Family Therapy in Ottawa, ON
My services address a wide range of concerns affecting individuals, couples, and families—including relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I will encourage you to make positive life changes by helping you develop your existing strengths and find new ones. I will work with you to identify root causes of problems and assist you to develop awareness, insight and understanding to overcome obstacles and build a better quality of life.
My services address a wide range of concerns affecting individuals, couples, and families—including relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I will encourage you to make positive life changes by helping you develop your existing strengths and find new ones. I will work with you to identify root causes of problems and assist you to develop awareness, insight and understanding to overcome obstacles and build a better quality of life.
I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing life’s struggles such as anxiety, depression, life stressors and transitions, low self-esteem, past traumas, relationship challenges, and more. In utilizing evidence-based tools and coping techniques, I commit to guiding you on a path toward a more fulfilling, rewarding, and empowered life. My practice places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals.
I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing life’s struggles such as anxiety, depression, life stressors and transitions, low self-esteem, past traumas, relationship challenges, and more. In utilizing evidence-based tools and coping techniques, I commit to guiding you on a path toward a more fulfilling, rewarding, and empowered life. My practice places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals.
Carolyn is a mother of five children and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. For more than two decades, she has worked as an educator and academic advisor in high school and university. Supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, life transitions, and relationship challenges with a compassionate approach. Carolyn aims to create a healing environment for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. By fostering the therapeutic alliance, she offers a safe space for you to find balance, improve emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth.
Carolyn is a mother of five children and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. For more than two decades, she has worked as an educator and academic advisor in high school and university. Supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, life transitions, and relationship challenges with a compassionate approach. Carolyn aims to create a healing environment for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. By fostering the therapeutic alliance, she offers a safe space for you to find balance, improve emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth.
Are you struggling to navigate challenges in your workplace, family, or relationships?
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and emotion-focused therapy—designed to help you make sense of your experiences, resolve challenges, and move toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll deconstruct limiting patterns and reconstruct new, more sustainable ways of being to help you regulate and create a more balanced life.
Are you struggling to navigate challenges in your workplace, family, or relationships?
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and emotion-focused therapy—designed to help you make sense of your experiences, resolve challenges, and move toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll deconstruct limiting patterns and reconstruct new, more sustainable ways of being to help you regulate and create a more balanced life.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD coach, mindfulness instructor, and clinical supervisor. I specialize in treating adults (30+) with ADHD symptoms; women in (peri) menopause struggling with memory and mood changes; anxiety and mood disorders; and providing support to individuals, couples, and parents affected by these challenges. My therapeutic approach combines ACT, IFS, & CBT and trauma-based psychotherapy, mindfulness & self-compassion training, executive functions skills development, and coaching strategies to facilitate the development of self-acceptance, supportive inner talk, and showing up for yourself and others.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD coach, mindfulness instructor, and clinical supervisor. I specialize in treating adults (30+) with ADHD symptoms; women in (peri) menopause struggling with memory and mood changes; anxiety and mood disorders; and providing support to individuals, couples, and parents affected by these challenges. My therapeutic approach combines ACT, IFS, & CBT and trauma-based psychotherapy, mindfulness & self-compassion training, executive functions skills development, and coaching strategies to facilitate the development of self-acceptance, supportive inner talk, and showing up for yourself and others.
I am here to help. I embrace the "4C's" of my profession, an acronym that stands for caring, compassionate, competent, and well connected. You deserve the best, and that is all I offer. My ideal client is someone serious about improving, growing, and overcoming (or least better managing) whatever it is you need help with now. Please note that I live in Calgary and I offer live in-person sessions here, but I do see clients across Ontario via high-quality video software. BOOK APPOINTMENT: Click icon called "Website" on left side. My 83-second promotional video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOKqotpeaM
I am here to help. I embrace the "4C's" of my profession, an acronym that stands for caring, compassionate, competent, and well connected. You deserve the best, and that is all I offer. My ideal client is someone serious about improving, growing, and overcoming (or least better managing) whatever it is you need help with now. Please note that I live in Calgary and I offer live in-person sessions here, but I do see clients across Ontario via high-quality video software. BOOK APPOINTMENT: Click icon called "Website" on left side. My 83-second promotional video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOKqotpeaM
We provide compassionate support for individuals, couples and families facing mental health challenges, trauma, identity and relationship struggles.
Nous aidons les personnes à se reconnecter à elles-mêmes grâce à un accompagnement sensible et personnalisé, en utilisant des approches validées de manière empiriques. We help people reconnect with themselves through compassionate, personalized support tailored to their unique journey, by using evidence-based practices and modalities.
We provide compassionate support for individuals, couples and families facing mental health challenges, trauma, identity and relationship struggles.
Nous aidons les personnes à se reconnecter à elles-mêmes grâce à un accompagnement sensible et personnalisé, en utilisant des approches validées de manière empiriques. We help people reconnect with themselves through compassionate, personalized support tailored to their unique journey, by using evidence-based practices and modalities.
As a Veteran, Registered Psychotherapist, Professional Art Therapist, and Certified Coach, I focus on supporting Veterans and their families with trauma-informed care.
As a Veteran, Registered Psychotherapist, and Professional Art Therapist, I specialize in helping Veterans and couples with PTSD, as well as individuals who have sexual trauma, depression, and/or anxiety. I also support parents with collaborative parenting strategies. I offer a trauma-informed, holistic approach that blends talk therapy, creative expression, and body-based techniques to foster healing and resilience. Contact me for a safe, supportive space to thrive.
As a Veteran, Registered Psychotherapist, Professional Art Therapist, and Certified Coach, I focus on supporting Veterans and their families with trauma-informed care.
As a Veteran, Registered Psychotherapist, and Professional Art Therapist, I specialize in helping Veterans and couples with PTSD, as well as individuals who have sexual trauma, depression, and/or anxiety. I also support parents with collaborative parenting strategies. I offer a trauma-informed, holistic approach that blends talk therapy, creative expression, and body-based techniques to foster healing and resilience. Contact me for a safe, supportive space to thrive.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Behind every journey is a voice that deserves to be heard. My priority is to offer a space where your experiences are met with care and curiosity. In our work together, we will explore the emotional, relational, and psychological patterns that may be shaping or sustaining your current challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust and openness. As part of that, I will share my understanding of your experiences, along with the clinical perspective and support I believe will best serve your growth.
Behind every journey is a voice that deserves to be heard. My priority is to offer a space where your experiences are met with care and curiosity. In our work together, we will explore the emotional, relational, and psychological patterns that may be shaping or sustaining your current challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust and openness. As part of that, I will share my understanding of your experiences, along with the clinical perspective and support I believe will best serve your growth.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, burnout, executive functioning support, parenting support and navigating family challenges, caregiver fatigue, relationship struggles and navigating divorce, and coping with life's challenges.
My clinical expertise lies in working with children, youth, young adults, and families to help them embody their best selves. For over fourteen years, I have been supporting these age groups in various professional roles. Essential cornerstones of my approach include play (in supporting the 'inner child') and ecotherapy.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, burnout, executive functioning support, parenting support and navigating family challenges, caregiver fatigue, relationship struggles and navigating divorce, and coping with life's challenges.
My clinical expertise lies in working with children, youth, young adults, and families to help them embody their best selves. For over fourteen years, I have been supporting these age groups in various professional roles. Essential cornerstones of my approach include play (in supporting the 'inner child') and ecotherapy.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced childhood, family and attachment trauma.
I’m the owner of Benilda Therapy, named after my given name, which means with good intention. My practice is modern and intentional, filled with warmth and care. I run a full practice and take on a few new clients each year, but once in my care, you can expect my full attention. I don’t book back-to-back sessions, which allows for natural closure and ensures that no one ever feels rushed. I prioritize my own self-care, so you can get the best version of me - a therapist who is focused, engaged, and present. My style is genuine, kind, and down-to-earth. I want you to be yourself in therapy (and yes, you can swear too).
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced childhood, family and attachment trauma.
I’m the owner of Benilda Therapy, named after my given name, which means with good intention. My practice is modern and intentional, filled with warmth and care. I run a full practice and take on a few new clients each year, but once in my care, you can expect my full attention. I don’t book back-to-back sessions, which allows for natural closure and ensures that no one ever feels rushed. I prioritize my own self-care, so you can get the best version of me - a therapist who is focused, engaged, and present. My style is genuine, kind, and down-to-earth. I want you to be yourself in therapy (and yes, you can swear too).
I work best with individuals who might be feeling a little "stuck" or overwhelmed with worry, anxiety, or challenging relationships and want to address these challenges. I aim to provide a safe place for children, teens, and young adults to explore feelings of discomfort, learn to manage difficult emotions, and improve their mental well-being. I'm passionate about working with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem issues, bullying, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, aggression/anger, as well as other common concerns that affect our day-to-day lives.
I work best with individuals who might be feeling a little "stuck" or overwhelmed with worry, anxiety, or challenging relationships and want to address these challenges. I aim to provide a safe place for children, teens, and young adults to explore feelings of discomfort, learn to manage difficult emotions, and improve their mental well-being. I'm passionate about working with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem issues, bullying, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, aggression/anger, as well as other common concerns that affect our day-to-day lives.
Registered clinical social worker (MSW, RSW) with fifteen years experience, operating a full-time private community practice, working with individuals, families, and couples. Also available for clinical consultation to other mental health practitioners.
Registered clinical social worker (MSW, RSW) with fifteen years experience, operating a full-time private community practice, working with individuals, families, and couples. Also available for clinical consultation to other mental health practitioners.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it’s also an act of courage. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns that may be holding you back and develop strategies for positive change.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it’s also an act of courage. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns that may be holding you back and develop strategies for positive change.
I am a relational therapist that uses an integrative approach to therapy, drawing influence from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Poly vagal Theory/ Somatic based approaches.
The journey of life holds many unexpected turns that can often lead to feeling lost, stuck and alone. I am dedicated to providing individuals and couples a safe and supportive space where they can slow down and connect to their internal resources. I believe that with a felt sense of safety and the right support, each person has the capacity to grow and heal. I encourage clients to explore how their life experiences are affecting their current circumstances, with the intention of moving toward a satisfying life with meaningful connections.
I am a relational therapist that uses an integrative approach to therapy, drawing influence from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Poly vagal Theory/ Somatic based approaches.
The journey of life holds many unexpected turns that can often lead to feeling lost, stuck and alone. I am dedicated to providing individuals and couples a safe and supportive space where they can slow down and connect to their internal resources. I believe that with a felt sense of safety and the right support, each person has the capacity to grow and heal. I encourage clients to explore how their life experiences are affecting their current circumstances, with the intention of moving toward a satisfying life with meaningful connections.
Isidora Campos
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, BCN, RP
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1R
Waitlist for new clients
There are moments in life when everything feels overwhelming, when the mind is restless, the body tense, and emotions seem to take over. In those moments, asking for help is an act of great strength. Taking care of your emotional well-being is one of the most important investments you can make, for your health, your relationships, and your sense of purpose.
Each person carries a story, often filled with silent struggles, unprocessed emotions, or limiting beliefs formed long ago. My work is about helping you understand those inner patterns, calm your mind, reconnect with your strengths, and live with more clarity and fulfillment.
There are moments in life when everything feels overwhelming, when the mind is restless, the body tense, and emotions seem to take over. In those moments, asking for help is an act of great strength. Taking care of your emotional well-being is one of the most important investments you can make, for your health, your relationships, and your sense of purpose.
Each person carries a story, often filled with silent struggles, unprocessed emotions, or limiting beliefs formed long ago. My work is about helping you understand those inner patterns, calm your mind, reconnect with your strengths, and live with more clarity and fulfillment.
Have you struggled with relationships and relating to others? Does your body feel tense and does your mind often feel like it’s racing? Do you struggle with making boundaries and put people's needs before yours? Are you struggling with substance use and find its impacting your life? More than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and confused about how they are supposed manage their lives. Pushing away your emotions, needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues impacting your mind and body. I believe in a different way, a better way that we can approach your life with.
Have you struggled with relationships and relating to others? Does your body feel tense and does your mind often feel like it’s racing? Do you struggle with making boundaries and put people's needs before yours? Are you struggling with substance use and find its impacting your life? More than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and confused about how they are supposed manage their lives. Pushing away your emotions, needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues impacting your mind and body. I believe in a different way, a better way that we can approach your life with.
We are a team of dedicated & experienced Social Workers and Psychologists. If you are feeling lost, confused, unlike yourself, or simply want to understand yourself - we've got you covered. As a parent, if you are having difficulties with understanding your Childs emotions or behaviours, our highly experienced social worker can support you on your parenting journey. Our therapists help a variety of concerns including grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, burnout, stress, life transitions, parenting, identity, spirituality and so much more. We also offer psychological assessments and psychoeducational assessments. We are here to support!
We are a team of dedicated & experienced Social Workers and Psychologists. If you are feeling lost, confused, unlike yourself, or simply want to understand yourself - we've got you covered. As a parent, if you are having difficulties with understanding your Childs emotions or behaviours, our highly experienced social worker can support you on your parenting journey. Our therapists help a variety of concerns including grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, burnout, stress, life transitions, parenting, identity, spirituality and so much more. We also offer psychological assessments and psychoeducational assessments. We are here to support!
Jeanne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA, RP(Q)
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck in painful cycles or longing for meaningful change? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a Black, first-generation immigrant in an interracial marriage, I understand the complexities of living between worlds. I’ve felt the weight of cultural expectations, the loneliness of being misunderstood, and the emotional toll of navigating relationships across differences, while carrying the burden of unresolved trauma and the pressure to be perfect in order to feel worthy or validated. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, I’m here to support you.
Feeling stuck in painful cycles or longing for meaningful change? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a Black, first-generation immigrant in an interracial marriage, I understand the complexities of living between worlds. I’ve felt the weight of cultural expectations, the loneliness of being misunderstood, and the emotional toll of navigating relationships across differences, while carrying the burden of unresolved trauma and the pressure to be perfect in order to feel worthy or validated. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, I’m here to support you.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.