Family Therapy in Port Stanley, ON

As a therapist specializing in high-conflict separation, parenting coordination, mediation, co-parenting counselling, parental alienation, Family Reunification Therapy, and custody access evaluations and assessments, I've worked with hundreds of families who have struggled through the separation process to become successful co-parents. As a practice owner, we also work with children who's parents are considering or involved in the court process to give them space and a voice of their own. I also work with people who have to deal with high conflict people or relationships to develop better coping and conflict resolution skills.

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life can be challenging to navigate and taking the first step toward therapy can seem daunting. When you take this courageous step, you will be met with warmth and empathy. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, life stage transition, and faith issues. I provide both individual and couple therapy. I am intentional about building a relationship with my clients that is rooted in trust and safety. We will work together to reduce emotional distress, recover hope, and build resiliency.

Welcome! I'm a firm believer that therapy doesn't have to feel like a trip to the dentist. I specialize in awkward topics, it's important to me that our conversations feel like you're talking to a trusted friend. I help individuals, relationships (mono & ENM) as well as polycules & whole family units. I offer a compassion focused therapy model, often coupled with CBT strategies & dad jokes to help us work through the tough stuff. As an RN Psychotherapist, I not only know traditional psychotherapy techniques but I have knowledge in anatomy/physiology, medication management and I've taken specific education focused in sex therapy.

It's painful watching your child struggle, be disconnected, or lost in their day to day. Is there constant arguing or impulsive behaviours at home or school? Is your family simply going through a change, and you're not sure the best way to support your child through this? We can work together to empower and nurture your child's strengths, let them further discover themselves and add positive coping skill/behaviours to express their emotions in a safe and healthy way. If you are feeling stuck or settled in areas of your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression and self worth? Roadblocks in your relationships or career?

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief? Did you grow up in a family that couldn't offer you emotional support due to immigration issues, substance abuse or other factors? Sometimes you feel lost, confused, that you don't belong? Perhaps your religious background was a factor in your feeling alone, lost or shameful and you feel also the weight of your BIPOC experience. You worked hard, and succeeded in many areas but still feel challenged by life and relationships. You may also be neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD). If that's you, I have the training and experience to help you.

My background holds 40yr of extensive practice experience and continued learning. Expertise:all relationship concerns; recovery/healing from emotional hurts, losses, trauma. Such events, if in early years, can instill persistent insecurity, fears, loneliness and grief, causing troubled close relationships and inner-life: Restricting our core resilient nature where we keep strong potentials to be more open, creative, confident, realistic/effective persons. Mainly treat “self-regulation” problems: Social anxiety, shame/guilt, anger, depression; Overdependencies; Intimacy-sexuality, Communication; Identity-Personality issues;Selfcare.

Dr. Otchet is a psychologist who works in private practice in London, Ontario. She sees adults presenting with a range of health and/or mental health concerns, including medical and/or psychological disability, acute and/or chronic pain, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and gender dysphoria. She has particular interests in adjustment to illness and injury, in trauma and resilience, and in coping with life transitions. She also has interest in working with first responders and their adult family members, as well as people who work in health care.

We are a private practice of psychologists, behavior therapists and assessors. We are here to help you live a better life; to figure out how you or a member of your family can change behavior patterns that are not working any more. We mostly see clients in our office and on occasion see you at your home. We treat you with respect and compassion.

Are you struggling with managing stress and often feel overwhelmed? Do you find maintaining a balance between work and your personal life challenging? Do you have a difficulty enjoying time with your family and friends once your work day is done? Are you looking for more alignment in your life? If you are stressed, fatigued and struggling to enjoy life outside of work, I would love to work with you. I am skilled at supporting people who are having a difficult time managing workplace stress, interpersonal relationships issues and anxiety.

I became passionate about social work after practicing family law for many years and watching the court system fail parents and children experiencing separation and divorce. I have since completed my MSW to focus on therapeutic and collaborative co-parenting work, mediation, and help individuals navigate high-conflict separation and divorce, and healthy parenting post-divorce. I also enjoy helping individuals with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, academic and career issues. Moreover, I have experience in supporting parents with their children’s learning disabilities, school, and issues with peers.