Therapists in Kanata, ON

I am accepting new clients for Integrated Listening Systems (Focus) programs ONLY. Katrina and Rahul on my team are accepting clients. My areas of experience for individual and relationship counselling are neurodiversity, asexuality and aromantic, trauma presentations, polyamory or non-monogamy, and kink. I am a trauma-informed neurodivergent social worker who decolonizes their practice. I have been working in social work practicing psychotherapy for 9 years, with almost 3 years in private practice. I am a confirmed non-insured health benefits mental health care provider so if you have NIHB, I will directly bill sessions for you.

I believe that choosing to tell and own our story is the bravest thing we will ever do. My commitment is to create a safe, non-judgemental, and warm place where you can feel seen and heard. In my clinical practice, it is a privilege and pleasure to work with youth (16 yrs+), adult individuals, and couples. I support people as they work through various mental health difficulties, relational issues, sexuality, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming experiences, and identity. I have a special interest and research focus on emotion regulation issues (uncontrolled/overcontrolled emotion), intimacy, shame, and anxiety disorders.

Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues can sometimes feel insurmountable. I am here to give you hope that we can work together through these issues and move toward healthier functioning. I believe everyone is made up of different parts, and while none of those parts are bad, I want to help you attend to your internal experience which will lead you to self-validation, understanding, and self-acceptance.

These are strange times in which we have found ourselves. Trying to reconnect and re-engage in our "new" world can be overwhelming and exhausting. What were once little worries are now becoming cycling thoughts with no end. We tell ourselves that it's easier to stay on the couch than it is to venture out, call a friend, start that project, or discover a new interest. Perhaps you feel torn? Part of you knows what it wants to see happen in your life and knows what to do to get you there, but another part seems so intent on convincing you that you don't have the motivation or strength to change; you feel so stuck. I know ways to help.

I have been working in the areas of mental health and addictions since 2008, specifically with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care Centre. My specialties are in substance use and concurrent disorders. Additionally, I work with individuals who are experiencing issues with anxiety, grief, depression, eating disorders, relationships, trauma, and general mental health. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I work collaboratively with my clients to address presenting issues and apply an integrated approach to meet client needs/concerns.

Challenges and obstacles are a part of life, but no one will experience a challenge in the same way as another. My goal is to help individuals and couples understand what is happening for them to help them achieve their goals and thrive. Relationships are a key focus in my practice.

As a practitioner I provide confidential care for you to explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental space. We take time to discuss your concerns and set goals that make sense to you. With my 14 years of clinical experience and with training in various evidence based practices, I will explore the areas your seeking support in. I have experience supporting individuals, couples and families. I provide various tools to help you move through your concerns whether your a visual or non visual learner. I have a sense of humor and am quite relaxed, having been told by previous clients I have a way of putting them at ease.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma or grief but also work with individuals with anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions. I am an experienced practitioner and work with a variety of demographics and age groups. I look forward to connecting with you.

As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.

Dr. Stradwick provides psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, developmental trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic pain/illness. She offers a range of psychological services, including Neurofeedback/Biofeedback, Psychotherapy/CBT, Mindfulness Training, and Psychological Assessment. The therapeutic approach with clients is holistic. She utilizes an attachment-related, client-centered framework to provide an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport. She incorporates CBT, psychodynamic, and interpersonal based techniques to assist each client in developing greater self-awareness as well as to facilitate symptom reduction,resilience, and personal growth.

Covid 19 added extra stress to almost everybody's lives. If you are still struggling with the changes, or with return to in-person work pressures, you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with something big or small, a different, unbiased perspective can help you figure it out. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, difficult work or relationship situations, past trauma, or are just feeling overwhelmed, I can help you to navigate through it, & get the balance back in your life. I won't tell you what to do; instead we'll work together to understand what changes you need to make in your life, & I'll support you in making them.