Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Life is a long journey embedded with moments of twists and turns. We inevitably encounter challenges and unexpected difficulties. Sometimes, we may find it hard to move forward on our own. Loss of our loved ones, change of environment, experiences of trauma, damaged relationships, deteriorating of health, career uncertainties...all might make you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and powerlessness. You might lack courage and strength to continue your journey. When you wrestle with moments of tough times, let me walk with you. My experiences and expertise can help you regain the power and resilience to thrive through the journey.
Life is a long journey embedded with moments of twists and turns. We inevitably encounter challenges and unexpected difficulties. Sometimes, we may find it hard to move forward on our own. Loss of our loved ones, change of environment, experiences of trauma, damaged relationships, deteriorating of health, career uncertainties...all might make you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and powerlessness. You might lack courage and strength to continue your journey. When you wrestle with moments of tough times, let me walk with you. My experiences and expertise can help you regain the power and resilience to thrive through the journey.
Golden Light Art Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BRLS, DKATI, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
One common intention for those seeking therapy is that they're ready for change. Something has shifted and they feel it is time to do some personal work. I honour the courage that takes and I am ready to meet you where you are. I work with folx seeking therapy for a range of different reasons. A place to speak without judgement. A therapeutic relationship that feels supportive and validating. A container to explore and process trauma. A person who accepts you for who you are. An experience that allows you to try out ideas. A partnership that welcomes emotions. A place to land, to learn, to be hopeful, to rest and to feel.
One common intention for those seeking therapy is that they're ready for change. Something has shifted and they feel it is time to do some personal work. I honour the courage that takes and I am ready to meet you where you are. I work with folx seeking therapy for a range of different reasons. A place to speak without judgement. A therapeutic relationship that feels supportive and validating. A container to explore and process trauma. A person who accepts you for who you are. An experience that allows you to try out ideas. A partnership that welcomes emotions. A place to land, to learn, to be hopeful, to rest and to feel.
It is important to recognize that your circumstances need not dictate your present or future. Sometimes, resilience, determination and grit must be discovered and nurtured. I believe that we all possess an inherent capacity to embody a warrior spirit and effect meaningful transformation in our lives. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology degree, with 20+ years of experience counselling individuals, groups and families. My approach is a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic one, while incorporating practices that enhance the mind, body and spirit.
It is important to recognize that your circumstances need not dictate your present or future. Sometimes, resilience, determination and grit must be discovered and nurtured. I believe that we all possess an inherent capacity to embody a warrior spirit and effect meaningful transformation in our lives. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology degree, with 20+ years of experience counselling individuals, groups and families. My approach is a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic one, while incorporating practices that enhance the mind, body and spirit.
I am very appreciative that you are making the first step of exploring the possibility of working towards a goal to feel better about life and making life work for you. I offer confidential, non-judgmental, warm, empathetic, evidence based counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, individuals and couples. As your therapist, I am deeply committed to move you forward to a resolution of your life's issues and live life the way you truly want to live it. Sometimes, it only takes a few sessions to discover that you are already free from human suffering....
I am very appreciative that you are making the first step of exploring the possibility of working towards a goal to feel better about life and making life work for you. I offer confidential, non-judgmental, warm, empathetic, evidence based counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, individuals and couples. As your therapist, I am deeply committed to move you forward to a resolution of your life's issues and live life the way you truly want to live it. Sometimes, it only takes a few sessions to discover that you are already free from human suffering....
My names Kate, and I identify as cisgender, pansexual and neurodivergent. I am accepting client's from Ontario.
My names Kate, and I identify as cisgender, pansexual and neurodivergent. I am accepting client's from Ontario.
I look forward to meeting you and tailoring a personalized plan for how together we can work towards your goals.
I look forward to meeting you and tailoring a personalized plan for how together we can work towards your goals.
Like poet Mary Oliver, many people I’ve met with over the years have questioned how best to live their “one wild and precious life”. Sometimes people have been waylaid by disappointments or losses, and are struggling to recover. Sometimes, their choices have taken them into unhappy cul-de-sacs. Sometimes, their habitual patterns sabotage even the best choices. Sometimes, they’ve been afraid to take necessary risks. And sometimes, people have just been plagued by the sense that more might be possible. What can be done to move towards a full and satisfying life?
Like poet Mary Oliver, many people I’ve met with over the years have questioned how best to live their “one wild and precious life”. Sometimes people have been waylaid by disappointments or losses, and are struggling to recover. Sometimes, their choices have taken them into unhappy cul-de-sacs. Sometimes, their habitual patterns sabotage even the best choices. Sometimes, they’ve been afraid to take necessary risks. And sometimes, people have just been plagued by the sense that more might be possible. What can be done to move towards a full and satisfying life?
Are you struggling to bring more wellness and balance into your life? Do you want to cultivate relationships that are more manageable, meaningful, compassionate and collaborative? Are you experiencing a life transition? Do you want to gain skills that help you move through periods of unease with purpose and clarity?
Are you struggling to bring more wellness and balance into your life? Do you want to cultivate relationships that are more manageable, meaningful, compassionate and collaborative? Are you experiencing a life transition? Do you want to gain skills that help you move through periods of unease with purpose and clarity?
I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.
I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.
Family/Individual Therapist & Relationship Coach
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, PgDip, MBA, OACCPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Ade is a Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Relationship coach at the Mental Health Unit of Precision Medical Centre located in Barrhaven, Nepean. She holds a Master Degree in Counselling Psychology and Certified Clinician in REBT, CBT and Emotion Focus Therapy. She also a Faculty member of Centre for Rational and Cognitive Therapies, teaches, mentors and supervises graduating Masters degree students for College registration and completion of degree. She has years of experience working with all age group in mental health and relationship issues.
Ade is a Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Relationship coach at the Mental Health Unit of Precision Medical Centre located in Barrhaven, Nepean. She holds a Master Degree in Counselling Psychology and Certified Clinician in REBT, CBT and Emotion Focus Therapy. She also a Faculty member of Centre for Rational and Cognitive Therapies, teaches, mentors and supervises graduating Masters degree students for College registration and completion of degree. She has years of experience working with all age group in mental health and relationship issues.
Maria Alejandra Vazquez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We all face moments when we need someone to talk to... My mission is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself, express your feelings, and feel heard. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, or life transitions, I am here to provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs.
In our sessions, I combine psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and neuropsychotherapy approaches, focusing on uncovering the underlying issues that impact your daily life. My client-centered approach ensures we work at your pace and prioritize your well-being.
We all face moments when we need someone to talk to... My mission is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself, express your feelings, and feel heard. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, or life transitions, I am here to provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs.
In our sessions, I combine psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and neuropsychotherapy approaches, focusing on uncovering the underlying issues that impact your daily life. My client-centered approach ensures we work at your pace and prioritize your well-being.
Meet Our Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors
The ideal client seeks to break free from entrenched negative patterns, driven by a deep desire to rewrite their life's narrative. They are committed to overcoming the debilitating grip of depression and anxiety, striving for profound personal transformation. Their goal is to reclaim inner peace, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose, motivated by the aspiration to live a fulfilling and empowered life.
The ideal client seeks to break free from entrenched negative patterns, driven by a deep desire to rewrite their life's narrative. They are committed to overcoming the debilitating grip of depression and anxiety, striving for profound personal transformation. Their goal is to reclaim inner peace, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose, motivated by the aspiration to live a fulfilling and empowered life.
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, mental health support for individuals, and couples. I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, mental health support for individuals, and couples. I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
Juanita Charlene Paris
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW, MDiv, Dmin st
Verified Verified
Online Only
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 34 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 34 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
I approach each individual with compassion and empathy. My work and lived experience, along with ongoing education is broad - having worked in hospital and community settings, concurring with years of experience working privately with individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about my work and strive to build rapport, connections, self-worth, and provide strategies and tools for individuals to meet their goals and attain an overall life balance. If you are feeling "stuck or seeing patterns" in a relationship or within yourself, a job, family, health, or other areas of life, reach out, let's talk about it!
I approach each individual with compassion and empathy. My work and lived experience, along with ongoing education is broad - having worked in hospital and community settings, concurring with years of experience working privately with individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about my work and strive to build rapport, connections, self-worth, and provide strategies and tools for individuals to meet their goals and attain an overall life balance. If you are feeling "stuck or seeing patterns" in a relationship or within yourself, a job, family, health, or other areas of life, reach out, let's talk about it!
New Clients Welcomed! As Dr. Sue Johnson stated, “We are wired for connection” and meant to be dependent upon others. When our relationships experience stress, we feel disconnected, misunderstood, alone, fearful and in pain. Emotional pain, stress, shame, anxiety, anger, trauma and sadness impact all of us. I have come to deeply understand this throughout my 30+ year career listening to and empowering individuals, couples, parents and families in their healing, as well as, via my own personal journey in a life full of loves and losses.
New Clients Welcomed! As Dr. Sue Johnson stated, “We are wired for connection” and meant to be dependent upon others. When our relationships experience stress, we feel disconnected, misunderstood, alone, fearful and in pain. Emotional pain, stress, shame, anxiety, anger, trauma and sadness impact all of us. I have come to deeply understand this throughout my 30+ year career listening to and empowering individuals, couples, parents and families in their healing, as well as, via my own personal journey in a life full of loves and losses.
ADHD Counseling & Coaching Healing Conversations
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, AACC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1B
Not accepting new clients
I am a neurodivergent counselor/therapist and certified ADHD life coach working with adults, couples and seniors struggling in their relationships, their workplace or at home.
Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.
I am a neurodivergent counselor/therapist and certified ADHD life coach working with adults, couples and seniors struggling in their relationships, their workplace or at home.
Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.
ADHD Counseling & Coaching Healing Conversations
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, AACC, ACSTH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am a neurodivergent counselor/therapist and certified ADHD life coach working with adults, couples and seniors struggling in their relationships, their workplace or at home.
Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer, or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.
I am a neurodivergent counselor/therapist and certified ADHD life coach working with adults, couples and seniors struggling in their relationships, their workplace or at home.
Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer, or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.
Val Albrecht
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BHSc, RM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2G
Not accepting new clients
I love patterns and they are all around us. Our mind seeks patterns to better understand our world and the people around us. The patterns we generate for ourselves are born from our experiences of safety or threat, as our memory, heart and soul struggle to navigate life. Patterns can be handed down through generational teachings and behaviours of parent to child creating cycles of repetition. Even as babies we begin to seek and develop patterns for self-preservation and safety. Often the childhood patterns that we have put in place and maintained for our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being may no longer be serving us.
I love patterns and they are all around us. Our mind seeks patterns to better understand our world and the people around us. The patterns we generate for ourselves are born from our experiences of safety or threat, as our memory, heart and soul struggle to navigate life. Patterns can be handed down through generational teachings and behaviours of parent to child creating cycles of repetition. Even as babies we begin to seek and develop patterns for self-preservation and safety. Often the childhood patterns that we have put in place and maintained for our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being may no longer be serving us.
