Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Satara Subedar
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I draw from diverse approaches including psychodynamic therapy,
CBT
, and creative arts therapy, with the belief that all individuals possess an innate desire and ability to learn and grow.
I believe we all have many strengths although at times we may lose sight of them—I provide honest feedback to help mirror these strengths back to you. I believe that we all, at one time or another, find it difficult to explore our thoughts and feelings—I honour such acts of courage, bringing confidentiality, non-judgement, and unconditional care to session. Working at a pace that feels right for you, I provide support and gentle challenges as you process your experiences and develop insight into your life so that you may heal, grow, and ultimately be free to live your life in a way that is fulfilling and true to who you are.
Waitlist for new clients
Graham Nichols
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
From that foundation, I am most likely to draw on elements of
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Systemic Approaches in order to help you develop the practical tools and insights you will need to overcome your challenges.
If you are like most people these days, there are times when your life just doesn't go smoothly. Maybe you are struggling with high levels of stress, depression, or anxiety, or perhaps an important relationship is feeling off track. Maybe there is a particular situation that you are struggling with, such as the loss of a loved one. If any of these situations sound familiar, I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families to assist them in identifying and overcoming the obstacles that stand in their way to greater happiness and fulfilment.
Waitlist for new clients
Paul Grunberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Having received training in
cognitive
-behaviour, dialectical behaviour, acceptance and commitment, and compassion-focused therapies, I am well-prepared to help you better understand and respond to your inner world, move beyond feelings of vulnerability, and increase compassionate motivation.
Currently accepting clients for 12-week in-person compassion-focused therapy group starting May 9th (limited spots available). My intention as a therapist is to help you overcome barriers, open up to experience, heal old wounds, and increase trust in yourself. I will work with you to better understand how your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours make sense, so that you can improve your self-understanding and make meaningful choices that allow you to heal and grow. There is no wrong place to start your therapy and I will meet you right where you are from a truly nonjudgmental place.
Alycia Hunte
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Along with over a decade of work experience in Early Childhood Education, my practice includes
CBT
, ACT, CPT as well as mindfulness-based techniques.
My goal is to walk alongside you in your journey in exploring and navigating your distressful thoughts, emotions and behaviours and arrive at a place where you can feel like yourself again. I believe success comes from us working together as a team. But in the end, you are the expert on you and I am here to support you. I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, adjusting to difficult life transitions, self-esteem, and parenting issues. My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity and openness.
Blanka Miletic
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, and I use an integrated approach to treatment drawing upon
cognitive
-behavioural (
CBT
), interpersonal, and experiential approaches.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. My clinical interests include issues related to anxiety, depression, resolving past or current relationship or family of origin difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem problems, anger management, common life stressors (e.g., work or school-related, loss), and cross-cultural struggles (e.g., cultural identity, cross-cultural adjustment). I can also help with parenting issues and dealing with effects of family stress on children and adolescents.
Maaike de Graaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc
Verified
Verified
A few of the modalities I incorporate during my sessions are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Play Therapy for children and youth and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
As a Psychotherapist, I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free, compassionate and growth-focused space for my clients, where their voices can be heard and encouragement is given to explore new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories and experiences. I have many years of extensive experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families facing diverse challenges including, but not limited to: coping difficulties, anxiety, substance use, depression and suicidality, and behavioural concerns.
Heidi McNair
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I use an integrative approach to therapy drawing tools and techniques from various theoretical backgrounds including attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy,
cognitive
behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential therapy.
I believe that we all have unique qualities, strengths and challenges. I work from a client centered approach to help you address the areas in which you desire to experience change and healing.
Jerry Ritt
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Hello. Many people are negatively affected by anxiety and depression. However it's sometimes difficult to figure out why. Similarly many people find relationships difficult and complicated. Both psychodynamic psychotherapy and
cognitive
behavioural therapy (
CBT
) offer quick, effective ways to cut through symptoms and understand what is underlying our challenges. My work often employs short-term techniques, exploring thoughts and feelings around relationships, self-esteem or historical trauma, using a focussed and directed, but nurturing approach. I also offer long-term therapy when we need extra time to explore more complex issues.
Cathy Hum
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
With my educational background in Psychology, Education, Counselling and Social Work, I am able to offer a client-focused approach using a variety of therapeutic styles including Solution Focused Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), &Mindfulness.
Choosing to come for counselling can be an intimidating task but rest assured that I will offer you and your loved ones an environment that is caring, non-judgmental and professional. Together, we will make a plan and set goals to help you get back on track. I offer counselling to children (10 years+), youth, and adults; individually or as a family, in the areas of anxiety, depression, anger, and grief. My areas of focus include mental health, substance misuse, partner violence, parenting, relationship difficulties, work place stress, racialized populations and forensic clientele.
Tara McRae
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I work mainly from a
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy approach.
You may be feeling down and exhausted or lacking motivation. Maybe you are experiencing worry, racing thoughts, overwhelm and even disconnection from yourself. Perhaps your sleep is disrupted. These difficulties may be impacting your relationships and the things that are important to you. I am here to support you in moving through the difficulties that are arising.
Kelsie MacLean
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified
Verified
With that in mind, I tailor my approach to the client’s needs, and often integrate various techniques from
CBT
, Solution- Focused, Client-Centered, and trauma informed and other approaches.
You have encountered your own unique set of circumstance and challenges as you move through life. These experiences may act as a barrier to you living an adaptive, happy, and joyful life. Remember that you are not alone when you find yourself stuck, empty, anxious, or wondering why you’re not happier. With support and guidance I believe that you can not only rediscover yourself, but also find the meaning you have been searching for. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, and empathic space for my clients.
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.
Ariette Hung- Blissful Balance Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MDiv, RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My modality is Emotion-Focussed Individual Therapy and I also integrate Dialectical/
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy, EFT tapping and art for healing.
Currently accepting clients! Life and relationships can get complicated at times. Our thoughts and emotions in the midst of stressful situations can get jumbled, an it can be helpful to process in a safe space. As a trained mental health professional, I’m here to support individuals to navigate emotional issues and help them feel better. Using a culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed lens, I provide compassionate care to clients across Ontario virtually through secure telehealth. I work with young professionals in issues of attachment, childhood trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma bonding, codependency, and life transitions.
Jamila Ahmed
Registered Social Worker , RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
Verified
I incorporate various therapeutic modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Strengths-based, Solution-focused,
CBT
, Trauma-informed & Anti-oppressive lens that is healing-centered.
What a brave step you have taken to seek out support! Congratulations! It takes courage for us to put ourselves first. This process is a journey. Whether it's anxiety, grief, family/ relationship dynamics, pregnancy or parenting challenges, racial stress, work/ school challenges or self-esteem struggles, we will work together to calm the storms, create personalized coping strategies, develop your capacity to manage during tough times and increase balance and hopefulness. I have over 19 years of experience working with African and non-African descent youth and adults. My intersectional skills will enhance your therapeutic experience.
Stephanie Elisabeth Sophie Larrue
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, GDip, RP, CCC
Verified
Verified
I integrate client centred/emotion focused, systemic,
cognitive
behavioural (
CBT
), and psychodynamic therapies, plus body and art therapy modalities: all these serve my transpersonal perspective, that individuals can transcend their situation and become more themselves.
Each individual has an innate ability to heal and transform one's life and relationships. I work with you to help you open up to your own healing with self-care and see a fresher and more hopeful perspective when things seem bleak. Our counselling relationship will help you gain the empowerment you need to lead a healthier, happier life within yourself, with your loved ones and colleagues, and to find your own answers and solutions.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Laura S. Stradwick
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Dr. Stradwick provides psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, developmental trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic pain/illness. She offers a range of psychological services, including Neurofeedback/Biofeedback, Psychotherapy/
CBT
, Mindfulness Training, and Psychological Assessment. The therapeutic approach with clients is holistic. She utilizes an attachment-related, client-centered framework to provide an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport. She incorporates
CBT
, psychodynamic, and interpersonal based techniques to assist each client in developing greater self-awareness as well as to facilitate symptom reduction,resilience, and personal growth.
Not accepting new clients
Lianne Saxon
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have an affinity for
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), which has helped me personally.
I provide evidence-based, client-centred care to clients with mental health issues such as depression, social anxiety, adult ADHD, generalized anxiety, health anxiety and panic disorder. I use
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), which helps clients learn, build skills and achieve goals.
CBT
is considered the gold standard of therapies and it is recommended as a first-line treatment for many mental health disorders because of the extensive evidence of its effectiveness. In
CBT
, the therapist is a coach, helping you to become the expert of your own mental health.
Office is near:
Ottawa, ON K2P Not accepting new clients
Odera Odenigbo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, BA, RP(q)
Verified
Verified
Hello! As a registered psychotherapist (qualifying), I provide evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy services to children, youths, and adults. I work closely with individuals to identify the best treatment plans to meet their unique needs. Some techniques I use include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Spiritually, Meaning Mindset, Mindfulness, Trauma Pratice, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Addiction issues. I work from an empowerment model and many clients have found this very helpful.
Sophie Liljedahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Based on principals and strategies from DBT and
CBT
, I work to create sustainable change that is focused upon becoming fully engaged and present in all valued aspects of life.
I treat issues that are principally related to difficulties with emotion regulation. When an individual is persistently distressed it becomes increasingly challenging for that person to be present for life in the current moment. This is especially the case when one comes to rely upon escape strategies in order to cope, such as behaviours that have addictive potential. When we are not able to be mindfully present, all aspects of our lives suffer.
Waitlist for new clients
Jenn McNulty
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Jenn and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have a Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and am a Professional Member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have training in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy,
Cognitive
-Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These combined with other treatment modalities allows me to be versatile and meet the specific needs of each individual.
Ottawa, ON K2M
& Online
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.