Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in K1L
Emily Paris
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), DVATI, BFA
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1L (Online Only)
I specialize in offering virtual therapy to individuals aged 18 and above, providing valuable support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, perinatal mental health, and trauma. When working with me, you can expect a nurturing and safe space where your unique needs take centre stage. My approach is trauma-informed, somatic and mindfulness oriented, focusing on empowering you to reconnect with your inner self and strengthen your emotional well-being. As an Art Therapist, I can offer creative interventions such as writing, painting, sculpting, and drawing as powerful tools for self-expression and healing.
I specialize in offering virtual therapy to individuals aged 18 and above, providing valuable support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, perinatal mental health, and trauma. When working with me, you can expect a nurturing and safe space where your unique needs take centre stage. My approach is trauma-informed, somatic and mindfulness oriented, focusing on empowering you to reconnect with your inner self and strengthen your emotional well-being. As an Art Therapist, I can offer creative interventions such as writing, painting, sculpting, and drawing as powerful tools for self-expression and healing.
Louise Dorfman
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1L
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). For 24 years, I have worked as an Intensive Marriage and Couples Therapist with my husband David Rubinstein, MA, RP. I now also maintain a busy Individual counselling practice for women, blending my experience as a Couple Therapist with Energy Psychology protocols. I work with women of all ages to enhance self-esteem, create secure relationships, and cope with traumatic loss. I also specialize in helping women over 60 to overcome late-in-life challenges, find new meaning and purpose, live vibrantly, and enjoy aging gracefully.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). For 24 years, I have worked as an Intensive Marriage and Couples Therapist with my husband David Rubinstein, MA, RP. I now also maintain a busy Individual counselling practice for women, blending my experience as a Couple Therapist with Energy Psychology protocols. I work with women of all ages to enhance self-esteem, create secure relationships, and cope with traumatic loss. I also specialize in helping women over 60 to overcome late-in-life challenges, find new meaning and purpose, live vibrantly, and enjoy aging gracefully.
Endi Kodila
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1L
Compassion, kindness and mindfulness is the heart of my practice. I am passionate about client empowerment and being non-judgmental. My approach is based on the needs of my clients, meaning that although I have a systemic and Emotional focused therapy foundation, I use psychodynamic approach and cognitive behavioral, or solution focused strategies as required. Fundamentally, I believe that people are capable of change and that in order to change we need a better understanding of ourselves and others.
Compassion, kindness and mindfulness is the heart of my practice. I am passionate about client empowerment and being non-judgmental. My approach is based on the needs of my clients, meaning that although I have a systemic and Emotional focused therapy foundation, I use psychodynamic approach and cognitive behavioral, or solution focused strategies as required. Fundamentally, I believe that people are capable of change and that in order to change we need a better understanding of ourselves and others.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.