Family Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Christie Byvelds
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I use evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotion-Focused
Family
Therapy (EFFT), Brainspotting, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and other psychosensory, mindfulness-based, and polyvagal informed interventions.
I am a registered social worker who provides children, youth, and young adults with compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy. I have a particular interest in the areas of trauma, anxiety, and giftedness. Other areas of my practice include depression, self-esteem, perfectionism, emotion regulation, self-harm, and attachment. I work individually with youth, and value working with their caregivers as well to help them in supporting their young people.
Alyna Reesor
Psychologist, MSc, CPsych, RMFT
Verified
I am a Certified Psychologist and Registered Marital and
Family
Therapist. I have spent the majority of my career working in Public Safety. I bring a decade worth of experience working with first responders, paramedics, nurses, firefighters, military service members and correctional officers. I have had the honor of working with individuals and their families through substantial trauma, occupational stress injuries, stage of life issues, divorce/separation/rebuilding, loss and grief, childhood abuse,
family
of origin issues and substance use issues.
Azadeh Tabatabaei
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
I have been involved in the counsellin field for more than35years and brings a wealth of experience working with youth, families and individuals for over two decades. I provide individual counsel services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I also provide
family
counselling including Premarital Counselling, Couple Counselling,
Family
Conflict Resolution and
Family
Communication Improvement. I can help one to address personal, educational, and professional challenges by way of identifying and accessing internal resources to increase resiliency, explore solutions and regain a sense of power and control over their own lives.
Ottawa Centre for Resilience
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified
We work with those struggling with disruptive behaviours, self-regulation, attachment, and sexual behaviour issues related to histories of adverse childhood experiences, complex developmental trauma, adoption related issues, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and involvement with the child welfare,
family
court, and/or criminal justice systems.
EXCITING NEWS! WE NOW HAVE TRAUMA-INFORMED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AVAILABLE WITH NO WAITLIST (http://ocfr.ca/occupational-therapy/). We are a mental health centre for childhood trauma & dissociation, attachment, adoption, and high-conflict families for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Our clinicians have additional training in a variety of evidence-based trauma-informed approaches for treating children, youth, adults, and families, including psycho-biologically and somatic based approaches, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, SMART, Brainspotting, and Safe and Sound Protocol.
Jessica Courville
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, CCC, RP
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.
Buuma Maisha
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC, RMFT SQ
Verified
I provide individual, couple and
family
therapy; working from a systemic approach to psychotherapy.
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified counsellor is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed individual, couple and
family
psychotherapist in Ottawa, your well-being and mental strength; or your relationship strenght will be my number one priority as I work with you. I’m happy to guide you through life’s challenges with attention and care. I provide service both in English and French. Please see more about my services at my website www.maarhs.com.
Schindler Dumfeh
Registered Social Worker, SSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
I support clients in coping with and recovering from trauma, relationship issues,
family
difficulties, and mental health challenges.
I am a compassionate and dedicated social worker who specializes in providing outstanding counselling and mental health services to youth, adults, and families. I bring over ten years of experience in supporting and empowering diverse clients with a wide range of needs. I believe in the power of hope and has seen its transformative effects in helping people to build better lives for themselves and their loved ones. To help my clients maintain hope I assist them with unlearning, relearning and learning more healthy ways of being. It brings me great joy to help my clients to build more resilience, strengths, health and success.
Dalia Wood
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified
Connecting with a therapist can be a way to free your mind, so you can enjoy your life and focus on your
family
, career, and personal desires.
***Currently accepting new clients*** There are many reasons why individuals might need to seek therapy. No matter your reason whether anxiety, depression, life transition, loss, divorce, parenting issues, stress, difficult life circumstances, communication issues, difficult relationships, you are taking an important step by reaching out. I want to be apart of your healing. Contact me today to start reaching your goals. My role is to use my education and experience to assist you in reaching your goals. Together, we will tap into your strengths to find new perspectives on your experiences.
Elim Counselling Service - Christian Counselling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CCC, RP
Verified
Elim is a Christian Counselling Center in Ottawa, Canada's Capital. Elim offers individual,
family
and couple's counselling to all and is equipped to handle a wide range of psychological, spiritual issues. Christian Counselling does not imply that people of other faith groups are of no faith is turned away. Instead, Christian Counselling simply means that it is an organization that is formed on Christian principles. We offer trauma treatment using EMDR . In addition, we provide self-help material on our Youtube channel which has over 200 podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIG-L6aX2mYk5nvAVl9cCHw?view_as=subscriber
Melissa Thivierge
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified
I specialize in attachment disruptions, adoption support, children in care, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and
family
support. I work alongside children, youth, adults, and families that are seeking a safe, and non-judgemental space to explore their struggles, relationships, emotional distress, and behavioural challenges.
Massimo Roberto Di Domenico
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Life can be full of stress, with some days being more overwhelming than others. It can be difficult to look inwards and realize that the skills and behaviours we have been using to cope with stress are not as effective as they used to be. Through this inward reflection, you have recognized that something needs to change and I congratulate you on doing so. This recognition can come with uncertainty about how to develop different ways to overcome the challenges that life presents us. Together we will navigate difficulties with negative emotions, disruptive behaviours, or
family
conflict and work towards making a positive change!
Jennifer de Wet Turner
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , CRPO, OAMHP
Verified
I am an experienced Registered Psychotherapist with an M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I specialize in individual and
family
issues, couples counselling, grief work and supporting the challenges of living with cancer and dealing with dying. As a therapist, cancer patient, and the mother of six children, my life experience and training has taught me the value of working with each person as a unique, dynamic individual. I have personal experience raising children to adulthood, navigating the challenges and rewards of being in long-term relationships, and dealing with loss, illness and death.
B Bonney Elliott
Counsellor, MEd, RP, NP, RYT, CCC-S
Verified
Having worked at a children's hospital, in community health,
family
practice, and with families living with cancer, I have been privileged to walk alongside persons experiencing illness, change, loss.
My practice focus is counselling and psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families coping with change and stress, seeking wellness, lifestyle change and personal growth. Areas of experience and interest include counsellor supervision, couple and
family
relationship issues, life transitions, post-partum anxiety and depression, living with chronic and life-limiting health issues, and coping with grief and loss. I provide counselling services to insured clients under the supervision of registered Counselling Psychologist Dr. David Paré, covered by most third party insurance plans. Covered by NIHB & IFH
Rosalind J Gilchrist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
I provide individual,
family
, and couple therapy.
I treat a variety of emotional issues and parenting challenges. These include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, gaming/internet addiction, trauma, bullying, relationship conflict, and disordered eating. I work with ages 9 to 99. Our goal at Mental Health & Addictions Services Ottawa is to support and strengthen your investment in your self and your relationships to best manage the challenges of daily life. Monday and Tuesday Evening appointments. Monday to Thursday day time appointments.
Bonnie Graham
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
My specialties are domestic violence, addiction, mental health,
family
dynamics, relationships and vicarious trauma.
Welcoming New Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for a counselor who has compassion without judgement? I counsel from a strengths-based framework, working with clients to embrace coping strategies to achieve their goals in health and happiness. My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in narrative therapy,
family
systems and vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue. I believe that people who access counselling are at a place in their lives where they have identified wanting to be in control of their future selves. I'm looking forward to hearing from you so that we can start down that road together.
Liza Girard
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
I provide access to therapy via video and phone until it is safe to return to face-to-face sessions. I offer psychotherapy services in English and French in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience and expertise. Most of my career was focused on helping youth, young adults and families/parenting. In my private practice, I use talk therapy and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma,
family
conflicts, victimization, violence against women, shame, grief, low self-esteem and effective communication.
Madelaine Erazo
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
If yourself, your child, or
family
are feeling stuck and looking for ways to move forward, counselling can be an opportunity for support and self-discovery, and my role is to guide this process. I offer culturally-inclusive psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a warm and caring atmosphere in order to address and work through areas of concern. Whether individual support or a tune-up in
family
relationships is the need, together with my clients I work to create respectful and accepting relationships through compassion, curiosity, playfulness, and understanding, regardless of your age.
Attached Kids - Gabriella Blais
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Meeting each child, youth and
family
with individualized care, Gabriella promotes resilience and safety when working through challenging feelings and life experiences.
Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
John Robertson Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
As an experienced therapist, I offer individual, couple’s and
family
counselling. Whether it’s addiction based issues, such as substance use, gambling and sex, or emotional issues from our journey as young children, many of these issues can be concurrent with many mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, etc. Any one or a combination of these can keep us from finding our true, authentic selves. Through therapy, you can have the chance to be heard, believed and empowered. These are key to our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual recovery as individuals and together.
Bianca D'Agostino
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, parent-child relationships,
family
functioning, behavioural difficulties and school difficulties, among others.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I specialize in working with children, youth and families. I have over 10 years of experience working in both community and clinical settings with children, youth and families who present with varying concerns. I strive to create a safe and caring therapeutic environment, along with mutually respectful relationships to collaboratively work towards therapeutic goals. I use an integrative approach to therapy from attachment, cognitive-behavioural, and collaborative-based frameworks to ensure services are tailored to the needs of yourself, your child, or your
family
.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Ottawa are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Ottawa then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Ottawa then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Ottawa, or Child Psychologists in Ottawa.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Ottawa psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Ottawa psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Ottawa specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.