Narrative Therapists in K1C
My practice draws from various therapeutic modalities including Narrative therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I am here to support you in navigating life's challenges including stress, anxiety, life transitions, difficult relationships of all kinds, and self-esteem. I strive to offer my clients unwavering support as they navigate their path to emotional well being and self-discovery. Together, we will use a gentle introspective approach to unpack and explore your current and past experiences to bring upon awareness and self-understanding. Once we do, we work together to utilize and learn new coping skills and strategies to manage the difficulties you face on a daily basis.
My practice draws from various therapeutic modalities including Narrative therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I am here to support you in navigating life's challenges including stress, anxiety, life transitions, difficult relationships of all kinds, and self-esteem. I strive to offer my clients unwavering support as they navigate their path to emotional well being and self-discovery. Together, we will use a gentle introspective approach to unpack and explore your current and past experiences to bring upon awareness and self-understanding. Once we do, we work together to utilize and learn new coping skills and strategies to manage the difficulties you face on a daily basis.
I am currently accepting new clients. If you are in crisis and seeking support, I am here to assist you. Work stress and family matters can negatively impact your mental and physical health. I employ a holistic approach, integrating CBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. My therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. With over 15 years of experience, I have helped adults and seniors.
I am currently accepting new clients. If you are in crisis and seeking support, I am here to assist you. Work stress and family matters can negatively impact your mental and physical health. I employ a holistic approach, integrating CBT, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. My therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. With over 15 years of experience, I have helped adults and seniors.
The Centre for Couples and Relationships
Registered Social Worker, RP, CCC, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Our skilled registered mental health practitioners utilize a variety of integrative approaches, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy & Somatic Experiencing.
At The Centre for Couples and Relationships, we believe that intimate relationships are central to human connection, attachment, and well-being. As we go through life stressors and challenges, so do our relationships. If your relationship is in need of improved communication, deeper connection, or repair, we can help. We work with couples and partners struggling with issues such as communication, disconnection, intimacy, infidelity, and family dynamics. We provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your relationship dynamics and to repair previous patterns of conflict or hurt.
Our skilled registered mental health practitioners utilize a variety of integrative approaches, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy & Somatic Experiencing.
At The Centre for Couples and Relationships, we believe that intimate relationships are central to human connection, attachment, and well-being. As we go through life stressors and challenges, so do our relationships. If your relationship is in need of improved communication, deeper connection, or repair, we can help. We work with couples and partners struggling with issues such as communication, disconnection, intimacy, infidelity, and family dynamics. We provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your relationship dynamics and to repair previous patterns of conflict or hurt.
Julian Lue
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C (Online Only)
My work is about building a strong therapeutic connection with you and co-creating a safe place where you can share your authentic self. My practice is informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices, as well as my own lived experience as a racialized member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and my education in both kinesiology and social work. I'd love to be able to support and work with you to help you create the changes you wish to in your life. Outside of private practice, I work at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
My work is about building a strong therapeutic connection with you and co-creating a safe place where you can share your authentic self. My practice is informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices, as well as my own lived experience as a racialized member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and my education in both kinesiology and social work. I'd love to be able to support and work with you to help you create the changes you wish to in your life. Outside of private practice, I work at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
Stacy Kirkbride
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
I use an empathic and trauma-informed approach which draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, as well as Gottman Method and existential approaches.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. Struggling to manage daily life or exhausted by the demands of managing your health? I understand—I’ve been there! Through lived experience and training specific to chronic conditions and injury recovery, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with chronic illness, pain, and injury. My virtual practice offers compassionate support to individuals, including caregivers needing support for burnout and fatigue, as well as couples facing these challenges together. Let’s work to improve your quality of life.
I use an empathic and trauma-informed approach which draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, as well as Gottman Method and existential approaches.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. Struggling to manage daily life or exhausted by the demands of managing your health? I understand—I’ve been there! Through lived experience and training specific to chronic conditions and injury recovery, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with chronic illness, pain, and injury. My virtual practice offers compassionate support to individuals, including caregivers needing support for burnout and fatigue, as well as couples facing these challenges together. Let’s work to improve your quality of life.
Carol Openshaw
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
I have enjoyed a diverse career in Social Work for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults in several well recognized mental health and health care settings in Ottawa. I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate space to explore your anxieties, and most importantly your goals to achieve a balanced, happy life. I truly believe that every person has strengths they have not identified and appreciated, and we will discover them together while using a trauma informed, strengths based approach. I have extensive experience providing therapy to those coping with grief, trauma, transitions, depression and anxiety.
I have enjoyed a diverse career in Social Work for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults in several well recognized mental health and health care settings in Ottawa. I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate space to explore your anxieties, and most importantly your goals to achieve a balanced, happy life. I truly believe that every person has strengths they have not identified and appreciated, and we will discover them together while using a trauma informed, strengths based approach. I have extensive experience providing therapy to those coping with grief, trauma, transitions, depression and anxiety.
Brown Counselling - Brianna Bruyere
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My greatest reward as a Registered Psychotherapist is to guide individuals to explore different ways to overcome personal obstacles. I believe that maintaining balance is an essential component of adapting to a healthy lifestyle. Through my guidance, I can help you gain awareness to resolve painful emotions, change self-destructive habits and behaviours, improve communication, and restore balance in relationships.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My greatest reward as a Registered Psychotherapist is to guide individuals to explore different ways to overcome personal obstacles. I believe that maintaining balance is an essential component of adapting to a healthy lifestyle. Through my guidance, I can help you gain awareness to resolve painful emotions, change self-destructive habits and behaviours, improve communication, and restore balance in relationships.
Brown Counselling - Angela Moneta
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , PhD
Verified Verified
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools and support to help you navigate through life's ups and downs. I hold a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Developmental & Educational Psychology. I specialize in helping teens and kids develop learning & motivational strategies that enable them to approach difficult challenges and transitions in their lives.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools and support to help you navigate through life's ups and downs. I hold a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Developmental & Educational Psychology. I specialize in helping teens and kids develop learning & motivational strategies that enable them to approach difficult challenges and transitions in their lives.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or just feeling unlike yourself? Are you struggling to separate yourself from past events/situations and finding yourself reliving similar thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with constant repetitive thoughts and/or behaviours to reduce the uncomfortable thoughts? Is your child/teen struggling? If you said yes to the above, finding help can be challenging and tiresome. You may want to free yourself from the past to live your current life more fully. Whatever this life holds for you, I am are here to guide and support you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or just feeling unlike yourself? Are you struggling to separate yourself from past events/situations and finding yourself reliving similar thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with constant repetitive thoughts and/or behaviours to reduce the uncomfortable thoughts? Is your child/teen struggling? If you said yes to the above, finding help can be challenging and tiresome. You may want to free yourself from the past to live your current life more fully. Whatever this life holds for you, I am are here to guide and support you.
Adolescence is a wild labyrinth and can be challenging. It’s a time of growth and self-discovery. Throw in the complexities of divorce and blended families, and it feels like navigating an obstacle course in the dark. Esther’s offerings are designed to help your teen navigate these turbulent years with grace, confidence, and maybe even a bit of humour. She fully understands that life's experiences can leave teens feeling bewildered, isolated, and overwhelmed.
Adolescence is a wild labyrinth and can be challenging. It’s a time of growth and self-discovery. Throw in the complexities of divorce and blended families, and it feels like navigating an obstacle course in the dark. Esther’s offerings are designed to help your teen navigate these turbulent years with grace, confidence, and maybe even a bit of humour. She fully understands that life's experiences can leave teens feeling bewildered, isolated, and overwhelmed.
Guy Doucet
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BA PSYC, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Tired of communication roadblocks, your partner not listening to you.... time spent arguing rather than getting along? Family issues? Personal problems that are weighing you down? I help people get the most out of their relationship and guide them in tackling difficult issues and decisions. Experienced therapist with 30 + years of counselling experience, specializing in relationship counselling. I have offered Marriage Breakthrough Workshops, Weekend Couples Retreats and have helped thousands of couples improve their relationship. Gottman Relationship Checkup certified & 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader.
Tired of communication roadblocks, your partner not listening to you.... time spent arguing rather than getting along? Family issues? Personal problems that are weighing you down? I help people get the most out of their relationship and guide them in tackling difficult issues and decisions. Experienced therapist with 30 + years of counselling experience, specializing in relationship counselling. I have offered Marriage Breakthrough Workshops, Weekend Couples Retreats and have helped thousands of couples improve their relationship. Gottman Relationship Checkup certified & 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader.
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**ACCEPTE CLIENTS** Je pratique la thérapie individuelle, familiale et de couple en français et en anglais depuis 2018. Mes domaines de spécialisation comprennent, l'anxiété, la dépression, le stress, l'affirmation de soi, la confiance en soi, le deuil, les problèmes relationnels, la parentalité, les problèmes de dépendances aux drogues et à l'alcool, les craintes liés aux allergies et les transitions de vie. J'ai travaillé pendant 8 ans avec les enfants et les adultes atteints de troubles du spectre de l'autisme. Je sais donc reconnaître les besoins individuels, mais aussi ceux des couples et des familles entourant cette clientèle.
**ACCEPTE CLIENTS** Je pratique la thérapie individuelle, familiale et de couple en français et en anglais depuis 2018. Mes domaines de spécialisation comprennent, l'anxiété, la dépression, le stress, l'affirmation de soi, la confiance en soi, le deuil, les problèmes relationnels, la parentalité, les problèmes de dépendances aux drogues et à l'alcool, les craintes liés aux allergies et les transitions de vie. J'ai travaillé pendant 8 ans avec les enfants et les adultes atteints de troubles du spectre de l'autisme. Je sais donc reconnaître les besoins individuels, mais aussi ceux des couples et des familles entourant cette clientèle.
Brown Counselling - Alannah Radburn
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment. I want to help you feel heard, understood, and validated. I work from a client-centered lens, which means I believe that you are the expert of your own experiences. I am here to help guide conversation that will aid you in finding clarity, direction, hope or simply to bear witness to your pain and lighten the load.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment. I want to help you feel heard, understood, and validated. I work from a client-centered lens, which means I believe that you are the expert of your own experiences. I am here to help guide conversation that will aid you in finding clarity, direction, hope or simply to bear witness to your pain and lighten the load.
Brown Counselling - Jennifer Lee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a group of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate though life's ups and downs. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, like navigating a dark forest without a clear path. As a therapist, I strive to walk alongside you down this unknown journey, providing support and a guiding light as we carve a unique path together. My therapeutic approach prioritizes creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space that nurtures personal exploration, self-expression, connection, and growth.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a group of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate though life's ups and downs. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, like navigating a dark forest without a clear path. As a therapist, I strive to walk alongside you down this unknown journey, providing support and a guiding light as we carve a unique path together. My therapeutic approach prioritizes creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space that nurtures personal exploration, self-expression, connection, and growth.
Felicia Edomwande
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA Hons, MACP, CCPA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every person has a unique story and a reservoir of untapped strengths and abilities, and as you journey through life’s issues and uncertainties, my role is not only to provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space where your thoughts, emotions, and experiences will be explored, but guide you in nurturing and facilitating a process of self-discovery and healing.
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every person has a unique story and a reservoir of untapped strengths and abilities, and as you journey through life’s issues and uncertainties, my role is not only to provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space where your thoughts, emotions, and experiences will be explored, but guide you in nurturing and facilitating a process of self-discovery and healing.
Brown Counselling - Sarahlynn Deschamps
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. I’m proud of you for investing in yourself and for being ready to explore your options in therapy. Welcome to a safe place for your story to land. Being a part of your journey is a privilege, and our therapeutic alliance will be mutually grounded in honesty, trust, and communication. Being present with you at any moment, I will encourage you to recognize your diverse strengths.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a team of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate through life's up and downs. I’m proud of you for investing in yourself and for being ready to explore your options in therapy. Welcome to a safe place for your story to land. Being a part of your journey is a privilege, and our therapeutic alliance will be mutually grounded in honesty, trust, and communication. Being present with you at any moment, I will encourage you to recognize your diverse strengths.
I know loss and I know the power of overcoming it. I have studied loss, worked with people to thrive beyond it, and lived through it myself. My trauma informed practice is pointed toward supporting people through their feelings of loss to acceptance and fulfillment. I specifically focus on supporting adoptive parents and their families, bereavement and end of life issues.
I know loss and I know the power of overcoming it. I have studied loss, worked with people to thrive beyond it, and lived through it myself. My trauma informed practice is pointed toward supporting people through their feelings of loss to acceptance and fulfillment. I specifically focus on supporting adoptive parents and their families, bereavement and end of life issues.
Life can present challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with a recent difficulty, an ongoing issue, or a past trauma, it can be helpful to explore ways you can work toward a resolution, personal growth, and achieve a greater sense of well being. I am a registered clinical social worker / psychotherapist providing mental health and trauma / PTSD therapy services. I am EMDR certified and also draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches based on the client's needs.
Life can present challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with a recent difficulty, an ongoing issue, or a past trauma, it can be helpful to explore ways you can work toward a resolution, personal growth, and achieve a greater sense of well being. I am a registered clinical social worker / psychotherapist providing mental health and trauma / PTSD therapy services. I am EMDR certified and also draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches based on the client's needs.
Do you feel like you don’t really know your child or teen anymore? Is your child or teen acting differently than they used to? Do you feel like something is going on inside of them but they won’t open up to you? Are they acting out in ways that are disruptive at school, home or in life in general? If your attempts to get through to them leave you feeling more and more frustrated and lost, sometimes bringing in a caring professional can help. Getting your child or teen the help they need is the most loving thing to do. Whatever the reason you are considering counseling for your child, teen or family, I believe I can help.
Do you feel like you don’t really know your child or teen anymore? Is your child or teen acting differently than they used to? Do you feel like something is going on inside of them but they won’t open up to you? Are they acting out in ways that are disruptive at school, home or in life in general? If your attempts to get through to them leave you feeling more and more frustrated and lost, sometimes bringing in a caring professional can help. Getting your child or teen the help they need is the most loving thing to do. Whatever the reason you are considering counseling for your child, teen or family, I believe I can help.
I aim to support couples and individuals struggling with life transitions, relationships and decision making, to provide empowerment and coping skills.
I aim to support couples and individuals struggling with life transitions, relationships and decision making, to provide empowerment and coping skills.
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.