Substance Use Therapists in Ottawa, ON
The clients I enjoy working with want to make changes in their lives and are looking forward to a better quality of life. They reached a point where they realize that what they've been doing hasn't worked and realize they need something more and are eager to get started on a new direction in life.
The clients I enjoy working with want to make changes in their lives and are looking forward to a better quality of life. They reached a point where they realize that what they've been doing hasn't worked and realize they need something more and are eager to get started on a new direction in life.
Sam Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2J
Waitlist for new clients
I work with young adults and adults who are dealing with issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PMDD, school/ workplace stress, and major life transitions. I am passionate about helping clients get unstuck from their struggles and start living fuller, more enriched lives. I strive to foster an environment that feels safe, supportive, comfortable, and collaborative, so that you can show up as your authentic self and work towards creating the life you want to live!
I work with young adults and adults who are dealing with issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PMDD, school/ workplace stress, and major life transitions. I am passionate about helping clients get unstuck from their struggles and start living fuller, more enriched lives. I strive to foster an environment that feels safe, supportive, comfortable, and collaborative, so that you can show up as your authentic self and work towards creating the life you want to live!
I'm a relationally focused therapist, which means our connection is an integral part of therapy. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, PTSD and/or past trauma, let’s work together to find ways to identify, address and reduce your distress. If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship(s), I invite you to work with me to find new ways to be and to relate to your partner(s). If you are experiencing an important transition in life, such as getting married, separating (or divorcing), starting a family, and/or preparing to retire, let's connect to make this transition as smooth as possible.
I'm a relationally focused therapist, which means our connection is an integral part of therapy. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, PTSD and/or past trauma, let’s work together to find ways to identify, address and reduce your distress. If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship(s), I invite you to work with me to find new ways to be and to relate to your partner(s). If you are experiencing an important transition in life, such as getting married, separating (or divorcing), starting a family, and/or preparing to retire, let's connect to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Alexander Osei-Owusu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1T (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients from $130 to $150/session. I offer virtual sessions and am also offering a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. I am a genuinely empathetic and dedicated therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora youth, and men. My goal in therapy is to create a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for your mental health and growth. I provide unconditional support to my clients as they chart a path to wellness.
I am currently accepting new clients from $130 to $150/session. I offer virtual sessions and am also offering a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. I am a genuinely empathetic and dedicated therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora youth, and men. My goal in therapy is to create a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for your mental health and growth. I provide unconditional support to my clients as they chart a path to wellness.
We believe that every individual and relationship is unique and deserves personalized care tailored to their specific needs and goals. Our holistic approach to therapy combines evidence-based techniques with the art of human connection, empowering you to overcome current obstacles and unlock your full potential. We welcome individuals and couples from all walks of life; we embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. Our techniques aim to bring about fundamental structural changes in how individuals function, thereby paving the way for lasting and positive change from within.
We believe that every individual and relationship is unique and deserves personalized care tailored to their specific needs and goals. Our holistic approach to therapy combines evidence-based techniques with the art of human connection, empowering you to overcome current obstacles and unlock your full potential. We welcome individuals and couples from all walks of life; we embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. Our techniques aim to bring about fundamental structural changes in how individuals function, thereby paving the way for lasting and positive change from within.
Jessica Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MC, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
Waitlist for new clients
As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I strive to provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to every individual I support. I specialize in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma and/or abuse, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, emotional dysregulation, stress, and other mental health concerns. In my therapeutic relationships, I foster trust, focus on strengths, and seek collaboration with clients through my adoption of a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I strive to provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to every individual I support. I specialize in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma and/or abuse, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, emotional dysregulation, stress, and other mental health concerns. In my therapeutic relationships, I foster trust, focus on strengths, and seek collaboration with clients through my adoption of a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective.
Jennifer de Wet Turner
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1V (Online Only)
I am an experienced Registered Psychotherapist with an M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I specialize in individual and family issues, couples counselling, grief work and supporting the challenges of living with cancer and dealing with dying. As a therapist, cancer patient, and the mother of six children, my life experience and training has taught me the value of working with each person as a unique, dynamic individual. I have personal experience raising children to adulthood, navigating the challenges and rewards of being in long-term relationships, and dealing with loss, illness and death.
I am an experienced Registered Psychotherapist with an M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I specialize in individual and family issues, couples counselling, grief work and supporting the challenges of living with cancer and dealing with dying. As a therapist, cancer patient, and the mother of six children, my life experience and training has taught me the value of working with each person as a unique, dynamic individual. I have personal experience raising children to adulthood, navigating the challenges and rewards of being in long-term relationships, and dealing with loss, illness and death.
I provide warm, heart-connected and empathetic counselling, coaching, mediation and hypnotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I concentrate on "wholistic" healing and empowerment rather than on being clinical and "helping". Basically, I form what I call a "Healing Partnership" with the people who come for my services. I tend to be quite eclectic and bring a wide range of skills, techniques, modalities and wisdom to each counselling interaction. Please contact me to enhance your life and to make the most of each moment.
My favourite slogan is: "Listening well is the most eloquent sign of caring."
I provide warm, heart-connected and empathetic counselling, coaching, mediation and hypnotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I concentrate on "wholistic" healing and empowerment rather than on being clinical and "helping". Basically, I form what I call a "Healing Partnership" with the people who come for my services. I tend to be quite eclectic and bring a wide range of skills, techniques, modalities and wisdom to each counselling interaction. Please contact me to enhance your life and to make the most of each moment.
My favourite slogan is: "Listening well is the most eloquent sign of caring."
Katrina Landon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2B (Online Only)
I am an Indigenous social worker accepting NEW clients and offering NIHB coverage. My primary areas of expertise are mental health, trauma, domestic violence, and intergenerational issues. As an Indigenous social worker, my practice focuses on decolonizing principles and empowering clients in their healing journey. I offer virtual counselling sessions via phone, video call, or chat-based options.
I am an Indigenous social worker accepting NEW clients and offering NIHB coverage. My primary areas of expertise are mental health, trauma, domestic violence, and intergenerational issues. As an Indigenous social worker, my practice focuses on decolonizing principles and empowering clients in their healing journey. I offer virtual counselling sessions via phone, video call, or chat-based options.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, 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.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, 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.
Allison Grey Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, CYW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2M
I began my journey working with children and youth over 20 years ago in the field of Child and Youth work. My experience and passion are in helping people build and strengthen healthy attachments and connections not only with others, but with themselves. I believe that connection within the therapeutic relationship is so important and I will work with you in order to create safety as you trust me to support you in this part of your journey. I will focus on your story in a respectful and non-judgmental way so that together we can create the foundation for what you need in order to heal, grow and change in the ways you want.
I began my journey working with children and youth over 20 years ago in the field of Child and Youth work. My experience and passion are in helping people build and strengthen healthy attachments and connections not only with others, but with themselves. I believe that connection within the therapeutic relationship is so important and I will work with you in order to create safety as you trust me to support you in this part of your journey. I will focus on your story in a respectful and non-judgmental way so that together we can create the foundation for what you need in order to heal, grow and change in the ways you want.
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I feel incredibly grateful to be able to sit with individuals and support them in some of the hardest times of their lives. I bring a compassionate, calm and non-judgemental energy to every session, ensuring that you feel safe and heard. I always welcome the difficult conversations, as I know this is where healing happens. My style of therapy is informal, compassionate, and responsive to each person’s unique needs. With a strength-based, real-life, and collaborative approach, I work to provide emotional support and guidance to adults and young adults challenged by the many adjustments to life transitions.
I feel incredibly grateful to be able to sit with individuals and support them in some of the hardest times of their lives. I bring a compassionate, calm and non-judgemental energy to every session, ensuring that you feel safe and heard. I always welcome the difficult conversations, as I know this is where healing happens. My style of therapy is informal, compassionate, and responsive to each person’s unique needs. With a strength-based, real-life, and collaborative approach, I work to provide emotional support and guidance to adults and young adults challenged by the many adjustments to life transitions.
**ACCEPTE CLIENTS** Je pratique la thérapie individuelle, familiale et de couple en français et en anglais depuis 2018. Mes domaines de spécialisation comprennent, l'anxiété, la dépression, le stress, l'affirmation de soi, la confiance en soi, le deuil, les problèmes relationnels, la parentalité, les problèmes de dépendances aux drogues et à l'alcool, les craintes liés aux allergies et les transitions de vie. J'ai travaillé pendant 8 ans avec les enfants et les adultes atteints de troubles du spectre de l'autisme. Je sais donc reconnaître les besoins individuels, mais aussi ceux des couples et des familles entourant cette clientèle.
**ACCEPTE CLIENTS** Je pratique la thérapie individuelle, familiale et de couple en français et en anglais depuis 2018. Mes domaines de spécialisation comprennent, l'anxiété, la dépression, le stress, l'affirmation de soi, la confiance en soi, le deuil, les problèmes relationnels, la parentalité, les problèmes de dépendances aux drogues et à l'alcool, les craintes liés aux allergies et les transitions de vie. J'ai travaillé pendant 8 ans avec les enfants et les adultes atteints de troubles du spectre de l'autisme. Je sais donc reconnaître les besoins individuels, mais aussi ceux des couples et des familles entourant cette clientèle.
I believe a strong rapport is the bedrock of effective therapy, and thus have spent much of my career researching the ingredients of a positive therapeutic relationship and outcome, before putting what I’ve learned into practice. Since 2009, I have enjoyed working clinically with folks experiencing conflict in their relationships, and those struggling with either overwhelming emotions or with feeling disconnected from them. I am committed to trying to understand the deeper, contextual reasons behind a person’s suffering, defining the “what” of a problem before moving to the “how” in creating change.
I believe a strong rapport is the bedrock of effective therapy, and thus have spent much of my career researching the ingredients of a positive therapeutic relationship and outcome, before putting what I’ve learned into practice. Since 2009, I have enjoyed working clinically with folks experiencing conflict in their relationships, and those struggling with either overwhelming emotions or with feeling disconnected from them. I am committed to trying to understand the deeper, contextual reasons behind a person’s suffering, defining the “what” of a problem before moving to the “how” in creating change.
Deborah Lynne Brooks
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1S
Waitlist for new clients
I work in person, with people in need of support and guidance from a neutral person outside of their life. This can be a life transition such as a separation, or death, to living with a chronic or terminal illness. As well as neurodiversity such as learning differences, ADD/ADHD/ASD with or without a formal diagnosis. Addictions and trauma make up a large part of my practice and I favor psychotherapy combined with a self help group approach. Through individual assessment, psychoeducation and psychotherapy, I support you to achieve your goals and measurably improving the quality of your life.
I work in person, with people in need of support and guidance from a neutral person outside of their life. This can be a life transition such as a separation, or death, to living with a chronic or terminal illness. As well as neurodiversity such as learning differences, ADD/ADHD/ASD with or without a formal diagnosis. Addictions and trauma make up a large part of my practice and I favor psychotherapy combined with a self help group approach. Through individual assessment, psychoeducation and psychotherapy, I support you to achieve your goals and measurably improving the quality of your life.
Adolescence is a wild labyrinth and can be challenging. It’s a time of growth and self-discovery. Throw in the complexities of divorce and blended families, and it feels like navigating an obstacle course in the dark. Esther’s offerings are designed to help your teen navigate these turbulent years with grace, confidence, and maybe even a bit of humour. She fully understands that life's experiences can leave teens feeling bewildered, isolated, and overwhelmed.
Adolescence is a wild labyrinth and can be challenging. It’s a time of growth and self-discovery. Throw in the complexities of divorce and blended families, and it feels like navigating an obstacle course in the dark. Esther’s offerings are designed to help your teen navigate these turbulent years with grace, confidence, and maybe even a bit of humour. She fully understands that life's experiences can leave teens feeling bewildered, isolated, and overwhelmed.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress, chronically exhausted and on the verge of burnout? Do you feel like you’re stuck in fight/flight or shutdown mode? Are you experiencing anger, anxiety, depression and/or relying too much on alcohol or other substances to cope? Are you struggling with centering your own needs and desires, or maintaining balance in your life? Are you a helping professional or caregiver? If so, you may benefit from speaking to a professional who specializes in treating stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, addiction, empathic strain/compassion fatigue, trauma exposure and secondary traumatic stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress, chronically exhausted and on the verge of burnout? Do you feel like you’re stuck in fight/flight or shutdown mode? Are you experiencing anger, anxiety, depression and/or relying too much on alcohol or other substances to cope? Are you struggling with centering your own needs and desires, or maintaining balance in your life? Are you a helping professional or caregiver? If so, you may benefit from speaking to a professional who specializes in treating stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, addiction, empathic strain/compassion fatigue, trauma exposure and secondary traumatic stress.
Nathaniel Jewitt
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Waitlist for new clients
For over 10 years I've been counselling people with a range of stressors and mental illnesses to manage and improve their quality of life, largely within a university setting. My interest and focus for private practice is in working with people suffering from the impacts of trauma, anxiety and emotional dysregulation in general, and with challenges related to chronic illness. It has been my privilege to work with clients from very diverse backgrounds in my career, and I welcome adults of all ages, genders, cultures, ethnicities and faith traditions.
For over 10 years I've been counselling people with a range of stressors and mental illnesses to manage and improve their quality of life, largely within a university setting. My interest and focus for private practice is in working with people suffering from the impacts of trauma, anxiety and emotional dysregulation in general, and with challenges related to chronic illness. It has been my privilege to work with clients from very diverse backgrounds in my career, and I welcome adults of all ages, genders, cultures, ethnicities and faith traditions.
Elim Counselling Service - Christian Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2C
Elim is a Christian Counselling Center in Ottawa, Canada's Capital. Elim offers individual, family and couple's counselling to all and is equipped to handle a wide range of psychological, spiritual issues. Christian Counselling does not imply that people of other faith groups are of no faith is turned away. Instead, Christian Counselling simply means that it is an organization that is formed on Christian principles. We offer trauma treatment using EMDR . In addition, we provide self-help material on our Youtube channel which has over 200 podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIG-L6aX2mYk5nvAVl9cCHw?view_as=subscriber
Elim is a Christian Counselling Center in Ottawa, Canada's Capital. Elim offers individual, family and couple's counselling to all and is equipped to handle a wide range of psychological, spiritual issues. Christian Counselling does not imply that people of other faith groups are of no faith is turned away. Instead, Christian Counselling simply means that it is an organization that is formed on Christian principles. We offer trauma treatment using EMDR . In addition, we provide self-help material on our Youtube channel which has over 200 podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIG-L6aX2mYk5nvAVl9cCHw?view_as=subscriber
I recognize the inherent beauty in each individual's uniqueness and believe it is essential to honour it. My practice places great value on the concept of parts work, where we all parts of us are acknowledged and integrated, even the parts we have disowned or rejected. I approach each client and their parts with a curious lens, meeting them where they are. My aim is to create a safe and non-judgmental space, that allows one to feel comfortable being their authentic self. I firmly believe that living a life aligned with one's values can bring a sense of purpose and meaning, and I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve this.
I recognize the inherent beauty in each individual's uniqueness and believe it is essential to honour it. My practice places great value on the concept of parts work, where we all parts of us are acknowledged and integrated, even the parts we have disowned or rejected. I approach each client and their parts with a curious lens, meeting them where they are. My aim is to create a safe and non-judgmental space, that allows one to feel comfortable being their authentic self. I firmly believe that living a life aligned with one's values can bring a sense of purpose and meaning, and I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve this.
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