Therapists in Ottawa, ON

I offer individual and couples therapy in the following specializations: • Anxiety and Depression • Interpersonal/Relationship issues • Life transitions • Goal setting • Work/Life balance • Anger Management • Domestic Violence • Family Conflict • Infidelity • Marital and Premarital • Self Esteem • Stress • Trauma and PTSD • Women's Issues

Hello! I'm Shannon, a therapist specializing in healing betrayal trauma. I support those affected by infidelity and partners of sex/porn addiction. Navigating the aftermath of betrayal is complex, isolating and overwhelming. This can profoundly disrupt one's sense of trust and safety leading to physical, mental, and emotional impacts. Often follows is an overarching pressure to decide what to do next. Such experiences can shake one's very foundation, leading to concerns with trust, intimacy, attachment and self-esteem. If you are experiencing the aftermath of being cheated on, you deserve specialized trauma-informed care & support.

I offer a relational, depth-oriented approach to individuals looking for help with self-actualization, difficult life transitions, and social anxiety and avoidance. I am accepting new clients for virtual sessions only as of April 2024. I am also available for couples work using an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) framework, particularly around infidelity.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing a difficult life transition, a mental health struggle such as anxiety or depression or who want to heal from past trauma. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to develop treatment goals for personal growth, and to help individuals live a more authentic life. Evidence-based individual therapy can increase self-awareness, resiliency and overall happiness. I work with couples experiencing turbulence in their relationship, to recover from infidelity, to recreate that spark or improve communication. I also specialize in family therapy and work with children and youth.

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.

I focus on clients with relationship or sexuality concerns. This encompasses all types of relationships, including those that are ethically non-monogamous or LGBTQ+. I am also inclusive of BDSM and kink in sexuality. Currently, I am working with people from a diverse cultural background who are dealing with issues surrounding infidelity, relationship conflict, pornography, sex work, non-monogamy, and gender/sexual identity.

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I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.

I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.

Experiencing trauma does not have to hold you back. I specialize in supporting those who are navigating how past childhood, relational, betrayal, intergenerational, or complex trauma may have impacted their relationship with themselves, their body, and with others. This may present itself as struggling with self-esteem, body image, emotional/binge eating, attachment, relationship struggles, people pleasing, anxiety, perfectionism, or with just feeling “enough”. Together, we can process past trauma, nurture our unique nervous systems, break patterns that keep us feeling stuck, and move towards a life of self-trust and embodiment.

I focus on working with individuals who have difficulties with anxiety, emotion regulation, trauma, grief, relationship issues and those who simply wish to learn more about themselves. I am extremely passionate about helping individuals figure out why they are the way that they are, and simultaneously help them move into the person they want to be. I additionally work with couples to help improve relationships struggling with infidelity, trust issues, communication issues, blended families and parenting conflicts.

Take the first step towards healing. I work to help clients reframe their negative thinking patterns and learn to use kinder and more compassionate self-talk. I work with clients to end the tug-of-war with painful emotions. My practice focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, personality disorders, or emotional dysregulation. The practical interventions from these theories can be tailored to your unique situation. Reach out today to find out how I can help.

Most of us men have been taught that we have to manage things by ourselves. To hide our feelings. Or we don't have feelings. Guess what that leads to? Anger, irritability, relationship issues, work problems, and trouble connecting with our kids, friends, and partners. Maybe drinking too much and checking out, too. Or cheating on our partner, because it's easier than trying to figure out what's going on at home. Maybe you don't even realize how bad things have gotten until your partner tells you that you "can't communicate", you're messing up, and now you have no idea what to do and you're defensive and confused.

Currently accepting new clients. "Therapy really works!” This is my experience with therapy as well as many other people’s therapy experience with me. I believe that you can have a similar experience - an experience that you will feel understood and empowered. Part of the reasons that makes therapy work is because as a therapist, I am non-judgmental, emphatic, compassionate, and genuine. I am also trained in many different psychotherapy modalities that I will tailor our therapy sessions to your unique needs. I can use practical approaches as well as insight oriented approaches.

My philosophy is that the past builds our being through the experiences we had and the lessons we learned. These experiences help to shape our sense of meaning and personal fulfilment through our journey. Therefore, I believe that it is important to explore the past and see how it shapes our experience in relation to ourselves and others. I incorporate this perspective in my work with clients and help to emphasize the power of choice, explore unmet needs and help to explore important areas for boundary setting.

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

Are you feeling stuck in life? Have you worked hard and done all the right things but life has not turned out the way you had expected? Perhaps the relationship that you invested your emotional energy in was unsuccessful? Or you find yourself in a career that while financially lucrative is burning you out. Maybe you look at your life and are disappointed at where you find yourself in this stage of life. If you are unhappy in your relationships, career or life direction, you are not alone. You do not have to stay in a place that makes you unhappy. Change is possible!

Currently accepting new patients. I offer virtual psychotherapy services in English and French to adult residents of Ontario within the context of a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I work with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, panic attacks, and difficulties adjusting to chronic health issues. As a clinical health and rehabilitation psychologist, I also have a special interest in reproductive psychology, including issues related to fertility, as well psychological wellbeing during pregnancy and beyond.

Are you finding it a challenge to find the right therapist match for you? I am the Clinical Director at the Ottawa Centre for Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I will match you with one of the 14 therapists in our group who best fits your personality and therapeutic needs. If you do find the therapist who I choose for you is not the best fit, I will reassign you based on your feedback.