Emotionally Focused Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Aaron Thomas Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We collaboratively journey in CBT,
EFT
, psychodynamic explorations, etc.
I appreciate the commonly held belief that one can only fix their problems on their own; but, I applaud you for believing that therapy can help you better understand yourself and your difficulties, and provide the appropriate tools to manage your problems! I have foremost experience in working with couples, anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal ideations, interpersonal, sexual and trauma-related challenges. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with issues in their home environment, be it loneliness, neglect or abuse.
Rabah Musa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, MA, BA
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals who are seeking support in person and online. I am a BIPOC experienced with trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, stress management, and life transitions. From a theoretical perspective, I use evidence-based techniques and strategies that combine positive psychology, Emotion-Focused Therapy (
EFT
), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Theory.
Martin Rovers
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Dr. Martin Rovers, Ph.D., Psychologist, and his Capital Choice Counselling Associates work with individuals, couples, and families from a family systems approach. Martin's therapy approach includes family of origin, attachment in family therapy (AFT), and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, with emphasis on creating secure attachments within the relationship. Martin works within Capital Choice Counselling Group. CCCG is a well established counselling company consisting of over 30 experienced, professional psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers and counsellors who can often see you within ONE week.
Not accepting new clients
Ariele Jacobson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I offer an integrative approach to therapy consisting of the psychodynamic approach, attachment theory, family systems, CBT, narrative therapy,
emotionally focused
therapy, and more.
*Waitlist Closed* I have the privilege of helping clients with a wide range of issues, including mood and panic disorders, trauma, grief, shame, self-esteem, and more. Specifically, I am passionate about helping people with their sexuality, sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, and gender issues. I am a queer woman and passionate about working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. I work with heterosexual and cisgender clients as well. I see individuals, couples, families, and adults. Therapy will allow you to process your emotions and experiences, work through your problems, be attentively heard, and work towards the goals that you set.
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.
Dr. Judy Makinen
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
My primary therapeutic approach is
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) but I also have experience with other evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
I have worked in a variety of settings and provided the highest quality care to adolescents, adults (including seniors), couples, and families. As a certified
EFT
marital and family therapist, I have extensive clinical experience in helping couples bring closure to incidents (i.e., attachment injuries) that have damaged their relationship bond. My expertise with couples also extends to distressed families as well as individuals wanting to recover from traumatic incidents.
Jessica Courville
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, CCC, RP
Verified
Verified
My theoretical approach includes; Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (
EFT
), Emotion-Freedom Technique (Level 2 Practitioner), Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy (MSCT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hello and welcome! Pause for a second, take a deep breath, and let's see if my approach to therapy speaks to you. To start, I work primarily with youth, young adults, and adults who are struggling with anxiety/worry, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low motivation, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, grief/loss, as well as addiction & problematic substance use. Together, we will explore the barriers/obstacles that are getting in the way of you living your "best life" and we will work toward a place in which you feel more balanced, confident, healthier, and happier.
Jackie Rousseau
Registered Social Worker, BEd, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I use a wide range of therapeutic tools (CBT, DBT, ACT,
EFT
, Mindfulness) to help youth and adults dealing with mental health issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and body image/eating disorders from a weight-inclusive perspective.
Hi, I'm Jackie, and I welcome the opportunity to work with you to improve your overall mental health or manage a specific challenge in your life like anxiety, depression or relationship issues. I believe therapy is a journey, and I work closely with my clients to build an appropriate approach for them; this often includes lots of humour, kindness and open and safe space.
Suzanne MacLean
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified
Verified
My goal is to empower my clients by offering support, insight and guidance towards positive change. I aim to inspire my clients to embark on a journey to reach their full potential by tapping into each person's positive and creative coping resources as well as their innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. I strive to provide a judgement-free, safe and collaborative environment that is tailored to each individual.
Not accepting new clients
Patricia Reilly-King
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA, SEP, RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I also draw from
emotionally focused
therapy, mindfulness and neuroscience.
My primary goal as a therapist is to develop a safe, collaborative working relationship with my clients. Whether you come to therapy to address relationship issues, anxiety, grief or trauma, I'll work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your unique goals. I do this work because I believe that by exploring our issues we can develop tools to cope with life and embrace who we truly are. I'm committed to honouring the diversity of our human experience. As a trauma-informed therapist, I work with clients from all walks of life including Queer and BIPOC folks and I approach this work with cultural humility.
Nathalie Kabedi Ndala
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BC
Verified
Verified
Among the techniques I use are client-centered humanistic/existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),
EFT
and narrative therapy.
I recognize that dealing with individual problems is not a systematic process and that it can lead to certain difficulties, but healing from a past or present malaise is a bit like writing a book: you have to write a few drafts at each stage before you're satisfied with your work. I look forward to meeting you and accompanying you on your healing journey.
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Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I use an integrative approach that is tailored to the mental health needs of each client. I draw from various evidence-based approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, attachment-oriented treatment approaches, and EMDR.
Andrea Too
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a clinical and health psychologist, I seek to support my clients with warmth, empathy, understanding, and professional rigour. I always strive to meet each client’s individual needs by adapting my treatment framework to clients’ experiences and objectives. My therapeutic approach is integrative, based on evidence-based therapies such cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotion-focused therapy (
EFT
), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Caleb Gunning
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Founded in evidence-based theories, I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (
EFT
), Psychodynamic, & the Family Systems modality.
I believe that choosing to tell and own our story is the bravest thing we will ever do. My commitment is to create a safe, non-judgemental, and warm place where you can feel seen and heard. In my clinical practice, it is a privilege and pleasure to work with youth (16 yrs+), adult individuals, and couples. I support people as they work through various mental health difficulties, relational issues, sexuality, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming experiences, and identity. I have a special interest and research focus on emotion regulation issues (uncontrolled/overcontrolled emotion), intimacy, shame, and anxiety disorders.
Thrive Psychology and Wellness Centre
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
Primarily, I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (
EFT
).
My name is Dr. Marianne O'Byrne, owner and psychologist at Thrive. I work alongside five wonderful psychotherapists who are accepting new clients under my supervision. We have a breadth of experience providing assessment and treatment for adults with anxiety and mood disorders In addition, we have special interests in two spheres: 1) PTSD, including with first responders (including WSIB, VAC, RCMP) and 2) perinatal difficulties (e.g., new parents, postpartum depression and anxiety, traumatic birth). We also enjoy assessing and treating for stress management, self-esteem, and other interpersonal and behavioral difficulties.
Sandra Bernard
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, BA Psy
Verified
Verified
My work as a psychotherapist is informed by the following methods: Attachment, BSP, CBT,
EFT
, FST.
I work with a lot of different people, with a lot of different concerns and reasons for deciding to begin therapy. My aim is to treat each person as an individual by listening to them and their desires for moving forward with therapy. If you're married, engaged, or dating, and having difficulties in your relationship, we can explore those together. Whether you are younger or older, single or married, you have a story. By sharing your story, we can explore together where you came from, where you are now and where you want to go. I work at providing you with a safe environment where you can share your concerns.
Rosemary Ernhofer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC-S, MEd, (Counse
Verified
Verified
I am a registered psychotherapist and ICEEFT certified
EFT
couple therapist, accepting new clients in September 2022. In individual therapy, I welcome those struggling with a wide range of issues including: depression, loss and grief, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual orientation, identity issues, sexual abuse, trauma and spirituality-related issues. If you are looking for relief and hope and wish to work with someone who can provide compassion, experience and sound strategies, please contact me.
Not accepting new clients
Erin Hamilton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In our sessions together, we'll incorporate EMDR,
EFT
, somatic/embodiment practices, Parts work, psychodynamic elements, and mindfulness to heal trauma and attachment wounds and reconnect you with a felt sense of safety so you can create the life you want to live.
Are you haunted by the past, feeling unsafe in the present, or fearful of the future? Are you feeling disconnected from Self and others? I invite you, with open arms and an open heart, to come home to YOU, right here, right now. From this foundation of embodiment, self-knowing, and presence, I'll help you reconnect with the richness of life and foster meaningful relationships, on your terms.
Samaneh Fathi: Drice Psychotherapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My main approaches to psychotherapy are CBT,
EFT
, and self compassion.
Empathy, warmth, and collaboration are the centerpiece to my practice. I believe that by identifying and harnessing your natural strengths, we can work together to cultivate a safe space in therapy where you can develop, heal, grown, learn, and work through whatever may have brought you to therapy. Everyone is unique and therefore, there is a unique blend of various approaches and philosophies that will best serve each person. I strive to work in a client-centred way in order to honour your unique life experiences.
Not accepting new clients
Shamira Drice: Drice Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I primarily implement Emotion Focused Therapy (
EFT
), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play Therapy techniques in sessions.
Welcome. As a warm and genial human, I work in collaboration with my clients in the therapy room - welcoming their feedback to help guide the therapeutic process. I believe that providing an open space for your emotional vulnerability and following you at your pace is the key to the onset of your healing journey. When appropriate for your needs, I incorporate practical tools established in evidence-based modalities to further assist you towards reaching your reported goals and take a strengths-based approach to ensure that your inner strengths are being accessed and cultivated.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.