Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Ottawa, ON

My passion is supporting women of all ages and stages. I have a special interest in working with pregnant and parenting women.

Are your negative self-talk and patterns holding you back? Perhaps causing you to overthink, feel overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, anxious or depressed? Are you looking for tools and mental skills to improve your quality of life and overall well-being? I am a bilingual registered psychotherapist with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults across various mental health settings. I help clients to develop the tools and mental skills to identify and change their thought patterns, in order to improve their quality of life while increasing their self-worth and confidence.

In clinical practice, I utilize a biopsychosocial approach that considers a client’s past, worldview, and perception of self. This supports the accurate assessment of presenting issues, as well as individual client needs. My preferred therapeutic orientations to work with are cognitive behavioural therapy, exposure and response prevention, emotionally focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Accepting new clients. We all struggle at one time or another, we face a variety of challenges that make us wonder where to turn. Seeking therapy can be an extremely rewarding experience. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, with a specialization in life transitions and perinatal mental health. It is my role to help clients uncover their strengths and take strides towards their ideal self. My approach is empathic, and non-judgemental with a strong client focus. I utilize techniques from positive psychology, narrative therapy, CBT, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Becoming a mother brings many emotional challenges. Most moms feel lost and alone at some point. Being a mom myself, I understand the struggles many mothers go through. Many mothers miss the early signs of depression because they think those are signs of pregnancy -related hormonal changes. These symptoms may be more than depression and sadness and have a negative impact on mom’s everyday functioning. As well, I specialize in helping those who have suffered the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or at birth. Miscarriage is not mourned publicly, and there are tools that help deal with this grief.

When someone experiences life changes such as grief, loss, relationship challenges, job loss, parenting, postpartum , trauma and abuse, these situations can evoke feelings of anxiety and depression. You will be supported through these challenges and life stressors by engaging in therapeutic conversations which will stimulate change and promote healthy coping strategies. Together, therapeutic goals are explored and established, with a core focus on your individual needs. Talk-therapy, Cognitive-Behavourial Therapy and Brainspotting are some approaches used as well as working with lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal results.

Hello! I am a Registered Psychotherapist based in Ottawa, Canada. As a Holistic Psychotherapist, I assist my clients in restoring health in mind, body, emotion, relationship, and spirit. I provide individual therapy nation-wide by secure video.

My name is Dr. Marianne O'Byrne, owner and psychologist at Thrive. I work primarily with clients from two spheres: 1) PTSD, including with first responders (including WSIB, VAC, RCMP) and 2) perinatal difficulties (e.g., new parents, postpartum depression and anxiety, traumatic birth). I have a breadth of experience providing assessment and treatment for adults with anxiety and mood disorders. I also enjoy assessing and treating for stress management, self-esteem, and other interpersonal and behavioral difficulties.

Asking for help is the bravest step you can take and I want to help you make the most of this courageous step forward. I specialize in adult ADHD and postpartum mood disorders. As a fellow parent (of 3) I know how this time can bring great joy and simultaneously be the cause of overwhelm. If you have ADHD know that it does not define you, but it does impact your brain processes. To be the person deep in your heart, the work starts from the inside out. Together, we'll make sense of your pain, learn transformative skills, improve functioning and self-regulation.

*** I am currently not accepting new clients *** Life is challenging and sometimes all of the ups and downs can feel really overwhelming. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental, client centred approach to therapy. Stress, anxiety and depression can creep up in all types of life circumstances. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. My practice also specializes in parenting, pre-natal & postpartum support and helping navigate difficult life challenges and transitions.

SPECIALIZING IN POSTPARTUM AND PERINATAL SUPPORT. Nothing in life prepares you for your new role as mom. You can read all the books, take the classes, talk to all your friends, but until that squalling newborn is placed in your arms - no one can explain to you what it all means and feels like. And just as each of our relationships are unique to who we are- so is our adjustment into becoming mothers. We will carry our strengths but also our wounds into this new role. And although we may expect endless joy we may also find depression, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

I help stressed out postpartum moms and moms who had a rough childhood become the mother they want to be. I also help kids and teens get back to their fun, joyful selves when struggling with anxiety. You struggle to fall asleep because you find yourself constantly checking that the baby is still breathing. You witness your child get worse everyday and miss school. You feel intense pressure to be the best mother, but the stress of the postpartum period is too much. The pressure to be the best parent for your child has had an impact on you. There is help, I provide bilingual therapy for postpartum moms, kids and teens in Ontario.

You may be here because you don't know where to turn, the experience you are having now floods every area of your life, you want support to make the next steps but don't even know where to start. You are not alone. Together we can sort through the range of emotions and experiences to find meaning and purpose; while creating a practical plan to support you to move forward on your journey. Whether it's anxiety, depression, adjustment to a new role (such as parenthood), grief or something you can't yet name we can work together to see you through these challenges.

Are you struggling to work through difficult emotions? I am a Registered Psychotherapist with in-depth education and experience counselling individuals who are struggling with personal and interpersonal difficulties. I focus on treating a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting and family struggles, bullying and grief. I am also passionate about working with aspiring, expecting, new and experienced parents through the various stressors and challenges of parenthood such as infertility, miscarriage , Postpartum Depression and family adjustment.

I have worked in the area of counselling psychology for several years and have a variety of experience including research, teaching, supervision and psychotherapy. As a registered psychotherapist, I enjoy providing authentic, compassionate, challenging and insightful support as I journey alongside my clients through the many challenges they face. I consider it an honour to be invited to walk with people as they courageously face life's past, present and future difficulties.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with both individuals and couples who are struggling with personal and relational difficulties. I focus on treating a number of mental health concerns including, but not limited to: depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, relationship struggles, parenting, and perinatal issues. I am also passionate about supporting individuals and couples experiencing difficulties and challenges related to family creation and parenthood such as infertility, miscarriage /stillbirth, infant loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, and family adjustment issues.

Sept 2022 - I will have some openings in October- please contact me to set up a phone consultation - You are exhausted from trying SO hard and never feeling like enough. Sometimes you feel ok but when you pause, you realize your thoughts are racing, your muscles are tense, and you are utterly depleted. Anxiety, self-doubt and your inner critic do not need to rule your mind and body. You are worthy of support and deserve to feel more at peace with yourself. I love to help clients strengthen inner resources, cultivate self-compassion, create healthy boundaries and find more ease and joy.

Looking for healing, growth, or change, but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have experienced these before and are seeking to deepen and sustain your gains. Together we can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore your intentions. A central part of my role is to evoke your own inner wisdom, strengths, resources, and values, and support you in using these to navigate the issues you face. I work with adult individuals and couples and have expertise in the areas of: anxiety, depression, prenatal & post-partum issues, parenting, grief/loss, childhood abuse and trauma.

Dr. Marie Faaborg-Andersen is a registered clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment to adults and couples with a wide range of presenting concerns. She is an experienced clinician who specializes in working with both individuals and couples with issues related to anxiety, low mood, perinatal concerns, sexual dysfunctions, and relationship concerns. Marie is skilled at providing both psychodiagnostic assessments and psychotherapy, building on clients' unique set of skills and strengths to help them to overcome personal barriers.