Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Nepean, ON

The impacts of trauma rewire the brain and nervous system to experience the world as a threatening place. This adaptation alters how we relate to ourselves and others, and it leads us away from authentic identity. Trauma, whether big or small, includes events like past childhood abuse, emotional neglect, violence, grief, rejection, chronic pain and illness, to name a few. You may become stressed, anxious, experience intrusive thoughts, fear, and rage. You may feel alone, easily triggered, trapped, and like there’s a void within—like you just can’t be yourself again. Yet, you have no clue that it all stems from unprocessed trauma.

I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.

Beyond my credentials, I've learned keenly from each of my clients over the years, and my practice is informed by rich life experience. I work collaboratively, guiding you in revealing underlying causes and patterns that may be posing challenges in your life, in identifying and clarifying your own goals, and supporting you in carrying out strategies best suited for you to reach them. Each counselling need is unique. Always listening and with empathy, I can challenge you without threatening, and meet you where you're really at - which may not necessarily be where you assume you are.

You are struggling with feelings of stress, overwhelmedness, and stuck-ness that might be new—or you’ve had them as long as you can remember. You might be feeling low, unmotivated, and having a hard time getting back to your ‘usual self'. Your life, career, or relationships just aren't going the way you'd like them to, and you want to create more helpful patterns and experiences. These and other issues (grief, parenting and pregnancy/postpartum) are all things people I see are experiencing and wanting to change. I am fluent in ASL and understand the unique issues clients who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing face.

Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.

Born and raised in the Maritimes, Ottawa has been home since 2004. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) . Locally, I have worked in mental health since 2006 and opened my practice in 2010. A specialization is work with men whom identify as survivors of sexual trauma and/or childhood sexual abuse. Additionally, I can address addiction, anxiety, anger management, depression, and relational problems. Other areas in which I work include sexuality, men's issues, and LGBT concerns. .

Sometimes the difficulties you experience in life can seem far too heavy to carry on your own. Distressing thoughts, feelings, moods, and behaviours can feel all-consuming at times, and can affect your relationships and the quality of your day-to-day life. Hi, my name is Nicole! I truly admire your strength in reaching out for support, and your desire to work towards a positive change. Regardless of what you may be going through, I am committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to share your story with me and collaboratively work together towards feeling better. I am so glad that you are here.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has a passion for working with clients dealing with a variety of mental health difficulties and symptoms. My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate and manage difficulties with stress, anxiety/panic, trauma, attachment injuries, and somatic symptoms. I also have a specific interest in helping clients cope with the difficulties they are experiencing post-impairment and diagnosis. I also have a specific interest in helping clients cope with a variety of chronic conditions, including those with chronic pain and neurological impairments (i.e., concussions, MS, FND, strokes, PD).

When someone experiences life changes such as grief, loss, relationship challenges, job loss, parenting, postpartum, trauma and abuse, these situations can evoke feelings of anxiety and depression. You will be supported through these challenges and life stressors by engaging in therapeutic conversations which will stimulate change and promote healthy coping strategies. Together, therapeutic goals are explored and established, with a core focus on your individual needs. Talk-therapy, Cognitive-Behavourial Therapy and Brainspotting are some approaches used as well as working with lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal results.

Thoughts, feelings, and body sensations are sources of information, behaviour is always a form of communication, and memories are at the core of mental health and symptoms. As a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and British Columbia, I help clients navigate trauma, relationships, grief, and loss. I offer Psychotherapy online in British Columbia, and in-person or online in my private practice in Ottawa, Ontario.