Therapists in Ottawa, ON

All people share a common desire to be seen, understood, cherished, and respected. My hope is to provide this caring context in order to help people who are ready to transform their lives and take control of their mental health.

I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).

Currently accepting adult clients. In individual therapy, I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety and burnout as well as self-esteem difficulties. I aim to create a nonjudgmental, empathic, shame-free therapeutic space where you may feel safe to express yourself fully and to explore challenging thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships. I am comfortable working with individuals from all socio-cultural backgrounds (i.e. race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation).

My role is to work alongside you on your personal journey towards the growth you may seek to achieve. Our sessions are your time and dedicated to addressing what you deem important, within the safe and confidential environment of psychotherapy practice. I offer non-judgement and acceptance. I value your autonomy and freedom. I provide the space for you to recognize your truth, and unburden your suffering, as you deserve to be heard and understood . I work from a multi-modality approach and tailor evidence-based techniques to individual client needs.

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Accepting New Clients! Therapy services I offer include and are not limited to: • anxiety and depression • emotional management • co-dependency issues • communication • family of origin issues • grief work • men’s issues / challenges • personal and interpersonal growth • self-esteem / self-care • stress management and much more!

Are you facing a life that somehow seems like it’s not your own? Struggling with challenging emotions, circumstances that are out of your control, or a surprising diagnosis are just some of the reasons you may be feeling like a stranger in your own life. I have been where you are. I know the fear and confusion of feeling stuck in a story that doesn’t feel right. I offer counselling that provides a different perspective and new ways to put tools into practice. I will work alongside you on your path of hope and healing.

My name is Triena McGuirk and I am a Social Worker in private practice. Over the course of my experiences, I have come to learn with certainty that life is chaotic and the one thing we truly have control over is how we respond. I walk with people of all ages during life’s challenging moments, when the path is not visible. My goal as a Therapist is to assist those I serve (individuals, couples and families) in reconciling the discomfort of their experience and harness the wisdom it carries to invite more of what aligns into your life. I am diligent and resourceful in my pursuit of helping and hope those I serve leave our time

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & COVERED BY MOST INSURANCES** I am also a CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, and I accept new supervisees. Choosing the right therapist is an important decision in order for you to make real progress in counselling. I offers a safe, non-judgmental and supportive counselling environment that focuses on addressing your needs and achieving your objectives. I strongly believe that the best way to succeed in therapy is for us to work together as a team. Once trust is established, we will be able to work together to address your areas of concerns and find solutions that will help you realize your goals and dreams.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and the director of YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic with locations in Ottawa, Kingston and the GTA. My experience includes years of advanced training in psychology, neuroscience and genetics, providing trauma-informed interventions for clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP). I utilize a client-centred methodology to provide a compassionate and safe therapeutic environment for my clients.

Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.

You’ve done it all, checked all the boxes, moulded yourself according to external standards but still find yourself feeling alone, unappreciated, unsupported, and unloved. Our work together will help you claim yourself, love yourself and experience real happiness deep within you. Come back to your true self and claim your love and freedom within. Let's do the deep dive to the source of your pain, whether it manifests in anger, overwhelm, sadness or anxiety. My soul-based approach will help you finally resolve issues you are facing within yourself, as a couple or within your family, including transgenerational trauma.

I am passionate about working with you to find your inner strengths and overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from living a fulfilling life. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where we can collaboratively work towards your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults, with a special interest in issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, emotion regulation issues, behavioural difficulties, and school difficulties.

My approach to healing is one based on respect, safety and being nonjudgmental. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I bring therapeutic context. I use an eclectic approach based on your needs including, narrative, trauma-informed, strength-based, and solution-focused therapies. I value working collaboratively to support you in getting to where you want to be.

Feeling trapped in a prison of your own mind? Feeling like you were meant for more? Anxiety, depression, trauma preventing a better life? You're worth the investment. Covered by most private insurance, I specialize in two areas, workplace anxiety and depression and post-retirement living. I use the most scientifically viable evidence-based methods and techniques to help you live a better life. This isn't magic - it is work but together through guided exercises, insight, and exploration of the self we can make progress towards your goals and improve your quality of life.

Damian works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of challenges. Some of these include Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Goal-Setting, and other areas of difficulty. He works with individuals to develop coping strategies in order to build clients' understanding and ability to cope with life's challenges. Damian has also previously worked with the Canadian Mental Health Association to facilitate delivery of recovery-oriented mental health curriculum for youth and adults.

When you are in emotional distress, an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental presence can be invaluable in restoring your hope that life can be better. Hi, I’m Rasheeda, a passionate, trauma informed psychotherapist offering mental health support to individuals & couples. For 20+ years, I’ve helped clients navigate the sometimes murky waters of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships & processing trauma. My approach to therapy takes into account clients’ diverse experiences and individual identities (e.g.ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation etc.).

I became a therapist because, just like you, I am human and have had my fair share of battles. It took a long time for me to get to where I am today. I recognize that in moments of hopelessness, it is hard to find determination, that depression can be scary, that anxiety can be overwhelming, and that traumatic experiences can leave one feeling emotionally exhausted and drained out. I acknowledge the stigma associated with mental health and in going to therapy. For this reason, I know how crucial it is to provide therapy that is client-centered, empathetic, and unique to each person’s needs.

I work with adults in clinical and health psychology in both English and French.  I treat a variety of psychological issues, on their own or in combination, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders and trauma.  I work with clients with chronic pain or other health problems.  I also help clients with  relationship issues, work stress, identity issues, existential concerns, LGBTQ concerns, grief, self-esteem, and self-acceptance.