Transgender Therapists in Ottawa, ON
I believe everyone has the ability to change. Our experiences can sometimes leave us feeling stuck in patterns that make it difficult to feel connected to ourselves and others. Therapy can offer space to slow down, understand these patterns, and find new ways forward. I offer warm, collaborative, relational therapy to folks navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, identity, and relationship challenges. I primarily work with trans, queer, non-binary, lesbian, gay, LGBTQ+, men, poly folks and partners + families seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, strengthen their relationships and create change.
I believe everyone has the ability to change. Our experiences can sometimes leave us feeling stuck in patterns that make it difficult to feel connected to ourselves and others. Therapy can offer space to slow down, understand these patterns, and find new ways forward. I offer warm, collaborative, relational therapy to folks navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, identity, and relationship challenges. I primarily work with trans, queer, non-binary, lesbian, gay, LGBTQ+, men, poly folks and partners + families seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, strengthen their relationships and create change.
It is exhausting to camouflage or conform in a world that hasn’t always felt welcoming, often leading to a profound disconnection from self, community, and land. You may carry the weight of masking, isolation, or the shame internalized through systemic and intersectional harm. You deserve support that recognizes these realities and how they impact you, rather than pressuring you to simply "cope." Together, we can create room for your whole self to be seen without the pressure to perform. I invite you to a collaborative space guided by a curiosity that is meaningful to your specific values. Your unique story is held here with care!
It is exhausting to camouflage or conform in a world that hasn’t always felt welcoming, often leading to a profound disconnection from self, community, and land. You may carry the weight of masking, isolation, or the shame internalized through systemic and intersectional harm. You deserve support that recognizes these realities and how they impact you, rather than pressuring you to simply "cope." Together, we can create room for your whole self to be seen without the pressure to perform. I invite you to a collaborative space guided by a curiosity that is meaningful to your specific values. Your unique story is held here with care!
Some of the common clinical issues I work with include anxiety and depression, sexual and gender identity, individual and collective grief, and BIPOC mental health.
Whether you're looking to make a change or gain a deeper understanding of yourself, you’ll be met with curiosity and compassion here. Depending on your needs, I may draw from various approaches, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy.
Some of the common clinical issues I work with include anxiety and depression, sexual and gender identity, individual and collective grief, and BIPOC mental health.
Whether you're looking to make a change or gain a deeper understanding of yourself, you’ll be met with curiosity and compassion here. Depending on your needs, I may draw from various approaches, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy.
I also support access to gender-affirming care (e
I help autistic, queer, trans and neurodivergent adults move from masking fatigue and relational burnout toward more authentic, sustainable connection.
Many come in feeling exhausted in relationships, struggling to prioritize their needs or set boundaries, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. My work focuses on helping you understand your role in these dynamics—how you show up, what you tend to repeat, and how patterns take shape over time. I also support late-identified autistic adults in coming to understand their autism and how it shapes their needs and relationships.
I also support access to gender-affirming care (e
I help autistic, queer, trans and neurodivergent adults move from masking fatigue and relational burnout toward more authentic, sustainable connection.
Many come in feeling exhausted in relationships, struggling to prioritize their needs or set boundaries, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. My work focuses on helping you understand your role in these dynamics—how you show up, what you tend to repeat, and how patterns take shape over time. I also support late-identified autistic adults in coming to understand their autism and how it shapes their needs and relationships.
Do you need queer-friendly & gender-affirming care with a therapist that already understands kink culture & non-monogamy?
I offer structure and direction to keep you moving forward towards change (e.g., therapy "homework", skills-training, & other practical tools).
I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT, EFiT, EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT & DBT-A), Trauma-Focused ACT, & CBT for Trauma. I also integrate parts work & somatic/sensorimotor interventions.
Do you need queer-friendly & gender-affirming care with a therapist that already understands kink culture & non-monogamy?
I offer structure and direction to keep you moving forward towards change (e.g., therapy "homework", skills-training, & other practical tools).
I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT, EFiT, EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT & DBT-A), Trauma-Focused ACT, & CBT for Trauma. I also integrate parts work & somatic/sensorimotor interventions.
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.
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.
I provide affirming online and in-person therapy for transgender, nonbinary, queer, and questioning individuals and couples across Ontario.
I am passionate about helping people feel more at home with themselves and in their relationships. My work is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect for the resilience and wisdom each person carries. Together, we can make room for difficult experiences. Healing is a shared journey and you don't have to walk it alone.
I provide affirming online and in-person therapy for transgender, nonbinary, queer, and questioning individuals and couples across Ontario.
I am passionate about helping people feel more at home with themselves and in their relationships. My work is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect for the resilience and wisdom each person carries. Together, we can make room for difficult experiences. Healing is a shared journey and you don't have to walk it alone.
I’m a good fit if you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, identity, or trauma and you want an active, collaborative therapist. I consider myself not just a therapist but a cheerleader and a researcher. It's my job to understand your problem and carve a path for you to navigate your way through it and to be there for you through every setback.
I pride myself on my open-mindedness and I consider it a privilege to provide a space where my clients feel not only safe but welcome in speaking about the things that make them feel unworthy or unlovable. Healing starts with us being seen and loved for who we are.
I’m a good fit if you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, identity, or trauma and you want an active, collaborative therapist. I consider myself not just a therapist but a cheerleader and a researcher. It's my job to understand your problem and carve a path for you to navigate your way through it and to be there for you through every setback.
I pride myself on my open-mindedness and I consider it a privilege to provide a space where my clients feel not only safe but welcome in speaking about the things that make them feel unworthy or unlovable. Healing starts with us being seen and loved for who we are.
Welcome! I work with adults navigating PTSD, childhood trauma, grief (including pet loss), anxiety, depression, and complex family dynamics. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, therapy can be a safe place to set some of it down.
Usually, we start simple: “What’s been bothering you most lately?” You don’t need all the right words, and there are no wrong answers! I’ll be right there with you as we figure it out together.
Starting therapy can feel incredibly vulnerable, especially if you’re used to carrying your burdens alone or if you're new to therapy, but know that I will be there to help you!
Welcome! I work with adults navigating PTSD, childhood trauma, grief (including pet loss), anxiety, depression, and complex family dynamics. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, therapy can be a safe place to set some of it down.
Usually, we start simple: “What’s been bothering you most lately?” You don’t need all the right words, and there are no wrong answers! I’ll be right there with you as we figure it out together.
Starting therapy can feel incredibly vulnerable, especially if you’re used to carrying your burdens alone or if you're new to therapy, but know that I will be there to help you!
The Centre for Children, Youth And Familes
Psychologist, MSW, PhD, CCC, RP
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2B
Are you or your family facing challenges or difficulties that require professional support? Our dedicated team of professional counsellors is here to provide you with warmth and understanding as we help you navigate life's complexities.
Are you or your family facing challenges or difficulties that require professional support? Our dedicated team of professional counsellors is here to provide you with warmth and understanding as we help you navigate life's complexities.
Are you looking for help to improve communication, explore specific areas of conflict, rebuild trust, or find ways to feel more connected?
If so, I would love to connect with you individually or as a couple and discuss how I can help you develop and maintaining relationships that feel good to you.
Are you looking for help to improve communication, explore specific areas of conflict, rebuild trust, or find ways to feel more connected?
If so, I would love to connect with you individually or as a couple and discuss how I can help you develop and maintaining relationships that feel good to you.
My goal is to help you reclaim your self-worth and strength in a world that so often feels disempowering; these qualities get buried due to our upbringing, internalized beliefs, and experiences. In contrast, therapy with me is grounded in safety, compassion, and care—your whole self is welcome here, and I aim to help you be who you are, as you unlearn what you’ve been told you should be.
I am also dedicated to unlearning oppressive systems, to uphold the safety of our therapy space and promote healing. I want to build a bond where you feel supported, heard, seen, and understood as together we explore and navigate your challenges.
My goal is to help you reclaim your self-worth and strength in a world that so often feels disempowering; these qualities get buried due to our upbringing, internalized beliefs, and experiences. In contrast, therapy with me is grounded in safety, compassion, and care—your whole self is welcome here, and I aim to help you be who you are, as you unlearn what you’ve been told you should be.
I am also dedicated to unlearning oppressive systems, to uphold the safety of our therapy space and promote healing. I want to build a bond where you feel supported, heard, seen, and understood as together we explore and navigate your challenges.
At Earthbound Psychotherapy, it is my goal to create a working relationship that feels safe, collaborative, and effective for you. I support individuals seeking a more positive relationship with themselves and others, to cope with stress and change, and to cultivate lives more congruent to their needs and values. I often work with LGBT2SQIA+ adults and those who are exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship preferences (I am kink/poly-friendly). My approach is informed by clinical experience and also lived experience as a queer and nonbinary person. I approach the challenges you are facing with curiosity and compassion.
At Earthbound Psychotherapy, it is my goal to create a working relationship that feels safe, collaborative, and effective for you. I support individuals seeking a more positive relationship with themselves and others, to cope with stress and change, and to cultivate lives more congruent to their needs and values. I often work with LGBT2SQIA+ adults and those who are exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship preferences (I am kink/poly-friendly). My approach is informed by clinical experience and also lived experience as a queer and nonbinary person. I approach the challenges you are facing with curiosity and compassion.
Along with gender diversity, accessing gender affirming care, and questioning sexuality, I have an interest in general identity exploration (answering questions like who am I and what do I want out of my life?,) social anxiety, and working with post-secondary students.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you in gaining clarity and figuring out what your next best step is. I know first-hand what it's like to feel lost and confused about who you are and what you want, left with the question: now what? I hope together, we can navigate these challenges and help you achieve your goals one step at a time - you’re not alone in this. Clients I see are typically questioning or navigating their identities, particularly gender and/or sexuality, and trying to make sense not only of who they are, but also what that means in the context of their life.
Along with gender diversity, accessing gender affirming care, and questioning sexuality, I have an interest in general identity exploration (answering questions like who am I and what do I want out of my life?,) social anxiety, and working with post-secondary students.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you in gaining clarity and figuring out what your next best step is. I know first-hand what it's like to feel lost and confused about who you are and what you want, left with the question: now what? I hope together, we can navigate these challenges and help you achieve your goals one step at a time - you’re not alone in this. Clients I see are typically questioning or navigating their identities, particularly gender and/or sexuality, and trying to make sense not only of who they are, but also what that means in the context of their life.
As a transgender therapist and member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, I know how powerful it is to be seen for who you truly are.
Do you want a space where your gender and sexuality aren’t just tolerated, but understood and celebrated?
Therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself, your values, your identity, and your sense of pride.
Life can be complicated and heavy. Between anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating a world that doesn’t always feel safe, it’s easy to feel alone. You don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
As a transgender therapist and member of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, I know how powerful it is to be seen for who you truly are.
Do you want a space where your gender and sexuality aren’t just tolerated, but understood and celebrated?
Therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself, your values, your identity, and your sense of pride.
Life can be complicated and heavy. Between anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating a world that doesn’t always feel safe, it’s easy to feel alone. You don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
Are you over 16 and struggling with feeling stressed, overwhelmed or indecisive? Curious about the patterns you keep repeating? I am here to help you organize your thoughts and sort through life’s confusing challenges. As a 2SLGBTQI+ Franco-Ontarian therapist, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to all, including people in non-monogamous and/or BDSM dynamics.
Are you over 16 and struggling with feeling stressed, overwhelmed or indecisive? Curious about the patterns you keep repeating? I am here to help you organize your thoughts and sort through life’s confusing challenges. As a 2SLGBTQI+ Franco-Ontarian therapist, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to all, including people in non-monogamous and/or BDSM dynamics.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Relationships can be especially challenging when trauma, identity, or non-traditional relationship structures are part of the picture. I work primarily with couples and multiple-partner relationships who feel stuck in painful patterns of repeating the same arguments, feeling disconnected, navigating infidelity, communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, or the difficult transitions of separation and divorce. I am passionate about supporting clients who are queer, trans, or who otherwise do not find themselves represented in mainstream therapy. All of my work is informed by feminist and harm reduction principles.
Relationships can be especially challenging when trauma, identity, or non-traditional relationship structures are part of the picture. I work primarily with couples and multiple-partner relationships who feel stuck in painful patterns of repeating the same arguments, feeling disconnected, navigating infidelity, communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, or the difficult transitions of separation and divorce. I am passionate about supporting clients who are queer, trans, or who otherwise do not find themselves represented in mainstream therapy. All of my work is informed by feminist and harm reduction principles.
I believe you know yourself best, and I am here to listen. Connection is important to me, and I believe it can be healing. I aim to support you as best I can through whatever life has thrown at you, offering a judgment-free space filled with empathy, curiosity and patience. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I frequently work with members of the LGBTQ+ community and their experience navigating Autism, ADHD, OCD, Chronic illness, ethical non-monogamy and mental health issues. With my flexible, client-centred approach, I hope to support you however best at the time. Life is hard sometimes, let's explore how I can help.
I believe you know yourself best, and I am here to listen. Connection is important to me, and I believe it can be healing. I aim to support you as best I can through whatever life has thrown at you, offering a judgment-free space filled with empathy, curiosity and patience. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I frequently work with members of the LGBTQ+ community and their experience navigating Autism, ADHD, OCD, Chronic illness, ethical non-monogamy and mental health issues. With my flexible, client-centred approach, I hope to support you however best at the time. Life is hard sometimes, let's explore how I can help.
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.