Family Therapy in Ottawa, ON

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed and depressed, hating your job and fighting with a partner or a family that refuses to adopt your views? Do you struggle to be the person you want to be? I offer confidential counselling and I believe in a client-centred approach. I am specialized in the field of memory studies, being interested in how identity is shaped, what are the paths of mental care and how to come to terms with anger, grief and depression. I also welcome immigrants of all nationalities dealing with acculturation, including family crisis, social anxiety and job related stress.

If you feel you are struggling - getting the right help at the right time may change your life. Therapy can provide you with a safe space to be heard, take inventory, explore options, and acquire tools that will relieve your distress in the most effective way.

Holding the Child In Mind is at the core of every service we offer in our center. Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated, holistic, collaborative services to children, youth, parents, and families. Our treatment approach is rooted in attachment theory, which strives to strengthen and build the relationships and systems surrounding a child. We believe that children do well when they have a system surrounding them that focuses on strengths and abilities. We work closely with parents, caregivers, schools and other professionals to build a support network to help children, teens and families thrive.

If you are going through a separation or divorce, you are probably concerned about the effect on your children. This can be a difficult time for them. Children’s emotions may go through stages and change. Your child may feel sad, confused, angry, guilty or worried about what will happen to them. How you handle the changes will be important for your child’s well-being. This is where I can help. I have over 27 years of experience working with children and families with a particular focus at this point in my career, on separation and divorce and the resulting impact on the family unit.

NEW clients welcome! I support teens, young adults and families. Many of my clients identify as “super feelers” (as do I!). We feel things deeply, which can be overwhelming at times! I have specialized training in emotion regulation and eating disorders (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focussed Family Therapy ) .

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.

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!

I often wonder why there is so much pain and suffering. I realized that what we need is not homeostasis or a tensionless state. Instead, we need the right amount of tension for change, growth, and development to take place. I had the privilege to journey with people facing different aspects of the human condition (suffering, grief, loss, meaninglessness, etc.) I am often amazed by human determination, courage, and strength in the process toward growth and development as they face life challenges. Life is full of challenges and adversity; it would be a privilege to journey with you toward a meaningful and purpose-driven life.

In-person and virtual availability! No waitlist! Evening and weekend availability! Services are available in English, Arabic and Bengali. At Maps to Healing, we are a team of passionate therapists who offer a custom approach for each of our clients. We are committed to providing compassion, acceptance, and care for people struggling with their emotional well-being. Helping people live a better life is our passion. Some of our specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, transitions, loss and grief, family conflict, parenting, self-esteem and more.

Randy has been working in the field of Emotional/Mental Health for over 20 years. He is committed to helping improve the lives of individuals, couples, and families with the hope of creating positive contributions to society at large. He believes every small piece can affect the greater whole.

My work at its core is all about building a relational connection and co-creating a safe therapeutic holding space which is informed by the relational psychotherapy and narrative therapy, and my own lived experiences as a racialized gay/queer person and also adoptive parent. Whether your struggles are small or big, what matters in this space is our joint commitment, an emotionally engaged and interactive process, and a shared journey. Our therapeutic relationship is going to be the principal vehicle to bring the changes that you are longing for in your personal and family life, as well as within your larger community.

I am a registered psychotherapist providing support to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, self-esteem, sports performance and parenting/ family issues. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative and compassionate, drawing from a number of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

I have over 20 years in the health and wellness field with a family and personal history that has driven my passion to helping others and the ongoing pursuit to improve my skills in this field. During my career I have been dedicated to support individuals (ages 16 and up) experiencing a range of adversities, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, anger management, stress, marital stress, grief, bereavement, displacement, and loss. I am also specialized in Substance Use Health and provide support to all individuals who are experiencing diverse range of issues related to substance use (self or others).

I welcome clients with varying addiction/mental health issues to my Ottawa Counselling Office including those struggling with: Alcohol, drugs including cocaine, meth, marijuana, heroin, Fentanyl and other substances. Prescription medications such as benzodiazepines (“benzos”, anti-anxiety medication), and pain medications. Services offered: withdrawal management, individual counselling, family counselling, interventions, sober coaching, outpatient treatment, addiction/mental health inpatient treatment matching/planning for both govt funded and high end private rehabs. Tim is an Addiction Specialist. Virtual sessions available.

Research towards my book "Multidimensional Healing" soon to be published by Austin Macauley revealed that unresolved childhood trauma underlies many common mental, emotional & physical health issues such as PTSD, HDD, anxiety, depression, chronic hypertension & auto-immune diseases. Therefore, I have trained in the trauma resolution methods EMDR, Internal Family Systems & Somatic Experiencing designed to reactivate embodied psychic trauma & facilitate its release. These methods are life-changing when they release the trauma blocking the flow of vitality, love and well-being.