Therapists in Kanata, ON

I am here to help you, your relationship and your family in a supportive, loving, nonjudgemental manner. I work with individuals, couples and families. Together we can work on what areas in your life you may need extra support in. I have an objective view that can offer clarity. It is when we feel understood and accepted for who we are that we begin to heal and truly learn to love ourselves. In office- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Online Thursdays.

People who feel low, anxious, and/or are tired of arguing can make a change. I am a registered therapist, social worker and coach. If repetitive patterns are draining you, I can help. For over 30 yrs I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome personal challenges and deepen their relationships. I offer Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focussed and other therapeutic approaches to help people, stretch personal and relationship muscles, in order to make changes that are central to their lives.

My ideal client is someone who has experienced the depth of life's challenges, perhaps grappling with Trauma, PTSD, Grief, or Relationship Issues. They could be facing anxieties, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts stemming from diverse issues. These challenges have shaped them, but they haven’t defined them. Their goal? To find clarity, healing, and empowerment. They seek a therapeutic space that is both culturally sensitive and technically adept. They want to be seen, heard, and understood. They yearn for resilience, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Accepting New Clients for Video and Phone Sessions. Specialized in working with Men and Young Professionals. Have you been struggling to find your purpose? Do you struggle with concentrating long enough to understand why you feel the way you do? Is it nearly impossible to balance the competing priorities of work, family and personal life? Do you feel that you need a space to only focus on yourself and your goals? I can provide a structured space to figure out why everything has felt this way for so long. Has this impacted your relationship? Together we can achieve clear emotional communication for a more connected relationship.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and counselling services in private practice for individuals (18 and older) in the Ottawa region. I support individuals in the following areas of trauma, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low mood and depression, assertiveness training, relationship difficulties, challenging life transitions, and acculturation and immigration concerns. I also provide supervision to therapists who are registered, or working towards registration, with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

As a practitioner I provide confidential care for you to explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental space. We take time to discuss your concerns and set goals that make sense to you. With my 14 years of clinical experience and with training in various evidence based practices, I will explore the areas your seeking support in. I have experience supporting individuals, couples and families. I provide various tools to help you move through your concerns whether your a visual or non visual learner. I have a sense of humor and am quite relaxed, having been told by previous clients I have a way of putting them at ease.

At The Centre for Couples and Relationships, we believe that intimate relationships are central to human connection, attachment, and well-being. As we go through life stressors and challenges, so do our relationships. If your relationship is in need of improved communication, deeper connection, or repair, we can help. We work with couples and partners struggling with issues such as communication, disconnection, intimacy, infidelity, and family dynamics. We provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your relationship dynamics and to repair previous patterns of conflict or hurt.

Sometimes life can be really hard. Every person, no matter how big or small their issues appear to be, needs to be heard and understood. I am here to guide you through life’s toughest moments, to embark on your journey together, and to support you every step of the way by listening, understanding, and appreciating your courage. Together, we can overcome emotional hurdles, achieve personal goals higher than ever imagined, and work towards a greater, deeper understanding of you. I am a wife, a mother, a sister, and a stepmother who acknowledges the beauty but also the challenges of creating a blended family.

NuVista Mental Health, with locations downtown and in Kanata, is part of the True North Group of Companies, owned by psychiatrist Dr. Mark Johnston. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients, clinicians and staff. NuVista Mental Health clinicians are dedicated to helping all those who suffer from mental health issues. We practice a holistic approach to mental health. How we think, feel and behave is the result of complex interactions between our biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.

I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.

Therapy is about becoming unstuck, connecting with a deeper sense of what's important to you, what really matters, what you really want deeply for yourself in your life. Letting go of stale, habitual, suffocating stories which restrict you. And opening to new, gentler, friendlier narratives of possibility. guiding purposeful action in support of what you passionately value and really want for yourself. ....NOTE I ask you to please email me first either to go ahead and set up an appointment with me or, if you prefer, to arrange a 10-15 min phone conversation

I work in individual psychotherapy with adults, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, isolation, burnout syndrome, low self-esteem, high levels of stress, communication and relationship issues. I am passionate about working in therapy by building a strong therapeutic relationship within a safe and supportive environment, to help individuals gain insight into their functioning, and provide new ways of seeing themselves. I have extensive clinical experience helping individuals with chronic illnesses to better cope with their health issues and the emotional process related to the acceptance of the disease and medical treatments.

I am very appreciative that you are making the first step of exploring the possibility of working towards a goal to feel better about life and making life work for you. I offer confidential, non-judgmental, warm, empathetic, evidence based counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, individuals and couples. As your therapist, I am deeply committed to move you forward to a resolution of your life's issues and live life the way you truly want to live it. Sometimes, it only takes a few sessions to discover that you are already free from human suffering....

I see my role as a facilitator. I facilitate hope, growth, and strength in my clients as I encourage their development towards a clearer understanding of self. With a clearer self understanding, one can move in the direction of greater well-being and a happier, more fulfilled life. I walk with you in your discovery of finding your inner-resources and inner-peace. Additionally, I provide online sessions with clients who live within Ontario.

Parul Shah, is the Founder/ Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services (EECS). Parul Shah is under the regulatory body of OCSWSSW since 2002. Areas of speciality are, PTSD/ Complexity of Trauma/Depression/Anxiety for , First Responders, Frontline Trauma Nurses, Doctors. NHL/competitive hockey players , Adults, Teens /Children (over 11). Other variety sets of struggles we deal with are, bullying, childhood trauma, passive/active suicidal ideation, workplace injuries/ toxic workplace environment. We continue to provide clinical supervision for clinicians and Grad students.

Accepting new clients. We all struggle at one time or another, facing challenges that make us wonder where to turn. Seeking therapy can be an extremely rewarding experience as you learn to navigate these challenges and uncover your strengths while taking strides towards your ideal self. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, with a specialization in life transitions and perinatal mental health. My approach is empathic, and non-judgemental with a strong client focus. I utilize techniques from positive psychology, narrative therapy, CBT, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Avoiding? Self-sabotaging? Shutting down? I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, anger, transitions, body image, self-esteem and procrastination. I'm just myself with my clients - relaxed, down to earth and totally non-judgmental. I'd love to help you tap into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself, so that you can live life the way you want to (whatever that may be). I want to help you to be confident and unshaken by distress.

We all confront difficult challenges in life. We all go through times when our deepest fears and insecurities surface and wield control over our thoughts and actions, while our strengths and values fade out of focus and out of reach. We may be flooded with unwanted and worrisome thoughts; experience intense negative emotions; feel lonely and isolated from others, become increasingly unmotivated and unproductive; and develop difficulties sleeping, concentrating, and finding fulfillment in life. If you are going through a period of suffering, this is part of what makes you human.

Accepting New Clients: in-person and virtual availablity: Navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, or cultural identity can feel overwhelming. Having support can guide you through. I am compassionate and committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic space for clients to feel empowered and accepted. Therapy is collaborative; I work with clients to identify challenges, gain insight, overcome obstacles, strengthen connections, and achieve personal growth. Each person is unique, with diverse values and experiences, and I engage in genuine dialogue to understand their identity.