Multiracial Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Carol Nehme | Child and Youth Counsellor
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MACP
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
Parents often come to me when their child is struggling with big emotions, difficulty at school, or challenges related to attention, learning, or social skills. Some children may feel anxious, withdrawn, or easily overwhelmed, while others show frustration through outbursts or avoidance. Families are looking for a safe, understanding space where their child or youth feels accepted and supported. Their goals are often to see their child gain confidence, regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop tools to manage everyday challenges; so that home, school, and friendships can feel calmer, happier, and more connected.
Parents often come to me when their child is struggling with big emotions, difficulty at school, or challenges related to attention, learning, or social skills. Some children may feel anxious, withdrawn, or easily overwhelmed, while others show frustration through outbursts or avoidance. Families are looking for a safe, understanding space where their child or youth feels accepted and supported. Their goals are often to see their child gain confidence, regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop tools to manage everyday challenges; so that home, school, and friendships can feel calmer, happier, and more connected.
I am a Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with various non-profit organizations in Ontario, providing support to diverse communities struggling with various issues, including mental health or psychiatric problems. I provide therapy services that offer treatment for individuals, couples, and family crises (including youth and children). This includes life coaching, dealing with lack of motivation, crisis interventions, relationship problems, divorce, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, school issues, etcetera.
I am a Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with various non-profit organizations in Ontario, providing support to diverse communities struggling with various issues, including mental health or psychiatric problems. I provide therapy services that offer treatment for individuals, couples, and family crises (including youth and children). This includes life coaching, dealing with lack of motivation, crisis interventions, relationship problems, divorce, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, school issues, etcetera.
Christina Ross
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2A
Waitlist for new clients
My lived experience in a biracial and multicultural family has taught me never to judge or assume.
There is a huge difference between having one person in your corner vs. no one at all. Therapy with me is about building a comfortable, trusting relationship that helps you feel safe and supported enough to get to the bottom of what’s holding you back.
My lived experience in a biracial and multicultural family has taught me never to judge or assume.
There is a huge difference between having one person in your corner vs. no one at all. Therapy with me is about building a comfortable, trusting relationship that helps you feel safe and supported enough to get to the bottom of what’s holding you back.
Healing is a process, therapy is a process, and life is the biggest process we can face. By choosing to seek support, you create the opportunity to grow, as a partner, as a parent, as a person. You invest in yourself because you deserve it. You begin to confront the patterns that have held you back, and build resilience along the way. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. Remember, you no longer have to face it alone.
Healing is a process, therapy is a process, and life is the biggest process we can face. By choosing to seek support, you create the opportunity to grow, as a partner, as a parent, as a person. You invest in yourself because you deserve it. You begin to confront the patterns that have held you back, and build resilience along the way. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. Remember, you no longer have to face it alone.
The stress of daily responsibilities, relationships, work, and family dynamics can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're starting a new job or navigating life in a new city and feeling out of place. Perhaps you’re stepping into or out of a relationship and feeling unsteady. Maybe you’re exhausted from always putting others first, asking yourself, “Who am I?” or “Where do I go from here?” Sometimes, it feels like everything is happening all at once. These moments of uncertainty can spark a longing to reconnect with your inner wisdom, explore deeper parts of yourself, and find clarity, direction, and peace.
The stress of daily responsibilities, relationships, work, and family dynamics can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're starting a new job or navigating life in a new city and feeling out of place. Perhaps you’re stepping into or out of a relationship and feeling unsteady. Maybe you’re exhausted from always putting others first, asking yourself, “Who am I?” or “Where do I go from here?” Sometimes, it feels like everything is happening all at once. These moments of uncertainty can spark a longing to reconnect with your inner wisdom, explore deeper parts of yourself, and find clarity, direction, and peace.
Maryam Rostami, EMDR and IFS Therapist
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, Psych
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or trapped in the painful memories of past trauma? If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, Stuck, and alone and trying to leave the past or old patterns, but it just keeps coming back, and If you are struggling to cope with challenges and you tried lots of therapy and modality and are still struggling, this may be helpful for you. I am a clinical social worker and believe that therapy is a gradual journey that brings growth, held within the safety container of the therapist and client.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or trapped in the painful memories of past trauma? If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, Stuck, and alone and trying to leave the past or old patterns, but it just keeps coming back, and If you are struggling to cope with challenges and you tried lots of therapy and modality and are still struggling, this may be helpful for you. I am a clinical social worker and believe that therapy is a gradual journey that brings growth, held within the safety container of the therapist and client.
Welcome—I am so glad you found your way here!
Therapy is deeply personal, and I am here to help you through life's challenges. I value a collaborative counsellor-client relationship and support clients in reaching their full potential and have a particular interest in working with children.
I help clients navigate PTSD, trauma, intellectual and developmental disabilities, family conflict, behavioural issues, abuse and more. I have also worked with high level professionals such as lawyers. I offer care in English, am LGBTQIA+ friendly, use a culturally responsive lens and have 4+ years experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Welcome—I am so glad you found your way here!
Therapy is deeply personal, and I am here to help you through life's challenges. I value a collaborative counsellor-client relationship and support clients in reaching their full potential and have a particular interest in working with children.
I help clients navigate PTSD, trauma, intellectual and developmental disabilities, family conflict, behavioural issues, abuse and more. I have also worked with high level professionals such as lawyers. I offer care in English, am LGBTQIA+ friendly, use a culturally responsive lens and have 4+ years experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Our lives don’t exist in isolation—they are shaped by our relationships, histories, and the systems we navigate daily. As a therapist, I take a systemic and client-centered approach, recognizing that healing isn’t just an individual process but one that is deeply intertwined with the people and structures around us. My work is grounded in Attachment-Based Therapies, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Narrative Therapy. I focus on how the stories we inherit, internalize, resist, or embrace shape our experiences.
Our lives don’t exist in isolation—they are shaped by our relationships, histories, and the systems we navigate daily. As a therapist, I take a systemic and client-centered approach, recognizing that healing isn’t just an individual process but one that is deeply intertwined with the people and structures around us. My work is grounded in Attachment-Based Therapies, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Narrative Therapy. I focus on how the stories we inherit, internalize, resist, or embrace shape our experiences.
Hi! Here's my vibe: I support individuals and couples who struggle emotionally, with attachment issues, anxiety and who feel unsettled. I aim to foster self-awareness, connection to self and others, and self-acceptance in the unruly mess we call the human condition. My goal is to help you process the carrying effects of childhood trauma and neglect, chronic over-functioning, and untangle the pain that's difficult to shift. We can find the power to better express needs, navigate guilt, feel more in control, and feel fully without overwhelm. I do this experientially by guiding self-reflection, psychoeducation and gentle challenging.
Hi! Here's my vibe: I support individuals and couples who struggle emotionally, with attachment issues, anxiety and who feel unsettled. I aim to foster self-awareness, connection to self and others, and self-acceptance in the unruly mess we call the human condition. My goal is to help you process the carrying effects of childhood trauma and neglect, chronic over-functioning, and untangle the pain that's difficult to shift. We can find the power to better express needs, navigate guilt, feel more in control, and feel fully without overwhelm. I do this experientially by guiding self-reflection, psychoeducation and gentle challenging.
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.
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.
What is trauma? How trauma can affect my life, the lives of those I love and even my community. How does trauma affect different aspects of my life, such as my interpersonal relationships, my physical and financial health, my sexual lifestyle, my spirituality and, of course, my mental and emotional health? Working on traumatic experiences, whether long-term, recent, intergenerational or ongoing trauma, is not easy work, but when done with support and empathy, it is exceptional work that is worth doing first for ourselves, but also for those we love and our community.
What is trauma? How trauma can affect my life, the lives of those I love and even my community. How does trauma affect different aspects of my life, such as my interpersonal relationships, my physical and financial health, my sexual lifestyle, my spirituality and, of course, my mental and emotional health? Working on traumatic experiences, whether long-term, recent, intergenerational or ongoing trauma, is not easy work, but when done with support and empathy, it is exceptional work that is worth doing first for ourselves, but also for those we love and our community.
Accepting NEW clients. Bonjour! Aaniin! I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. I identify as part of the LGBTQ + community and am also a single Mom. I am here to offer an affirming, safe & welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Maybe you want to get to the root of a specific problem, need help building communication/emotional regulation skills, or want to find a way to manage daily challenges-I can help. Even if you don't know where to start, I am here for you. If you’re struggling, I can help you find your strength to overcome lifes challenges & flourish.
Accepting NEW clients. Bonjour! Aaniin! I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. I identify as part of the LGBTQ + community and am also a single Mom. I am here to offer an affirming, safe & welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Maybe you want to get to the root of a specific problem, need help building communication/emotional regulation skills, or want to find a way to manage daily challenges-I can help. Even if you don't know where to start, I am here for you. If you’re struggling, I can help you find your strength to overcome lifes challenges & flourish.
We all go through challenges in our lives, but not talking about it makes it so much harder. Life is like a wave; we cannot change how it breaks but how we ride it. I use a client-centred, multicultural discipline and collaborative approach (EMDR/2.0, CBT) ( EMDRIA certified Therapist) help individuals and couples grow and heal. I sincerely believe in individual's uniqueness, courage, and ability to change and grow. I believe in empowering you with the tools to find relief, clarity, and emotional growth. I believe in helping couples recognize, manage and reconcile issues that cause stress and/or disconnection in their relationship.
We all go through challenges in our lives, but not talking about it makes it so much harder. Life is like a wave; we cannot change how it breaks but how we ride it. I use a client-centred, multicultural discipline and collaborative approach (EMDR/2.0, CBT) ( EMDRIA certified Therapist) help individuals and couples grow and heal. I sincerely believe in individual's uniqueness, courage, and ability to change and grow. I believe in empowering you with the tools to find relief, clarity, and emotional growth. I believe in helping couples recognize, manage and reconcile issues that cause stress and/or disconnection in their relationship.
Rachelle Viau
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
10 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1Z
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard. Whether it is life transitions, stressors, illness, or any perceived limitation, we will all struggle, experience pain, sorrow, and discomfort. The question is, how do we support ourselves during difficult times? What type of relationship would we like to have with ourselves, others, and the world on the winding path of life? I believe psychotherapy connects us with our strengths, values, and compassion we need to live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic life, despite obstacles we all encounter. It helps guide us toward approaching life with an open heart.
Life can be hard. Whether it is life transitions, stressors, illness, or any perceived limitation, we will all struggle, experience pain, sorrow, and discomfort. The question is, how do we support ourselves during difficult times? What type of relationship would we like to have with ourselves, others, and the world on the winding path of life? I believe psychotherapy connects us with our strengths, values, and compassion we need to live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic life, despite obstacles we all encounter. It helps guide us toward approaching life with an open heart.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety and stress, feeling overwhelmed by life transitions or personal challenges. They need a safe space to express their feelings and gain clarity on their emotions. Their goals include developing coping strategies, building resilience, and achieving a better work-life balance. They want to feel more in control of their lives and improve their overall mental well-being because they aspire to lead a more fulfilling, peaceful, and balanced life.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety and stress, feeling overwhelmed by life transitions or personal challenges. They need a safe space to express their feelings and gain clarity on their emotions. Their goals include developing coping strategies, building resilience, and achieving a better work-life balance. They want to feel more in control of their lives and improve their overall mental well-being because they aspire to lead a more fulfilling, peaceful, and balanced life.
I originate from a Northern Ontario community but have been happily settled in the Ottawa area for over 20 years. I am a bilingual (fluent in French and English), Social Worker and it has been my great pleasure to work in the field of mental health social work with Children, Youth and Adults since 2006. I believe that everyone runs into challenges in their life that they shouldn't be expected to resolve alone and I am happy to be there to guide them on their road to recovery. Lets work together to re-establish fulfillment in your life.
I originate from a Northern Ontario community but have been happily settled in the Ottawa area for over 20 years. I am a bilingual (fluent in French and English), Social Worker and it has been my great pleasure to work in the field of mental health social work with Children, Youth and Adults since 2006. I believe that everyone runs into challenges in their life that they shouldn't be expected to resolve alone and I am happy to be there to guide them on their road to recovery. Lets work together to re-establish fulfillment in your life.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome. If you're here, life might be hard right now. It might have been this way for a long time. What you're feeling makes sense. It might be challenging to feel like yourself. Perhaps who you truly are is yet to be discovered. To genuinely feel connected and to understand who we are, we need to understand how our past and present contexts shape the way we respond to difficulties. Sometimes, these protective measures no longer serve us. Perhaps it's time for a change so that we can move forward in healthy ways and toward empowering relationships.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome. If you're here, life might be hard right now. It might have been this way for a long time. What you're feeling makes sense. It might be challenging to feel like yourself. Perhaps who you truly are is yet to be discovered. To genuinely feel connected and to understand who we are, we need to understand how our past and present contexts shape the way we respond to difficulties. Sometimes, these protective measures no longer serve us. Perhaps it's time for a change so that we can move forward in healthy ways and toward empowering relationships.
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.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and workplace conflict who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. You may be struggling to set boundaries, manage intense emotions, or understand how past experiences affect your present. Many feel exhausted by interpersonal conflict or the weight of unresolved experiences, and are looking for clarity, relief, and a safe space to explore their inner world without judgment.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and workplace conflict who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. You may be struggling to set boundaries, manage intense emotions, or understand how past experiences affect your present. Many feel exhausted by interpersonal conflict or the weight of unresolved experiences, and are looking for clarity, relief, and a safe space to explore their inner world without judgment.
Growing up as a queer teen in a world that felt rigidly defined by heteronormative expectations, I often felt like an outsider. I tried to fit into spaces that weren’t ready to embrace difference—places that struggled to hold the unique, the unconventional, the untraditional. At times, I felt angry, misunderstood, scared, and profoundly alone. Even my first experience with therapy left me feeling disconnected—it was cold, clinical, and impersonal. Everything I now strive not to be.
Growing up as a queer teen in a world that felt rigidly defined by heteronormative expectations, I often felt like an outsider. I tried to fit into spaces that weren’t ready to embrace difference—places that struggled to hold the unique, the unconventional, the untraditional. At times, I felt angry, misunderstood, scared, and profoundly alone. Even my first experience with therapy left me feeling disconnected—it was cold, clinical, and impersonal. Everything I now strive not to be.
