Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Mycah Katz
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have a lot of personal and professional experience with LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD,
polyamory
, trauma, and attachment issues.
We live in a world that often doesn't recognize who we are, especially if you are queer, trans, neurodivergent. Whether you are one of those, or all three, I am right there with you. You might be wondering who you are or you might already know. You might have experienced trauma. You might be dealing with organizational challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and issues with your family of origin. You might be an individual, a monogamous couple, or in a non-monogamous relationship configuration. Wading through all of these issues can be difficult at the best of times, but I am here to help.
Laurinda Cheng
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
polyamory
, ethical non-monogamy, open relationships), sexual concerns, identity issues, self-harm, self-esteem, body image, relationship and family problems, and grief and loss.
I am currently accepting new clients. I believe it takes great courage to explore our experiences, confront our problems, and dare to change ourselves. I aim to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where we can deeply engage with the issues you have brought to therapy. I am based in Ottawa providing individual counselling/psychotherapy services virtually in English to individuals 18 years of age and older in Ontario and the NWT. I welcome clients of all backgrounds. I am allied to the BIPOC, LGBTQ, non-monogamous, and kink communities.
Robert Nettleton
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! My name is Rob. My goal is to support you on your journey of living the life you want to live and becoming the person you want to become. As a therapist I value authenticity, connection, and compassion, so it's important to me that we create a space where you feel that you can completely be yourself, without judgment, as we work together to identify, clarify, and ultimately achieve your goals. Clients I see tend to experience difficulties related to mood and anxiety, or are seeking coping skills to navigate stress and the complexities of life.
Ottawa, ON K1R
& Online
Jennifer Jackson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a social worker who believes in the power of persons and peoples: I work with clients to create opportunities for healing and growth. I have a varied background including crisis intervention, addictions recovery, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, and Parts work. I understand the importance of melding mindfulness techniques with traditional therapeutic approaches. In practice, I work to combine a solid knowledge of the neurobiological underpinnings of trauma while providing a safe and welcoming environment, creatively combining these aspects of care to customise healing journeys in partnership with my clients.
Thanh Ly
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Hello, I'm Thanh (pronounced Tang)! I work with clients who are struggling with their mental health by drawing their strengths and helping them develop greater resiliency. Issues my clients tend to face are stress, anxiety, major transition periods in life, past trauma, grief, mood disorders (such as depression), relationship problems, communication and social skills, and/or low self-esteem. Together, we collaborate to build habits and systems in response to life's challenges, and build a life that clients enjoy living rather than letting the days pass by.
Not accepting new clients
Rebecca Minish
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I come to the practice of psychotherapy with over a decade of combined experience as a Social Worker and therapist in community organizations, including extensive experience with a variety of mental health, trauma, and addictions issues. I am particularly passionate about and experienced in working with survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and other relational traumas. My approach to therapy is informed and guided by attachment and feminist theories, and anti-oppressive frameworks.
Jane Loignon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
It's not just you! The world out there can feel like it's on fire... While anxiety, sadness and dread are appropriate responses to what's going on in the world, there are alternatives. We can co- create a narrative of bravery, compassion, joy and...of fun! I work with clients who feel overwhelmed who long to find a sense of purpose and of safety. I work with couples struggling to keep their relationship healthy. I work with emerging adults who are building their identity and trying to cope with it all.
Natalie Guenette
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP (Q)
Verified
Verified
Seeking professional help can be scary and intimidating. I aim to provide a safe and confidential space built on acceptance and openness. I provide therapy services in English and French to adults who wish to work on concerns including, but not limited to, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, emotional regulation, trauma/PTSD, and substance use and abuse. I work under the supervision of Dr. Karine Côté, Psy. D., C. Psych.
Not accepting new clients
Candace Hebert
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years of experience working with a diverse population across a broad area of issues. In particular, I am passionate about working with people who have ADHD and/or ASD, learning disabilities and eating disorders. Whether you are an adolescent, adult or parent who has a new diagnosis or someone who has been struggling with executive function, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and/or parenting, I have helped people to understand the issues, overcome challenges and move through life with more balance and self-compassion.
Amanda Neilson
Registered Social Worker, CYW, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting clients. Providing virtual sessions for folks across Ontario and in person or virtual sessions for Ottawa folks. For over 20 years, I have specialized in treating people with problematic substance use and substance use disorders. I work within a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach. The right way to make meaningful change is the way that works best for you. I'm here to work with you on finding that way.
Not accepting new clients
Siobhan Laura Nearey
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Struggling to make sense of the world? Trying to figure out where you fit in? I take a radically compassionate approach to supporting folks who are trying to navigate the complexities of life today.
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Véronique Livermore
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see individuals in therapy for a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, adult ADHD, relationship issues, family dynamics, parenting, self-esteem & climate anxiety. In sessions, I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours at your own pace. I help clients gain clarity about the challenges they are facing, find a healthy sense of balance, and learn strategies to cope more effectively. I like to collaboratively approach problems and help you find creative solutions that fit your values.
Dr. Amelie Zonato
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
If you're considering seeing a psychologist, you're uncomfortable with something in your life. Maybe you've carried around a vague dissatisfaction with yourself, with others, or with life for as long as you can remember. Maybe you feel empty, hollow, or like some piece of you is missing. Maybe you feel full to bursting with rage, with pain, with despair. Maybe you've noticed that all your relationships tend to end the same way, but you're not sure why. Maybe you keep changing jobs, but never feel accomplished.
Laura Mayne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Relationships can be a source of your greatest joys and your biggest challenges. And struggles within your relationships, whether it’s with your partner, a family member or in the workplace, can impact your enjoyment of your daily life. With over 30 years of experience, I have worked with couples and individuals in transforming their relationships from a source of pain and conflict to one of strength and growth. I bring my lived experience as a married lesbian and mother to a young adult to my practice. With Heartswell Counselling, I offer you a safe, inclusive space to explore your feelings and enhance your heart’s well-being.
Carol Susan Dignam
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA
Verified
Verified
Research towards my book "Multidimensional Healing" soon to be published by Austin Macauley revealed that unresolved childhood trauma underlies many common mental, emotional & physical health issues such as PTSD, HDD, anxiety, depression, chronic hypertension & auto-immune diseases. Therefore, I have trained in the trauma resolution methods EMDR, Internal Family Systems & Somatic Experiencing designed to reactivate embodied psychic trauma & facilitate its release. These methods are life-changing when they release the trauma blocking the flow of vitality, love and well-being.
Jacob Pollack
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MSc
Verified
Verified
Living in a fast-paced society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. We're typically told that the root of mental health issues comes from inner weakness or lack of resiliency. But, I approach mental health issues as arising primarily from our needs being inadequately met by the community and world around us. So there's a disconnect between how we evolved and where we are now.
Not accepting new clients
Shamira Drice: Drice Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Thank you for considering me in your search for a therapist! I am Registered Psychotherapist who offer services to individuals (5+) with particular focus on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and trauma.
Carla Condon Barton
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Becoming a therapist has been an intentional journey that is the direct result of a desire to collaboratively facilitate healing in myself and others. It is difficult to be in the world right now and the impending fear and anxiety around us can contribute to feelings of overwhelm and a sense of disconnect from ourselves and others. This might have us feeling hopeless, isolated or 'stuck'. Our work together will foster the resilience and self-compassion needed to weather these storms and to recognize and celebrate the wisdom found in the struggle.
Maaike de Graaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc
Verified
Verified
As a Psychotherapist, I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free, compassionate and growth-focused space for my clients, where their voices can be heard and encouragement is given to explore new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories and experiences. I have many years of extensive experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families facing diverse challenges including, but not limited to: coping difficulties, anxiety, substance use, depression and suicidality, and behavioural concerns.
Massimo Roberto Di Domenico
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Life can be full of stress, with some days being more overwhelming than others. It can be difficult to look inwards and realize that the skills and behaviours we have been using to cope with stress are not as effective as they used to be. Through this inward reflection, you have recognized that something needs to change and I congratulate you on doing so. This recognition can come with uncertainty about how to develop different ways to overcome the challenges that life presents us. Together we will navigate difficulties with negative emotions, disruptive behaviours, or family conflict and work towards making a positive change!
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.