Therapists in K2C
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Therapy is a powerful path to healing and self-discovery. My goal is to provide a warm, safe space where you feel truly heard as we navigate your journey together.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Therapy is a powerful path to healing and self-discovery. My goal is to provide a warm, safe space where you feel truly heard as we navigate your journey together.
I am passionate about helping both adult and youth clients overcome struggles related to OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, and school-related issues including school avoidance and learning disabilities. I offer an empathetic, compassionate approach for adults and youth aged 12+ looking to improve their overall quality of life and family relationships. I also offer family therapy.
I am passionate about helping both adult and youth clients overcome struggles related to OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, and school-related issues including school avoidance and learning disabilities. I offer an empathetic, compassionate approach for adults and youth aged 12+ looking to improve their overall quality of life and family relationships. I also offer family therapy.
Psychotherapy Clinic of Lana Michaels (Mikhailova)
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Ottawa, ON K2C
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.
Life can be overwhelming, especially in a world that feels increasingly uncertain. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, loss, life transitions, or the everyday stress of life, I’m here to support you. I take a collaborative approach, recognizing that you are the expert on your own experiences. By combining your insight with my professional knowledge, we can work together to find solutions that fit your needs. From relationship concerns and grief, to identity exploration and workplace stress, your experiences matter, and you deserve space and time to process them.
Life can be overwhelming, especially in a world that feels increasingly uncertain. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, loss, life transitions, or the everyday stress of life, I’m here to support you. I take a collaborative approach, recognizing that you are the expert on your own experiences. By combining your insight with my professional knowledge, we can work together to find solutions that fit your needs. From relationship concerns and grief, to identity exploration and workplace stress, your experiences matter, and you deserve space and time to process them.
There are moments when we may feel alone in what we’re carrying. When our circumstances consistently fail to meet our needs, feelings of frustration can naturally arise. In session with me, I take on a holistic approach to your life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to openly discuss what you are going through and the goals/dreams you wish to move closer to. I often consider myself like a coach on a team. I will always be in your corner, cheering you on, but that doesn't mean that I am not going to help push you towards the goals that you set for yourself.
There are moments when we may feel alone in what we’re carrying. When our circumstances consistently fail to meet our needs, feelings of frustration can naturally arise. In session with me, I take on a holistic approach to your life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to openly discuss what you are going through and the goals/dreams you wish to move closer to. I often consider myself like a coach on a team. I will always be in your corner, cheering you on, but that doesn't mean that I am not going to help push you towards the goals that you set for yourself.
I support youth and adults with processing and healing from trauma, stressors, and challenging life experiences. These stressors show up in our bodies in several ways which may include anxiety, chronic pain, health difficulties, sleep disturbance, etc. or just not feeling yourself. The folks I support may have experienced childhood trauma or attachment difficulties, or they may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress due to work, relationships, school or more recent challenging life experiences. I strongly believe in the youth’s caregiver(s) involvement in therapy process to better support their youth outside therapy sessions.
I support youth and adults with processing and healing from trauma, stressors, and challenging life experiences. These stressors show up in our bodies in several ways which may include anxiety, chronic pain, health difficulties, sleep disturbance, etc. or just not feeling yourself. The folks I support may have experienced childhood trauma or attachment difficulties, or they may be experiencing increased anxiety and stress due to work, relationships, school or more recent challenging life experiences. I strongly believe in the youth’s caregiver(s) involvement in therapy process to better support their youth outside therapy sessions.
I specialize in promoting positive body image and self-esteem; I attend to clients with trauma, anger management, grief, relationship issues, and work or personal stress and anxiety. I work collaboratively with each client to deliver a unique treatment plan which may include Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy, and Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Therapy. I believe that the combination of these therapeutic elements allows for clients to foster positive perceptions and insights essential to achieving optimal well-being.
I specialize in promoting positive body image and self-esteem; I attend to clients with trauma, anger management, grief, relationship issues, and work or personal stress and anxiety. I work collaboratively with each client to deliver a unique treatment plan which may include Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy, and Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Therapy. I believe that the combination of these therapeutic elements allows for clients to foster positive perceptions and insights essential to achieving optimal well-being.
Have you struggled with relationships and relating to others? Does your body feel tense and does your mind often feel like it’s racing? Do you struggle with making boundaries and put people's needs before yours? Are you struggling with substance use and find its impacting your life? More than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and confused about how they are supposed manage their lives. Pushing away your emotions, needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues impacting your mind and body. I believe in a different way, a better way that we can approach your life with.
Have you struggled with relationships and relating to others? Does your body feel tense and does your mind often feel like it’s racing? Do you struggle with making boundaries and put people's needs before yours? Are you struggling with substance use and find its impacting your life? More than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and confused about how they are supposed manage their lives. Pushing away your emotions, needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues impacting your mind and body. I believe in a different way, a better way that we can approach your life with.
Elim Counselling Service - Christian Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, RP
Ottawa, ON K2C
Elim is a Christian Counselling Center in Ottawa, Canada's Capital. Elim offers individual, family and couple's counselling to all and is equipped to handle a wide range of psychological, spiritual issues. Christian Counselling does not imply that people of other faith groups or of no faith is turned away. Instead, Christian Counselling simply means that it is an organization that is formed on Christian principles. We offer trauma treatment using EMDR. In addition, we provide self-help material on our YouTube channel which has over 350 podcasts. You can access the channel by searching Elim Counselling Services on YouTube.
Elim is a Christian Counselling Center in Ottawa, Canada's Capital. Elim offers individual, family and couple's counselling to all and is equipped to handle a wide range of psychological, spiritual issues. Christian Counselling does not imply that people of other faith groups or of no faith is turned away. Instead, Christian Counselling simply means that it is an organization that is formed on Christian principles. We offer trauma treatment using EMDR. In addition, we provide self-help material on our YouTube channel which has over 350 podcasts. You can access the channel by searching Elim Counselling Services on YouTube.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here, and I appreciate you considering me as someone who can help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), burnout, depression, or you’re simply seeking self-improvement and deeper introspection, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who are feeling overwhelmed and are looking for a way to move forward with more ease and self-compassion. My therapeutic approach is integrative. This means I take from a blend of therapeutic approaches (found below) and that our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here, and I appreciate you considering me as someone who can help. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), burnout, depression, or you’re simply seeking self-improvement and deeper introspection, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I specialize in supporting individuals who are feeling overwhelmed and are looking for a way to move forward with more ease and self-compassion. My therapeutic approach is integrative. This means I take from a blend of therapeutic approaches (found below) and that our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
Being a human, especially an adult one, can be hard. The process of reaching out for help and finding a therapist you connect with can feel daunting. I am here to support you. Together we will explore your goals and how I can support you in beginning to live your best life. We will create a therapeutic environment that feels safe, comfortable, non-judgmental and where you can be your authentic self.
I am a clinician and director at the Ottawa Psychotherapy Center. I support couples and individuals in my practice.
Being a human, especially an adult one, can be hard. The process of reaching out for help and finding a therapist you connect with can feel daunting. I am here to support you. Together we will explore your goals and how I can support you in beginning to live your best life. We will create a therapeutic environment that feels safe, comfortable, non-judgmental and where you can be your authentic self.
I am a clinician and director at the Ottawa Psychotherapy Center. I support couples and individuals in my practice.
Sometimes you might feel it is so difficult to share your struggles with anyone, even with loved ones; Or perhaps the worries and concerns about things happening in your mind are beyond your ability to cope with them. You might have experienced lack of motivation to even greet the day when the alarm clock goes off in the morning.
Sometimes you might feel it is so difficult to share your struggles with anyone, even with loved ones; Or perhaps the worries and concerns about things happening in your mind are beyond your ability to cope with them. You might have experienced lack of motivation to even greet the day when the alarm clock goes off in the morning.
The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)
The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)
You’re not sure how you got here, but you are not where you want to be. It feels so hard to just keep going. Things have happened and you are finding it hard to cope – an important relationship has broken down, you’ve lost someone or something significant, you’ve received a tough diagnosis, your family is in transition. Maybe you can’t reach your partner, or you feel like you are losing your kids. Something needs to change. You feel exhausted, hopeless, and all alone. I see the suffering behind the brave face you put on to get through the day. It’s a scary place, but I know that you can change, heal, and grow.
You’re not sure how you got here, but you are not where you want to be. It feels so hard to just keep going. Things have happened and you are finding it hard to cope – an important relationship has broken down, you’ve lost someone or something significant, you’ve received a tough diagnosis, your family is in transition. Maybe you can’t reach your partner, or you feel like you are losing your kids. Something needs to change. You feel exhausted, hopeless, and all alone. I see the suffering behind the brave face you put on to get through the day. It’s a scary place, but I know that you can change, heal, and grow.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate, supportive care—both in-person and online—for individuals seeking assistance. As a BIPOC professional with expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, stress management, and life transitions, I bring extensive experience and deep understanding to our work together. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, integrating Positive Psychology, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Theory to support you on your therapeutic journey.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate, supportive care—both in-person and online—for individuals seeking assistance. As a BIPOC professional with expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, stress management, and life transitions, I bring extensive experience and deep understanding to our work together. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, integrating Positive Psychology, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Theory to support you on your therapeutic journey.
Do you often experience emotional overwhelm and feel unsure of what is happening internally? You are not alone! The mind naturally gravitates toward familiar patterns, even when those patterns contribute to stress. During periods of chaos, it is common to revert to coping strategies that once felt protective but now leave you feeling stuck. As a therapist, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you explore these patterns, understand their origins, and develop more adaptive ways of coping. While the process of healing can be challenging, meaningful and lasting change is possible within a safe therapeutic relationship
Do you often experience emotional overwhelm and feel unsure of what is happening internally? You are not alone! The mind naturally gravitates toward familiar patterns, even when those patterns contribute to stress. During periods of chaos, it is common to revert to coping strategies that once felt protective but now leave you feeling stuck. As a therapist, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you explore these patterns, understand their origins, and develop more adaptive ways of coping. While the process of healing can be challenging, meaningful and lasting change is possible within a safe therapeutic relationship
Lina is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges, manage stress, and improve daily functioning. She holds two bachelor's degrees in psychology, one from the Middle East and the other from the University of Saskatchewan. That allows her to provide services in both English and Arabic. Currently, she is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University while training at CMAP Health and Unified CBT Academy. She is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
Send an email to set an appointment today.
Lina is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges, manage stress, and improve daily functioning. She holds two bachelor's degrees in psychology, one from the Middle East and the other from the University of Saskatchewan. That allows her to provide services in both English and Arabic. Currently, she is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University while training at CMAP Health and Unified CBT Academy. She is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
Send an email to set an appointment today.
It can be difficult to move to a different country and keep our family relationships and mental health strong. Whether it be communication problems in a couple, parenting that is not working, or difficulty in finding your feet in a new place, it can be frustrating, challenging, and confusing to try to figure things out on your own. Whether you are in a relationship and are struggling to connect or are feeling hopeless or overwhelmed parenting in a new culture or simply feeling lonely, and anxious, we can work together to bring peace into your life.
It can be difficult to move to a different country and keep our family relationships and mental health strong. Whether it be communication problems in a couple, parenting that is not working, or difficulty in finding your feet in a new place, it can be frustrating, challenging, and confusing to try to figure things out on your own. Whether you are in a relationship and are struggling to connect or are feeling hopeless or overwhelmed parenting in a new culture or simply feeling lonely, and anxious, we can work together to bring peace into your life.
So often, we know what we need to change: Worry less. Sleep more. Respond, not react. Be self-disciplined. Set boundaries. Do more self-care. And you could make the changes, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only the future wasn't so scary, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the changes you know to make, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder, will it always be like this? You want to change. You want ease in your life. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible, even when life is challenging?
So often, we know what we need to change: Worry less. Sleep more. Respond, not react. Be self-disciplined. Set boundaries. Do more self-care. And you could make the changes, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only the future wasn't so scary, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the changes you know to make, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder, will it always be like this? You want to change. You want ease in your life. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible, even when life is challenging?
We offer Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Virtual Exposure Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural based approaches, Biofeedback Training, EMDR, Safe Sounds Protocol and other evidence-based approaches to help clients identify how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours work together and to develop the skills needed to overcome their personal challenges.
We offer Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Virtual Exposure Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural based approaches, Biofeedback Training, EMDR, Safe Sounds Protocol and other evidence-based approaches to help clients identify how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours work together and to develop the skills needed to overcome their personal challenges.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in K2C
100+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in K2C who prioritize treating:
| 98% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Stress |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Grief |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 62% | Manulife |
| 58% | SunLife |
| 58% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in K2C see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |