Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Jonathan Morgan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
I'm particularly dedicated to working with members of the queer community and our allies.
Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. I'm a kind, compassionate and experienced counsellor offering psychotherapy to adult individuals online. My goal is to help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health and to find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. My work is trauma-informed and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and empowered in session. Visit my website link to view my full intro video and to book online.
I'm particularly dedicated to working with members of the queer community and our allies.
Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. I'm a kind, compassionate and experienced counsellor offering psychotherapy to adult individuals online. My goal is to help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health and to find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. My work is trauma-informed and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and empowered in session. Visit my website link to view my full intro video and to book online.
Aroha Pride Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1P (Online Only)
Everyone needs some extra support sometimes. With Aroha Counselling, our mental health professionals support people who are coping with a range of experiences. Our practices are framed within an anti-oppressive, queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, trauma informed, and harm reduction lens. Clients can expect a welcoming and stigma free counselling environment. We provide services to anyone in need of support from all walks of life and have additional specialization in providing informed services to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please note that all of our services are virtual.
Everyone needs some extra support sometimes. With Aroha Counselling, our mental health professionals support people who are coping with a range of experiences. Our practices are framed within an anti-oppressive, queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, trauma informed, and harm reduction lens. Clients can expect a welcoming and stigma free counselling environment. We provide services to anyone in need of support from all walks of life and have additional specialization in providing informed services to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please note that all of our services are virtual.
Jeff Shepherd
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
I'm also passionate about working with fellow queer / 2SLGBTQ+ folks and our allies.
Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. I’m a kind, passionate and experienced counsellor based in Ottawa offering psychotherapy to adult individuals. My goal is to help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health, and to find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. My work is trauma-informed and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and empowered in session. Visit my website for a video about me, what to expect in session, and how to book.
I'm also passionate about working with fellow queer / 2SLGBTQ+ folks and our allies.
Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. I’m a kind, passionate and experienced counsellor based in Ottawa offering psychotherapy to adult individuals. My goal is to help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health, and to find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. My work is trauma-informed and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and empowered in session. Visit my website for a video about me, what to expect in session, and how to book.
Bruno Jung-Millen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2P
My work at its core is all about building a relational connection and co-creating a safe therapeutic holding space which is informed by the relational psychotherapy and narrative therapy, and my own lived experiences as a racialized gay/queer person and also adoptive parent. Whether your struggles are small or big, what matters in this space is our joint commitment, an emotionally engaged and interactive process, and a shared journey. Our therapeutic relationship is going to be the principal vehicle to bring the changes that you are longing for in your personal and family life, as well as within your larger community.
My work at its core is all about building a relational connection and co-creating a safe therapeutic holding space which is informed by the relational psychotherapy and narrative therapy, and my own lived experiences as a racialized gay/queer person and also adoptive parent. Whether your struggles are small or big, what matters in this space is our joint commitment, an emotionally engaged and interactive process, and a shared journey. Our therapeutic relationship is going to be the principal vehicle to bring the changes that you are longing for in your personal and family life, as well as within your larger community.
Clark Hinschberger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Clark is also passionate about working with fellow queer / 2SLGBTQ+ folks, and all of his sessions are currently hosted online via Jane.
Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. Clark is a kind, passionate and experienced counsellor based in Ottawa offering psychotherapy to adult individuals online. He can help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health, and help you find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. His work is deeply integrative and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and heard in session. Visit his profile on our website to watch his intro video and to book using the booking portal.
Clark is also passionate about working with fellow queer / 2SLGBTQ+ folks, and all of his sessions are currently hosted online via Jane.
Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. Clark is a kind, passionate and experienced counsellor based in Ottawa offering psychotherapy to adult individuals online. He can help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health, and help you find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. His work is deeply integrative and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and heard in session. Visit his profile on our website to watch his intro video and to book using the booking portal.
X T Belcastro
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1P (Online Only)
I'm queer & neurodivergent and centre the 2SLGBTQ+ community & those in close relationships with 2SLGBTQ+ community. Are you, or your relationship looking for a therapist with lived experience as a queer &/or trans person? Are you looking to untangle your understanding of diagnoses like ADHD, Autism & BPD? I aim to support you in exploring self, your relationships, processing & unburdening the past and move toward healing. I centre the topics you bring, while affirming fluidity & queering my therapy lens'. I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EFT, Polyvagal Theories.
I'm queer & neurodivergent and centre the 2SLGBTQ+ community & those in close relationships with 2SLGBTQ+ community. Are you, or your relationship looking for a therapist with lived experience as a queer &/or trans person? Are you looking to untangle your understanding of diagnoses like ADHD, Autism & BPD? I aim to support you in exploring self, your relationships, processing & unburdening the past and move toward healing. I centre the topics you bring, while affirming fluidity & queering my therapy lens'. I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EFT, Polyvagal Theories.
LGBTQ+ therapy online, Rainbowcounselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1K (Online Only)
Are you, your relationship or family looking for a therapist with experience & knowledge of 2SLGBTQ+ identities? Rainbowcounselling is a completely virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling practice which supports folks all over Ontario, Canada. We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to counselling. Our therapists understand the importance of bridging the gap in accessible mental health care for queer and transgender folks & those in close relationships to the community. Our therapists specialize in topics including: Neurodivergent Identities, Relationships, Trauma, Infidelity, Betrayal, Exploring Sexuality & Gender.
Are you, your relationship or family looking for a therapist with experience & knowledge of 2SLGBTQ+ identities? Rainbowcounselling is a completely virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling practice which supports folks all over Ontario, Canada. We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to counselling. Our therapists understand the importance of bridging the gap in accessible mental health care for queer and transgender folks & those in close relationships to the community. Our therapists specialize in topics including: Neurodivergent Identities, Relationships, Trauma, Infidelity, Betrayal, Exploring Sexuality & Gender.
Kristie Brassard & Associates
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies is our passion, and all of our therapists identify on the queer spectrum.
Kristie Brassard & Associates is a virtual psychotherapy practice serving children, teens, and adults all over Ontario, Canada. Our psychotherapists work with a variety of issues, and help guide individuals, families and couples along their wellness journey using various therapeutic modalities and supportive interventions.
Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies is our passion, and all of our therapists identify on the queer spectrum.
Kristie Brassard & Associates is a virtual psychotherapy practice serving children, teens, and adults all over Ontario, Canada. Our psychotherapists work with a variety of issues, and help guide individuals, families and couples along their wellness journey using various therapeutic modalities and supportive interventions.
Tara Jane Wodelet
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a queer and gender expansive therapist, offering individual online therapy across most Canadian jurisdictions. I offer a contextualizing, self-compassionate, and strengths based approach. While life's hardships will never disappear, I can help you come to more peace and aliveness within yourself. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and grow within. Therapy is kind of like detangling a big ball of yarn; it can be both hard yet relieving (you're not broken, just tangled!), and ultimately allows room for more consciousness/choice to flow in: now that your threads are free, what would you like to weave?
Welcome! I am a queer and gender expansive therapist, offering individual online therapy across most Canadian jurisdictions. I offer a contextualizing, self-compassionate, and strengths based approach. While life's hardships will never disappear, I can help you come to more peace and aliveness within yourself. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and grow within. Therapy is kind of like detangling a big ball of yarn; it can be both hard yet relieving (you're not broken, just tangled!), and ultimately allows room for more consciousness/choice to flow in: now that your threads are free, what would you like to weave?
Justine Little
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1V
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you're stuck in old patterns? Are you always zoning out or in crisis mode? Do you struggle to connect with your body and aren't quite sure what it means to feel your feelings? Would you prefer to work with a queer therapist with experience supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and who is committed to integrating social justice into therapeutic work?
Do you feel like you're stuck in old patterns? Are you always zoning out or in crisis mode? Do you struggle to connect with your body and aren't quite sure what it means to feel your feelings? Would you prefer to work with a queer therapist with experience supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and who is committed to integrating social justice into therapeutic work?
Praney Anand
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A
My areas of focus include sex education, support to racialized individuals, members of the queer community, and newcomers to Canada.
I welcome you with a willingness to learn more about whatever might be holding you back in life or your relationship(s). My approach to therapy is client-centred and collaborative. I strive to explore solutions that work in your environment. I am a South Asian, gay/queer, cisgender man, immigrant/settler, & I have extensive experience working with heterosexual & queer/2SLGBTQ+ individuals & couples.
My areas of focus include sex education, support to racialized individuals, members of the queer community, and newcomers to Canada.
I welcome you with a willingness to learn more about whatever might be holding you back in life or your relationship(s). My approach to therapy is client-centred and collaborative. I strive to explore solutions that work in your environment. I am a South Asian, gay/queer, cisgender man, immigrant/settler, & I have extensive experience working with heterosexual & queer/2SLGBTQ+ individuals & couples.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1Y (Online Only)
There is a path forward to a fulfilling and happy future for everyone. Working together, I can support you in cultivating compassion for yourself and others, taking pride in who you are, navigating relationships and moving through the difficulties that arise in life. As a queer trans person, I use an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, intersectional framework, supporting the queer, trans, kink, and non-monogamous communities in unpacking identity, sex and relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer gender-affirming hormone and top and gonadectomy surgical readiness assessments.
There is a path forward to a fulfilling and happy future for everyone. Working together, I can support you in cultivating compassion for yourself and others, taking pride in who you are, navigating relationships and moving through the difficulties that arise in life. As a queer trans person, I use an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, intersectional framework, supporting the queer, trans, kink, and non-monogamous communities in unpacking identity, sex and relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer gender-affirming hormone and top and gonadectomy surgical readiness assessments.
Sarah Chikoski
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1H
I'm Sarah (She/They), an Ontario registered Social Worker, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth. I am a Queer, gender fluid individual, with my own lived experiences. Having walked my own path, I truly understand the worth of lived experience in therapeutic work. The special insights and lessons we gather from our personal journeys provide wonderful chances for self-reflection and personal growth. Embracing the idea that lived experience is a valid way of gaining understanding is at the heart of how I approach offering caring and therapeutic support.
I'm Sarah (She/They), an Ontario registered Social Worker, and I'm here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth. I am a Queer, gender fluid individual, with my own lived experiences. Having walked my own path, I truly understand the worth of lived experience in therapeutic work. The special insights and lessons we gather from our personal journeys provide wonderful chances for self-reflection and personal growth. Embracing the idea that lived experience is a valid way of gaining understanding is at the heart of how I approach offering caring and therapeutic support.
Doro Yip
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
I strive to ensure that my practice embraces individuals from all walks of life, with a focus on immigrant and refugee, LGBTQIA+, and racial minority issues.
The stories that we hold about ourselves and others, and the stories the world says about us, all shape who we are and what we do. I focus on helping clients make sense of these stories, which is informed by narrative and social justice principles, and my own lived experience as a racialized queer first-generation immigrant. Some common clinical issues I treat include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, identity exploration, and stress management. I also specialize in supporting individuals with sexuality and gender identity concerns and BIPOC mental health.
I strive to ensure that my practice embraces individuals from all walks of life, with a focus on immigrant and refugee, LGBTQIA+, and racial minority issues.
The stories that we hold about ourselves and others, and the stories the world says about us, all shape who we are and what we do. I focus on helping clients make sense of these stories, which is informed by narrative and social justice principles, and my own lived experience as a racialized queer first-generation immigrant. Some common clinical issues I treat include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, identity exploration, and stress management. I also specialize in supporting individuals with sexuality and gender identity concerns and BIPOC mental health.
Christine McPhail
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1Y (Online Only)
I am queer identifying and gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed.
I believe that therapy can be a healing experience as you navigate life and an opportunity to honour your self and your values. I will strive to hold space for and centre your lived experience, values and strengths and work collaboratively with you from a place of curiosity and compassion. I also understand and will make connections with personal experiences and beliefs and social systems of oppression.
I am queer identifying and gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed.
I believe that therapy can be a healing experience as you navigate life and an opportunity to honour your self and your values. I will strive to hold space for and centre your lived experience, values and strengths and work collaboratively with you from a place of curiosity and compassion. I also understand and will make connections with personal experiences and beliefs and social systems of oppression.
Josée Sovinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1V (Online Only)
I have an interest in working with ADHDers, as well as those in LGBTQ+ communities.
As a therapist, I'm here to provide compassionate and non-judgmental support as you navigate challenges. I can work with you to explore what is most important to you, to relate to yourself and the world differently, to explore your identity, and to draw on your strengths. My approach is gentle and collaborative and I see you as the expert of your own life. In our work together, I draw on my own humanity to help you feel heard, respected, and cared about. As a bi, genderqueer, neurodivergent, and feminist therapist, I tend to be a good fit for people who care about social justice and who embrace inclusive and progressive values.
I have an interest in working with ADHDers, as well as those in LGBTQ+ communities.
As a therapist, I'm here to provide compassionate and non-judgmental support as you navigate challenges. I can work with you to explore what is most important to you, to relate to yourself and the world differently, to explore your identity, and to draw on your strengths. My approach is gentle and collaborative and I see you as the expert of your own life. In our work together, I draw on my own humanity to help you feel heard, respected, and cared about. As a bi, genderqueer, neurodivergent, and feminist therapist, I tend to be a good fit for people who care about social justice and who embrace inclusive and progressive values.
Marnie Potter
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1R (Online Only)
I work from a strength based, solution focused perspective. I have over 15 years experience working in the LGBTQIA, mental health and neurodiverse communities. Currently many of my clients are struggling with exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. Many are navigating difficult situations in school, work or with family and friends. It is a tough time for many people but I know with the right support, we can make small changes in our lives to make things a little easier. I would be happy to offer a free 20 minute consult to see if I am a good fit with you.
I work from a strength based, solution focused perspective. I have over 15 years experience working in the LGBTQIA, mental health and neurodiverse communities. Currently many of my clients are struggling with exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. Many are navigating difficult situations in school, work or with family and friends. It is a tough time for many people but I know with the right support, we can make small changes in our lives to make things a little easier. I would be happy to offer a free 20 minute consult to see if I am a good fit with you.
Mira Samara Persaud
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, BHSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Hi I’m Mira, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Ontario! I am a first-generation Canadian and queer woman of Guyanese and Indo-Caribbean culture. I specialize in providing interdisciplinary, intersectional, and interpersonal psychotherapy services to a diverse clientele. My passion is supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, although I provide services to individuals and couples from all walks of life. Through client-focused, relational, and trauma-informed evidence-based approaches, I help clients who are struggling with a broad range of mental health concerns.
Hi I’m Mira, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Ontario! I am a first-generation Canadian and queer woman of Guyanese and Indo-Caribbean culture. I specialize in providing interdisciplinary, intersectional, and interpersonal psychotherapy services to a diverse clientele. My passion is supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, although I provide services to individuals and couples from all walks of life. Through client-focused, relational, and trauma-informed evidence-based approaches, I help clients who are struggling with a broad range of mental health concerns.
Sabrina Medinski
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K4A (Online Only)
My approach is informed by my background as a queer-identified Lebanese therapist.
As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.
My approach is informed by my background as a queer-identified Lebanese therapist.
As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.
Maaike de Graaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2A
As a Psychotherapist, I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free, compassionate and growth-focused space for my clients, where their voices can be heard and encouragement is given to explore new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories and experiences. I have 14 years of extensive experience working with children, teenagers and adults facing diverse challenges including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation. As a Queer therapist, I am passionate about working with fellow Queer/2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies, and love supporting clients throughout their identity journey.
As a Psychotherapist, I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free, compassionate and growth-focused space for my clients, where their voices can be heard and encouragement is given to explore new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories and experiences. I have 14 years of extensive experience working with children, teenagers and adults facing diverse challenges including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation. As a Queer therapist, I am passionate about working with fellow Queer/2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies, and love supporting clients throughout their identity journey.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.