Adults Therapists in Nepean, ON

Wendy Brown is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. As well, she is a seasoned veteran in the field of Addiction Counselling for 30 years. Wendy's practice and experience has focused on the continuum of treatment, including harm reduction, stabilization, abstinence and relapse prevention depending on each individuals goals. She specializes in Issues of mental health and substance use for adults , young adults and youth. Challenges such as internal and external stressors such as grief, trauma, emotional regulation and issues related to the Criminal Justice System.

Our clinic offers both psychological and counselling services, utilizing primarily brief interventions to best meet your specific needs. Focused on providing services to youth and adults , we use evidence based models in our practice, including Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness Based, Emotion-Focused and Interpersonal therapies. These therapeutic models have been proven effective in managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss as well as adjustment to significant life changes. We work with you to develop insight into presenting concerns as well as cultivate specific skills and tools to assist you in reaching your identified goals.

I offer psychological services to children, teens, and adults . My therapeutic approach is primarily based on cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques, however, a variety of other evidence-based approaches are also incorporated depending on client needs. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, behavioural problems, trauma, attention and executive functioning difficulties, among others. I also provide psychological assessments including psycho-diagnostic and psycho-educational assessments.

You have a goal of reducing the burden of isolation and loneliness, you have been carrying this weight on your shoulders for a long time, you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to about these challenging issues. It is time that you reach out for support! I am an empathetic clinician with over 15 years of counseling experience, I will like to help you find solutions to these problems.

Substance use, trauma and mental health issues can put a significant dent in someone's quality of life. From simply being uncomfortable with how much you are using, or how it is affecting your life, to wishing you could shut your brain or your memories off; to being suicidal or at risk of overdose. You don't need to do this alone. Talking to someone who has seen and helped others with these things can be immensely relieving. If your teenager is going through these problems, it is also relieving to know they are talking to someone about them. Trying to parent a teenager while they are going through this chaos can be challenging.

I’m a Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker and regulated by OCSSWSW since 2002. Areas of concentration are as follows :PTSD/Trauma/Depression/Anxiety within the community of Veterans, First Responders, Frontline Trauma Nurses, Doctors, NHL players , Adults , Teens and Children. Other variety sets of struggles I deal with are, bullying, childhood trauma, suicidal ideation, workplace injuries, and toxic workplace environment. I am also a trauma trained therapist. Since 2018, I also provide Virtual Therapy and TeleTherapy .

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD coach, mindfulness instructor, and clinical supervisor, who held positions at Algonquin College & Carleton University. I specialize in the treatment of adult ADHD, ANXIETY, TRAUMA and mood disorders. I support individuals, couples and parents affected by these mental health challenges. My therapeutic approach combines ACT & CBT based psychotherapy, mindfulness & self-compassion training, parenting strategies & stress management, executive functions skills development, and coaching strategies to facilitate wellbeing, self-acceptance, embracing discomfort and showing up for yourself & others.

**Presently, I am not accepting new clients, will update when I have availability again** "There is no agony like having an untold story inside you."- M. Angelou. Together we can understand and resolve core issues connected to past and present troubling experiences. I provide counselling for individuals who are adolescents or adults experiencing significant mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-harm, grief, suicide thoughts and feelings, trauma related issues or individuals living with a dual diagnosis.

Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.

I have worked in the area of counselling psychology for several years and have a variety of experience including research, teaching, supervision and psychotherapy. As a registered psychotherapist, I enjoy providing authentic, compassionate, challenging and insightful support as I journey alongside my clients through the many challenges they face. I consider it an honour to be invited to walk with people as they courageously face life's past, present and future difficulties.

I have been providing collaborative mental health and addiction services for youth, adolescents and adults in the Ottawa Region for the past 18 years. I work closely with individuals and families to identify the best treatment plans to meet their unique needs. Some techniques I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, Mindfulness Integrated CBT, Trauma Practice and Addiction Issues. I use an assertive care approach which can provide some support between sessions, as needed, for clients to meet their goals with non-life-threatening mental health challenges. Many clients have found this very helpful.

I work in individual psychotherapy with adults , who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, isolation, burnout syndrome, low self-esteem, high levels of stress, communication and relationship issues. I am passionate about working in therapy by building a strong therapeutic relationship within a safe and supportive environment, to help individuals gain insight into their functioning, and provide new ways of seeing themselves. I have extensive clinical experience helping individuals with chronic illnesses to better cope with their health issues and the emotional process related to the acceptance of the disease and medical treatments.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for VIDEO and PHONE SESSIONS. SPECIALIZED WORKING WITH YOUNG ADULTS , MALE ADULTS AND PROFESSIONALS. REACH OUT VIA EMAIL if you are able. VAC and NIHB REGISTERED PROVIDER. Have you noticed that you have been struggling for a very long time hoping that you could change, and nothing ever changes? Do you feel that you are aware and attuned to your reasons for feeling not like your true self? I can collaborate with you to improve your self-awareness and coping skills! My approach is non-judgmental, active and engaging! I can work with you and guide you down the path towards your best mental health!

I offer therapy services to adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relational issues and trauma. I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

I supervise a skilled team of therapists who provide integrative and compassionate therapy services to adolescents and adults for stress, worry, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, sadness, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, difficult life transitions and other emotional problems that interfere with day to day functioning. We offer comprehensive assessments to children and adults for attention and/or learning style differences like Gifted Abilities, ADHD, reading difficulties (Dyslexia), writing difficulties and mathematics difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If yourself, your child, or family are feeling stuck and looking for ways to move forward, counselling can be an opportunity for support and self-discovery, and my role is to guide this process. I offer culturally-inclusive psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults , and families in a warm and caring atmosphere in order to address and work through areas of concern. Whether individual support or a tune-up in family relationships is the need, together with my clients I work to create respectful and accepting relationships through compassion, curiosity, playfulness, and understanding, regardless of your age.

I am a registered masters-level social worker with over fifteen years of experience working with military and civilian adults , children and families. I specialize in relationship counselling and sex therapy as well as individual trauma therapy, both in-person and from a PHIPPA-approved online platform in Pembroke, Ontario. I also have specialized training in working with polyamorous or otherwise open relationships. I am eager to work with those who identify as LGBTQ2IA+ and those who identify as non-binary/fluid/exploring in their gender identities. All faiths/traditions/orientations/lifestyles are WELCOME!

The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.

Whatever brought you here, in this moment -- hurt, grief, sadness, anxiety, or concern for a loved one -- I hope I can help. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of concerns. My focus is on providing a safe, open, and accepting therapeutic space, as well as working collaboratively with individuals to find an approach that caters specifically to their needs.

Grief counselling - the death of a loved one is so hard and you don't have to grieve alone. I work collaboratively, at the clients pace, providing a safe non-judgmental space for clients to be heard and to support them in drawing upon their own strengths in order to mourn well. My professional experiences stem from working as a Social Worker and a Therapist for over 25 years in hospice palliative care, community organizations, and in private practice. I work with both adults and children (children up to the age of 11). I also provide counselling for those caring for a loved one at the end of life.