Chronic Illness Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Do you live with Chronic Pain? Are you struggling with a Chronic Illness ? Is dealing with the health care system exhausting and challenging? Do you find it difficult to communicate your needs with your family, friends, or employer? Is it hard to manage your daily activities like the demands of work, home, or parenting? I have developed a deep understanding of the complex physical, emotional, and social factors that contribute to chronic pain. It’s what I do! My practice is solely virtual with clients who are residents or physically located in Ontario.

Grief counselling is my specialty. 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.

Relationship-building and a strong therapeutic alliance come at the core of the work that I do. To me, it is important to create a space that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and relaxed, so that clients can feel open to share. I find importance in meeting each client where they are at, and with young clients (or young at heart) have been known to use creative formats for engagement such as: games, art, sand tray therapy, music or going on walks. I am able to do work with children, adolescents, and adult clients. I have over a decade of experience working with children/youth and adults, both in a counselling and teaching capacity.

As a therapist, I strive to help individuals thrive in their day to day lives. I have a very wholistic and integrative approach with each of my clients in counselling, drawing on many areas of psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and systemic) to help a client best achieve their goals. This means that with one client, we might choose to focus more on cognitive-behavioural techniques but with another we may focus more on working through past experiences. Therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” method, and so working together to find what works best is key.

I strive to work collaboratively with each client toward positive growth and personal strength. I am a firm believer in a strong alliance and positivity and work to provide a safe and secure space. My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to find effective strategies in dealing with their struggles and to encourage them to reconnect with the values and goals most important to them.

Accepting new clients in Stittsville and Nepean. I work with teens, young adults, and adults to address challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness , exploration of sexuality/gender identity, and life changes. I am a strong advocate for a two pronged approach to mental health - developing coping strategies to handle times of crisis, and building a strong foundation to reduce the overall amount of crisis moments in your life. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and lifestyles, and have a particular passion for working with those in the LGBTQ+ community and those with ADHD. I believe in the importance of creating

Accepting new clients in June 2023-Life is challenging for a multitude of reasons, from unmet needs, societal inequalities, identity confusion, lack of support, difficult life experiences, to everyday life stressors. I hope to create an environment that is warm, accepting, and nurturing. I bring compassion and a safe space for my clients. My hope is to help identify their struggles and invite them to bring some curiosity about their thoughts, behaviours, and experiences. I support and encourage clients to learn more about themselves, their values, and to find the impetus to take small steps to build a more meaningful life.

For over 10 years I've been counselling people with a range of stressors and mental illnesses to manage and improve their quality of life, largely within a university setting. My interest and focus for private practice is in working with people suffering from the impacts of trauma, anxiety and emotional dysregulation in general, and with challenges related to chronic illness . It has been my privilege to work with clients from very diverse backgrounds in my career, and I welcome adults of all ages, genders, cultures, ethnicities and faith traditions.

Hello! My name is Karinna Nájera, Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist. I have worked in the Mental Health filed since 1996 and practiced Clinical Hypnosis since 2008. Often past negative events or traumas have a deep impact in our lives. --When left unresolved, these events influence our daily lives as much as the positive events we've experienced. In Martin Seligman's words: "Curing the negatives does not produce the positives".

Telephone Counselling for Women: I am a cross-cultural feminist therapist, weaving together ancient wisdom such as mindfulness, modern scientific discoveries, & a grassroots feminist approach. We both bring something special to the counselling relationship; you bring wisdom about yourself, I offer expertise on healing. Together we build a compassionate connection, & as a team we focus bringing balance into your life. As a telephone counsellor, I work with women across the globe. Research shows that telephone counselling is as effective as in-person support; it is convenient for women with time constraints, mobility issues, & those with limited access to quality therapy.

Are you struggling with the demands of everyday life? Many of us strive to keep up and stay on top of things, so much so that we often forget about ourselves in the process. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and empathic environment for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal conflict, chronic illness , workplace stress, caregiver stress, and issues with self-esteem. I work collaboratively with clients to help them find the most effective, long-term solutions to their challenges. My goal is to help build resiliency by exploring the challenges we are faced with - no matter what the situation may be.

Are you looking to develop insight into how to change negative patterns of thinking and behaviour in your life? I use cognitive behavioural therapy, which is based on years of research and empirical evidence, to help people get to the roots of their problems and make lasting change. For some clients, I integrate mindfulness training into my approach. This involves developing self-compassion, accepting what we cannot control and living in the present moment. I strongly believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, and take a very active role in guiding my clients.

Hello, feel free to browse below and contact me with questions (email only). I am a Ph.D. Registered Psychotherapist practicing at, and directing, a quaint Psychotherapy Center in Ottawa’s downtown core. I see myself make the most meaningful contributions in Crisis & Trauma, work that first called me to the profession over a decade ago, and with advancing Self-Growth & Self-Development through emotional, relational, professional, somatic, spiritual, or sexual focus. I use proven techniques to manage difficulties in the now, while promoting growth overall. I also research, teach & train so that I, too, can continue to grow.

My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services for issues related, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, interpersonal relationships, substance use, self-esteem, identity, eating disorders, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness .

Hi! In my practice, I support people who want to enhance their well-being and live their life more intentionally. My area of focus is health and wellness counselling, and I help clients who are experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, insomnia, or who have goals related to personal exploration and personal growth. One of my areas of specialization that I'm particularly passionate about is providing support to individuals living with chronic illness or chronic pain.

In life, we get many chances to rewrite our stories. Healing can be found when we connect with our true nature; when we unite with the parts of us that we have disconnected from because of stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, chronic illness , disability, shame, or guilt. I see my role as creating a container to support you in developing a deeper relationship with yourself, your community, and your greater environment.

Hi! My name is Julie, I am a registered social worker with a virtual private practice. I use a strength-based approach to support individuals struggling with various life challenges. I believe you are the expert in your own life and I tailor each of my sessions to meet your unique needs. Life can be bittersweet, I am here to help you work through those challenging moments in a safe, compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental way.

Are you ready to address difficulties that need experienced individualized support? For over 25 years, it has been an honour to hold compassionate, joyfully affirming, safer spaces for people coping with a range of concerns in response to trauma, abuse, relationship stressors, self-injurious actions, chronic illness , grief, and life transitions, and for people who have experienced discrimination related to any aspect(s) of their physical, personal, and cultural identities. I love working with helping professionals, carers, healers, and seekers of psychedelic integration processes. What is your project for healing, growth, change?