Female Therapists in Ottawa, ON
I offer online therapy to women going through breast cancer, and to folks who experience anxiety, grief and loss, and depression. If you are a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, or you have finished treatment and looking for support, you may feel alone, overwhelmed and scared. You don't have to navigate this journey on your own. If you are a person who is experiencing social anxiety, grief and loss, or depression, you may feel terrified, hopeless, and stuck. You don't have to navigate this experience on your own.
I offer online therapy to women going through breast cancer, and to folks who experience anxiety, grief and loss, and depression. If you are a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, or you have finished treatment and looking for support, you may feel alone, overwhelmed and scared. You don't have to navigate this journey on your own. If you are a person who is experiencing social anxiety, grief and loss, or depression, you may feel terrified, hopeless, and stuck. You don't have to navigate this experience on your own.
Taking new clients! Are you looking for a therapist that understands the link between trauma and intrusive thoughts and can help treat them both? EMDR can help you re-process traumatic memories so they aren’t disturbing anymore. Trauma therapy can help you learn new ways to understand your feelings and explore how past patterns of behaviour are no longer working in the present. I work with those who have experienced trauma to help them heal and gain a better understanding of how to move forward.
Taking new clients! Are you looking for a therapist that understands the link between trauma and intrusive thoughts and can help treat them both? EMDR can help you re-process traumatic memories so they aren’t disturbing anymore. Trauma therapy can help you learn new ways to understand your feelings and explore how past patterns of behaviour are no longer working in the present. I work with those who have experienced trauma to help them heal and gain a better understanding of how to move forward.
Everyone encounters periods in their life that challenge their ability to cope and, as such, people come to therapy for a number of different reasons. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients can comfortably explore the issues in their lives that are causing them difficulty. I approach therapy in a holistic way, recognizing the complex and diverse facets of one's life. I am open-minded and maintain a person-focused lens, recognizing the effects that one's socialization can have on their sense of self and way of being in the world.
Everyone encounters periods in their life that challenge their ability to cope and, as such, people come to therapy for a number of different reasons. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients can comfortably explore the issues in their lives that are causing them difficulty. I approach therapy in a holistic way, recognizing the complex and diverse facets of one's life. I am open-minded and maintain a person-focused lens, recognizing the effects that one's socialization can have on their sense of self and way of being in the world.
At Julia Ryan Psychology, we understand diverse backgrounds and neurotypes. We offer thoughtful, individualized assessments to help clarify strengths, needs, and how a person’s brain works across daily life, learning, work, and relationships. Our goal is to provide meaningful insight and clear guidance to support understanding, planning, and next steps with confidence.
At Julia Ryan Psychology, we understand diverse backgrounds and neurotypes. We offer thoughtful, individualized assessments to help clarify strengths, needs, and how a person’s brain works across daily life, learning, work, and relationships. Our goal is to provide meaningful insight and clear guidance to support understanding, planning, and next steps with confidence.
Many of the clients I work with struggle with stress, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. These challenges often leave them feeling stuck, prompting them to seek support to regain a sense of balance, clarity, and resilience in their lives. Common goals of clients I work with include processing and working through unresolved trauma, building self-esteem and reducing self-doubt, and improving communication skills. They want to feel empowered to manage their emotions effectively, communicate more effectively in their relationships, and navigate significant life changes with confidence.
Many of the clients I work with struggle with stress, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. These challenges often leave them feeling stuck, prompting them to seek support to regain a sense of balance, clarity, and resilience in their lives. Common goals of clients I work with include processing and working through unresolved trauma, building self-esteem and reducing self-doubt, and improving communication skills. They want to feel empowered to manage their emotions effectively, communicate more effectively in their relationships, and navigate significant life changes with confidence.
True Care Counselling - Krista Colwell MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
9 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1M
You may feel stuck in patterns you can’t explain—overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected from who you are. You’ve lived through trauma that was never supported, and you’re ready for clarity and real healing. I help adults understand their inner world, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild a grounded sense of self. If you want to move out of survival mode and into a life that feels steady, connected, and true, you’re in the right place.
You may feel stuck in patterns you can’t explain—overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected from who you are. You’ve lived through trauma that was never supported, and you’re ready for clarity and real healing. I help adults understand their inner world, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild a grounded sense of self. If you want to move out of survival mode and into a life that feels steady, connected, and true, you’re in the right place.
I support young adults and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship struggles, academic and workplace stress, and major life transitions. I'm here to help you move beyond feeling stuck and step into the life you truly want to live. I create a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where you can show up as your authentic self, deeply explore your inner experience, strengthen your resilience, and take meaningful steps toward healing and a richer, more vibrant life.
I support young adults and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship struggles, academic and workplace stress, and major life transitions. I'm here to help you move beyond feeling stuck and step into the life you truly want to live. I create a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where you can show up as your authentic self, deeply explore your inner experience, strengthen your resilience, and take meaningful steps toward healing and a richer, more vibrant life.
Hello! My name is Michelle, I am bilingual French/English, and I'm currently accepting only online clients from Ontario. I enjoy working through an integrative lens to help clients discover and/or expand their inner desires and goals to help them grow into alignment with their internal values. This means that, through collaboration, we can build a treatment plan that fits you. If you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, identify as neurodivergent, are undergoing a life transition, or just generally struggling at work, school, or life; I may be able to help!
Hello! My name is Michelle, I am bilingual French/English, and I'm currently accepting only online clients from Ontario. I enjoy working through an integrative lens to help clients discover and/or expand their inner desires and goals to help them grow into alignment with their internal values. This means that, through collaboration, we can build a treatment plan that fits you. If you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, identify as neurodivergent, are undergoing a life transition, or just generally struggling at work, school, or life; I may be able to help!
As a therapy-goer myself, I understand how challenging it can be to find the right person to guide you on your healing journey. Before you read any further, take a moment to thank yourself for taking that first step—it’s a big one. As a Somali-Canadian Muslim woman, mother, and child of immigrants, I deeply understand the complexities of navigating intergenerational trauma, such as growing up in a single-parent home, facing poverty, living in social housing, and carrying the weight of self-parenting while reparenting those around you. Your burdens may feel overwhelming, but your past doesn’t have to define your future.
As a therapy-goer myself, I understand how challenging it can be to find the right person to guide you on your healing journey. Before you read any further, take a moment to thank yourself for taking that first step—it’s a big one. As a Somali-Canadian Muslim woman, mother, and child of immigrants, I deeply understand the complexities of navigating intergenerational trauma, such as growing up in a single-parent home, facing poverty, living in social housing, and carrying the weight of self-parenting while reparenting those around you. Your burdens may feel overwhelming, but your past doesn’t have to define your future.
As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.
As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.
Sometimes we don’t know how to move forward in life, and that sense of being frozen can feel overwhelming. I help individuals who have experienced trauma or live with PTSD to navigate their anxiety, address depression symptoms, overcome relationship challenges, and find direction. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with suicidal ideation. When working together, my goal is to create a collaborative and empathetic space built on authenticity and respect. I strive to support you throughout your therapeutic journey while equipping you with the tools and self-knowledge needed to foster autonomy and empowerment.
Sometimes we don’t know how to move forward in life, and that sense of being frozen can feel overwhelming. I help individuals who have experienced trauma or live with PTSD to navigate their anxiety, address depression symptoms, overcome relationship challenges, and find direction. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with suicidal ideation. When working together, my goal is to create a collaborative and empathetic space built on authenticity and respect. I strive to support you throughout your therapeutic journey while equipping you with the tools and self-knowledge needed to foster autonomy and empowerment.
Sofia
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc, MACP, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am so glad you’re here. Maybe life feels overwhelming right now, or maybe you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges or all of the above. Maybe you’re not sure where to begin, or you’ve already been doing the work and want to keep going. Wherever you are on your journey, you’re welcome here. When everything starts piling up, gradually or all at once, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself. In all that noise, clarity and connection to your authentic self can feel distant. I understand how exhausting that can be. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your concerns.
I am so glad you’re here. Maybe life feels overwhelming right now, or maybe you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges or all of the above. Maybe you’re not sure where to begin, or you’ve already been doing the work and want to keep going. Wherever you are on your journey, you’re welcome here. When everything starts piling up, gradually or all at once, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself. In all that noise, clarity and connection to your authentic self can feel distant. I understand how exhausting that can be. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your concerns.
Hi, I’m Amy. I’m a warm, grounded therapist who works with people experiencing intense emotions like anxiety, anger, or shame, especially when these feelings show up in repeating relationship patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. I support clients navigating life transitions, caregiver stress, relationship challenges, and identity-related concerns, and love to support my LGBTQ+ community. I’m passionate about helping people understand their emotional responses, build more secure connections, and relate to themselves and others with greater compassion.
Hi, I’m Amy. I’m a warm, grounded therapist who works with people experiencing intense emotions like anxiety, anger, or shame, especially when these feelings show up in repeating relationship patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. I support clients navigating life transitions, caregiver stress, relationship challenges, and identity-related concerns, and love to support my LGBTQ+ community. I’m passionate about helping people understand their emotional responses, build more secure connections, and relate to themselves and others with greater compassion.
Sometimes we arrive to a place where we need to reach out for support. That being said, choosing the right therapist can certainly be tough! I find that therapist fit is the most important part of the process, and it is my hope that you find a connection that feels genuine and motivating. This is your journey, and we are here to walk alongside you as best we can. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your unique needs, Attached Psychotherapy can help. We offer psychotherapy services to adult individuals and couples struggling with connection, communication, fulfillment, and emotional well-being.
Sometimes we arrive to a place where we need to reach out for support. That being said, choosing the right therapist can certainly be tough! I find that therapist fit is the most important part of the process, and it is my hope that you find a connection that feels genuine and motivating. This is your journey, and we are here to walk alongside you as best we can. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your unique needs, Attached Psychotherapy can help. We offer psychotherapy services to adult individuals and couples struggling with connection, communication, fulfillment, and emotional well-being.
“Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and precise picture of it.” Our lives may be marked by unpredictability, pain, and hardships. Consequently, it is only human to avoid pain. Unfortunately, this avoidance may also have had the unintended consequence of prolonging our suffering. But our challenges do not need to burden us forever. Whatever brought you to seek psychotherapy - you have taken a brave step towards change. I would like to affirm your well-being and growth.
“Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and precise picture of it.” Our lives may be marked by unpredictability, pain, and hardships. Consequently, it is only human to avoid pain. Unfortunately, this avoidance may also have had the unintended consequence of prolonging our suffering. But our challenges do not need to burden us forever. Whatever brought you to seek psychotherapy - you have taken a brave step towards change. I would like to affirm your well-being and growth.
Hi, my name is Marlia. I am a Registered Social Service Worker with many years of experience supporting women through life’s challenges. I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it isn’t always easy to manage everything on your own. Many people I work with are seeking healthier ways to cope, clarity in their experiences, and a stronger sense of peace and direction in their lives.
Hi, my name is Marlia. I am a Registered Social Service Worker with many years of experience supporting women through life’s challenges. I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it isn’t always easy to manage everything on your own. Many people I work with are seeking healthier ways to cope, clarity in their experiences, and a stronger sense of peace and direction in their lives.
Do you feel a growing distance between you and your partner, or a cycle of conflict that leaves you exhausted? Many couples I work with feel stuck, longing for the intimacy they once shared. You want to feel seen and connected, but the path forward feels clouded. I offer couples therapy both online and in-person at our Gloucester office to help you rebuild that bond. For individuals seeking a different path to healing, I provide outdoor therapy sessions in nature at our new location in Bourget, ON. Whether in the office or on the trail, we work together to find clarity and rediscover the ground beneath your feet.
Do you feel a growing distance between you and your partner, or a cycle of conflict that leaves you exhausted? Many couples I work with feel stuck, longing for the intimacy they once shared. You want to feel seen and connected, but the path forward feels clouded. I offer couples therapy both online and in-person at our Gloucester office to help you rebuild that bond. For individuals seeking a different path to healing, I provide outdoor therapy sessions in nature at our new location in Bourget, ON. Whether in the office or on the trail, we work together to find clarity and rediscover the ground beneath your feet.
Unmet developmental needs and negative life events can disrupt our instinctive ability to process emotions and regulate our nervous systems. When this happens, we unconsciously adapt and carry on, often at a cost to our long term physical, psychological, and/or spiritual well being. Fortunately, within all of us exists a blueprint for healthy emotional functioning and regulation. In my practice, I support clients who are working to reestablish a connection with their inner self and sometimes even working to build this connection from scratch.
Unmet developmental needs and negative life events can disrupt our instinctive ability to process emotions and regulate our nervous systems. When this happens, we unconsciously adapt and carry on, often at a cost to our long term physical, psychological, and/or spiritual well being. Fortunately, within all of us exists a blueprint for healthy emotional functioning and regulation. In my practice, I support clients who are working to reestablish a connection with their inner self and sometimes even working to build this connection from scratch.
An essential pillar of human equilibrium, mental health can sometimes falter under the weight of hardship. Stress, anxiety, depression, past traumas and relationship issues are all burdens that can weigh heavily on people, disrupting their daily lives and altering their quality of life. Seeking help from a mental health professional can be the key to inner healing. Consulting a mental health professional is by no means a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of inner strength: the ability to recognize one's own limitations and aspire to greater well-being. If you're reading me today, it's because you're looking for a solution.
An essential pillar of human equilibrium, mental health can sometimes falter under the weight of hardship. Stress, anxiety, depression, past traumas and relationship issues are all burdens that can weigh heavily on people, disrupting their daily lives and altering their quality of life. Seeking help from a mental health professional can be the key to inner healing. Consulting a mental health professional is by no means a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of inner strength: the ability to recognize one's own limitations and aspire to greater well-being. If you're reading me today, it's because you're looking for a solution.
My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, inclusive, compassionate space for you to feel safe and supported. I believe that we all have inner strengths that can lead us to a fulfilling life and I aim to help you identify those innate resources and connect with them in a meaningful way. I hope that through our work together you can understand how you can grow from past experiences and create the path you want for your future. The first step down this path is finding the right support, and I would be happy to hear from you to discuss how I could help.
My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, inclusive, compassionate space for you to feel safe and supported. I believe that we all have inner strengths that can lead us to a fulfilling life and I aim to help you identify those innate resources and connect with them in a meaningful way. I hope that through our work together you can understand how you can grow from past experiences and create the path you want for your future. The first step down this path is finding the right support, and I would be happy to hear from you to discuss how I could help.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.