Therapists in K1J

Have you been feeling more stressed than usual lately? Do you lack motivation? Do you need help managing certain situations in your life, whether personal, family or professional? Would you like to be a source of happiness, love and peace not only for yourself, but also for those around you or your community? No problem! As your Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I will be there, present with you to help and support you according to your needs, concerns and situations.

I have been providing supportive, results-oriented counselling, and training other counsellors & psychologists, for 25 years. My passion & enthusiasm for helping people make positive lasting changes in their lives remains strong. I am devoted to listening closely to my clients, understanding their concerns, & helping them find solutions that work for them. Primarily a cognitive-behavioural therapist, I draw on various evidence-based therapeutic methods, matching strategies with client needs & goals. I provide individual, couple & group therapy. Please visit sutherlandcounselling.com for information on my specialities including: Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Depression, Personal Growth, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress, & Workplace Issues.

I am interested in hearing your story. My collaborative approach is led with empathy and compassion that is meant to help navigate your experiences to work towards accomplishing your goals. As well as, to help develop self-awareness and healthy coping strategies that work for you. I am interested in working with adults and young adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, depression and post-secondary school or work related stress.

Life is full of unexpected turns. Even welcome and positive change, like bringing home a new family member, can bring stress and strain. Transitions like changes in work, wellness, and relationships can push us in ways that tip us off balance. It doesn't have to be so hard. It doesn't have to be so lonely.

**WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS FOR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS** Taking the first step towards reaching out for help is a difficult experience. It comes with doubts, uncertainties, and many fears. As we age we can experience challenges and loss in many different forms but you don't have to do this alone. I am a professional Social Worker that specialize in older adults and I am here to help, with a calm non-judgmental and supportive approach. Together we will develop the necessary coping skills to help you identify your strengths and creates personal wellness goals.

You have taken the first step toward your personal growth, healing, and discovery. We are committed to providing you with inclusive and accessible healing support toward self-compassion, growth, and fulfillment. While we cannot change past experiences and/or traumatic events, we can work together to better understand unresolved challenges and move toward healing. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, including EMDR and Cognitive Behavior Therapy as appropriate, we will unearth your true gifts and strengths and then apply them to support your healing and life aspirations.

Welcome to one of my little corners on the internet. I am an RN Psychotherapist and associate at Janine Ruddy Online Psychotherapy. I typically work with those who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression or school-related stressors—may that be perfectionism, procrastination, motivation, self-esteem issues, time-management and so forth. My approach to therapy is driven by compassion and empathy where we will work collaboratively on your goals. I am hoping you will be left with a vast tool box of skills as well as a more confident and peaceful outlook on life.

You are a strong woman. It's something you can take pride in. You've been through hell and back more times than you can count. And you've lived to tell the tale. You're so giving of yourself to others, that you end up finishing last, and self-care tends to be what falls off the never-ending to-do list, making it impossible for you to get to. And perhaps now you're confronted with the reality that it's all too overwhelming. And you'd like for the world to just stop for a moment, just so you can have a little break. With more than a decade of experience, I've made it my mission to train and acquire the best possible tools.

I am a Registered Social Worker and my private practice work is dedicated to working with people wanting to explore and develop healthy personal goals and interpersonal relations in a welcoming, safe, and comfortable space. My approach makes use of various philosophical, cultural, social-emotional, and psychological theories, practices, and models that are informed by my formal education, training, and clinical work efforts. The methods I use are client centred and solution-focused as we strive to be healthier members of our families and communities.

Currently accepting new virtual clients for summer 2022. Life can get overwhelming, particularly when we believe that we have to keep it together at all times. The pressure, the stress, the expectations- it's just too heavy, too much. The truth is, we're not meant to carry it all with us everywhere we go. Oftentimes, we don't know how to put it down, take a break, or let ourselves breathe. It can feel challenging, even scary, to unlearn these patterns and develop a new relationship with ourselves.

As your therapist, my greatest priority is to create an accepting and compassionate space where you can feel safe to be yourself, exactly as you are. My wish is that you leave our sessions feeling heard, valued, and hopeful that change is possible. Together, we can gently unpack your burdens, and explore what is keeping you from living a more comfortable and fulfilling life. Should you be seeking deeper healing, we can integrate holistic, evidence-based trauma treatments (such as EMDR) into our work together in a manner that honours your pace/timing. Through collaboration, we can also find creative ways to build upon your strengths!

*Please fill out the 3 client forms before your first session: https://memory-lane.me/client-forms If you are unsatisfied with your life, struggling with your relationships, experiencing anxiety or feel hopeless, please reach out. I'm here for you. My ideal client would be open to discussing both what they enjoy in their life as well as being able to address their struggles and difficulties. They would be willing to learn how to be honest with themselves, with me, and would want to learn how to grow and change in positive ways. In short, my ideal client is anyone who is willing to try to help themselves. I will gladly help anyone.

Being in a culture that asks you to shrink yourself, your needs, and your beliefs can be exhausting. This may be impacting how you experience your mood (depression or anxiety), body, food, relationships or the spaces you occupy. There may be ways that you protect the more tender parts of you that get in the way of being more in line with your values, and finally having the relationship with yourself and others that you have always wanted. You might be feeling overwhelmed by changes you need to make and simply don't know where to begin. You deserve to live a rich, expansive life, and to have deep, meaningful connections.

I work with adults and students who are having difficulty coping with perfectionism, self-esteem issues, procrastination, burnout, anxiety, depression, and work- or school-related stress. It's difficult to manage every day responsibilities when we are overwhelmed, afraid, and lacking purpose. I use a compassionate, non-judgmental, and results-oriented approach intended to help you develop self-awareness, resilience, and self-regulation.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. There are times in our lives where dark clouds roll in. The rain falls hard and heavy. We sit by the window and watch hoping for the sun to shine again. During such dark times, we reach out to family members for support, but family isn't always available to offer hope. If I have to define my practice in one word, that word is SAFETY. Safety means building a professional relationship based on trust and communication. It means working together to set a pace and direction. This is something we work out together.

*Accepting new clients (video/phone sessions only)* Struggling with negative emotions or unwanted behaviours? Help is on the horizon. Located in East Ottawa, Centrum Counselling and Psychotherapy provides professionally licensed therapy services to individuals 18 and up.

My goal is to help you ease your distress and transform your life so that you can feel empowered and gain peace of mind, through acceptance and self-development. Through therapy you may find the clarity and strength you need to overcome your struggles and experience growth. It is important to get to know who YOU are as a person, gain insight on suppressed issues through self-expression and emotional release, to finally reach a point of stability and peace. I welcome individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds and walks of life.

**I AM CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS**I have been providing counselling and therapy for 30 years, as well as supervision and consultation to therapists and Masters degree students. My areas of specialty include addictions, trauma, and sexual abuse, and I have extensive experience in other areas of psychotherapy including depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, family of origin issues, dissociation, separation, and infertility. I have a passion for helping people develop new ways of understanding and working through their challenges. I am a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist.

Accepting new clients. I offer bilingual psychotherapy to individuals (children, teens and adults) that are seeking support with challenges such as: depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, anger, grief/loss, separation/divorce, parenting (tantrums, aggression, defiant, fear, discipline, "problem" behaviors).