Crystal Zhao
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Ed, MA CPSY (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Ottawa, ON K1H
Let's Connect (613) 519-3214

I offer confidential, personalized therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy to support meaningful, lasting change in your life. Together, we will explore personal challenges in depth, clarify unhelpful thought patterns, and work toward effective solutions. My goal is to help you function more effectively and enhance your overall quality of life.
My services address a wide range of concerns affecting individuals, couples, and families—including relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I will encourage you to make positive life changes by helping you develop your existing strengths and find new ones. I will work with you to identify root causes of problems and assist you to develop awareness, insight and understanding to overcome obstacles and build a better quality of life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Crystal Zhao now - (613) 519-3214
Let's Connect (613) 519-3214

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, e-Transfer
Crystal Zhao
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Ed, MA CPSY
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (613) 519-3214
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 9892 Crystal Zhao
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended PhD in Education, United Kingdom
- Degree/Diploma from MA in Counselling Psychology, Canada
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Crystal Zhao
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Ed, MA CPSY
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (613) 519-3214
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Guidance
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Crystal Zhao
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Ed, MA CPSY
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (613) 519-3214
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Crystal Zhao
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Ed, MA CPSY
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (613) 519-3214
Location
Crystal Zhao
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD Ed, MA CPSY
Take the first step to help. Call now - (613) 519-3214