. I also enjoy working with children and teens in managing big emotions and difficult life experiences, as well as with their parents and caregivers. I aim to build honest and authentic relationships with clients where they can share all parts of themselves without judgement. I feel so lucky to be able to work with people in this way.
Christy Kelson
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1S
Waitlist for new clients
I have both an M.Ed. in Counselling as well as a Master of Social Work, and have been working with children and families for years. Although I occasionally take on adults who are looking for a dynamic, supportive and humour-filled therapy experience, I now work mostly with children. While part of my caseload is always reserved for kids/adults dealing with trauma or complicated grief, my current passion is working with children with social, emotional and behavioural challenges. I also do a great deal of work with kids who are struggling to cope with a parent's/sibling's disability or illness - anything from cancer to PTSD.
I have both an M.Ed. in Counselling as well as a Master of Social Work, and have been working with children and families for years. Although I occasionally take on adults who are looking for a dynamic, supportive and humour-filled therapy experience, I now work mostly with children. While part of my caseload is always reserved for kids/adults dealing with trauma or complicated grief, my current passion is working with children with social, emotional and behavioural challenges. I also do a great deal of work with kids who are struggling to cope with a parent's/sibling's disability or illness - anything from cancer to PTSD.
Wendy Elizabeth Brown
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ICADC, ICCS, CCAC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist Wendy is collaborative and understands barriers that may inhibit clients to reach out to professionals in private practice such as finances, child care, work schedules and location.
Wendy Brown is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. As well, she is a seasoned veteran in the field of Addiction Counselling for over 30 years. Wendy's practice and experience has focused on the continuum of treatment, including harm reduction, stabilization, abstinence and relapse prevention depending on each individuals goals. She specializes in Issues of mental health and substance use for adults, young adults and youth. Challenges such as internal and external stressors such as grief, trauma, emotional regulation and issues related to the Criminal Justice System.
As a psychotherapist Wendy is collaborative and understands barriers that may inhibit clients to reach out to professionals in private practice such as finances, child care, work schedules and location.
Wendy Brown is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. As well, she is a seasoned veteran in the field of Addiction Counselling for over 30 years. Wendy's practice and experience has focused on the continuum of treatment, including harm reduction, stabilization, abstinence and relapse prevention depending on each individuals goals. She specializes in Issues of mental health and substance use for adults, young adults and youth. Challenges such as internal and external stressors such as grief, trauma, emotional regulation and issues related to the Criminal Justice System.
Mélanie Lacombe
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2J (Online Only)
I strongly believe in ensuring that your child feels safe, heard, understood, and supported while seeking services with me.
Is your child or teenager experiencing frequent worries, symptoms of depression, social anxiety, struggles with emotional regulation or self-confidence? Are you hoping they will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? I seek to provide a safe place for children and teens (Ages 6 to 20) to explore feelings of discomfort and improve their overall mental well-being. I am passionate about working with youth presenting with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, agression/anger, as well as other common concerns children face.
I strongly believe in ensuring that your child feels safe, heard, understood, and supported while seeking services with me.
Is your child or teenager experiencing frequent worries, symptoms of depression, social anxiety, struggles with emotional regulation or self-confidence? Are you hoping they will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? I seek to provide a safe place for children and teens (Ages 6 to 20) to explore feelings of discomfort and improve their overall mental well-being. I am passionate about working with youth presenting with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, agression/anger, as well as other common concerns children face.
Attached Kids
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1M
Waitlist for new clients
Attached Kids' counsellors specialize in child and adolescent mental health.
2-3 month waitlist for new clients. 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? Our counsellors at Attached Kids 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. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
Attached Kids' counsellors specialize in child and adolescent mental health.
2-3 month waitlist for new clients. 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? Our counsellors at Attached Kids 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. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
Sarah Gardiner
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
I provide Psychotherapy and Psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, aggression/anger, behavioural challenges, bullying, and emotional regulation. I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on how thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs impact and influence our emotions and behavioural reactions. Clients interested in services at our clinic are encouraged to call, email, or utilize the online booking feature of the Waystone Psychology website.
I provide Psychotherapy and Psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, aggression/anger, behavioural challenges, bullying, and emotional regulation. I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on how thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs impact and influence our emotions and behavioural reactions. Clients interested in services at our clinic are encouraged to call, email, or utilize the online booking feature of the Waystone Psychology website.
Alycia Hunte
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Together we can explore your goals for therapy and identify some of the underlying issues of why you or your child may be struggling.
I aim to walk alongside you in your journey to explore and navigate your distressful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and arrive at a place where you can feel like yourself again. Reaching out for help may be difficult but I believe success comes from working together as a team. I support clients (4+) experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, complex interpersonal relationships, bullying, self-esteem, body image issues, self-harm, trauma, and parenting issues such as navigating divorce or separation, and behaviour guidance. Together we can find the right fit for you to help you feel like you can succeed.
Together we can explore your goals for therapy and identify some of the underlying issues of why you or your child may be struggling.
I aim to walk alongside you in your journey to explore and navigate your distressful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and arrive at a place where you can feel like yourself again. Reaching out for help may be difficult but I believe success comes from working together as a team. I support clients (4+) experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, complex interpersonal relationships, bullying, self-esteem, body image issues, self-harm, trauma, and parenting issues such as navigating divorce or separation, and behaviour guidance. Together we can find the right fit for you to help you feel like you can succeed.
The Counselling Group
Psychologist, MSW RSW, PhD, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2B
Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.
Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.
Attached Kids - Allyson Kreps
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am seeing all clients virtually through secure video counselling and I am currently accepting new clients. 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? 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 am seeing all clients virtually through secure video counselling and I am currently accepting new clients. 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? 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.
Veronica Valladares
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
I firmly believe every child and parent has an inherent desire to do well, and when they aren't, they just need a little help getting there. Together, we can achieve that. In my practice, I work alongside children, youth, and families to support them through life's challenges so they can develop the skills to thrive. While I bring my expertise as a psychotherapist, I recognize that each individual is ultimately the expert in their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a space where I can serve as a guide to help your child explore, reflect, and progress towards growth.
I firmly believe every child and parent has an inherent desire to do well, and when they aren't, they just need a little help getting there. Together, we can achieve that. In my practice, I work alongside children, youth, and families to support them through life's challenges so they can develop the skills to thrive. While I bring my expertise as a psychotherapist, I recognize that each individual is ultimately the expert in their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a space where I can serve as a guide to help your child explore, reflect, and progress towards growth.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2J
Hello, I am a registered psychotherapist who specializes in working with children, youth and families. I have over 10 years of experience working in both community and clinical settings with children, youth and families who present with varying concerns. I strive to create a safe and caring therapeutic environment, along with mutually respectful relationships to collaboratively work towards therapeutic goals. I use an integrative approach to therapy from attachment, cognitive-behavioural, and collaborative-based frameworks to ensure services are tailored to the needs of yourself, your child, or your family.
Hello, I am a registered psychotherapist who specializes in working with children, youth and families. I have over 10 years of experience working in both community and clinical settings with children, youth and families who present with varying concerns. I strive to create a safe and caring therapeutic environment, along with mutually respectful relationships to collaboratively work towards therapeutic goals. I use an integrative approach to therapy from attachment, cognitive-behavioural, and collaborative-based frameworks to ensure services are tailored to the needs of yourself, your child, or your family.
Nick Delroy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
I offer counselling that meets people where they are at and I am clinically supervised by a child psychologist.
Substance use, trauma and mental health issues can put a significant dent in someone's quality of life. From simply being uncomfortable with how much you are using, or how it is affecting your life, to wishing you could shut your brain or your memories off; to being suicidal or at risk of overdose. You don't need to do this alone. Talking to someone who has seen and helped others with these things can be immensely relieving. If your teenager is going through these problems, it is also relieving to know they are talking to someone about them. Trying to parent a teenager while they are going through this chaos can be challenging.
I offer counselling that meets people where they are at and I am clinically supervised by a child psychologist.
Substance use, trauma and mental health issues can put a significant dent in someone's quality of life. From simply being uncomfortable with how much you are using, or how it is affecting your life, to wishing you could shut your brain or your memories off; to being suicidal or at risk of overdose. You don't need to do this alone. Talking to someone who has seen and helped others with these things can be immensely relieving. If your teenager is going through these problems, it is also relieving to know they are talking to someone about them. Trying to parent a teenager while they are going through this chaos can be challenging.
Blanka Miletic
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2B
I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, and I use an integrated approach to treatment drawing upon cognitive-behavioural (CBT), interpersonal, and experiential approaches.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. My clinical interests include issues related to anxiety, depression, resolving past or current relationship or family of origin difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem problems, anger management, common life stressors (e.g., work or school-related, loss), and cross-cultural struggles (e.g., cultural identity, cross-cultural adjustment). I can also help with parenting issues and dealing with effects of family stress on children and adolescents.
I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, and I use an integrated approach to treatment drawing upon cognitive-behavioural (CBT), interpersonal, and experiential approaches.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. My clinical interests include issues related to anxiety, depression, resolving past or current relationship or family of origin difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem problems, anger management, common life stressors (e.g., work or school-related, loss), and cross-cultural struggles (e.g., cultural identity, cross-cultural adjustment). I can also help with parenting issues and dealing with effects of family stress on children and adolescents.
Allison Grey Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2M
I began my journey working with children and youth over 20 years ago in the field of Child and Youth work. My experience and passion are in helping people build and strengthen healthy attachments and connections not only with others, but with themselves. I believe that connection within the therapeutic relationship is so important and I will work with you in order to create safety as you trust me to support you in this part of your journey. I will focus on your story in a respectful and non-judgmental way so that together we can create the foundation for what you need in order to heal, grow and change in the ways you want.
I began my journey working with children and youth over 20 years ago in the field of Child and Youth work. My experience and passion are in helping people build and strengthen healthy attachments and connections not only with others, but with themselves. I believe that connection within the therapeutic relationship is so important and I will work with you in order to create safety as you trust me to support you in this part of your journey. I will focus on your story in a respectful and non-judgmental way so that together we can create the foundation for what you need in order to heal, grow and change in the ways you want.
Camille Champagne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1Z (Online Only)
Is your child struggling with mental health after the Covid-19 pandemic? Is your teenager struggling with social anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, school avoidance, difficulty managing their own emotions, OCD, feeling overwhelmed or lacking self-confidence? I can help support your family navigate through these challenges and difficulties. I can provide a warm, non-judgemental and relaxed space for your child to talk about how they are feeling. I have experience working with Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, Tourette's, Learning Disabilities and giftedness.
Is your child struggling with mental health after the Covid-19 pandemic? Is your teenager struggling with social anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, school avoidance, difficulty managing their own emotions, OCD, feeling overwhelmed or lacking self-confidence? I can help support your family navigate through these challenges and difficulties. I can provide a warm, non-judgemental and relaxed space for your child to talk about how they are feeling. I have experience working with Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, Tourette's, Learning Disabilities and giftedness.
Joanna St Louis
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Waitlist for new clients
Couples build sound relationships with Gottman's Method while children experience Child-Centred Play Therapy with Attachment Theory.
Despite our best efforts to live healthy, fulfilling lives, life can get messy...I understand. Whether you are facing stressful life events, relationship difficulties, or distressing inner struggles, I believe therapy can be an excellent way to restore mental, emotional and relational health. Space is available for individuals, couples, and children. I have experience with issues of anxiety, depression and grief. I can help with school/workplace bullying, anger, and emotional regulation. I also have experience with issues of trauma and domestic violence. Together we can work on communication and relationship building, adjustments to major life transitions, and family issues.
Couples build sound relationships with Gottman's Method while children experience Child-Centred Play Therapy with Attachment Theory.
Despite our best efforts to live healthy, fulfilling lives, life can get messy...I understand. Whether you are facing stressful life events, relationship difficulties, or distressing inner struggles, I believe therapy can be an excellent way to restore mental, emotional and relational health. Space is available for individuals, couples, and children. I have experience with issues of anxiety, depression and grief. I can help with school/workplace bullying, anger, and emotional regulation. I also have experience with issues of trauma and domestic violence. Together we can work on communication and relationship building, adjustments to major life transitions, and family issues.
Christine Keown
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S (Online Only)
Relationship-building and a strong therapeutic alliance come at the core of the work that I do. To me, it is important to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and relaxed, so that clients can feel open to share. I find importance in meeting each client where they are at, and with young clients (or young at heart) have been known to use creative formats for engagement such as: games, sand tray, art, music or going on walks. I am able to do work with children 7 and above, adolescents, and adult clients. I have over a decade of experience working with children/youth and adults, both in a counselling and teaching capacity.
Relationship-building and a strong therapeutic alliance come at the core of the work that I do. To me, it is important to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and relaxed, so that clients can feel open to share. I find importance in meeting each client where they are at, and with young clients (or young at heart) have been known to use creative formats for engagement such as: games, sand tray, art, music or going on walks. I am able to do work with children 7 and above, adolescents, and adult clients. I have over a decade of experience working with children/youth and adults, both in a counselling and teaching capacity.
Sandbox Family Solutions
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MSW, RSW, QFAS
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2B
Our team of collaborative clinicians offer mental health services for the whole family, including individual, couple and family therapy . Our treatment team has a combined total of 75 years of experience working with children and youth as we specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and relationship issues (including helping families who are needing reunification support). Our divorce clinic offers family mediation, separation planning, parenting coordination, Voice of the Child reports and collaborative divorce support to families inside and outside of court -all while keeping the kids at the centre of each conversation.
Our team of collaborative clinicians offer mental health services for the whole family, including individual, couple and family therapy . Our treatment team has a combined total of 75 years of experience working with children and youth as we specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and relationship issues (including helping families who are needing reunification support). Our divorce clinic offers family mediation, separation planning, parenting coordination, Voice of the Child reports and collaborative divorce support to families inside and outside of court -all while keeping the kids at the centre of each conversation.
Melissa Howe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C
Waitlist for new clients
Some of my areas of focus are anxiety, self-esteem, self-worth, and bullying in teenagers and young adults; families with children, teenagers and young adults.
I believe we all have a deep longing for similar things: connection, authenticity, belonging, and being understood. I work with individuals (12+) and families. My approach to therapy is holistic and client centered, with focuses in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) If you do not receive an reply from me within 2 days, please email me directly at Melissa.revivalcounselling at gmail.com
Some of my areas of focus are anxiety, self-esteem, self-worth, and bullying in teenagers and young adults; families with children, teenagers and young adults.
I believe we all have a deep longing for similar things: connection, authenticity, belonging, and being understood. I work with individuals (12+) and families. My approach to therapy is holistic and client centered, with focuses in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) If you do not receive an reply from me within 2 days, please email me directly at Melissa.revivalcounselling at gmail.com
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Child psychologists in Ottawa, ON provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Ottawa build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Ottawa build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.