Hoarding Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Elaine Birchall MSW RSW is a clinical Social Worker with 19 years experience specializing in treating Hoarding Disorder and Hoarding Behaviors as well as the Comorbidities associated..
Services provided in the Ottawa - Toronto area - and remotely internationally. Can also be reached at our toll-free number 1-844-334-6273
Elaine Birchall MSW RSW is a clinical Social Worker with 19 years experience specializing in treating Hoarding Disorder and Hoarding Behaviors as well as the Comorbidities associated..
Services provided in the Ottawa - Toronto area - and remotely internationally. Can also be reached at our toll-free number 1-844-334-6273
Wellness Waves Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BSc
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a very special interest in anxiety related disorders, which includes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, body-focused repetitive disorders (BFRBs - hair pulling, skin picking), social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and agoraphobia.
Life can be challenging. Change can be difficult. Knowing which steps to take to get unstuck can be overwhelming. Having someone to lean on for support and guidance could make this process more manageable. That’s what I’m here for!
Whether you’re here today because you’re juggling multiple roles, struggling to get out of bed or be around other people, trying to adapt to a new life after a painful loss, dealing with conflict in close relationships, or lacking a general purpose or direction, this could be your first step towards living the life you want.
I have a very special interest in anxiety related disorders, which includes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, body-focused repetitive disorders (BFRBs - hair pulling, skin picking), social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and agoraphobia.
Life can be challenging. Change can be difficult. Knowing which steps to take to get unstuck can be overwhelming. Having someone to lean on for support and guidance could make this process more manageable. That’s what I’m here for!
Whether you’re here today because you’re juggling multiple roles, struggling to get out of bed or be around other people, trying to adapt to a new life after a painful loss, dealing with conflict in close relationships, or lacking a general purpose or direction, this could be your first step towards living the life you want.
Are you putting everyone else needs above your own? Are you dealing with anxiety/stress? Are you a mom having trouble finding yourself back? Maybe you are a couple struggling with communication & intimacy? Or maybe you feel "stuck" in a role, forgetting yourself? Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your emotions when they reach the boiler point? What about having more time for what truly lights your heart or do the things you promised you'll do "sometime later" while holding less guilt and shame? Would you enjoy having more self-worth/love & invest in you as well? I’m here to help, let’s connect!
Are you putting everyone else needs above your own? Are you dealing with anxiety/stress? Are you a mom having trouble finding yourself back? Maybe you are a couple struggling with communication & intimacy? Or maybe you feel "stuck" in a role, forgetting yourself? Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your emotions when they reach the boiler point? What about having more time for what truly lights your heart or do the things you promised you'll do "sometime later" while holding less guilt and shame? Would you enjoy having more self-worth/love & invest in you as well? I’m here to help, let’s connect!
I am passionate about mental wellness and helping people make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and I prioritize collaboration in my therapeutic approach. Therapy doesn't have to be all doom and gloom - humour can be an important catalyst to self-insight! I make sure to consider how your identity, culture, context may be affecting your experience and worldview. In every case, we decide together what works best for you; I believe that this gives you the best opportunity to achieve self-understanding and create meaningful and lasting changes.
I am passionate about mental wellness and helping people make and maintain positive changes in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and I prioritize collaboration in my therapeutic approach. Therapy doesn't have to be all doom and gloom - humour can be an important catalyst to self-insight! I make sure to consider how your identity, culture, context may be affecting your experience and worldview. In every case, we decide together what works best for you; I believe that this gives you the best opportunity to achieve self-understanding and create meaningful and lasting changes.
StoryTime Counselling (Ariana Tamas)
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CRPO
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like to shine new light on your life story in order to heal and to feel empowered? Could you use a little guidance to continue growing, maturing and thriving? At StoryTime Counselling, we work together to build on your inner resources and create the story you want to live. Untold and unheard, your story may be troubling your mind, heart and body. As you unlock past, present and future concerns, you can find your true voice, feel a sense of freedom and be the hero in your story.
Would you like to shine new light on your life story in order to heal and to feel empowered? Could you use a little guidance to continue growing, maturing and thriving? At StoryTime Counselling, we work together to build on your inner resources and create the story you want to live. Untold and unheard, your story may be troubling your mind, heart and body. As you unlock past, present and future concerns, you can find your true voice, feel a sense of freedom and be the hero in your story.
Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.
Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.
Emeline Thermidor Pele Yo'etz Bible Counseling Life Coaching
Counsellor, MA, MSI, BA(Tra)
Online Only
Biblical Counseling with Jewish/Hebrew themes and perspectives. Seek Yeshua/Jesus: find love, peace, hope meaning. Read the Bible and talk to God every day. Repent to God of bitterness, hatred, rage, anger, self-esteem, addictions, anxiety, depression, fears, guilt, grief, loss, sadness, shame, stress, resentment, by welcoming your life to Jesus as your Savior. Forgive yourself and others. After one session, do encourage others who are suffering, to quicken your own healing and wellness. Yeshua/Jesus is the Way (to God, the Creator), the Truth and Eternal Life (beyond death) (John 3:16). 3 sessions maximum/client.
Biblical Counseling with Jewish/Hebrew themes and perspectives. Seek Yeshua/Jesus: find love, peace, hope meaning. Read the Bible and talk to God every day. Repent to God of bitterness, hatred, rage, anger, self-esteem, addictions, anxiety, depression, fears, guilt, grief, loss, sadness, shame, stress, resentment, by welcoming your life to Jesus as your Savior. Forgive yourself and others. After one session, do encourage others who are suffering, to quicken your own healing and wellness. Yeshua/Jesus is the Way (to God, the Creator), the Truth and Eternal Life (beyond death) (John 3:16). 3 sessions maximum/client.
Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.
Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stressed, or caught in a cycle of worry without fully understanding why? You're not alone, and there's a reason it feels this way. Our brains naturally seek out what's familiar, even when it adds to our stress. In times of chaos, we tend to fall back on old patterns that no longer serve us, leaving us feeling stuck and exhausted. I'm here to help you alter that. Healing isn’t always easy, but with the right tools, guidance, and support, it is possible. As a dedicated registered psychotherapist, I’m committed to offering a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where meaningful change can happen.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stressed, or caught in a cycle of worry without fully understanding why? You're not alone, and there's a reason it feels this way. Our brains naturally seek out what's familiar, even when it adds to our stress. In times of chaos, we tend to fall back on old patterns that no longer serve us, leaving us feeling stuck and exhausted. I'm here to help you alter that. Healing isn’t always easy, but with the right tools, guidance, and support, it is possible. As a dedicated registered psychotherapist, I’m committed to offering a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where meaningful change can happen.
If you are feeling stuck, in despair or suffering low self esteem, the impact of trauma or addiction, I want to be there to help and support you. I understand the pain you are in as I have been there myself. My own journey in recovery has led me to choose to help people like yourself to explore avenues for change and to feel better about yourself and your life.
If you are feeling stuck, in despair or suffering low self esteem, the impact of trauma or addiction, I want to be there to help and support you. I understand the pain you are in as I have been there myself. My own journey in recovery has led me to choose to help people like yourself to explore avenues for change and to feel better about yourself and your life.
FREE Consultation – start your healing journey today! If you're feeling overwhelmed by unresolved trauma, negative thought patterns, or compulsive behaviours, you don’t have to face it alone. Healing is possible and you deserve to feel peace, clarity, and confidence in your daily life.
FREE Consultation – start your healing journey today! If you're feeling overwhelmed by unresolved trauma, negative thought patterns, or compulsive behaviours, you don’t have to face it alone. Healing is possible and you deserve to feel peace, clarity, and confidence in your daily life.
I work with adults and youth (14+) struggling with anxiety and depression, grief and life transitions, stress management and burnout, relationship and familial concerns, ADHD, self-esteem and personal growth, and cultural and identity concerns. My approach is person-centered and integrative, drawing primarily from emotion-focused therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), compassion-focused, and mindfulness-based practices.
I work with adults and youth (14+) struggling with anxiety and depression, grief and life transitions, stress management and burnout, relationship and familial concerns, ADHD, self-esteem and personal growth, and cultural and identity concerns. My approach is person-centered and integrative, drawing primarily from emotion-focused therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), compassion-focused, and mindfulness-based practices.
I am a strong believer that when we change the way we think, we change the way we feel, and we can improve our mental and emotional health and well-being. I am passionate about helping people uncover their resilience, strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth, and become more assertive. You are the expert of your life, and together we will work collaboratively to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and create new ways of looking at your concerns to create positive change.
I am a strong believer that when we change the way we think, we change the way we feel, and we can improve our mental and emotional health and well-being. I am passionate about helping people uncover their resilience, strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth, and become more assertive. You are the expert of your life, and together we will work collaboratively to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and create new ways of looking at your concerns to create positive change.
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.
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.
Pamela Green
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Making the choice to engage in therapy requires courage, however it can be an empowering and positive experience towards a more fulfilling life. Over the past 14 years I have integrated my training and work in clinical and agency settings to offer counselling to clients looking to improve their mental wellness and overall functioning. Some clients report feeling ready when they cannot eliminate feelings like they are "facing an uphill battle" or that they are "overwhelmed" by daily life stressors and need support.
Welcome! Making the choice to engage in therapy requires courage, however it can be an empowering and positive experience towards a more fulfilling life. Over the past 14 years I have integrated my training and work in clinical and agency settings to offer counselling to clients looking to improve their mental wellness and overall functioning. Some clients report feeling ready when they cannot eliminate feelings like they are "facing an uphill battle" or that they are "overwhelmed" by daily life stressors and need support.
We are a dedicated team of experienced mental health professionals committed to achieving excellence in psychotherapy. Our therapists actively engage in consultation and continuous professional development to ensure we provide the highest quality care to our clients.
We are a dedicated team of experienced mental health professionals committed to achieving excellence in psychotherapy. Our therapists actively engage in consultation and continuous professional development to ensure we provide the highest quality care to our clients.
I aim to work collaboratively with clients on various issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship counselling, substance use and addiction, 2SLGBTQ+ support, life transitions and more. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness into my interventions with clients, acknowledging that each client holds a unique and individualized life story. I value compassion, empathy, empowerment, and the development of coping skills and emotional regulation.
I aim to work collaboratively with clients on various issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship counselling, substance use and addiction, 2SLGBTQ+ support, life transitions and more. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness into my interventions with clients, acknowledging that each client holds a unique and individualized life story. I value compassion, empathy, empowerment, and the development of coping skills and emotional regulation.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and adaptation to life challenges and losses. My focus is on creating a warm, non-judgemental and safe environment where you can unpack your painful experiences and examine emotions, thoughts and behaviours that might contribute to your suffering and isolation. My goal in psychotherapy is to help you to find balance and wholeness by accepting and incorporating all authentic parts of yourself, including shadows. A painful experience is an opportunity to wake up from familiar negative patterns and change them once and for all.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and adaptation to life challenges and losses. My focus is on creating a warm, non-judgemental and safe environment where you can unpack your painful experiences and examine emotions, thoughts and behaviours that might contribute to your suffering and isolation. My goal in psychotherapy is to help you to find balance and wholeness by accepting and incorporating all authentic parts of yourself, including shadows. A painful experience is an opportunity to wake up from familiar negative patterns and change them once and for all.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards therapy. It takes courage to embark on the journey of self-exploration and transformation. You might be noticing that old patterns are no longer working for you, or navigating a difficult patch in life right now. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where we can explore together.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards therapy. It takes courage to embark on the journey of self-exploration and transformation. You might be noticing that old patterns are no longer working for you, or navigating a difficult patch in life right now. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where we can explore together.
Welcome, I’m Dr. Tripti Jaiswal, a compassionate clinical psychologist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals in navigating life's challenges with resilience and clarity. I hold a Ph.D. from Panjab University, India, with specialized expertise in both clinical and positive psychology. I am honored to work under the supervision of Dr. Kimberly Sogge, a seasoned psychologist whose guidance enhances my practice as I serve adults seeking personal and professional growth, mental well-being, and inner peace. In our sessions, you'll find a safe & non judgemental space to address stress, trauma, PTSD, and emotional well-being.
Welcome, I’m Dr. Tripti Jaiswal, a compassionate clinical psychologist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals in navigating life's challenges with resilience and clarity. I hold a Ph.D. from Panjab University, India, with specialized expertise in both clinical and positive psychology. I am honored to work under the supervision of Dr. Kimberly Sogge, a seasoned psychologist whose guidance enhances my practice as I serve adults seeking personal and professional growth, mental well-being, and inner peace. In our sessions, you'll find a safe & non judgemental space to address stress, trauma, PTSD, and emotional well-being.
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What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.
How long does therapy for hoarding take?
Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.
Are there medications for hoarding?
The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.
Can hoarding come back after treatment?
Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.