Therapists in K6V

I provide in person (Ottawa) and secure video (Ontario) psychotherapy for individuals 18+ years of age.

Are you looking to address your longstanding difficulties that you suspect might stem from past traumas or stressful life events? Are you hoping to resolve these past emotional traumas that continue to impact your wellbeing? I can team up with you to navigate the triggers to your current day difficulties and address the emotional root of these triggers so that you can live a more fulfilling and unburdened life.

Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.

I strongly believe in the human capacity for growth and change and that we are all students on life's journey to becoming the best version of ourselves; sometimes we need extra help, support, and encouragement along the way. I strive to provide my clients with a supportive and non-judgemental environment where you can feel safe to explore your personal challenges and issues. I believe individuals do not need to be suffering from a mental illness to seek counselling, but rather have the desire and motivation to be a better version of themselves tomorrow.

Lillian strives to help her clients develop a curiosity about themselves and explore new ways of connecting with themselves and the world around them. Whether a client wishes to make tangible changes, engage in self-reflection, or is simply seeking a safe place to be open and honest, Lillian provides a compassionate and comforting environment for them to explore their goals. She believes in the connection between our body and mind, encouraging others to look at their whole self when it comes to navigating their own mental wellbeing.

Now open Monday through Saturday. Psychotherapy and couples counselling are available in office and online. I love listening carefully to my clients' life stories and asking just the right questions at just the right time to help them think through the problems differently. I am a Registered Social Worker and Sociologist. I use Narrative Therapy, a gentle talk therapy that is client-centered and strengths-based. My approach is informed by research with an understanding of the nervous system. This means, I help clients understand and work with their own nervous system as we talk. My approach is also CBT, DBT & EFT informed.

Accepting new clients. Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of secrecy, shame, and isolation that often accompanies alcohol and/or substance use? Maybe you are wondering if you have a problem with substances, are contemplating change, or are interested in relapse prevention to sustain your gains in recovery. Alternatively, are you exhausted and feeling powerless as you navigate a loved one’s substance use and mental health concerns? Perhaps you are worried about your own well-being and want to reconnect with yourself. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic stress, and major life transitions.

Are you a helping professional on the verge of burnout? Is your ability to care or respond to others with compassion slowly disappearing? Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress or chronically exhausted? You may benefit from speaking to a professional who specializes in treating burnout, compassion fatigue & secondary traumatic stress disorder. I am committed to supporting helping professionals discover sustainable solutions to managing the stresses of providing care to others so that they can strive to be the awesome, compassionate helpers that they are meant to be.

Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of raising children while juggling other responsibilities? Do you find yourself struggling with communication, stress, or self-doubt in your parenting journey? You don't have to navigate this path alone. Therapy can provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings, develop effective strategies, and strengthen your relationships. Investing in your well-being as a parent not only benefits you but also positively impacts your family dynamics.

If you’re struggling with life right now, I can help. I take a gentle approach to counseling - fostering insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings. I believe anyone can grow and thrive given the right conditions, and see counseling as a process of discovery, growth and healing. Working at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you is key; so I regularly check-in to ensure that this is your experience.

Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. You are not alone! First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today at firststepmenstherapy.com!

If you are just tired of giving and caring for everyone around you except for yourself, you’ve come to the right place. I come from a teaching background where students and duties came first. As a child of immigrant parents and currently a military spouse, I have also experienced increased stress due to frequent relocations and living far away from family and friends. A common block to getting much-needed help and support is the belief that self-care is selfish. The thing is, by slowing down and taking care of your own emotional and mental needs, you will be able to offer so much more to the world.

Are you looking to address the underlying emotional causes to your difficulties once and for all? Perhaps you have already tried learning skills to manage your symptoms or engaged in supportive talk-therapy but have not found the relief you are seeking. If you are stuck in patterns of behaviours or thoughts that are perpetuating your suffering and you are seeking a new approach, we can work together to help you break free from these patterns. We are a team of clinicians who are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs that achieve long-lasting positive outcomes efficiently.

Life is tough, especially lately. Expectations are overwhelming, your to-do list keeps growing, and there's not enough time in the day. You may be trying to please everyone and end up feeling burnt out or never good enough. School or work feel like too much to handle, and self-care seems like another "should". If you're thinking: "I don’t know what to do. I’m exhausted. I’m so frustrated. I want to feel more like myself (again). I want things to change", know that you can build a life worth living. These are the things I have often heard from my clients - and we can work with that! Recovery is possible and life can get better.

Are you tired of getting caught in the same old patterns you’ve been trying so hard to break? Are you starting to recognize that your childhood wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, but aren’t sure where to go from here? Are you trying to raise your children differently than the way you were parented and noticing that this is a LOT easier said than done? I offer attachment-focussed and trauma-informed counselling to folks of all genders and orientations. I work with clients recovering from acute or complex trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, and specialize in working with fellow members of the queer community.

Accepting treatment clients in-person and online. Assessment waitlist is currently closed due to a wait time of 24 months+. At times in life we can become stuck in intense feelings, whether it's related to stressful challenges, life transitions, relationships, or events from our past that continue to cause us pain. We try to cope but our usual strategies are not working anymore.

As a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director, I strive to deliver compassionate and empathetic support in working with the client in finding their inner strength and abilities and expanding on those for success. I believe every individual is capable to succeed and breakthrough their past current and future challenges/struggles, whatever they might be. With the focus of the client as the expert and the clinician as supportive expert, you will have the opportunity to be guided through your own strengths and abilities in moving forward and finding happiness/success through the life course.

Currently accepting new clients. Is a workplace trauma/critical incident impacting your well-being? Are you a Novice nurse looking for support as you navigate this challenging career? Are you feeling burned out and looking for change? Are you feeling isolated in your pain and loss? Are you looking for relief, support, and personal growth. Sarah works together with clients towards their goals in a caring and confidential environment. Sarah’s career as a nurse and life experience equips her well to provide support and counselling for a variety of client concerns.

Accepting some new clients! You are in the right spot if you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and overwhelmed in general or by life transitions. It is also the right spot for you (individually or as a couple) if you’re feeling lost in navigating your relationships; if you feel as though your needs aren’t being met; if you’re having difficulties engaging with sex and intimacy; or if you don’t know how to get “unstuck” from unhelpful patterns. Moving through life and relationships are basic parts of the human experience and yet, they can feel SO hard. Know that this is natural and it is where our work begins.