Trauma Focused Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Third Wave Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ, CCC, MEd
Verified
Verified
We specialize in helping people with Trauma, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, OCD, Relationship issues, ADHD and Self-Esteem. Our personalized approach includes but is not limited to: Dialectical behavioural therapy; Sex therapy; Mindfulness based cognitive therapy;
Trauma focused
therapy; and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Our mission is to make therapy a safe and inclusive space for all. In addition to the classic therapy styles we use, we provide culturally sensitive services which allow us to support a great diversity of individuals.
Natalie Alexov
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel stuck, unfulfilled, or at a crossroads? Feeling caught in vicious cycles in your life or relationships and unsure what to do? I work with those who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. Together we can work to navigate through these symptoms, build a deeper sense of understanding of yourself, and feel more fulfilled. I also have a specific interest working with people going through life transitions, especially new parents.
Not accepting new clients
Genevieve LeBlanc
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you have struggled to cope with challenges in your life, feel overwhelmed, unsure what to do, or stuck, coming to therapy can be hard. You may feel like you worry constantly, have a hard time connecting with other people, struggle with understanding your own gender or sexual identity, don't have control of your emotions, or like you're drowning under stress. Whether you have a history of interpersonal trauma or not, we all have patterns that get in the way of living our lives to the fullest.
Lauralee Archibald
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am an Indigenous social worker. My social work practice focuses on Indigenous healing methods together with non-Indigenous practices. I incorporate the Traditional Native Code of Ethics into my practice. I recognize that there is no one-size fits all approach to supporting clients and I support my clients in finding strength-based skills, interventions and solutions that will support achieving their goals. For BC clients, I can offer direct billing through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).
Kerri Stone
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MSc, RP
Verified
Verified
Do you find it hard to discover and honour your strengths in the midst of obstacles? I possess particular knowledge and experience in infant, child, and adolescent mental health and development. I am passionate about enhancing mental wellness by providing children, youth, parents, and families with support and strategies to maintain optimal family functioning and parent-child relationships. I have gained extensive experience treating anxiety and related disorders, emotion regulation challenges, depression, OCD, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-harming behaviour and traumatic stress.
Erica Chu
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide trauma-focused integrative psychotherapy to adults with a focus on exploring internal experience, identifying unhelpful patterns, creating cohesion and meaning from unprocessed memories and experiences, and cultivating a way of living that is consistent with one's values. My skillset is helpful for clients with a history of difficulty experiencing and navigating emotions, uncertainty about identity and values, and little opportunity to process the impact of experiences on their functioning. My style is highly exploratory and insight focused with skills development where appropriate and desired by the client.
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.
Kathleen King
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I use evidence-based approaches rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Trauma Focused
and Trauma Informed Care, and Strength Based and Resilience approach.
I am a strong believer that when we change the way we think, we change the way we feel, and we can improve our mental and emotional health and well-being. I am passionate about helping people uncover their resilience, strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth, and become more assertive. You are the expert of your life, and together we will work collaboratively to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and create new ways of looking at your concerns to create positive change.
Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.
Sara Warren
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services for issues related, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, interpersonal relationships, substance use, self-esteem, identity, eating disorders, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
Andrew Smith
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I have a wide range of experiences in providing psychological services, most recently in providing
trauma focused
therapy for active members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. My theoretical orientation is eclectic with an emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioural, Client-Centred, Experiential, Systemic as well as Interpersonal approaches to understanding and effectively working with your presenting issues and concerns.
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Semra Lamky
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP, RP(Q), BS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a therapist, I believe that providing clients with a nonjudgmental, supportive, and safe environment encourages self-awareness, self-exploration, and self-compassion while working together as a team when exploring their life challenges. As a bicultural woman, mother, and wife, I find managing too many roles and responsibilities challenging, which can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I can assist you in navigating these challenges while remaining focused and engaged, working towards and achieving your life goals and authentic self.
Not accepting new clients
The Compassion Clinic
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RP, MA
Verified
Verified
I use an integrative approach & I am trained in EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and
Trauma Focused
CBT.
I am a Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist that offers evidence based and compassionate therapy for those willing to travel along the path towards flourishing and wellness. As life becomes increasingly complicated, I seek to provide unique and personalized therapy delivered to you in person or online to help you along your journey. I draw from a breadth of experience in correctional institutions, hospital settings, detox, addiction rehabs, crisis services, child and youth counselling agencies, adult mental health services, and with Kingston Police.
Office is near:
Ottawa, ON K1S Not accepting new clients
Chelsea Vyvey
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
The therapies that resonate for me are rooted in anti-oppressive, somatic approaches, alongside neuro-biological,
trauma focused
and attachment therapies.
Accepting new clients! At times life can take us far away from ourselves and when that happens each day can feel challenging. Together I hope our work brings about understanding and self compassion for the ways our adaptive bodies and brains function to protect and connect us. In therapy I like to use laughter, curiosity, and genuine connection to build therapeutic relationship.
Sarah Kaulback
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My theoretical approaches are based on client needs and include
trauma focused
, client-centred, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and non- judgmental forms of therapy tailored to help you.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Shivani Dass
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MA, MSW, RSW, CRC-rtd
Verified
Verified
I am professionally trained in evidence based practices like Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Multi-Systemic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy,
Trauma Focused
CBT.
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
AGPsychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My area of expertise is in
trauma focused
care and Attachment-Trauma therapy.
Online sessions only. To book an initial session, or a complementary 15minute consultation, please visit our website. The way we experience the world around us and our inner world profoundly influences our overall psychological health and well-being. The goal of therapy is to develop a healthy sense of self, that is, the development of a human being who knows what they believe, what they feel, what they want, and become someone who can hold that understanding in the face of social pressure and social expectation; to help the individual respond from a more balanced perspective day-to-day.
Katie Michaud
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, CCTP, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Through many years as a
trauma focused
therapist I have seen hope and healing in from clients that fuels my motivation to stay informed on the most recent research in mental health therapy.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 15 years experience in the medical and mental health field. I believe that the most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship is a secure, relaxed and non-judgemental space where the clients can begin to heal towards a more hopeful and fulfilling life. My approach is genuine and compassionate and strongly believe that the physical and mental connection is the foundation to my therapeutic approach.
Lucie Ritchie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The impacts of trauma rewire the brain and nervous system to experience the world as a threatening place. This adaptation alters how we relate to ourselves and others, and it leads us away from authentic identity. Trauma, whether big or small, includes events like past childhood abuse, emotional neglect, violence, grief, rejection, chronic pain and illness, to name a few. You may become stressed, anxious, experience intrusive thoughts, fear, and rage. You may feel alone, easily triggered, trapped, and like there’s a void within—like you just can’t be yourself again. Yet, you have no clue that it all stems from unprocessed trauma.
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, (CCTP)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You might be down or anxious, or perhaps, as a parent, you are worried about a child or teenager. Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Perhaps you are burdened by fear, guilt, feel unmotivated, or feel hopeless. Perhaps something traumatic has overwhelmed you. Perhaps you are afraid or socially anxious or lack motivation. Maybe you are struggling at work, and you are not sure how to change things. Perhaps you don't know how to set goals or achieve them. Perhaps you feel sad, or feel overwhelmed by grief or loss. Perhaps you are angry.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In Canada, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or province where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
How much does therapy cost?
Some forms of mental health treatment (for example, seeing a psychiatrist, or seeing a psychologist in a government-funded hospital) are free under provincial health plans. Canadians who seek private counseling can typically expect to pay an average of $150 per session, although the actual price generally ranges between $100 and $3200 per session, depending on their location and the type of provider they select. Workplace benefits or private insurance plans often provide an annual counselling allowance, and some therapists offer sliding scale fees to clients who cannot pay full price.