Therapists in K2P

One day I looked in the mirror and didn't recognize myself. I've spent the better part of a decade learning to let go of what doesn't fit in my life, what isn't authentic and rebuilt myself from the ground up, physically, mentally, and emotionally so that that life can be lived with purpose, and a joy to share with others. If you are curious to learn more we can discuss how this process might work for you.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, voiceless, or simply want to make time for yourself, I will provide a space for open communication without judgment. Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem or grief can be isolating. It is okay not to know how to make a change in your life. Life's challenges can often leave us feeling directionless. I will work with you helping you to map your healing journey. I will guide you to developing effective coping, insights and self-understanding. Knowing the barriers hindering your wellness means that you can take action toward making healthier changes for yourself.

Do you feel like you are: Afraid of the uncertainty of the future due to a life transition (e.g. adulthood, mid-life, retirement)? Feeling lost or confused about who you are now? / Struggling in your job, relationships, and other facets of your life due to past trauma? / On an emotional rollercoaster or numb from grief, perhaps feeling unable to talk to anyone about what you are living through or perhaps feeling that your grief is being invalidated by others? / Unable to accomplish what you would like because anxiety is in the driver’s seat? / Less emotionally tolerant than before, but don’t quite know why? I get it.

You are not alone in this journey. I am here to support you whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression, facing relationship issues, wanting to explore who you truly are, or finding meaning in life, in a safe and non-judgemental way. I offer a genuine and warm integrative approach that combines different therapies to support you in ​exploring past or present experiences that are affecting your life and addressing current symptoms.

Making the decision to seek help in facing life’s challenges is not always an easy one, and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey towards living a more balanced and meaningful life. I take a client-centred approach to therapy, and will work with you to create a treatment plan that suits your specific needs. I aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which we can identify, explore, and address the parts of your life that just aren’t working, as well as clarify your values – the things that are most important to you – and incorporate them into your life.

When we have suffered over a long period of time without much support or compassion, we come to rely on certain ways of being and relating that keep us safe but isolated from ourselves and those we love. This is normal considering what we have experienced. Trauma and lack of early nurturing skew our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. Neither can be trusted, and this determines how we are in relationship within and with others. At the core of all of this is our longing to be in nurturing relationships because the need to feel loved, wanted, and accepted are so innate in us. Therefore, feeling the converse: rejection and shame is a blow to our very sense of self. We reject because we really want to be needed and accepted, and yet we are afraid. The pain we feel in this dichotomy is profound.

Experiencing a lot of stress/anxiety? Having a hard time overcoming your past? Therapy can help. We're a team of kind, passionate and experienced counsellor based in Ottawa offering psychotherapy to adult individuals online and in-person. Our goal is to help you get curious about what’s getting in the way of your mental health, and to find clarity, acceptance and motivation to start feeling better. Our work is trauma-informed and you can expect to feel safe, accepted and empowered in session. Visit our website to view our intro videos, what to expect in session, and how to book.

Seeking support can feel overwhelming. Congratulations for taking this first step! I support individuals, families, and groups to manage stress and develop healthy coping strategies, to live a more balanced lifestyle. I strive to facilitate a therapy session that validates your unique experiences, make you feel heard and increase your feelings of gratitude. My practice is grounded by anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and strength-based approaches. Client centered therapy is a focal aspect of my practice because you are the expert of your own life. I am simply here to guide and motivate you through the process.

Now accepting new clients! Taking the steps to focus on your mental health is both overwhelming and rewarding and I am here to help you through your journey. I am a Nurse Practitioner Psychotherapist licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario. I have a passion for health and wellbeing with particular focus on self-compassion, anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. My goal is to help you through psychotherapy to find balance in physical, mental, and spiritual health and to share tools to help you become a better self.

Are you an individual or couple who is struggling with emotional distress related to anxiety, stress, anger, depression or grief? Without proper support processing difficult emotions can be challenging. I can help you to get at the 'roots' of your distress as well as help you to become in touch with the concerns, goals, and needs that underlie your experiences. I also work with clients to address issues related to self and identity as well as clients who have faced attachment trauma or traumatic experiences that have altered their sense of self, others and the world around them.

My goal is to walk alongside you in your journey in exploring and navigating your distressful thoughts, emotions and behaviours and arrive at a place where you can feel like yourself again. I believe success comes from us working together as a team. But in the end, you are the expert on you and I am here to support you. I support clients aged 12+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, adjusting to difficult life transitions, self-esteem, and parenting issues. My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity and openness.

I offer couples and individual counselling to youth (12+) and adults experiencing struggles with their mental health related to substance use, concurrent disorders, emotional regulation, stress, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem/self-confidence. I will support you by working with you to tailor treatment that is reflective of your individual goals and needs. I am motivated to help clients reach their goals, increase personal insight, recognize their strengths and resilience to overcome their challenges, and to develop coping skills that will help facilitate positive change in their wellness journey,

Whether this is the first time you’re seeking out therapy or if you have done this before, the process can be overwhelming. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment for you to feel safe, heard, and validated. Using a cross-cultural and trauma-informed lens, we can collaboratively unpack difficult topics to reach your desired goals and ultimately achieve growth and healing.

I am a registered psychotherapist and ICEEFT certified EFT couple therapist, accepting new clients in September 2022. In individual therapy, I welcome those struggling with a wide range of issues including: depression, loss and grief, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual orientation, identity issues, sexual abuse, trauma and spirituality-related issues. If you are looking for relief and hope and wish to work with someone who can provide compassion, experience and sound strategies, please contact me.

I work with children, youth and adults. Some of my areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, identity and self-understanding, ADD/ADHD, and trauma (PTSD). I also have experience working with people who struggle with addictions, suicide ideation, and self-harm. My work perspective is based on the Strengths Model, which means that I believe that once we understand the root of our weaknesses, we can turn them into strengths. In addition, my approach is informed by the Narrative and Attachment Theory models, tailored to the specific needs of the person and/or family.