Therapists in Kanata, ON

I provide a nonjudgmental and safe space for those who need to express what's on their mind. Working with both youth and adults, I take a client-centered and integrative approach to therapy because I understand that one size doesn't fit all. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with relationship or confidence issues, or you just need to talk, we can decide together where to go from here.

The stress of daily responsibilities, relationships, work, and emotions can feel like too much. Maybe you're at the start of a new job or a new city is feeling overwhelming. Perhaps you’re coming out of a relationship or just getting into one and feeling nervous. Maybe you’re tired of putting the needs of others ahead of your own. Have you been asking “Who am I” or “Where do I go from here”? Perhaps it’s a little bit of everything, all at once.

I believe that we all experience challenges and yet through insight, compassion and action we are able to grow and transform. I work with clients to build coping and resiliency while exploring sources of distress to confidently confront life’s struggles. I integrate cultural sensitivity that takes into consideration clients’ marginalized identities and the complexity this may add-should clients wish to explore and incorporate this into counselling. I have worked with individuals wanting to heal from a traumatic past or finding their path, and couples feeling stuck in dysfunction or wanting to heal from infidelity.

Focus Forward Therapy Group is Ottawa's Premier Mental Health Clinic located in Kanata Ontario. We offer a boutique experience to help support your best life. Psychotherapy, counselling/assess. are all found in this upscale setting. Our team features Psychotherapists, Nurses, Mental Health experts to support your health and wellbeing. Our services offer sports psychology ,psychometric testing, treatment, both 1 to1 and couples. We offer families support with children and youth counselling . Looking at setting goals and making a change? This is our top priority. Book online or call to connect .

I work with both youth and adults experiencing mental health concerns including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, work/school stress, and topics of gender/sexuality. I am passionate about creating a therapeutic experience tailored to each client through collaboration and an integrative approach that draws on a variety of humanistic modalities.

My aim is to help move clients from a place of stress, hurt, and suffering to a place of increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and strength. I strongly believe that each client has the answers for a healthier, happier, and meaningful life within themselves. My role as a therapist is to help you discover these "answers" and help you put them into place. I tend to support youth and adults who are experiencing various life stressors; persons with symptoms of anxiety or low mood and self-esteem; persons struggling with emotional regulation; and persons who wish to move from floundering in their lives to flourishing.

I believe that our body and mind have an intrinsic ability for healing but sometimes need some gentle nurturing and guidance. Providing a compassionate and safe space, my goal is to connect with and empower my clients towards well-being, personal growth, self-compassion, and healthy relationships. I strongly believe in the uniqueness of each client, in their values and ideologies, and therefore use a culturally sensitive approach to my work.

If you are like most individuals, couples I see, you are worried about your relationships and are searching for ways to change the negative patterns that seem to be dragging you and your family down and making life difficult. Are you feeling unheard and very alone? Are you dealing with infidelity, anger, or substance abuse? Separation is not necessarily the solution. You may need help to cope and move forward. I provide professional counselling/therapy governed by the ethical requirements of the CCPA.

My approach to psychotherapy is based in the belief that we, as people, possess the strength and resources necessary to make positive, helpful changes in our lives. My goal is to help my clients develop solutions to the problems life can present, building resilience and coping skills, reconnecting with their values, and thinking critically (and compassionately) about their own distress processes. In other words: to develop their own compassionate inner-therapist. I strive to create a space with clients that is collaborative, accepting, non-judgmental, and authentic, which I view as essential to the therapeutic relationship.

I am available for new clients for Safe and Sound Protocol and Focus through Unyte-iLs. For long term therapy, please check out my incredible clinic team. Are you wanting to increase your awareness of your mental health? Would you like to understand how trauma interacts with you? I am a trauma-informed neurodivergent social worker who decolonizes their practice and I can help you get there. I have been working in social work practicing psychotherapy for 8 years, with 2.5 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.

Many of us silently cope with difficulties in our lives. But you don't have to. Reaching out to a counsellor for support gives you the opportunity to explore what is holding you back and start improving your quality of life. People have the capacity to make positive changes in their lives with the right support and guidance. With support, you will tap into your strengths, find hope and heal emotional wounds. I work with individual adults who are experiencing mental health issues, trauma, negative self-esteem, sleep issues and relationship issues.

My areas of expertise are Addictions, Childhood Trauma and Anger Management. I treat individuals, couples and groups. My approach is psychodynamic, using action methods, transactional analysis and schema focused therapy to help change harmful patterns from the past that are interfering with the present. Ideal age of clients is mid 20's to mid 60's.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* - Are you going through a rough period in your life and questioning your existence? Are you having difficulties coping with your day to day activities and decisions you need to make? Are you living with anxiety and depression? Are you having difficulties adapting to your new life reality? Are you having spiritual issues and feeling lost in life? Are you looking for improvement in your couple or family relationship?

I have a wide range of experiences in providing psychological services, most recently in providing trauma focused therapy for active members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. My theoretical orientation is eclectic with an emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioural, Client-Centred, Experiential, Systemic as well as Interpersonal approaches to understanding and effectively working with your presenting issues and concerns.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and have a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology. I also have an Honors Degree in Psychology from York University. I use an eclectic combination of CBT, SFBT, ACT, EFT, CFT etc. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

As an individual and couple's therapist, my goal is to provide you with a comfortable environment in which to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and personal challenges. I know at times we are overwhelmed by life's challenges. When this happens we may feel lost, confused, overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless. Long story short, it feels terrible. I believe therapy is a great asset in getting you through a difficult time and moving towards feeling better. I would be happy to be your therapist and accompany you on this new experience.

Since 2003 I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families who experience a wide variety of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. Special areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and problems related to identity and self-esteem, including issues pertinent to LGBT individuals. I also have expertise in parenting as well as issues specific to children and adolescents, such as anxiety and stress, behavioural problems, the effects of parental conflict and divorce, and school refusal.

I provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to help parents understand their child or adolescent’s learning needs and diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, or other issues impacting learning, social and emotional functioning. Assessments are completed efficiently and a written report is provided within 10 days of the last testing session.

Experiencing anxiety, depression, hardship, grief or trauma, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, or looking to discuss life’s issues? I am here for you. Though you are the expert in your life, struggling with sadness, stress or helplessness can make it hard to know what to do. I am here to listen, support, challenge, and help you find your way. I provide you with a safe, accepting, compassionate environment to process, heal, and grow.