Therapists in N5P
Perhaps you’re autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, whether self-identified or formally diagnosed, and struggling to make sense of a life where your strengths have carried you far, often through hard work, masking, and sheer willpower. Maybe underneath that competence you’re facing burnout, executive functioning challenges, addiction, anxiety, or a deep sense of disconnection. I work with neurodivergent adults to untangle these patterns with compassion and curiosity, helping you build a life that feels sustainable, authentic, and more aligned with who you are.
Perhaps you’re autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD, whether self-identified or formally diagnosed, and struggling to make sense of a life where your strengths have carried you far, often through hard work, masking, and sheer willpower. Maybe underneath that competence you’re facing burnout, executive functioning challenges, addiction, anxiety, or a deep sense of disconnection. I work with neurodivergent adults to untangle these patterns with compassion and curiosity, helping you build a life that feels sustainable, authentic, and more aligned with who you are.
Life can feel overwhelming when financial stress, family responsibilities, and personal expectations collide—especially in midlife. I help people who are feeling stretched, stuck, or burned out find practical, realistic ways forward. With over 20 years of experience in social work, I offer focused, compassionate support that is grounded in real-world solutions.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating financial stress, including debt, employment changes, income instability, and the emotional toll money issues place on relationships and mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming when financial stress, family responsibilities, and personal expectations collide—especially in midlife. I help people who are feeling stretched, stuck, or burned out find practical, realistic ways forward. With over 20 years of experience in social work, I offer focused, compassionate support that is grounded in real-world solutions.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating financial stress, including debt, employment changes, income instability, and the emotional toll money issues place on relationships and mental health.
I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a strong commitment to supporting children, youth, teens, and young adults through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. I bring a client-centered, trauma-focused approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration, helping individuals feel understood, empowered, and capable of meaningful change. I have experience working with populations facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, behavioral challenges, family conflict, identity exploration, self-esteem issues, and academic stressors.
I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a strong commitment to supporting children, youth, teens, and young adults through a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. I bring a client-centered, trauma-focused approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration, helping individuals feel understood, empowered, and capable of meaningful change. I have experience working with populations facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, behavioral challenges, family conflict, identity exploration, self-esteem issues, and academic stressors.
We are Registered Social Workers with community and hospital experience working with children, adults and families. We are here to support you through any challenges you are facing and will work with you to find resolutions. Whether you're having trouble coping, have recently received a mental health diagnosis, or you simply want to give therapy a try, we are here to help every step of the way.
We are Registered Social Workers with community and hospital experience working with children, adults and families. We are here to support you through any challenges you are facing and will work with you to find resolutions. Whether you're having trouble coping, have recently received a mental health diagnosis, or you simply want to give therapy a try, we are here to help every step of the way.
You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and quietly struggling beneath the surface as you work to hold it all together for everyone else. You’ve tried yet another trendy diet that promised happiness and self-love on the other side, only to leave you feeling defeated, frustrated - and this cycle never ends. Self-hatred grows, and you begin to feel like a stranger in your own body. The expectations and pressures feel constant and all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and hopeless, no matter how hard you try. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface.
You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and quietly struggling beneath the surface as you work to hold it all together for everyone else. You’ve tried yet another trendy diet that promised happiness and self-love on the other side, only to leave you feeling defeated, frustrated - and this cycle never ends. Self-hatred grows, and you begin to feel like a stranger in your own body. The expectations and pressures feel constant and all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and hopeless, no matter how hard you try. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface.
Lisa Martens MSW RSW: Trauma Recovery Expert
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain of your next step, you are not alone—and you are in the right place. Choosing therapy is a powerful investment in your well-being. Together, we can transform distress and stress into lasting clarity, resilience, and personal growth.
As an experienced therapist, I provide compassionate, expert counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your unique journey. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges, build deep self-esteem, and develop effective coping strategies.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain of your next step, you are not alone—and you are in the right place. Choosing therapy is a powerful investment in your well-being. Together, we can transform distress and stress into lasting clarity, resilience, and personal growth.
As an experienced therapist, I provide compassionate, expert counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your unique journey. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges, build deep self-esteem, and develop effective coping strategies.
My space is a small cabin located within 5 acres of outdoor space. This allows for a very naturalized counselling experience. Walk and talk along the trails, Adirondack chairs deep within the wooded area or the shelter of the small cabin are your choices, for each appointment. The space allows for relaxation and grounding to be experienced very naturally. I am happy to be an NIHB provider.
My space is a small cabin located within 5 acres of outdoor space. This allows for a very naturalized counselling experience. Walk and talk along the trails, Adirondack chairs deep within the wooded area or the shelter of the small cabin are your choices, for each appointment. The space allows for relaxation and grounding to be experienced very naturally. I am happy to be an NIHB provider.
I believe that psychotherapy can hep people achieve the highest level of emotional, psychological, and relationship functioning possible. By gaining insight into the patterns that no longer serve us and the confidence, skills, and support to make meaningful changes, genuine growth and fulfillment become possible. Whether it's difficulty coping with stressful fast paced lives, career or relationship issues, struggles with mood or anxiety, or simply wanting to understand ourselves better, psychotherapy can provide the expert guidance and confidential, non-judgemental, safe space needed to help you achieve your goals.
I believe that psychotherapy can hep people achieve the highest level of emotional, psychological, and relationship functioning possible. By gaining insight into the patterns that no longer serve us and the confidence, skills, and support to make meaningful changes, genuine growth and fulfillment become possible. Whether it's difficulty coping with stressful fast paced lives, career or relationship issues, struggles with mood or anxiety, or simply wanting to understand ourselves better, psychotherapy can provide the expert guidance and confidential, non-judgemental, safe space needed to help you achieve your goals.
Ellison Family, Individual & Couple's Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW, MBA
Serves Area
You may be suffering from depression, anxiety, frustration, sadness, helplessness, or other issues... but don't give up! We all want some very basic elements in our lives. We want to be accepted, loved, cared for and supported for who we are and what we strive for. I can help you get there! My goal as a counsellor is to help you get to a better place in your life. I will bring my professional training, breadth of experience and a strong sense of empathy to bear in helping you. I strive to offer a positive, non-judgmental and relaxed atmosphere where there is no judgment, just understanding and help right now.
You may be suffering from depression, anxiety, frustration, sadness, helplessness, or other issues... but don't give up! We all want some very basic elements in our lives. We want to be accepted, loved, cared for and supported for who we are and what we strive for. I can help you get there! My goal as a counsellor is to help you get to a better place in your life. I will bring my professional training, breadth of experience and a strong sense of empathy to bear in helping you. I strive to offer a positive, non-judgmental and relaxed atmosphere where there is no judgment, just understanding and help right now.
Welcome! It can be difficult to reach out for support and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking this first step. I am honoured to walk alongside you in this healing and growth journey. I am experienced in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, whether those are difficult circumstances, relationships, emotions, self-esteem, or broader life transitions. Whether it is through talk or art, I encourage your growth through a gentle and creative approach. Taking this step to invest in yourself will be life changing in the best possible way and I am eager to connect with you to see how I can help.
Welcome! It can be difficult to reach out for support and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking this first step. I am honoured to walk alongside you in this healing and growth journey. I am experienced in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, whether those are difficult circumstances, relationships, emotions, self-esteem, or broader life transitions. Whether it is through talk or art, I encourage your growth through a gentle and creative approach. Taking this step to invest in yourself will be life changing in the best possible way and I am eager to connect with you to see how I can help.
Are you feeling lost in life without any social connections? Going through a mundane daily routine? Maybe you're someone who is looking to held emotionally and to be supported. Maybe you're someone who have experienced loss in your life. Perhaps you've been scrolling through for hours on end trying to find something different. As a Registered Social Worker, I create a safe space for your emotions and feelings to be processed. I'm here to honour your life story and to help you find meaning. You are the captain of your ship, and I'm here to help you navigate through the murky waters of life. Together, we can find healing.
Are you feeling lost in life without any social connections? Going through a mundane daily routine? Maybe you're someone who is looking to held emotionally and to be supported. Maybe you're someone who have experienced loss in your life. Perhaps you've been scrolling through for hours on end trying to find something different. As a Registered Social Worker, I create a safe space for your emotions and feelings to be processed. I'm here to honour your life story and to help you find meaning. You are the captain of your ship, and I'm here to help you navigate through the murky waters of life. Together, we can find healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself? I support individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or patterns that no longer feel helpful. Often, something in your life is not working the way it used to, and you are looking for support to help make sense of it. In our work together, I focus on creating a space that feels warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, where we can move at a pace that feels right for you and begin to build insight, coping, and meaningful change in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself? I support individuals navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or patterns that no longer feel helpful. Often, something in your life is not working the way it used to, and you are looking for support to help make sense of it. In our work together, I focus on creating a space that feels warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, where we can move at a pace that feels right for you and begin to build insight, coping, and meaningful change in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
Are you looking for a psychoeducational assessment for your child or yourself to inform the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or accommodations/modifications at school/work? Do you need help to obtain the supports and tools required to reach full potential in learning?
Are you looking for a psychoeducational assessment for your child or yourself to inform the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or accommodations/modifications at school/work? Do you need help to obtain the supports and tools required to reach full potential in learning?
I hold a specialized degree in Thanatology, the study of death, loss, grief, and bereavement. Over time, I’ve come to understand that grief extends far beyond the loss of a loved one—it can emerge through life transitions, identity shifts, relationship changes, and the countless moments that challenge our sense of stability and self.
My practice is rooted in compassion, connection, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I use a holistic, trauma-informed approach integrating the mind, body, and soul. I believe that growth and transformation occur when we feel seen, supported, and empowered.
I hold a specialized degree in Thanatology, the study of death, loss, grief, and bereavement. Over time, I’ve come to understand that grief extends far beyond the loss of a loved one—it can emerge through life transitions, identity shifts, relationship changes, and the countless moments that challenge our sense of stability and self.
My practice is rooted in compassion, connection, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I use a holistic, trauma-informed approach integrating the mind, body, and soul. I believe that growth and transformation occur when we feel seen, supported, and empowered.
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.
I am constantly inspired by the resilience of those I work with and hold a genuine belief in the power of individuals’ innate wisdom to guide their healing journey. I aim to help clients develop a deeper trust in themselves and their ability to heal. I recognize the profound impact that trauma can have on one’s mental and emotional well-being, and I take care to create a safe, gentle space where healing can occur at your own pace. I work with you to develop a strong therapeutic relationship where we can make sense of your experiences and work through them together.
I am constantly inspired by the resilience of those I work with and hold a genuine belief in the power of individuals’ innate wisdom to guide their healing journey. I aim to help clients develop a deeper trust in themselves and their ability to heal. I recognize the profound impact that trauma can have on one’s mental and emotional well-being, and I take care to create a safe, gentle space where healing can occur at your own pace. I work with you to develop a strong therapeutic relationship where we can make sense of your experiences and work through them together.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience mental health challenges from time to time in life and need help in resolving them. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health.
I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience mental health challenges from time to time in life and need help in resolving them. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health.
I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.
You've been carrying more than people realize. Maybe you're using substances to cope, trying to keep up with school, or feeling pressure to be the one who "has it together". On the outside, you look like you're managing. But inside, you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how much longer you can keep pushing through. You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you are working towards recovery, improving your self-esteem, or learning about healthier ways to cope, I am here to support you. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. You set the pace, I meet you where you're at.
You've been carrying more than people realize. Maybe you're using substances to cope, trying to keep up with school, or feeling pressure to be the one who "has it together". On the outside, you look like you're managing. But inside, you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how much longer you can keep pushing through. You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you are working towards recovery, improving your self-esteem, or learning about healthier ways to cope, I am here to support you. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. You set the pace, I meet you where you're at.
Certified EMDR Therapist.
Availability for Evening & Weekend sessions.
I understand, for some, the thought of attending therapy can bring about daunting feelings. In our time together, building a professional, and therapeutic relationship allows reflection upon your presenting concerns. As your psychotherapist, I will assist you to explore your experiences, by providing a safe space for you to develop a greater understanding and awareness of these concerns. This allows you to consider choices to develop meaningful changes in your life and/or within yourself.
Certified EMDR Therapist.
Availability for Evening & Weekend sessions.
I understand, for some, the thought of attending therapy can bring about daunting feelings. In our time together, building a professional, and therapeutic relationship allows reflection upon your presenting concerns. As your psychotherapist, I will assist you to explore your experiences, by providing a safe space for you to develop a greater understanding and awareness of these concerns. This allows you to consider choices to develop meaningful changes in your life and/or within yourself.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in N5P
90+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in N5P who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 76% | Green Shield Canada |
| 70% | Manulife |
| 65% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in N5P see their clients
| 85% | In Person and Online | |
| 15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 17% | Male |