Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Ottawa, ON
I offer a wealth of knowledge and education regarding system navigation within the context of Ontario and Canadian healthcare systems. I am a passionate advocate for equitable and accessibility in healthcare services. I am also passionate about helping people to attain their best physiological and psychological potential in all aspect of their lives. I want to empower everyone to take charge of their health and become stronger advocates for themselves and their loved ones.
I offer a wealth of knowledge and education regarding system navigation within the context of Ontario and Canadian healthcare systems. I am a passionate advocate for equitable and accessibility in healthcare services. I am also passionate about helping people to attain their best physiological and psychological potential in all aspect of their lives. I want to empower everyone to take charge of their health and become stronger advocates for themselves and their loved ones.
Vous vous demandez pourquoi vous vous sentez fatigué ? pourquoi vous manquez du sommeil et d’énergie pour vous concentrer sur vos tâches et activités de tous les jours ? ou pourquoi vous consommez d’alcool ou d’autres substances pour fonctionner ? eh bien j’offre des services de counselling et de psychothérapie aux personnes qui traversent des défis de stress, d’anxiété, d’insomnie ainsi que de Trouble de stress-post traumatique (TSPT). Je sais que ça prend du courage pour demander de l’aide, n’hésitez pas à me contacter, je vais réponde à vos questions.
Vous vous demandez pourquoi vous vous sentez fatigué ? pourquoi vous manquez du sommeil et d’énergie pour vous concentrer sur vos tâches et activités de tous les jours ? ou pourquoi vous consommez d’alcool ou d’autres substances pour fonctionner ? eh bien j’offre des services de counselling et de psychothérapie aux personnes qui traversent des défis de stress, d’anxiété, d’insomnie ainsi que de Trouble de stress-post traumatique (TSPT). Je sais que ça prend du courage pour demander de l’aide, n’hésitez pas à me contacter, je vais réponde à vos questions.
I bring a diverse background of counselling experience, professional training, and a focus on positive outcomes for my clients. As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to work with clients to overcome whatever challenges or psychological issues they may be struggling with. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use highly-effective strategies to help you learn to better manage anxiety and bring it down to size. You want positive changes in life, but often it is unclear how they will happen. I look forward to working with you to find the way whether in your relationships or personal path.
I bring a diverse background of counselling experience, professional training, and a focus on positive outcomes for my clients. As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to work with clients to overcome whatever challenges or psychological issues they may be struggling with. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use highly-effective strategies to help you learn to better manage anxiety and bring it down to size. You want positive changes in life, but often it is unclear how they will happen. I look forward to working with you to find the way whether in your relationships or personal path.
My personal values include respect, autonomy, collaboration, and compassion. My priority is to guide clients to sustain healthy relationships, overcome difficulties, manage symptoms, and attain personal goals. Working with me usually involves identifying current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving/relating/interacting, identifying personal values, exploring life changes and barriers to making decisions, and learning new skills (e.g., communication/assertiveness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal/social skills, time management/organizational skills, confidence/self-esteem).
My personal values include respect, autonomy, collaboration, and compassion. My priority is to guide clients to sustain healthy relationships, overcome difficulties, manage symptoms, and attain personal goals. Working with me usually involves identifying current patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving/relating/interacting, identifying personal values, exploring life changes and barriers to making decisions, and learning new skills (e.g., communication/assertiveness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal/social skills, time management/organizational skills, confidence/self-esteem).
My approach to healing is based on you feeling safe and supported. You are the expert of your own life. I bring therapeutic context. It is so important for you to be able to feel heard and understood. Validation of your feelings can open a door that leads to incredible opportunities for insight. My role is to listen and help you make the connections. I use an eclectic approach based on your needs including, narrative, trauma-informed, strength-based, and solution-focused therapies . Counselling has always been a passion for me .Please reach out , I would welcome the opportunity to help you get to where you want and deserve to be.
My approach to healing is based on you feeling safe and supported. You are the expert of your own life. I bring therapeutic context. It is so important for you to be able to feel heard and understood. Validation of your feelings can open a door that leads to incredible opportunities for insight. My role is to listen and help you make the connections. I use an eclectic approach based on your needs including, narrative, trauma-informed, strength-based, and solution-focused therapies . Counselling has always been a passion for me .Please reach out , I would welcome the opportunity to help you get to where you want and deserve to be.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing and as an Art Therapist. I am a practicing midwife creating a small psychotherapy practice. Throughout my career as a social worker and midwife, I have worked with people and their experiences of trauma and substance use. I have a particular interest in working with people in helping professions. I am available to give you my undivided attention and help you create the change you want in your life.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing and as an Art Therapist. I am a practicing midwife creating a small psychotherapy practice. Throughout my career as a social worker and midwife, I have worked with people and their experiences of trauma and substance use. I have a particular interest in working with people in helping professions. I am available to give you my undivided attention and help you create the change you want in your life.
Loss is lonely. The world around you continues on while yours has crumbled. You may put on a smile, but the pain feels heavy. It's hard to talk to family and friends about it. Your life has changed, and you aren’t sure how to pick up the pieces. Everyday tasks are challenging, and you feel very overwhelmed. Things feel out of control. Sound familiar? You aren’t alone. Grief can feel heavy and isolating, and can be activated by any loss or change. Whether you have lost a loved one, a relationship, a job, or experienced something that has impacted you profoundly, it would be an honor to walk alongside you during your healing journey.
Loss is lonely. The world around you continues on while yours has crumbled. You may put on a smile, but the pain feels heavy. It's hard to talk to family and friends about it. Your life has changed, and you aren’t sure how to pick up the pieces. Everyday tasks are challenging, and you feel very overwhelmed. Things feel out of control. Sound familiar? You aren’t alone. Grief can feel heavy and isolating, and can be activated by any loss or change. Whether you have lost a loved one, a relationship, a job, or experienced something that has impacted you profoundly, it would be an honor to walk alongside you during your healing journey.
Are you feeling trapped in a battle with yourself that isn’t getting easier? Maybe expressing emotions effectively has been difficult, maybe you’re feeling disconnected from yourself and those close to you. You know what you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked and you’re ready to make a change. I want to offer a space to start examining these patterns and taking steps toward meaningful change. Whether you're experiencing challenges with anger, anxiety, chronic illness, or something else, I would be happy to meet with you and see how we can start you on a path that feels more aligned with your goals.
Are you feeling trapped in a battle with yourself that isn’t getting easier? Maybe expressing emotions effectively has been difficult, maybe you’re feeling disconnected from yourself and those close to you. You know what you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked and you’re ready to make a change. I want to offer a space to start examining these patterns and taking steps toward meaningful change. Whether you're experiencing challenges with anger, anxiety, chronic illness, or something else, I would be happy to meet with you and see how we can start you on a path that feels more aligned with your goals.
Are you looking for an experienced and mature therapist? I am a registered clinical social worker (MSW, RSW) with 35 years experience, including 25 years in full time private practice. My career has also included working in an agency as a clinical supervisor, training new therapists, and teaching clinical social work practice in the school of social work, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson).
I work with adults in individual therapy and at this stage of my career, I also specialize in helping women navigate life transitions and relationship dynamics.
Are you looking for an experienced and mature therapist? I am a registered clinical social worker (MSW, RSW) with 35 years experience, including 25 years in full time private practice. My career has also included working in an agency as a clinical supervisor, training new therapists, and teaching clinical social work practice in the school of social work, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson).
I work with adults in individual therapy and at this stage of my career, I also specialize in helping women navigate life transitions and relationship dynamics.
As a trainee therapist in my practicum, I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Driven by a sincere passion for helping individuals through difficult life transitions, I strive to build meaningful therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, active listening, and trust.
As a trainee therapist in my practicum, I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Driven by a sincere passion for helping individuals through difficult life transitions, I strive to build meaningful therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, active listening, and trust.
What you can get here: EMPATHY: to understand what you are going through. CONTEXT: Why are you stuck there? GUIDANCe: How to go forward from here. My approach is supportive and nonjudgmental. I use my life and work experience to help families, couples and individuals from diverse, multicultural backgrounds find the best version of themselves and overcome the challenges preventing them from living an abundant life. For more information, please visit alinameloyan.com.
What you can get here: EMPATHY: to understand what you are going through. CONTEXT: Why are you stuck there? GUIDANCe: How to go forward from here. My approach is supportive and nonjudgmental. I use my life and work experience to help families, couples and individuals from diverse, multicultural backgrounds find the best version of themselves and overcome the challenges preventing them from living an abundant life. For more information, please visit alinameloyan.com.
Meet Our Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors
As a seasoned mental health professional, Registered Social Worker, and clinician, I bring nearly a decade of dedicated experience to my practice, focusing on empowering disadvantaged youth, emancipated adults, and individuals with diverse needs. My therapeutic journey is rooted in a profound commitment to fostering resilience and facilitating healing through a client-centered approach. I specialize in addressing a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including the complexities of social and generalized anxiety and the pervasive challenges of depression.
As a seasoned mental health professional, Registered Social Worker, and clinician, I bring nearly a decade of dedicated experience to my practice, focusing on empowering disadvantaged youth, emancipated adults, and individuals with diverse needs. My therapeutic journey is rooted in a profound commitment to fostering resilience and facilitating healing through a client-centered approach. I specialize in addressing a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including the complexities of social and generalized anxiety and the pervasive challenges of depression.
Getting the right help at the right time may change your life. My practice mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling that would empower you to achieve lasting results. I specialize in providing confidential and safe space for you to be heard, take inventory, explore your options, acquire helpful tools, find solace, and recuperate.
Getting the right help at the right time may change your life. My practice mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling that would empower you to achieve lasting results. I specialize in providing confidential and safe space for you to be heard, take inventory, explore your options, acquire helpful tools, find solace, and recuperate.
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Social Worker with 12 years of combined experience in community mental health and hospital settings. My passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced eating disorders/body image challenges, fertility/perinatal mental health, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, women’s health, and pain, as well as depression and anxiety (including health anxiety). I am here to walk alongside you wherever you are in your journey, providing a safe and validating space, where you can process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as well as develop effective and healthy coping skills.
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Social Worker with 12 years of combined experience in community mental health and hospital settings. My passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced eating disorders/body image challenges, fertility/perinatal mental health, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, women’s health, and pain, as well as depression and anxiety (including health anxiety). I am here to walk alongside you wherever you are in your journey, providing a safe and validating space, where you can process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as well as develop effective and healthy coping skills.
People bring to therapy the fulI range of human problems: from feeling overwhelmed to more everyday concerns, from unsatisfactory or conflictual interpersonal relationships to troublesome habits, impulsivity, low sense of self-worth, self-doubt, or feelings of personal stagnation, as well as mood problems, depression and/or debilitating levels of anxiety. Therapy is effortful; its success is undergirded by a supportive relationship with a therapist, and is built on collaboration guided by evidence-based therapeutic conversations that work to help you make sense your experiences, explore and process hard feelings.
People bring to therapy the fulI range of human problems: from feeling overwhelmed to more everyday concerns, from unsatisfactory or conflictual interpersonal relationships to troublesome habits, impulsivity, low sense of self-worth, self-doubt, or feelings of personal stagnation, as well as mood problems, depression and/or debilitating levels of anxiety. Therapy is effortful; its success is undergirded by a supportive relationship with a therapist, and is built on collaboration guided by evidence-based therapeutic conversations that work to help you make sense your experiences, explore and process hard feelings.
Discovery Art Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RCAT, RP, DTATI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1Y
Are you looking to connect to your authentic self? So many things in our life can disconnect us from listening to or even hearing our internal guidance. Other people's expectations, loss, trauma, work and family demands, etc. Perhaps you're looking for a sense of direction, to rebuild your life after a major loss, or to rediscover yourself now that you're safe from an abusive relationship?
Are you looking to connect to your authentic self? So many things in our life can disconnect us from listening to or even hearing our internal guidance. Other people's expectations, loss, trauma, work and family demands, etc. Perhaps you're looking for a sense of direction, to rebuild your life after a major loss, or to rediscover yourself now that you're safe from an abusive relationship?
Dr. Nazir Hussain M.A. R.S.W. PhD is a genuine and curious psychotherapist, educator, and researcher with over 39 years of clinical expertise in anxiety, trauma, OCD, phobias, depression, relationships, marriage difficulties, addiction and much more. He specializes in CBT, trauma therapy, DBT, EMDR, CPT, Gottman Therapy, hypnosis, and has evidence-based knowledge of Eastern and Western healing and integrative approaches to care. Nazir Hussain has written 12 publications. Extensive knowledge of medical anthropology and cross cultural mental health issue makes him a unique and distinguished psychotherapist.
Dr. Nazir Hussain M.A. R.S.W. PhD is a genuine and curious psychotherapist, educator, and researcher with over 39 years of clinical expertise in anxiety, trauma, OCD, phobias, depression, relationships, marriage difficulties, addiction and much more. He specializes in CBT, trauma therapy, DBT, EMDR, CPT, Gottman Therapy, hypnosis, and has evidence-based knowledge of Eastern and Western healing and integrative approaches to care. Nazir Hussain has written 12 publications. Extensive knowledge of medical anthropology and cross cultural mental health issue makes him a unique and distinguished psychotherapist.
Birchall Consulting & Assoc.Inc. International
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
Elaine Birchall MSW RSW is a clinical Social Worker with 19 years experience specializing in treating Hoarding Disorder and Hoarding Behaviors as well as the Comorbidities associated.. She helps people take their lives back when their things are taking over. Counselling and de-cluttering support are provided. Counselling and coaching is provided for individuals who hoard and those who care about them.She also trains and consults internationally. In 2019 Elaine and her co-author Suzanne Cronkwright released their book Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage and Overcome Hoarding published by Johns Hopkins Univ Press.
Elaine Birchall MSW RSW is a clinical Social Worker with 19 years experience specializing in treating Hoarding Disorder and Hoarding Behaviors as well as the Comorbidities associated.. She helps people take their lives back when their things are taking over. Counselling and de-cluttering support are provided. Counselling and coaching is provided for individuals who hoard and those who care about them.She also trains and consults internationally. In 2019 Elaine and her co-author Suzanne Cronkwright released their book Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage and Overcome Hoarding published by Johns Hopkins Univ Press.
Welcome! I’m Stephanie, a registered psychologist in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal and emotional goals. With a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience, I am committed to providing a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a professor of counselling and the director of clinical training at Saint-Paul University. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, focusing on the whole person to ensure comprehensive care.
Welcome! I’m Stephanie, a registered psychologist in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal and emotional goals. With a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience, I am committed to providing a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a professor of counselling and the director of clinical training at Saint-Paul University. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, focusing on the whole person to ensure comprehensive care.
I have been helping persons improve their life circumstances to gain lives of greater achievement for the last 30 years in Ottawa. I have collaborated with persons from all walks of life. I practise Adlerian Psychology. I am adept in Adlerian, Existential, and Jungian counselling. Using a client-oriented, experiential approach, I provide Individual, Couples, and Family counselling, along with Addiction counselling. My approach is based on depth psychology, and accessing creative skills and processes. M.A. Adlerian Psychotherapy & Counseling (Concurring Disorders); Cell: 613-295-4026
I have been helping persons improve their life circumstances to gain lives of greater achievement for the last 30 years in Ottawa. I have collaborated with persons from all walks of life. I practise Adlerian Psychology. I am adept in Adlerian, Existential, and Jungian counselling. Using a client-oriented, experiential approach, I provide Individual, Couples, and Family counselling, along with Addiction counselling. My approach is based on depth psychology, and accessing creative skills and processes. M.A. Adlerian Psychotherapy & Counseling (Concurring Disorders); Cell: 613-295-4026
