Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Buuma Maisha
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC, RMFT SQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified counsellor is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed individual, couple and family psychotherapist in Ottawa, your well-being and mental strength; or your relationship strenght will be my number one priority as I work with you. I’m happy to guide you through life’s challenges with attention and care. I provide service both in English and French. Please see more about my services at my website www.maarhs.com.
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified counsellor is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed individual, couple and family psychotherapist in Ottawa, your well-being and mental strength; or your relationship strenght will be my number one priority as I work with you. I’m happy to guide you through life’s challenges with attention and care. I provide service both in English and French. Please see more about my services at my website www.maarhs.com.
Je reçois les individus, les couples, les familles incluant les enfants de 6 à 12 ans, avec une attention particulière pour les familles vivant avec des personnes ayant des besoins particuliers, notamment l’autisme. J’aide également les femmes à traverser le mitan de leur vie et la transition ménopausique avec résilience et sérénité. Le thème du "père absent" et ses répercussions émotionnelles me tient à cœur, tout comme la préservation de l’harmonie conjugale et familiale. Je crois profondément qu’il est possible de construire des relations saines, épanouissantes et valorisantes, même face aux défis.
Je reçois les individus, les couples, les familles incluant les enfants de 6 à 12 ans, avec une attention particulière pour les familles vivant avec des personnes ayant des besoins particuliers, notamment l’autisme. J’aide également les femmes à traverser le mitan de leur vie et la transition ménopausique avec résilience et sérénité. Le thème du "père absent" et ses répercussions émotionnelles me tient à cœur, tout comme la préservation de l’harmonie conjugale et familiale. Je crois profondément qu’il est possible de construire des relations saines, épanouissantes et valorisantes, même face aux défis.
Hi! I am Zhongjie, you can also call me Ben. As a first-gen immigrant from China with lived experience as an international student at both the undergraduate and graduate level, my ultimate goal is to sit with you, human to human, and better understand what brings you to therapy so that we can work towards your personal and unique goals together. I take a humanistic-experiential approach to therapy using a lot of principles from Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Approaches aside, it is more important that you are heard and understood in our sessions.
Hi! I am Zhongjie, you can also call me Ben. As a first-gen immigrant from China with lived experience as an international student at both the undergraduate and graduate level, my ultimate goal is to sit with you, human to human, and better understand what brings you to therapy so that we can work towards your personal and unique goals together. I take a humanistic-experiential approach to therapy using a lot of principles from Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Approaches aside, it is more important that you are heard and understood in our sessions.
Alicia Valenzuela-Pérez
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2H
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, and families from different cultural backgrounds. I have assisted individuals in managing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, post-traumatic disorders, migration, adjustment problems, and life transitions amongst others.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, and families from different cultural backgrounds. I have assisted individuals in managing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, post-traumatic disorders, migration, adjustment problems, and life transitions amongst others.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and transitions? You don’t have to navigate them alone. I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, I provide a compassionate space where you can regain stability, find clarity, and reconnect with your inner strength.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and transitions? You don’t have to navigate them alone. I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship difficulties, I provide a compassionate space where you can regain stability, find clarity, and reconnect with your inner strength.
Ariana Tamas works with individuals, couples and families (age 18 and up) to address a variety of issues in a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment. Clients may have difficulties with relationships, intimacy and communication, or with anxiety and depression. They may identify specific stressors: loneliness, grief, trauma, life transitions, illness, the pandemic. They may experience inner conflicts, even existential concerns, that are more general. Whatever the situation, Ariana strongly believes in the power of resilience, and seeks to reconnect clients to their inner wisdom and resources.
Ariana Tamas works with individuals, couples and families (age 18 and up) to address a variety of issues in a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment. Clients may have difficulties with relationships, intimacy and communication, or with anxiety and depression. They may identify specific stressors: loneliness, grief, trauma, life transitions, illness, the pandemic. They may experience inner conflicts, even existential concerns, that are more general. Whatever the situation, Ariana strongly believes in the power of resilience, and seeks to reconnect clients to their inner wisdom and resources.
Congruent Living Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Living in a world that demands perfection is not easy. It can be extremely difficult and unforgiving to us human beings. When we experience negative emotions there is something deeper that is lurking beneath the surface. I am a humanistic therapist who puts the client's needs first. Even if the client is unsure of what they need, this will be part of the journey to discover. I do not adhere to a "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy as every individual is unique and deserves to be heard for who they are.
Living in a world that demands perfection is not easy. It can be extremely difficult and unforgiving to us human beings. When we experience negative emotions there is something deeper that is lurking beneath the surface. I am a humanistic therapist who puts the client's needs first. Even if the client is unsure of what they need, this will be part of the journey to discover. I do not adhere to a "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy as every individual is unique and deserves to be heard for who they are.
Amber supports women, children, and families navigating the challenging intersection of mental health and the family law system - especially those who have been affected by intimate partner violence. As a therapist and family court support worker, she specializes in navigating parent conflict, challenging co-parenting dynamics, children’s emotional or behavioural challenges, separation planning, and the family court process. She can support you, your child, or your family through individual or family therapy, court-ordered reunification therapy, separation planning, family mediation, supervised parenting time, or parent coaching.
Amber supports women, children, and families navigating the challenging intersection of mental health and the family law system - especially those who have been affected by intimate partner violence. As a therapist and family court support worker, she specializes in navigating parent conflict, challenging co-parenting dynamics, children’s emotional or behavioural challenges, separation planning, and the family court process. She can support you, your child, or your family through individual or family therapy, court-ordered reunification therapy, separation planning, family mediation, supervised parenting time, or parent coaching.
Clients engaging in therapy with me can expect to feel valued. I listen to my clients’ successes and challenges and help clients capitalize on their strengths. I also treasure my clients’ background and culture. In the first session, I will listen to your stories and use current research and assessment tools to help with diagnosis. Collaboratively, we will set treatment goals and a treatment plan. Whether you are coming to treat mood, stress, or personality, or to learn how to deal with life’s difficult transitions, I will tailor the treatment plan to match your personality and goals.
Clients engaging in therapy with me can expect to feel valued. I listen to my clients’ successes and challenges and help clients capitalize on their strengths. I also treasure my clients’ background and culture. In the first session, I will listen to your stories and use current research and assessment tools to help with diagnosis. Collaboratively, we will set treatment goals and a treatment plan. Whether you are coming to treat mood, stress, or personality, or to learn how to deal with life’s difficult transitions, I will tailor the treatment plan to match your personality and goals.
First Step Men's Therapy (English & French)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Feeling disconnected lately? Doubting your role as a father, son, or partner? Maybe you're dealing with anger, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed, and it's starting to weigh on you. You're not alone in this struggle. We understand! We know that men face unique challenges and sometimes find it hard to reach out for help. But staying silent can lead to even bigger issues like addiction, anxiety, or depression. Don't let these feelings control you. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow. Our therapy sessions offer a safe, supportive environment for you to heal & grow. Click "Website" for a free consultation. Services en français!
Feeling disconnected lately? Doubting your role as a father, son, or partner? Maybe you're dealing with anger, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed, and it's starting to weigh on you. You're not alone in this struggle. We understand! We know that men face unique challenges and sometimes find it hard to reach out for help. But staying silent can lead to even bigger issues like addiction, anxiety, or depression. Don't let these feelings control you. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow. Our therapy sessions offer a safe, supportive environment for you to heal & grow. Click "Website" for a free consultation. Services en français!
Are you feeling like your 20’s or 30’s are not what you wanted or expected from this time in your life? Are you struggling with uncertainty, self-doubt, or anxiety? Are you feeling a "flatness", a sense of disappointment, or heaviness that comes from carrying emotional burdens? It can be distressing when we can't see the path forward but truly, you are not alone. Even in the most difficult and painful times each of us has the inner strength and resources that can sustain us. It is with the right type of support that these resources may be accessed to create a sense of wholeness and balance within.
Are you feeling like your 20’s or 30’s are not what you wanted or expected from this time in your life? Are you struggling with uncertainty, self-doubt, or anxiety? Are you feeling a "flatness", a sense of disappointment, or heaviness that comes from carrying emotional burdens? It can be distressing when we can't see the path forward but truly, you are not alone. Even in the most difficult and painful times each of us has the inner strength and resources that can sustain us. It is with the right type of support that these resources may be accessed to create a sense of wholeness and balance within.
Meet Our Counsellors
Maya Phansalker-Davies
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.
Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.
Emma Sabourin
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, CC-PMH, CC-BRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
I offer an inclusive, affirming, collaborative, compassionate and strengths-based space for people of all identities and experiences, with a focus in perinatal mental health and birth/reproductive trauma. We’ll work together to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, collaboration and transparency. You matter, your voice is important, and you will be in control of the process and pace during our time together. You will be encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback about your experience.
I offer an inclusive, affirming, collaborative, compassionate and strengths-based space for people of all identities and experiences, with a focus in perinatal mental health and birth/reproductive trauma. We’ll work together to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, collaboration and transparency. You matter, your voice is important, and you will be in control of the process and pace during our time together. You will be encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback about your experience.
I have over 10 years of experience working with people struggling with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, feeling low or depressed, trauma, relationship problems, family concerns, or parenting challenges. I will provide you with a comfortable and safe space to share your concerns and I would happily stand with you to reach your goals.
I have over 10 years of experience working with people struggling with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, feeling low or depressed, trauma, relationship problems, family concerns, or parenting challenges. I will provide you with a comfortable and safe space to share your concerns and I would happily stand with you to reach your goals.
Do you want your life back? Intrusive thoughts, images, urges and behaviours alongside overwhelming anxiety can leave many people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) wondering whether things will ever be different. You may have struggled for years with thoughts that you can't tell anyone about because they're so disturbing and culturally taboo. You might even wonder whether you have OCD at all, leading you to doubt yourself so severely that depression has also become part of your everyday.
Do you want your life back? Intrusive thoughts, images, urges and behaviours alongside overwhelming anxiety can leave many people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) wondering whether things will ever be different. You may have struggled for years with thoughts that you can't tell anyone about because they're so disturbing and culturally taboo. You might even wonder whether you have OCD at all, leading you to doubt yourself so severely that depression has also become part of your everyday.
Juniper Counselling Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd, RP, RSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Ottawa, ON K2M
Accepting New Counselling Clients. We provide counselling services to youth, adults, and parents. Counselling concerns we support persons struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, trauma, self-harm, parenting concerns and those facing life stress and difficult life transitions. We provide counselling in Kanata or online/phone. Our counselling services are covered by most insurance companies.
Accepting New Counselling Clients. We provide counselling services to youth, adults, and parents. Counselling concerns we support persons struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, trauma, self-harm, parenting concerns and those facing life stress and difficult life transitions. We provide counselling in Kanata or online/phone. Our counselling services are covered by most insurance companies.
As a registered psychotherapist, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults, as they develop the courage to explore their vulnerabilities on their journey towards healing, wellness, and fulfilment. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to share their experiences. The therapeutic relationship is central to my work, so I diligently seek to maintain a respectful, authentic, and empathic working alliance with all of my clients. “Perhaps we can forgo the answer to the question, “Why do we live?” But it is not easy to postpone the question, “How shall we live?” – I.D. Yalom
As a registered psychotherapist, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults, as they develop the courage to explore their vulnerabilities on their journey towards healing, wellness, and fulfilment. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to share their experiences. The therapeutic relationship is central to my work, so I diligently seek to maintain a respectful, authentic, and empathic working alliance with all of my clients. “Perhaps we can forgo the answer to the question, “Why do we live?” But it is not easy to postpone the question, “How shall we live?” – I.D. Yalom
Embark on a journey to mental well-being with personalized counseling designed just for you. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, I offer a supportive space crafted for individuals in the vibrant Asian-Canadian community. Drawing on over three decades of expertise across diverse industries and countries, I provide seasoned guidance for navigating life's challenges. Driven by genuine passion and enthusiasm for your well-being, I invite you to experience transformative, culturally sensitive psychotherapy. Take the first step towards holistic healing and self-discovery—schedule your session today. Your path to well-being begins here.
Embark on a journey to mental well-being with personalized counseling designed just for you. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, I offer a supportive space crafted for individuals in the vibrant Asian-Canadian community. Drawing on over three decades of expertise across diverse industries and countries, I provide seasoned guidance for navigating life's challenges. Driven by genuine passion and enthusiasm for your well-being, I invite you to experience transformative, culturally sensitive psychotherapy. Take the first step towards holistic healing and self-discovery—schedule your session today. Your path to well-being begins here.
Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q), CCPA
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1S
Is there something you'd like to say to someone, but you're too afraid to say it? Has Life had its way with you, turning your world upside-down? Or have different stressors accumulated over the years, leaving you feeling burdened? Whatever the problem, if there's something you'd like to change in your life, then Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy is here for you. Changes is for individuals and couples who dare to say something new, to consider the impossible, and to make new choices.
Is there something you'd like to say to someone, but you're too afraid to say it? Has Life had its way with you, turning your world upside-down? Or have different stressors accumulated over the years, leaving you feeling burdened? Whatever the problem, if there's something you'd like to change in your life, then Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy is here for you. Changes is for individuals and couples who dare to say something new, to consider the impossible, and to make new choices.
Danielle Lithwick
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food & their body, break free from emotional suffering, and live meaningful & joyful lives. My practice is driven by my own eating disorder recovery and over a decade of experience working in addiction, substance abuse & eating disorders treatment. My background includes work as a yoga teacher, personal trainer, and intuitive eating coach. I believe that therapy is a space to gain deeper insight into oneself and to explore deeper questions about meaning and happiness, as well as for learning practical & effective skills for making the changes that you want.
Hello! I am passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food & their body, break free from emotional suffering, and live meaningful & joyful lives. My practice is driven by my own eating disorder recovery and over a decade of experience working in addiction, substance abuse & eating disorders treatment. My background includes work as a yoga teacher, personal trainer, and intuitive eating coach. I believe that therapy is a space to gain deeper insight into oneself and to explore deeper questions about meaning and happiness, as well as for learning practical & effective skills for making the changes that you want.
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Number of Counsellors in Ottawa, ON
2,000+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Ottawa, ON who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Stress |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 65% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
| 64% | SunLife |
| 59% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Ottawa, ON see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |