ADHD Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Hello! My name is Carrie Anne. I bring 18 years of experience as a social worker and psychotherapist to support you in navigating life's many challenges. I provide virtual care psychotherapy across Canada. At my core, my values and belief systems guide me to my own truth — I am an empath, a caregiver, helper, listener and a social justice advocate. I am here to share and remind you pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. You too can heal and mend. And you are here, so you are taking steps to find the best path forward. I can offer a safe healing space, a respectful and compassionate approach in which to see adult individuals.

Asking for help is the bravest step you can take and I want to help you make the most of this courageous step forward. I specialize in adult ADHD and postpartum mood disorders. As a fellow parent (of 3) I know how this time can bring great joy and simultaneously be the cause of overwhelm. If you have ADHD know that it does not define you, but it does impact your brain processes. To be the person deep in your heart, the work starts from the inside out. Together, we'll make sense of your pain, learn transformative skills, improve functioning and self-regulation.

My personal therapy style is structured, goal-oriented, solution-focused, collaborative, flexible, empathetic, and patient. I will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and strive to create an environment where you can discuss difficult topics while feeling safe, understood, and cared for. By establishing a non-judgmental, person-focused atmosphere, one that is based on a concrete and flexible treatment plan, my primary goal is to help you develop insight and create lasting, meaningful change in your life.

I am a PhD registered clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based psychoeducational assessments (including ADHD , giftedness, and learning disability) and autism assessments (ADOS-2) for children and adolescents. Before founding Lighthouse Child and Adolescent Psychology, I worked at two of Canada’s leading children’s hospitals in Toronto: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. I have a passion for supporting children and families through a client-focused collaborative stance.

Thank you for considering me in your search for a therapist! I am Registered Psychotherapist who offer services to individuals (5+) with particular focus on ADHD , anxiety disorders, and trauma.

Are you or a loved one autistic? How about ADHD , socially anxious or depressed? Is being neurodivergent impacting your goals or your relationships with your loved ones? If so you're definitely not alone. Being neurodivergent presents it's own unique challenges in life that not everyone may understand.

For most, these are difficult times. Every day you try to adapt to strenuous circumstances but feel stuck. I admire your courage in tackling life’s uncertainties and your ability to seek assistance. I am here to help! Whether you are experiencing anxiety, trauma, perinatal challenges, loss, depression, ADHD , or relationship issues, I provide a supportive and safe environment where you can heal and grow. Together we can explore the root causes of your issue(s), shift what no longer serves you, and uncover your innate ability for healing.