Humanistic Therapists in K2H
Alicia Valenzuela-Pérez
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach that revolves around the client’s needs and values which combines perspectives and strategies from humanistic, dynamic, cognitive, systemic and multicultural therapies.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working with adults, children and families experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, post-traumatic disorders, migration, adjustment issues and life transitions amongst others.
I use an integrative approach that revolves around the client’s needs and values which combines perspectives and strategies from humanistic, dynamic, cognitive, systemic and multicultural therapies.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working with adults, children and families experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, post-traumatic disorders, migration, adjustment issues and life transitions amongst others.
I take an integrative approach to counselling that draws from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and solution-focused therapy.
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. Sometimes, these twists and turns throw us off balance and leave us feeling lost. That's where therapy comes in. My goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space that is built on trust and transparency and is a place where you can untangle your thoughts, feelings and concerns. I will walk alongside you, providing support as you navigate your journey and reach your goals because I believe that, together, we can turn any challenge into a chance for growth.
I take an integrative approach to counselling that draws from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and solution-focused therapy.
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. Sometimes, these twists and turns throw us off balance and leave us feeling lost. That's where therapy comes in. My goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space that is built on trust and transparency and is a place where you can untangle your thoughts, feelings and concerns. I will walk alongside you, providing support as you navigate your journey and reach your goals because I believe that, together, we can turn any challenge into a chance for growth.
Guilherme Beraldo
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
My work is grounded in the Humanistic-Existential approach, even though I see myself as an Integrative therapist.
I believe people can grow and live meaningful and healthier lives. Seeing them gain insight over the course of therapy and thrive is my passion. I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental setting for all my clients by respecting their values and challenges as unique. Over more than eight years in the field of mental health, I have worked with and been able to assist individuals, couples and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, challenges in career, and relationship conflicts.
My work is grounded in the Humanistic-Existential approach, even though I see myself as an Integrative therapist.
I believe people can grow and live meaningful and healthier lives. Seeing them gain insight over the course of therapy and thrive is my passion. I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental setting for all my clients by respecting their values and challenges as unique. Over more than eight years in the field of mental health, I have worked with and been able to assist individuals, couples and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, challenges in career, and relationship conflicts.
Integrating a range of modalities, including Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, each session is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
Tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed yet underwhelmed? Throughout our lives we experience challenges that can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or untethered. It can be difficult to know where to start and how to move forward. I practice from a Humanistic lens, integrating CBT, IFS, EFT, and Trauma-Informed therapies to help you heal from the past, cope with the present, and create the future you want. Offering in-person and virtual sessions. Let's get started today with a free 15 minute consultation!
Integrating a range of modalities, including Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, each session is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
Tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed yet underwhelmed? Throughout our lives we experience challenges that can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or untethered. It can be difficult to know where to start and how to move forward. I practice from a Humanistic lens, integrating CBT, IFS, EFT, and Trauma-Informed therapies to help you heal from the past, cope with the present, and create the future you want. Offering in-person and virtual sessions. Let's get started today with a free 15 minute consultation!
I am particularly interested in humanistic therapies and use an integrative framework, often using DBT, ACT, and emotion-focused therapy to best support my clients needs and objectives.
I have completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Ottawa. I am currently registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
I am particularly interested in humanistic therapies and use an integrative framework, often using DBT, ACT, and emotion-focused therapy to best support my clients needs and objectives.
I have completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Ottawa. I am currently registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Colleen Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I strive to help individuals thrive in their day to day lives. I have a very wholistic and integrative approach with each of my clients in counselling, drawing on many areas of psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and systemic) to help a client best achieve their goals. This means that with one client, we might choose to focus more on cognitive-behavioural techniques but with another we may focus more on working through past experiences. Therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” method, and so working together to find what works best is key.
As a therapist, I strive to help individuals thrive in their day to day lives. I have a very wholistic and integrative approach with each of my clients in counselling, drawing on many areas of psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and systemic) to help a client best achieve their goals. This means that with one client, we might choose to focus more on cognitive-behavioural techniques but with another we may focus more on working through past experiences. Therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” method, and so working together to find what works best is key.
Maude Éloïse Saulnier
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nepean, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
Maude Éloïse Saulnier uses mainly technics from cognitive behavioural therapies, psychodynamics therapies, humanistic-existential approaches.
Due to high demand, Maude Éloïse will offer you the opportunity to work with one of her associates (Geneviève Fontaine and Camille Koncza-Leblanc) ; however, she will remain actively involved in overseeing the quality of your care. Maude Éloïse is a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist who did, prior her bachelors and masters degrees, a lot of community work centred around vulnerable children and adults. After many years of experience, she would like to help to the Gatineau-Ottawa (Central) community to maintain their health with a scientific, professional and integrative approach that focuses on her clients needs and goals.
Maude Éloïse Saulnier uses mainly technics from cognitive behavioural therapies, psychodynamics therapies, humanistic-existential approaches.
Due to high demand, Maude Éloïse will offer you the opportunity to work with one of her associates (Geneviève Fontaine and Camille Koncza-Leblanc) ; however, she will remain actively involved in overseeing the quality of your care. Maude Éloïse is a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist who did, prior her bachelors and masters degrees, a lot of community work centred around vulnerable children and adults. After many years of experience, she would like to help to the Gatineau-Ottawa (Central) community to maintain their health with a scientific, professional and integrative approach that focuses on her clients needs and goals.
In a world that is so fast-paced and accessible, it can be especially painful and confusing experiencing feelings of disconnection and isolation. Whether this results in feelings of disconnection with ourselves, others in our lives, or the world around us, I am honoured to be considered an ally on your path towards discovery and connection to your authentic self. It is my passion to work alongside you to further explore your inner wisdom and strengths as well as join you on the path of self-discovery to help create your most empowered future.
In a world that is so fast-paced and accessible, it can be especially painful and confusing experiencing feelings of disconnection and isolation. Whether this results in feelings of disconnection with ourselves, others in our lives, or the world around us, I am honoured to be considered an ally on your path towards discovery and connection to your authentic self. It is my passion to work alongside you to further explore your inner wisdom and strengths as well as join you on the path of self-discovery to help create your most empowered future.
Rasheeda Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When you are in emotional distress, an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental presence can be invaluable in restoring your hope that life can be better. Hi, I’m Rasheeda, a passionate, trauma informed psychotherapist offering mental health support to individuals & couples. For 20+ years, I’ve helped clients navigate the sometimes murky waters of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships & processing trauma. My approach to therapy takes into account clients’ diverse experiences and individual identities (e.g.ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation etc.).
When you are in emotional distress, an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental presence can be invaluable in restoring your hope that life can be better. Hi, I’m Rasheeda, a passionate, trauma informed psychotherapist offering mental health support to individuals & couples. For 20+ years, I’ve helped clients navigate the sometimes murky waters of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships & processing trauma. My approach to therapy takes into account clients’ diverse experiences and individual identities (e.g.ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation etc.).
Courtney Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
- -Booking in late August- - Starting counselling can be an intimidating process. My priority is to make this experience less overwhelming by being transparent about the process, helping you identify the challenges you're currently facing, making goals, and creating a plan for change that you are comfortable with. I have a special interest in working with perinatal clients who are trying to conceive, experiencing pregnancy and going through the major life changes of the post postpartum period. However, I am happy to help anyone going through life challenges. You do not need to be in the perinatal period to benefit from my support.
- -Booking in late August- - Starting counselling can be an intimidating process. My priority is to make this experience less overwhelming by being transparent about the process, helping you identify the challenges you're currently facing, making goals, and creating a plan for change that you are comfortable with. I have a special interest in working with perinatal clients who are trying to conceive, experiencing pregnancy and going through the major life changes of the post postpartum period. However, I am happy to help anyone going through life challenges. You do not need to be in the perinatal period to benefit from my support.
I am a servant-leader, having retired as a Major with 16 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. While serving, I gained significant experience in vocational counselling for military personnel at all rank levels, including wounded soldiers and people transitioning from military to civilian life. With a firm belief in the innate worth of each person, I am passionate about respecting each person’s dignity and ideas while walking alongside them in their healing journey.
I am a servant-leader, having retired as a Major with 16 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. While serving, I gained significant experience in vocational counselling for military personnel at all rank levels, including wounded soldiers and people transitioning from military to civilian life. With a firm belief in the innate worth of each person, I am passionate about respecting each person’s dignity and ideas while walking alongside them in their healing journey.
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I feel like my life is out of control. You read this and think, OMG, I thought it was just me! I can't sleep, I'm worried, anxious, stressed, panicky, exhausted. I'm supposed to have it all figured out by now but I struggle nightly, feeling like I have insomnia. Do you have trouble falling to sleep, or wake during the night and can't get back to sleep? Do you feel exhausted, irritable, fuzzy headed and worry about how you are going to get through the day? You are not alone. The worry and lack of sleep can leave you feeling drained, frustrated and longing for relief. You have come to the right place to start breaking this cycle.
I feel like my life is out of control. You read this and think, OMG, I thought it was just me! I can't sleep, I'm worried, anxious, stressed, panicky, exhausted. I'm supposed to have it all figured out by now but I struggle nightly, feeling like I have insomnia. Do you have trouble falling to sleep, or wake during the night and can't get back to sleep? Do you feel exhausted, irritable, fuzzy headed and worry about how you are going to get through the day? You are not alone. The worry and lack of sleep can leave you feeling drained, frustrated and longing for relief. You have come to the right place to start breaking this cycle.
Jeanne Kankindi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP(c), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and unsure where to turn? I know how isolating it can be to confront struggles that seem insurmountable. As a black first-generation immigrant in an interracial marriage, I’ve faced the challenges of blending diverse cultures while navigating personal and relational difficulties. I understand the weight of cultural expectations, the confusion of trying to fit in, and the emotional toll of carrying unresolved trauma. If you’re grappling with past experiences that haunt your present, or if anxiety and depression have left you feeling trapped in a cycle of despair, I’m here to offer a lifeline.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and unsure where to turn? I know how isolating it can be to confront struggles that seem insurmountable. As a black first-generation immigrant in an interracial marriage, I’ve faced the challenges of blending diverse cultures while navigating personal and relational difficulties. I understand the weight of cultural expectations, the confusion of trying to fit in, and the emotional toll of carrying unresolved trauma. If you’re grappling with past experiences that haunt your present, or if anxiety and depression have left you feeling trapped in a cycle of despair, I’m here to offer a lifeline.
I have a caring, client-centred approach to counselling. You will find a warm and supportive companion in me for your journey of growth and healing. I view therapy as a personal journey for the client. Each client is unique in their needs and approaches to healing. I have a flexible approach to healing that is responsive to each client's individuality. My eclectic approach combines elements of rational emotive, cognitive behavioural, interpersonal and emotion focused therapies.
I have a caring, client-centred approach to counselling. You will find a warm and supportive companion in me for your journey of growth and healing. I view therapy as a personal journey for the client. Each client is unique in their needs and approaches to healing. I have a flexible approach to healing that is responsive to each client's individuality. My eclectic approach combines elements of rational emotive, cognitive behavioural, interpersonal and emotion focused therapies.
Hi, I'm happy you landed here. If I can be of help to you and/or your family in your quest for greater mental ease and overall wellness, I will. I offer virtual and nature-based sessions in Ottawa. I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I integrate mind-body approaches, including yoga therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic experiencing into my work with clients. For nature-based sessions, I rely on nature as my co-therapist. I support people experiencing a variety of symptoms related to stress, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, chronic pain, and grief.
Hi, I'm happy you landed here. If I can be of help to you and/or your family in your quest for greater mental ease and overall wellness, I will. I offer virtual and nature-based sessions in Ottawa. I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I integrate mind-body approaches, including yoga therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic experiencing into my work with clients. For nature-based sessions, I rely on nature as my co-therapist. I support people experiencing a variety of symptoms related to stress, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction patterns, chronic pain, and grief.
Bonnie (Xiao Tong) Hutten
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CGP, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Have you been struggling to feel connected to yourself and others? Do you feel overwhelmed with stress, loss, and pain? Many of us push away our needs, or we might be taught from a young age to hide our pain and be strong for others. This often leads to long-term issues for our mind and body. During our work together, I offer a custom approach for each of my clients. I start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We will work together as a team to reach your unique goals in a safe, empathetic, and compassionate environment.
Have you been struggling to feel connected to yourself and others? Do you feel overwhelmed with stress, loss, and pain? Many of us push away our needs, or we might be taught from a young age to hide our pain and be strong for others. This often leads to long-term issues for our mind and body. During our work together, I offer a custom approach for each of my clients. I start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We will work together as a team to reach your unique goals in a safe, empathetic, and compassionate environment.
Reduced Fee Services Available. There are many things I love about being a psychologist but among the top is helping individuals who are suffering and stuck realize that change is possible. The Centre for Change offers psychological assessment, treatment (individual and group), and consultation for adults who want help with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, and many other psychological concerns.
Reduced Fee Services Available. There are many things I love about being a psychologist but among the top is helping individuals who are suffering and stuck realize that change is possible. The Centre for Change offers psychological assessment, treatment (individual and group), and consultation for adults who want help with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, and many other psychological concerns.
Starting therapy can be daunting but it’s one of the best investments you can make in yourself. I strive to create a non-judgemental, collaborative space guided by compassionate curiosity in which we can explore your fears, anxieties, relationships and general life challenges. Working together, we explore new ways of understanding your inner self, your world and your relationships and examine old patterns that may no longer serve you well and seek to create new ones that are more effective.
Starting therapy can be daunting but it’s one of the best investments you can make in yourself. I strive to create a non-judgemental, collaborative space guided by compassionate curiosity in which we can explore your fears, anxieties, relationships and general life challenges. Working together, we explore new ways of understanding your inner self, your world and your relationships and examine old patterns that may no longer serve you well and seek to create new ones that are more effective.
Stressed and overwhelmed?...feel like you can't concentrate... can't connect... can't enjoy much of anything? There are ways to feel better. Let us, together, bring you to connection, calm and courage.
Stressed and overwhelmed?...feel like you can't concentrate... can't connect... can't enjoy much of anything? There are ways to feel better. Let us, together, bring you to connection, calm and courage.
It's not easy to reach out for help, and it can be difficult to find support that fits your individual needs. I offer free phone consults to allow you a chance to see if I can be the right fit for you. I value being authentic and creating a genuine connection with my clients. It is very important to me that clients from all walks of life feel safe and heard in our sessions together. Together we will create a specialized treatment plan with goals that best suit you and your unique needs.
It's not easy to reach out for help, and it can be difficult to find support that fits your individual needs. I offer free phone consults to allow you a chance to see if I can be the right fit for you. I value being authentic and creating a genuine connection with my clients. It is very important to me that clients from all walks of life feel safe and heard in our sessions together. Together we will create a specialized treatment plan with goals that best suit you and your unique needs.
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Humanistic Counsellors
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.