Marriage Counselling Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Psychotherapy Clinic of Lana Michaels (Mikhailova)
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Ottawa, ON K2C
In work with adults, I assist individuals and couples achieve changes in lifestyles or habits that can result in a more satisfying living and eliminate or reduce symptoms.
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.
In work with adults, I assist individuals and couples achieve changes in lifestyles or habits that can result in a more satisfying living and eliminate or reduce symptoms.
Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.
Anxiety (chronic worrying, panic attacks, OCD, GAD, phobias, PTSD, health anxiety, test anxiety), recurring Depression, body image difficulties, binge-eating, adjustment to change, work stress, spiritual conflicts, anger, relationship problems, marital therapy, pre- marital therapy, coming out/LGBTQ related concerns, post-concussion sequelae, ADHD, learning problems (cognitive testing).
Experience and Training matters, as does a solid interpersonal fit with your therapist. We are a CBT-based clinic, with 4 warm, caring, and skilled providers to serve you. Getting started can be daunting; let us take the guess-work out for you. Our Clinic Director, Dr. Collins, has over 20 years of experience, and is eager to help match you to the best provider for you at our practice and get you moving towards your goals and a path to feeling much better. Our clinic is located in the Centrepointe area of Ottawa, has free parking, and offers a modern, tranquil setting. We will help you understand our approach and why it works.
Anxiety (chronic worrying, panic attacks, OCD, GAD, phobias, PTSD, health anxiety, test anxiety), recurring Depression, body image difficulties, binge-eating, adjustment to change, work stress, spiritual conflicts, anger, relationship problems, marital therapy, pre- marital therapy, coming out/LGBTQ related concerns, post-concussion sequelae, ADHD, learning problems (cognitive testing).
Experience and Training matters, as does a solid interpersonal fit with your therapist. We are a CBT-based clinic, with 4 warm, caring, and skilled providers to serve you. Getting started can be daunting; let us take the guess-work out for you. Our Clinic Director, Dr. Collins, has over 20 years of experience, and is eager to help match you to the best provider for you at our practice and get you moving towards your goals and a path to feeling much better. Our clinic is located in the Centrepointe area of Ottawa, has free parking, and offers a modern, tranquil setting. We will help you understand our approach and why it works.
Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, or you feel more like roommates than a couple.
Sometimes, understanding what is happening isn't easy, especially when you have been feeling this way for a long time. Therapy offers a space to talk openly, make sense of your experiences, and understand patterns that may be affecting your relationships or well-being. We work with you at your own pace to find ways forward that fit your life and what matters
Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, or you feel more like roommates than a couple.
Sometimes, understanding what is happening isn't easy, especially when you have been feeling this way for a long time. Therapy offers a space to talk openly, make sense of your experiences, and understand patterns that may be affecting your relationships or well-being. We work with you at your own pace to find ways forward that fit your life and what matters
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges.
For some, these struggles are rooted in developmental or childhood experiences that continue to shape how they see themselves, relate to others, and cope with life's challenges. Together, we work to understand these patterns, build emotional safety, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges.
For some, these struggles are rooted in developmental or childhood experiences that continue to shape how they see themselves, relate to others, and cope with life's challenges. Together, we work to understand these patterns, build emotional safety, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Many individuals and couples come to therapy feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns around intimacy, relationships, and sexual health.
I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples in a safe, non-judgmental space. Together, we gently explore patterns and emotions as they arise in the present moment, supporting greater awareness, clarity, and a more grounded sense of self, at a pace that feels right for you.
Many individuals and couples come to therapy feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns around intimacy, relationships, and sexual health.
I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples in a safe, non-judgmental space. Together, we gently explore patterns and emotions as they arise in the present moment, supporting greater awareness, clarity, and a more grounded sense of self, at a pace that feels right for you.
I specialize in working with adults who are tired of feeling overwhelmed and are ready to seek meaningful solutions for their well-being. My ideal clients are individuals who are motivated to improve, willing to engage in work outside of our sessions, and open to exploring new ideas and possibilities. Ultimately, they are people who are ready to feel better.
I specialize in working with adults who are tired of feeling overwhelmed and are ready to seek meaningful solutions for their well-being. My ideal clients are individuals who are motivated to improve, willing to engage in work outside of our sessions, and open to exploring new ideas and possibilities. Ultimately, they are people who are ready to feel better.
For couples, I help strengthen intentional connection through communication and awareness.
Whether you're struggling at home or work, within yourself, with relationships, or all of the above, therapy can help you find some peace. Therapy can help find balance and build resilience against stress, burnout, and negative thought patterns. It can also be used to explore your mind, break old cycles, grow through difficult times, or heal.
For couples, I help strengthen intentional connection through communication and awareness.
Whether you're struggling at home or work, within yourself, with relationships, or all of the above, therapy can help you find some peace. Therapy can help find balance and build resilience against stress, burnout, and negative thought patterns. It can also be used to explore your mind, break old cycles, grow through difficult times, or heal.
I have immediate availability for new clients ages 14 - 25.
I work with adults, youth, caregivers, and families facing complex mental health challenges. You might be feeling stuck when past treatments haven’t helped. Yet, you are committed to pursuing your wellbeing.
I have immediate availability for new clients ages 14 - 25.
I work with adults, youth, caregivers, and families facing complex mental health challenges. You might be feeling stuck when past treatments haven’t helped. Yet, you are committed to pursuing your wellbeing.
Life is hard. You don’t need to carry these burdens alone. If you are looking to manage your anxiety, depression, past traumas, or the everyday stresses of life, I am here to help. You are the expert on your life. My focus is to collaborate with you and offer my expertise to build a therapy process that works for you. From relationship problems, to climate anxiety, to grief, to issues at work; your problems matter and you deserve to take time for yourself to process them. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world.
Life is hard. You don’t need to carry these burdens alone. If you are looking to manage your anxiety, depression, past traumas, or the everyday stresses of life, I am here to help. You are the expert on your life. My focus is to collaborate with you and offer my expertise to build a therapy process that works for you. From relationship problems, to climate anxiety, to grief, to issues at work; your problems matter and you deserve to take time for yourself to process them. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world.
J’offre des services de thérapie individuelle, de couple et de famille.
Bienvenue. Il m’est un plaisir de vous accompagner dans un travail vers la profondeur de votre expérience pour vous aider à cibler vos propres besoins et à les combler. Pour moi, la relation client-thérapeute est au cœur du processus thérapeutique. C’est pourquoi c’est avec attention que je prends soin de ma relation avec vous afin de vous offrir un espace sécuritaire, de confiance et sans jugement. Il m’est crucial que vous vous sentiez vue, entendue, soutenue, affirmée et honorée durant votre processus de guérison.
J’offre des services de thérapie individuelle, de couple et de famille.
Bienvenue. Il m’est un plaisir de vous accompagner dans un travail vers la profondeur de votre expérience pour vous aider à cibler vos propres besoins et à les combler. Pour moi, la relation client-thérapeute est au cœur du processus thérapeutique. C’est pourquoi c’est avec attention que je prends soin de ma relation avec vous afin de vous offrir un espace sécuritaire, de confiance et sans jugement. Il m’est crucial que vous vous sentiez vue, entendue, soutenue, affirmée et honorée durant votre processus de guérison.
Using a client-oriented, experiential approach, I provide Individual, Couples, and Family counselling, along with Addiction counselling.
I specialize in dealing with childhood trauma, and attachment issues arising from divorce of parents, and abandonment. Also in working with persons diagnosed with Schizophrenia, and persons with Schizophrenia. I have intensive experience in helping people to redefine and find their life's purpose. I also have extensive experience in career change.
Using a client-oriented, experiential approach, I provide Individual, Couples, and Family counselling, along with Addiction counselling.
I specialize in dealing with childhood trauma, and attachment issues arising from divorce of parents, and abandonment. Also in working with persons diagnosed with Schizophrenia, and persons with Schizophrenia. I have intensive experience in helping people to redefine and find their life's purpose. I also have extensive experience in career change.
Courtney Boudreau•Trauma, Relationships,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1L
• SAME-WEEK availability + FREE 30-minute consultation
I see you: holding it together for everyone else, tired of guarding the door. Maybe it's old trauma finally asking to be looked at, or an identity you've never felt safe to say out loud. Let's untangle it together.
• SAME-WEEK availability + FREE 30-minute consultation
I see you: holding it together for everyone else, tired of guarding the door. Maybe it's old trauma finally asking to be looked at, or an identity you've never felt safe to say out loud. Let's untangle it together.
I see individuals and couples.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, cultural identity challenges, or major life transitions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you explore your experiences at your own pace while fostering healing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
I see individuals and couples.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, relationship conflict, cultural identity challenges, or major life transitions. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you explore your experiences at your own pace while fostering healing, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Brainspotting/EMDR specialist. With 30 years experience, I'm able to help you understand the roots of your depression/anxiety/trauma. Do you feel hijacked by your emotional brain? EMDR and Brainspotting reprocesses the mid-brain where you store every experience and trauma of your whole life, unconscious and conscious experiences. Subsequently, the unconscious triggers decrease allowing the logical brain to have more control of anxiety, traumas and depression.
You're not healing to be able to handle anxiety, trauma and pain. You're healing to accept joy, peace and contentment! Book a free consult.
Brainspotting/EMDR specialist. With 30 years experience, I'm able to help you understand the roots of your depression/anxiety/trauma. Do you feel hijacked by your emotional brain? EMDR and Brainspotting reprocesses the mid-brain where you store every experience and trauma of your whole life, unconscious and conscious experiences. Subsequently, the unconscious triggers decrease allowing the logical brain to have more control of anxiety, traumas and depression.
You're not healing to be able to handle anxiety, trauma and pain. You're healing to accept joy, peace and contentment! Book a free consult.
My name is Kevin and I a Registered Psychotherapist offering therapy to individuals and couples both in person in Ottawa and online.
My approach is neurodiverse, trauma-informed and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming. I focus on empowering people to recognize their strengths and where they may need more support. I work with people experiencing anxiety and depression, those looking to explore autism, neurodivergence, and those looking to heal from past trauma.
My name is Kevin and I a Registered Psychotherapist offering therapy to individuals and couples both in person in Ottawa and online.
My approach is neurodiverse, trauma-informed and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming. I focus on empowering people to recognize their strengths and where they may need more support. I work with people experiencing anxiety and depression, those looking to explore autism, neurodivergence, and those looking to heal from past trauma.
I am trained in a trauma-informed and holistic approach, and I provide care to individuals, couples and families.
I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where, together, we focus on discovering the specific tools that work for your unique dynamic and issue(s). We will build a shared toolbox, and develop sustainable patterns of positive mental health so you and your loved ones can build resilience, flourish, and move forward with ease.
I am trained in a trauma-informed and holistic approach, and I provide care to individuals, couples and families.
I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where, together, we focus on discovering the specific tools that work for your unique dynamic and issue(s). We will build a shared toolbox, and develop sustainable patterns of positive mental health so you and your loved ones can build resilience, flourish, and move forward with ease.
I provide psychotherapy in French, and Farsi for adults, couples, and families.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, you don't have to face it alone.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with taking the time to understand your story before focusing on change. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, recognize your strengths, and work toward the changes that matter most to you—at a pace that respects who you are.
I provide psychotherapy in French, and Farsi for adults, couples, and families.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, you don't have to face it alone.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with taking the time to understand your story before focusing on change. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, recognize your strengths, and work toward the changes that matter most to you—at a pace that respects who you are.
I offer therapy for individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful relational patterns, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or carrying wounds from past relationships.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same painful patterns in your relationships, even when you’re trying your best to change? You may feel exhausted by relationship patterns that keep repeating themselves. Perhaps conflict feels hard to navigate, trust has been shaken, or past experiences continue to shape how safe or connected you feel with others. Part of you longs for deeper connection, peace, and clarity, but you’re not quite sure how to get there. You want to feel more grounded in who you are, understand your story with greater compassion, and begin creating relationships that feel safer, healthier, and more fulfilling.
I offer therapy for individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful relational patterns, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or carrying wounds from past relationships.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same painful patterns in your relationships, even when you’re trying your best to change? You may feel exhausted by relationship patterns that keep repeating themselves. Perhaps conflict feels hard to navigate, trust has been shaken, or past experiences continue to shape how safe or connected you feel with others. Part of you longs for deeper connection, peace, and clarity, but you’re not quite sure how to get there. You want to feel more grounded in who you are, understand your story with greater compassion, and begin creating relationships that feel safer, healthier, and more fulfilling.
You may be a parent seeking support for your child faced with behavioral challenges, on the spectrum or diagnosed with ADHD or you may be an adult healing from trauma, or a couple striving to reconnect.
I offer integrative, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from DBT, CPT, CCT, EFFT, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and art therapy. I work with children, adults, couples, and families, and offer services in English, French, and Arabic. I also provide psychological assessments and training for professionals and organizations.
You may be a parent seeking support for your child faced with behavioral challenges, on the spectrum or diagnosed with ADHD or you may be an adult healing from trauma, or a couple striving to reconnect.
I offer integrative, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from DBT, CPT, CCT, EFFT, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and art therapy. I work with children, adults, couples, and families, and offer services in English, French, and Arabic. I also provide psychological assessments and training for professionals and organizations.
Whether alone or with a partner, the focus is on how inner patterns relate to your outer world.
People come to therapy wanting less: less dread upon waking, fewer racing thoughts at night, less of that sinking feeling that they’re in trouble, less constant tension. It makes sense, especially if you’ve often heard, “Relax,” “Don’t be so sensitive,” “Have you tried this?” or “You’re overthinking.” Repeated messages like these can make it easy to wonder if your experience, or you, are too much. So you hide tears, soften your voice, and quiet your needs. Yet even as you hope for less, a part of you still longs for more. Maybe that’s why you’re here: to explore possibilities for greater ease, understanding, or connection.
Whether alone or with a partner, the focus is on how inner patterns relate to your outer world.
People come to therapy wanting less: less dread upon waking, fewer racing thoughts at night, less of that sinking feeling that they’re in trouble, less constant tension. It makes sense, especially if you’ve often heard, “Relax,” “Don’t be so sensitive,” “Have you tried this?” or “You’re overthinking.” Repeated messages like these can make it easy to wonder if your experience, or you, are too much. So you hide tears, soften your voice, and quiet your needs. Yet even as you hope for less, a part of you still longs for more. Maybe that’s why you’re here: to explore possibilities for greater ease, understanding, or connection.
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What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling often costs CAD $150 to $250 or more per session, depending on location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. Many clients pay out of pocket, although some private or employer-sponsored extended health benefits may cover part of the cost. Lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on your income or financial circumstances, and community clinics, which may offer reduced-cost services through nonprofit organizations or publicly funded programs.