Therapists in K2H
Vanessa Cardinal
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
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.
Meghan Sanders
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), CTP
Verified Verified
Nepean, ON K2H (Online Only)
Recent work partnering with diverse clients facing anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, complex trauma, PTSD, BPD, interpersonal challenges, grief, and conduct challenges has fueled my passion for trauma-informed, culturally-adapted, integrative care.
Whether you're a caregiver seeking assistance for your child, or a teen/young adult encountering challenges in their life, everyone deserves a safe and nurturing environment to navigate their journey. In my practice, I'm committed to fostering an inclusive space where individuals can feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I integrate aspects of creativity and the natural world into our sessions to facilitate holistic healing. Through exploration and collaboration, we'll identify strategies to overcome the individual obstacles being faced and promote your growth and well-being.
Recent work partnering with diverse clients facing anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, complex trauma, PTSD, BPD, interpersonal challenges, grief, and conduct challenges has fueled my passion for trauma-informed, culturally-adapted, integrative care.
Whether you're a caregiver seeking assistance for your child, or a teen/young adult encountering challenges in their life, everyone deserves a safe and nurturing environment to navigate their journey. In my practice, I'm committed to fostering an inclusive space where individuals can feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I integrate aspects of creativity and the natural world into our sessions to facilitate holistic healing. Through exploration and collaboration, we'll identify strategies to overcome the individual obstacles being faced and promote your growth and well-being.
Leily Shafaee Millward
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
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.
Katy Nadeau
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
I believe in an integrative and adaptive approach to care.
Hello and welcome! I am a neurodivergent therapist who understands the complex task of understanding your own needs. I work from a gentle and curious stance, aware that each person brings with them a unique history, identity and experience that deserves a safe space to unpack and explore. I have a strong interest in the areas of anxiety, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism), attachment and relational trauma, life transitions, stress management, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, and social justice issues. I understand how challenging and freeing it can be to process your identity, and that it is not always a linear path.
I believe in an integrative and adaptive approach to care.
Hello and welcome! I am a neurodivergent therapist who understands the complex task of understanding your own needs. I work from a gentle and curious stance, aware that each person brings with them a unique history, identity and experience that deserves a safe space to unpack and explore. I have a strong interest in the areas of anxiety, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism), attachment and relational trauma, life transitions, stress management, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, and social justice issues. I understand how challenging and freeing it can be to process your identity, and that it is not always a linear path.
Colleen Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
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.
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.
Rasheeda Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is integrative.
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.).
My approach to therapy is integrative.
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.).
Maude Éloïse Saulnier
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nepean, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
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 Ottawa (Central) community to maintain their health with a scientific, professional and integrative approach that focuses on her clients needs and goals.
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 Ottawa (Central) community to maintain their health with a scientific, professional and integrative approach that focuses on her clients needs and goals.
Catherine Anne Kilbride
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, OCT, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
I accompany clients from a place of compassion, creativity, warmth, and humour as they move from the wounds of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational trauma (e.g., neglect, identity-based violence, childhood or intimate partner violence, premature death) towards fulfilling lives rooted in posttraumatic growth. In addition to working with clients who have experienced trauma and its related effects, I also work with clients who identify as experiencing stress (including anxiety disorders), sadness or depression, persistent guilt and shame, life transitions, grief, and existential questions related to life purpose and identity.
I accompany clients from a place of compassion, creativity, warmth, and humour as they move from the wounds of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational trauma (e.g., neglect, identity-based violence, childhood or intimate partner violence, premature death) towards fulfilling lives rooted in posttraumatic growth. In addition to working with clients who have experienced trauma and its related effects, I also work with clients who identify as experiencing stress (including anxiety disorders), sadness or depression, persistent guilt and shame, life transitions, grief, and existential questions related to life purpose and identity.
Sherridon Parcells
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Feeling stressed, anxious or struggling with low mood and/or depression? Ready to take the initial step in feeling better? For many people at some point in their lives, they might feel that something is too challenging to manage and overcome. These situations can sometimes lead to feeling hopeless, stuck and defeated. As a registered psychotherapist, I am trained in supporting people to overcome some of life’s most challenging situations through cultivating a warm, non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment as well as drawing on evidence based therapeutic approaches, modalities and interventions.
Feeling stressed, anxious or struggling with low mood and/or depression? Ready to take the initial step in feeling better? For many people at some point in their lives, they might feel that something is too challenging to manage and overcome. These situations can sometimes lead to feeling hopeless, stuck and defeated. As a registered psychotherapist, I am trained in supporting people to overcome some of life’s most challenging situations through cultivating a warm, non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment as well as drawing on evidence based therapeutic approaches, modalities and interventions.
Emily Davison
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
You are the expert of your experience but some things are holding you back. It's hard to sit in the discomfort, pain, and overwhelm of life's challenges. Maybe you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or alone? That's okay - that's where I come in! I'm a Social Worker with 10 years experience in non-profit, social service, and healthcare spaces. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing mental health concerns including: anxiety, trauma, loss/grief/bereavement, life transitions, and stress. Together, we can find the tools to help you get "unstuck" and move forward in your life.
You are the expert of your experience but some things are holding you back. It's hard to sit in the discomfort, pain, and overwhelm of life's challenges. Maybe you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or alone? That's okay - that's where I come in! I'm a Social Worker with 10 years experience in non-profit, social service, and healthcare spaces. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing mental health concerns including: anxiety, trauma, loss/grief/bereavement, life transitions, and stress. Together, we can find the tools to help you get "unstuck" and move forward in your life.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
- -Accepting New Clients- - 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.
- -Accepting New Clients- - 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.
Barbara Wendlowski
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, SEP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. With compassionate guidance and support, I strongly believe that people can increase their self-understanding, improve relationships and well being, move through life transitions, cope with loss, increase vitality and feel empowered to make changes in their life. I have supported individuals dealing with: depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, life transitions, traumatic experiences, and the challenges encountered when supporting loved ones who are struggling with substance use and mental health problems.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. With compassionate guidance and support, I strongly believe that people can increase their self-understanding, improve relationships and well being, move through life transitions, cope with loss, increase vitality and feel empowered to make changes in their life. I have supported individuals dealing with: depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, life transitions, traumatic experiences, and the challenges encountered when supporting loved ones who are struggling with substance use and mental health problems.
Donia Kemp
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
During times of stress our experiences can seem confusing and overwhelming. Having a safe space to express our thoughts out loud helps bring clarity to our experience. Whether you are working through a current stressor or an older wound, identifying your thoughts and feelings helps you understand your unmet needs. I work with clients to identify longstanding automatic attachment patterns that may be maintaining beliefs and reactions that are no longer helpful and that are getting in the way of attaining fulfillment.
During times of stress our experiences can seem confusing and overwhelming. Having a safe space to express our thoughts out loud helps bring clarity to our experience. Whether you are working through a current stressor or an older wound, identifying your thoughts and feelings helps you understand your unmet needs. I work with clients to identify longstanding automatic attachment patterns that may be maintaining beliefs and reactions that are no longer helpful and that are getting in the way of attaining fulfillment.
Raphaëlle Gauthier - Grounded Psychology
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
Everyone experiences difficulties throughout their lives. Some difficulties manifest themselves suddenly, others quietly and even persist over time. As a result, you've probably tried to overcome and even resolve your difficulties on your own or with the people around you. However, some mental health problems are more difficult to overcome and resolve alone. Therefore, I offer my clients therapeutic support to help them through their process.
Everyone experiences difficulties throughout their lives. Some difficulties manifest themselves suddenly, others quietly and even persist over time. As a result, you've probably tried to overcome and even resolve your difficulties on your own or with the people around you. However, some mental health problems are more difficult to overcome and resolve alone. Therefore, I offer my clients therapeutic support to help them through their process.
Sogol Kafi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, RP, PhD, Cand
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sogol is a registered psychotherapist with extensive experience in working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and personality difficulties. She has also supported clients dealing with single-incident trauma, interpersonal trauma, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, self-esteem issues, stress management, and various other mental health challenges for over fourteen years. Sogol excels in assessing clients and devising individualized treatment plans tailored. Sogol is an adjunct professor at Saint Paul University and an advanced PhD student currently completing the research requirements of the program.
Sogol is a registered psychotherapist with extensive experience in working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and personality difficulties. She has also supported clients dealing with single-incident trauma, interpersonal trauma, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, self-esteem issues, stress management, and various other mental health challenges for over fourteen years. Sogol excels in assessing clients and devising individualized treatment plans tailored. Sogol is an adjunct professor at Saint Paul University and an advanced PhD student currently completing the research requirements of the program.
Anita Kaiser
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Nepean, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes you feel like you're drowning when life's big waves come at you. Ready to feel better? With 30+ years of experience in a variety of settings, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals seeking compassionate, knowledgeable support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, alcohol/drug concerns, relationship issues, communication, compassion fatigue, life transitions, personal growth and more. We will work together to use your strengths and resources to cope with the issues that concern you.
Sometimes you feel like you're drowning when life's big waves come at you. Ready to feel better? With 30+ years of experience in a variety of settings, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals seeking compassionate, knowledgeable support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, alcohol/drug concerns, relationship issues, communication, compassion fatigue, life transitions, personal growth and more. We will work together to use your strengths and resources to cope with the issues that concern you.
Yvan Roy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, Bienvenue. With a specialization in couple therapy and addiction, I bring over 30 years of seasoned expertise as a therapist and clinical supervisor. I've dedicated my professionnal life to helping people change. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, addictive behaviors, or battling depression and anxiety, I invite you to embark on a journey of transformation by scheduling a consultation with me.
Welcome, Bienvenue. With a specialization in couple therapy and addiction, I bring over 30 years of seasoned expertise as a therapist and clinical supervisor. I've dedicated my professionnal life to helping people change. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, addictive behaviors, or battling depression and anxiety, I invite you to embark on a journey of transformation by scheduling a consultation with me.
Bonnie (Xiao Tong) Hutten
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
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.
Lauren Middlemiss
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
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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Integrative Counsellors
What is integrative therapy?
Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.
How does integrative therapy work?
Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behaviour patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.
How long does integrative therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
How effective is integrative therapy?
There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.