Sexual Abuse Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Chelsea Graham
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP(Q)
Verified
I have experience working with individuals who are faced with addiction, sexual
assault
and domestic violence, as well as those seeking support for self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, grief/loss, self-harm and other obstacles that present themselves at any stage of life.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Q), I pride myself on creating a safe and compassionate environment for clients to begin their healing process. I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is most effective when it is based on collaboration, trust, and openness. In my experience, all clients are unique and my priority is to mold my therapeutic approach to suit each individual's needs. I focus on building every client’s strengths in order to assist them in enriching all areas of life and and help them move toward whole-hearted living. I take a holistic approach by incorporating techniques from various treatment modalities.
Rebecca Minish
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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.
Ashley MacLellan
Counsellor, MEd, RP, SEP-T
I am certified in Complex Trauma and Child
Sexual Abuse
Intervention in addition to a Masters degree in Counselling.
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (H. Keller) is a statement which motivates me to be versatile and adaptive so I may best meet my client's needs in an integrated practice, to facilitate empowerment and holistic well-being. I utilize strength-based, somatic, creative and expressive modes of therapy tailored to suit the unique needs of individuals from various walks of life.
Jathina Blais
Registered Social Worker , MSW, RSW
Verified
I have worked for over 10 years with survivors of
sexual abuse
/
assault
and domestic violence, as well as with people experiencing self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and trauma issues.
Many of us silently cope with difficulties in our lives. But you don't have to. Reaching out to a counsellor for support gives you the opportunity to explore what is holding you back and start improving your quality of life. People have the capacity to make positive changes in their lives with the right support and guidance. With support, you will tap into your strengths, find hope and heal emotional wounds. I work with individual adults who are experiencing mental health issues, trauma, negative self-esteem, sleep issues and relationship issues.
Wesley Moore
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified
Born and raised in the Maritimes, Ottawa has been home since 2004. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Locally, I have worked in mental health since 2006 and opened my practice in 2010. In 2008, I began working with individuals whom identify as survivors of childhood trauma. A specialization is work with men whom identify as survivors of sexual trauma and/or childhood
sexual abuse
. Additionally, I can address addiction, anxiety, anger management, depression, and relational problems. Other areas in which I work include sexuality, men's issues, and LGBT concerns.
Kara Peet
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
The body keeps the score. I help trauma survivors live full, and connected lives. I have many years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual
assault
, as well as harmful, abusive, or neglectful childhood experiences. Trauma may impact your self-esteem, or create relationship issues, anxiety, alienation from the body, feelings of being disconnected from yourself and others. A central focus of my work has been supporting clients impacted by trauma without the lens of pathology. That’s to say: there’s nothing wrong with you at all. Your way of being in the world was developed as means of protection.
Cassandra Tenneriello
MACP, RP, CCC
Verified
I have over six years of experience working with individuals of all ages who are faced with trauma, addiction, sexual
assault
, and intergenerational trauma.
It takes great courage to begin taking steps towards starting therapy. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey. My initial goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for you to begin your healing process. From experience, all clients are unique, and my priority is to mould my therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs and goals. I use a strength-based, client-centred and collaborative approach meeting you where you are in your journey and empowering you to achieve growth.
Rita Elazar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q)
Verified
In my experience working at The Centre for Treatment of
Sexual Abuse
and Childhood Trauma, I gained experience working with severe childhood trauma, physical, domestic, and
sexual abuse
, eating disorders, and identity issues.
There are many good reasons to seek therapy, whether you're going through a challenging time, feeling stuck, or simply looking for personal development. I work collaboratively with my clients using an integrative, holistic, evidence-based approach to tailor a therapeutic experience that is effective for the client. As a woman of colour, I use an intersectional approach looking at race, ethnicity, gender, (dis)ability, class, and many other factors when building a treatment plan with my clients.
Sandra E LeBlanc
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified
I have extensive training in areas such as anxiety, depression, attachment issues, foster care, adoption, trauma, including treatment of child
sexual abuse
, sexualized behaviours, bullying issues, grief and loss, separation, divorce issues, and LGBTQ2s+.
I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have over 25 years experience providing therapy with, children, adolescents, adults and families. I am very passionate about my work and feel blessed to have walked alongside my clients over the years and share in their journey of growth and healing. My life experiences and role as a parent have also helped me become the clinician I am today.
Daniele Robert
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Verified
I lead with a trauma-informed practice and work with individuals who face challenges with trauma,
sexual abuse
, anger, stress and anxiety, depression, attachment concerns, loss, and concurrent disorders. Offering a non-judgmental, compassionate perspective, my role will be to meet you where you are while supporting you through developing a path to achieving your therapeutic goals.
Kaysia Saliba
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
My experience has included work in various mental health settings, with First Responders and survivors of sexual
assault
and domestic violence.
Anxiety, trauma and difficulties within relationships can affect your life in so many ways. In my practice, I can help you become "unstuck", to work through and move forward from the feelings, behaviors, memories or situations that are preventing you from living how you want to. If you're having a hard time coping with anxiety or low mood, struggling in a relationship or find yourself unable to move forward after a traumatic event, I can help. I use effective treatment approaches in a laid back, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that we can work together towards the changes you want to see in your life.
Anna Earle Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, RP, RMFT, CCC, MA, C HYP
Verified
I am a professional member with the Centre for Treatment of
Sexual Abuse
and Childhood Trauma.
Individuals and couples looking for a holistic body-centred approach with an empathic responsive therapist will find my approach light, safe, and trustworthy. I have fourteen years of experience in both body and mind therapies including Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's stress reduction mindfulness practice, spirituality focused counselling, somatic experiencing, yoga, cranio-sacral therapy, and energy healing. My clinical practice draws from many theories and modalities to meet various goals and needs.
Rosemary Ernhofer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC-S, MEd, (Counse
Verified
I am a registered psychotherapist and ICEEFT certified EFT couple therapist, accepting new clients in September 2021. You may contact me in the interim if you wish to book an appointment. In individual therapy, I welcome those struggling with a wide range of issues including: depression, loss and grief, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual orientation, identity issues,
sexual abuse
, trauma and spirituality-related issues. If you are looking for relief and hope and wish to work with someone who can provide compassion, experience and sound strategies, please contact me.
Reesa Packard
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified
Specialities: mood, anxiety, emotions, ADHD; couple, family, relational; work & career; healing past, sexual
assault
, childhood abuse/neglect; self-relationship, intimacy/authenticity; meaning & purpose, mortality, connectedness; grief, bereavement, chronic illness, parenting sick child; women's issues, queer experiences; yoga & martial art-informed therapy.
Hello, feel free to browse my information and contact me with any questions. I am a Ph.D. Registered Psychotherapist at a quaint Private Practice in Ottawa’s downtown core. Crisis & trauma are my original specialties, calling me to the profession over a decade ago. I see myself make the most meaningful contributions in these areas, as well as in advancing self-growth & self-development, including emotional, relational, professional, somatic, spiritual, or sexual issues. I use proven techniques to manage difficulties in the now, while promoting growth on the whole. I also research, teach & train so that I, too, can continue to grow.
Simone Olinek
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP, CHWC
Verified
I have experience working with survivors of developmental trauma, sexual
assault
, military members and more.
When you begin your healing journey with me we take time to cultivate a treatment plan that honours your unique goals, circumstances, assets and challenges. I take a holistic approach to therapy that integrates the components of well-being relevant to each client. Therapy is conducted through a person-centred, integrative framework, incorporating evidence-based, trauma-informed models like Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioural interventions and more. I am basic trained in EMDR and am a Certified Canadian Counsellor in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Melissa Hooper
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
While I work with issues of depression, anxiety and dysfunctional couple dynamics, I specialize in issues with sexuality, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, infertility and
sexual abuse
. I offer respectful, judgment free compassionate care to clients experiencing troubling emotions and behaviours and work to release and heal feelings of shame/guilt/fear related to sexual dysfunction, intimacy and identity. I work extensively with both individuals and couples in the areas of high/low sexual desire, arousal/orgasm disorders and Erectile Dysfunction, among others. My practice is LGBTQ+Kink and Consenual non-monogamy supportive.
Janice Fraser
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW, SEP
Verified
**I AM CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS**I have been providing counselling and therapy for 30 years, as well as supervision and consultation to therapists and Masters degree students. My areas of specialty include addictions, trauma, and
sexual abuse
, and I have extensive experience in other areas of psychotherapy including depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, family of origin issues, dissociation, separation, and infertility. I have a passion for helping people develop new ways of understanding and working through their challenges. I am a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist.
Ionatan Stan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I work with individuals, couples and families. I address different problems that affect your life cognitively, emotionally and relationally. The area of my expertise includes work with the following issues: anxiety and depression, anger management, couples and family problems, bereavement/grief, stress/burnout, parenting, life transitions, separation/divorce, work related issues, trauma,
sexual abuse
and existential concerns. In my work I use tools belonging to different theoretical approaches such as: Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focus Therapy, Narrative, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused and Existential Therapy.
Lorraine Jaksic
Marriage & Family Therapist, RP, RMFT
Verified
A few of my specialties include couple work (healing after affairs, communication, anger), post-traumatic stress,
sexual abuse
, military families, and family of origin issues.
I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.
Virtual CBT Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
Are you tired of struggling with a past trauma? Symptoms of PTSD after a trauma are completely normal, but sometimes we can get stuck in a vicious cycle of negative thoughts, intense emotions, and feeling on edge. All of this can feel overwhelming and exhausting and like life is never going to get better. We can help: physical &
sexual abuse
survivors, veterans, first responders (e.g. police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, nurses and doctors), and people who have had traumatic grief & loss. If you are looking to regain your life back and reconnect to what's important, we can help.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
Child sexual abuse is the deliberate exposure of a minor child to sexual activity that the child cannot comprehend or consent to. This means a child is forced or talked into sex or sexual activities by another person. This behavior includes acts such as inappropriate touching of a child's breasts or genitalia, someone exposing their genitalia to a child, fondling, oral-genital contact, genital and anal intercourse, as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and exposure to pornography.
If you're looking for a counsellor that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Ottawa or for Ottawa sexual abuse counselling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse counsellors, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse therapists. Counsellors can help with child abuse in Ottawa and sexual violence in Ottawa. An Ottawa counsellor can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.
If you're looking for a counsellor that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Ottawa or for Ottawa sexual abuse counselling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse counsellors, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse therapists. Counsellors can help with child abuse in Ottawa and sexual violence in Ottawa. An Ottawa counsellor can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.