Heather Ripley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
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Ottawa, ON K1V
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When we feel understood, validated, and supported…we heal. This is what psychotherapy is intended to do. My style is gentle and compassionate, and building trusting relationships is one of my strengths. I am an encourager by nature, so can help you identify & build on what you already do well. I am also sensitive by nature and there’s a good chance you are as well (it’s a genetic trait called "Highly Sensitive Person" that shows up in about 20% of the population & about 50% of therapy clients).
You can expect me to listen deeply, and I am drawn to doing deep work with people. I can help you with: getting comfortable with strong emotions, understanding your needs and wants, setting boundaries for healthy relationships, and processing difficult & traumatic experiences. If you've been traumatized by a therapist and feel able to do so, please reach out
I blend somatic interventions (listening to the wisdom of the body) with traditional talk-therapy interventions (listening to the wisdom of the mind), according to what you need/want and find helpful. If what you’ve read resonates with you, feel free to contact me for a consultation (no charge) to see if we would be a good fit for your healing journey.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Heather Ripley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Heather Joyce Ripley
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Carleton University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from St Thomas University B.A. honours psychology / 2013
- Certificate from Grant MacEwan Community College Social Work Diploma / 1992
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Heather Ripley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coping Skills
- Anxiety
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Living with high sensitivity
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Recovering from narcissistic abuse
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Heather Ripley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Heather Ripley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email
Location
Primary Location
Ottawa, ON K1V
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Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Heather Ripley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW