Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Karen McIntosh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You know what you need to do: Worry less. Sleep more. React appropriately. Be more disciplined. Control your temper. Say ‘no’ more. Take better care of yourself. And you’d do them too, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only it weren’t a pandemic, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the things you know you should do, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder if it’ll always be like this. You want to change. You want hope. You want ease. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible, even when life is challenging?
Ryta Marie Peschka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“Look outside and you will see yourself. Look inside and you will find yourself.” — Drew Gerald Feeling unsettled? Mind is always in overdrive ? Worried about any and everything? Feeling anxious? Reaching out for help is one of the most courageous things anyone can do. Embarking on a healing journey to re-discovering one’s strengths , acknowledging one’s resilience and finding solutions to presenting challenges is the beginning to finding peace of mind. Ryta works from a holistic strength based perspective and brings over 30 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Sharon Hobbs
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, CCP, SEP
Verified
Verified
As a registered psychotherapist and certified coach, my goal is to help you gain the insights, tools and strategies to best support positive behaviour changes and evoke growth. I have spent over 25 years working with people to create meaningful relationships in all aspects of personal and professional life. Using a collaborative and compassionate approach, I will assist you in gaining greater understanding of individual needs, achieve greater balance, life meaning and happiness. My approach is an integration of various counselling theories and customized to meet your unique situation and needs.
Leila Osman
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I firmly believe that each individual is capable of growth and change, and as a psychotherapist, my role is to empathically guide and empower my clients to explore this innate capability. Therapeutic goals are explored and set collaboratively, with a core focus on the client’s individual goals and needs. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is founded on empathy, acceptance, safety, and mutual respect with each of my clients.
The Centre for Couples and Relationships
Registered Social Worker, RP, CCC, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Stephanie Yamin
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a registered psychologist in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. I am also a professor of counselling at Saint-Paul University and the director of clinical training.
Zara Arshad
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MFT, RP
Verified
Verified
As your therapist, I create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental environment where I allow you to express who you are – the good and the bad. During this vulnerable process, I offer gentle support in reaching your therapeutic goals, by helping you make sense of the issues you are facing, gain insight into your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, facilitate and enhance communication, connect with your inner resilience, implement changes, develop compassion towards yourself and others, and renew connections with people in your life.
Thanh Ly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Hello, I'm Thanh (pronounced Tang)! I work with clients who are struggling with their mental health by drawing their strengths and helping them develop greater resiliency. Issues my clients tend to face are stress, anxiety, major transition periods in life, past trauma, grief, mood disorders (such as depression), relationship problems, communication and social skills, and/or low self-esteem. Together, we collaborate to build habits and systems in response to life's challenges, and build a life that clients enjoy living rather than letting the days pass by.
Ashley MacLellan
Counsellor, MEd, RP, SEP-T
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (H. Keller) is a statement which motivates me to be versatile and adaptive so I may best meet my client's needs in an integrated practice, to facilitate empowerment and holistic well-being. I utilize strength-based, somatic, creative and expressive modes of therapy tailored to suit the unique needs of individuals from various walks of life.
Not accepting new clients
Myriam Bouchard
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a registered social worker and mental health psychotherapist who is fluently bilingual in both English and French. My areas of expertise include: Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Assertiveness and Personality Disorders.
Kyle Mueller
Psychologist, C Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice focuses on providing high quality Psychological and Psychoeducational assessments for individuals who are experiencing concerns including ADHD, Learning Disabilities/Disorders, Giftedness, Intellectual Disability, Behavioural Challenges, and other associated difficulties that may impact an individual's functioning. I emphasize an evidence-based approach, and focus on providing my clients with practical recommendations to assist and support their learning and functioning. Clients interested in services at our clinic are encouraged to call, email, or utilize the online booking feature of the Waystone Psychology website.
Andrew Mendes
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc , BScH, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 20 years in the health and wellness field with a family and personal history that has driven my passion to helping others and the ongoing pursuit to improve my skills in this field. During my career I have been dedicated to support individuals (ages 16 and up) experiencing a range of adversities, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, anger management, stress, marital stress, grief, bereavement, displacement, and loss. I am also specialized in Substance Use Health and provide support to all individuals who are experiencing diverse range of issues related to substance use (self or others).
Sandra Cocea
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there and welcome! As a registered social worker, I provide bilingual counselling and art therapy services to children, adolescents and adults. My clients come to me for support with issues relating to emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, unhealthy relationships, life transitions and difficulties in school. Additionally, I provide support to parents and caregivers to help them support their child’s progress and foster a positive relationship. I have a particular interest in working with clients who have experienced or witnessed intimate partner violence/domestic violence or abusive behaviours.
Lana Michaels (S. Mikhailova), PhD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RT
Verified
Verified
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.
Drice Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
Thank you for considering us in your search for a therapist! We are a team of Registered Psychotherapists who offer services to individual adults with particular focus on ADHD, acculturative stress, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Vanessa Savin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Acknowledging that you need to make a change can be the hardest part. You have put in the work to get to this point, so let me help you with the rest. I am a passionate and hardworking therapist committed to supporting you in achieving your goals. I have experience working in both a clinical and community environment and I have worked with adults, youth, newcomers and BIPOC individuals.
Ottawa, ON K2G
Not accepting new clients
Brandi Cowl
Counsellor, MA, RPC-C, Coach, ERYT500
The world is feeling increasingly stressful. Covid, climate change, politics, hybrid work, difficult relationships - sometimes it can all feel overwhelming. I offer a unique approach that uses counselling, yogic and coaching techniques to address issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD and low self-esteem.
Dr. Jean Grenier, PhD., C.Psych.
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psych
Verified
Verified
I provide bilingual (French/English) psychological services to adults and older adults who are experiencing a variety of challenges including: sleep disorders, chronic insomnia, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress-related issues & PTSD, grief & significant losses, life transitions as well as adjusting to living with major life changes (including injury and illness). I also have a particular interest in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to living with a chronic health condition, including cardiac illness, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, and men’s health issues.
Beth Robbins
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and have almost 20 years of experience employed in various settings across Canada. I work with a diverse adult population to provide a collaborative, structured approach in meeting the needs of my clients and I have formal training in a number of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Based interventions.
Daphné Bailliu-Chaloux
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Q), BSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, hopeless, and weighed down by life? Do you experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness? You don't have to navigate these difficult experiences alone. Counselling therapy can help you create a fuller, more meaningful life and give you the tools necessary to cope with the inevitable challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to start your healing journey. Together, we can help you shift and move towards what matters most to you.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Ottawa are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Ottawa then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Ottawa then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Ottawa, or Child Psychologists in Ottawa.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Ottawa psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Ottawa psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Ottawa specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.