Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Photo of Ines Yagi, Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CAMFTAs
Ines Yagi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CAMFTAs
4 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
I often wonder why there is so much pain and suffering. I realized that what we need is not homeostasis or a tensionless state. Instead, we need the right amount of tension for change, growth, and development to take place. I had the privilege to journey with people facing different aspects of the human condition (suffering, grief, loss, meaninglessness, etc.) I am often amazed by human determination, courage, and strength in the process toward growth and development as they face life challenges. Life is full of challenges and adversity; it would be a privilege to journey with you toward a meaningful and purpose-driven life.
I often wonder why there is so much pain and suffering. I realized that what we need is not homeostasis or a tensionless state. Instead, we need the right amount of tension for change, growth, and development to take place. I had the privilege to journey with people facing different aspects of the human condition (suffering, grief, loss, meaninglessness, etc.) I am often amazed by human determination, courage, and strength in the process toward growth and development as they face life challenges. Life is full of challenges and adversity; it would be a privilege to journey with you toward a meaningful and purpose-driven life.
(343) 800-0310 View (343) 800-0310
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Melissa Lerner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change
(365) 799-8522 View (365) 799-8522
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Noelle Hansen
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, DMD
4 Endorsed
Online Only
For many years, the people who have ended up in Noelle's care are folks who have been harmed by the healthcare and educational systems. Invalidation, medical gaslighting, lack of services, long wait times, it can all add up to a pretty brutal experience where you are left feeling like no one understands or cares. Life can be a jerk to those of us who feel "different" due to pain, health issues, neurodivergence, etc. If this has been your experience, you need the right kind of support.
For many years, the people who have ended up in Noelle's care are folks who have been harmed by the healthcare and educational systems. Invalidation, medical gaslighting, lack of services, long wait times, it can all add up to a pretty brutal experience where you are left feeling like no one understands or cares. Life can be a jerk to those of us who feel "different" due to pain, health issues, neurodivergence, etc. If this has been your experience, you need the right kind of support.
(613) 704-2631 View (613) 704-2631
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Kate Cochrane
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2S
Life can be difficult to manage. There are times where a person can feel overwhelmed and struggle to know what to do next. Maybe you are trying to stay afloat while managing everyday stressors, relationships, work/school, or a nervous system that feels stuck in dysregulation or overdrive. There are many reasons one may be looking for a mental health professional. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Life can be difficult to manage. There are times where a person can feel overwhelmed and struggle to know what to do next. Maybe you are trying to stay afloat while managing everyday stressors, relationships, work/school, or a nervous system that feels stuck in dysregulation or overdrive. There are many reasons one may be looking for a mental health professional. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to navigate it alone.
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Saeid Kianpour
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Clients seek me out for my extensive experience as an individual, couple’s, and family psychotherapist. While I work with a diverse range of individuals, my passion lies in empowering men and their families to lead fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives.
Clients seek me out for my extensive experience as an individual, couple’s, and family psychotherapist. While I work with a diverse range of individuals, my passion lies in empowering men and their families to lead fulfilling, connected, and meaningful lives.
(613) 701-9846 x410 View (613) 701-9846 x410
Photo of Motahareh Nabavi, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA, MPS
Motahareh Nabavi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA, MPS
Online Only
You may be seeking change or simply a deeper understanding of your life right now. I’m here to meet you where you are, so we can walk together toward where you want to be. Each person carries a unique set of struggles, along with a vision of who they hope to become. I support you in unpacking, understanding, and moving through your experiences with care and compassion. Together, we explore the patterns, emotions, and relationships that have shaped you, helping you reconnect with parts of yourself that offer healing and strength.
You may be seeking change or simply a deeper understanding of your life right now. I’m here to meet you where you are, so we can walk together toward where you want to be. Each person carries a unique set of struggles, along with a vision of who they hope to become. I support you in unpacking, understanding, and moving through your experiences with care and compassion. Together, we explore the patterns, emotions, and relationships that have shaped you, helping you reconnect with parts of yourself that offer healing and strength.
(343) 809-5982 View (343) 809-5982
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Sandy Williams
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Ottawa, ON K4M
Warm hello, if you are on this site for yourself or a loved one, it may be helpful to know that people seek my services for help with stress, depression, anxiety, pain, trauma, grief and loss. I value the role of humour and compassion to support personal growth and optimal well-being. I believe that life's difficulties are workable and can teach us a lot if we can lean into the discomfort, interrupting our habitual patterns of avoidance, and to relate to our pain (physical or emotional) consciously and compassionately. It is my intention to support you to maximize your inner and outer resources.
Warm hello, if you are on this site for yourself or a loved one, it may be helpful to know that people seek my services for help with stress, depression, anxiety, pain, trauma, grief and loss. I value the role of humour and compassion to support personal growth and optimal well-being. I believe that life's difficulties are workable and can teach us a lot if we can lean into the discomfort, interrupting our habitual patterns of avoidance, and to relate to our pain (physical or emotional) consciously and compassionately. It is my intention to support you to maximize your inner and outer resources.
(613) 371-0795 View (613) 371-0795
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Brown Counselling - Katie Seguin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a group of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate though life's ups and downs. I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel truly heard, respected, and understood. My aim is to provide a space that encourages open exploration of your thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences, while honouring your unique strengths and individuality. I believe that every client brings their own story, and I take a client-centered approach that is tailored to meet you where you are.
Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is a group of qualified therapists who are passionate about working alongside you to provide the tools to help you navigate though life's ups and downs. I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel truly heard, respected, and understood. My aim is to provide a space that encourages open exploration of your thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences, while honouring your unique strengths and individuality. I believe that every client brings their own story, and I take a client-centered approach that is tailored to meet you where you are.
(343) 314-0085 View (343) 314-0085
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Hélène
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
Waitlist for new clients
Au-delà des maux, il y a des sensations, des émotions, des images et des mots pour pouvoir décrire les défis auxquels nous faisons face. Je suis une alliée à l’écoute pour t’aider à avancer dans ton cheminement de vie et pour te guider avec douceur pour mieux comprendre ta souffrance qui te pèse depuis un certain temps ou même depuis longtemps.
Au-delà des maux, il y a des sensations, des émotions, des images et des mots pour pouvoir décrire les défis auxquels nous faisons face. Je suis une alliée à l’écoute pour t’aider à avancer dans ton cheminement de vie et pour te guider avec douceur pour mieux comprendre ta souffrance qui te pèse depuis un certain temps ou même depuis longtemps.
(343) 321-0295 View (343) 321-0295
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Method Mental Health - Meghan Mitchell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MEd
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward during a difficult season of life? You’re not alone. Whether you’re facing reproductive decisions, relationship challenges, or a season of transition that’s asking more of you than you have to give therapy can offer a space to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what’s unfolding. Together, we’ll approach your experiences with curiosity, compassion, and care, helping you reconnect with yourself, clarify what matters most, and move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward during a difficult season of life? You’re not alone. Whether you’re facing reproductive decisions, relationship challenges, or a season of transition that’s asking more of you than you have to give therapy can offer a space to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what’s unfolding. Together, we’ll approach your experiences with curiosity, compassion, and care, helping you reconnect with yourself, clarify what matters most, and move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
(343) 321-9320 View (343) 321-9320
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Sherridon Parcells
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stressed, anxious or struggling with low mood and/or depression? Ready to take the initial step in feeling better? For many people at some point in their lives, they might feel that something is too challenging to manage and overcome. These situations can sometimes lead to feeling hopeless, stuck and defeated. As a registered psychotherapist, I am trained in supporting people to overcome some of life’s most challenging situations through cultivating a warm, non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment as well as drawing on evidence based therapeutic approaches, modalities and interventions.
Feeling stressed, anxious or struggling with low mood and/or depression? Ready to take the initial step in feeling better? For many people at some point in their lives, they might feel that something is too challenging to manage and overcome. These situations can sometimes lead to feeling hopeless, stuck and defeated. As a registered psychotherapist, I am trained in supporting people to overcome some of life’s most challenging situations through cultivating a warm, non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment as well as drawing on evidence based therapeutic approaches, modalities and interventions.
(343) 307-7199 View (343) 307-7199
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Selena Augustine | Anxiety | Grief | LGBTQ+
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you in your 20's or 30's with ADHD, anxiety and/or unresolved grief? Do you have a hard time saying no, regulating big emotions, or saying what you mean? You're exhausted from putting on a mask and faking it just to get through each day, only to collapse into doom scrolling until you fall asleep at night. You have a hard time making decisions, and feel like your body is stuck in fight-or-flight. You've tried all the things - exercise, meditation, affirmations, daily planners - but nothing seems to help. It's starting to impact your most importa.nt relationships - be it romantically, with family, friends, school or work
Are you in your 20's or 30's with ADHD, anxiety and/or unresolved grief? Do you have a hard time saying no, regulating big emotions, or saying what you mean? You're exhausted from putting on a mask and faking it just to get through each day, only to collapse into doom scrolling until you fall asleep at night. You have a hard time making decisions, and feel like your body is stuck in fight-or-flight. You've tried all the things - exercise, meditation, affirmations, daily planners - but nothing seems to help. It's starting to impact your most importa.nt relationships - be it romantically, with family, friends, school or work
(647) 800-1184 View (647) 800-1184
Photo of Zahra Nafar, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Zahra Nafar
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
9 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1P
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and the director of YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic with locations in Ottawa, Kingston and the GTA. My experience includes years of advanced training in psychology, neuroscience and genetics, providing trauma-informed interventions for clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP). I utilize a client-centred methodology to provide a compassionate and safe therapeutic environment for my clients.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and the director of YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic with locations in Ottawa, Kingston and the GTA. My experience includes years of advanced training in psychology, neuroscience and genetics, providing trauma-informed interventions for clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP). I utilize a client-centred methodology to provide a compassionate and safe therapeutic environment for my clients.
(343) 306-4498 View (343) 306-4498
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Cynthia Redmond
Counsellor, MEd, RSW, CCC
Ottawa, ON K2P
At times life can be demanding and stressful, even more so if you feel alone and are unsure who to turn to for support and help. But no one should feel like they have to figure everything out on their own. I believe that every person is the expert of their own life but sometimes we need a new perspective or a safe space to talk, open up, and feel heard. As a counsellor, I offer my clients a non-judgmental, empathic, supportive space to fully explore their inner self, thoughts and feelings on their personal journey towards growth and healing.
At times life can be demanding and stressful, even more so if you feel alone and are unsure who to turn to for support and help. But no one should feel like they have to figure everything out on their own. I believe that every person is the expert of their own life but sometimes we need a new perspective or a safe space to talk, open up, and feel heard. As a counsellor, I offer my clients a non-judgmental, empathic, supportive space to fully explore their inner self, thoughts and feelings on their personal journey towards growth and healing.
(343) 321-2414 View (343) 321-2414
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Jan Collins
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LSW, RSW
Ottawa, ON K2G
Let's face it, life can be hard sometimes. And during those difficult seasons, it's just easier when someone is on the journey with us. My approach is relational and is determined by the unique needs of each one of my clients. My goal is to offer a non-judgmental space for you to process your story, heal the hurts that hinder you from moving forward in life and learn ways to thrive in your present circumstances in a healthy way. I would love to hear your story and begin this journey with you.
Let's face it, life can be hard sometimes. And during those difficult seasons, it's just easier when someone is on the journey with us. My approach is relational and is determined by the unique needs of each one of my clients. My goal is to offer a non-judgmental space for you to process your story, heal the hurts that hinder you from moving forward in life and learn ways to thrive in your present circumstances in a healthy way. I would love to hear your story and begin this journey with you.
(343) 305-1486 View (343) 305-1486
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Rachel Slater
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
I strongly believe therapy can be a transformative experience by building awareness of how our lived experiences shape automatic reactions that don't always serve us. This can leave us feeling stuck, and my goal is to nurture a belief that change is possible. For me, this starts by establishing a warm and respectful space where you feel seen and empowered to regain control over your life.
I strongly believe therapy can be a transformative experience by building awareness of how our lived experiences shape automatic reactions that don't always serve us. This can leave us feeling stuck, and my goal is to nurture a belief that change is possible. For me, this starts by establishing a warm and respectful space where you feel seen and empowered to regain control over your life.
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Équipe de santé psychologique d'Orléans
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Ottawa, ON K1C
Rapid access to virtual services! Experience a safe, welcoming space where a team of dedicated professionals is committed to supporting your personal growth and well-being.” ESPO is focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention services in both French and English. We welcome clients for in-person sessions at our clinic in Ottawa (Orléans). We offer virtual services across Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. With an emphasis on building authentic, collaborative, and respectful relationships, we are here to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness.
Rapid access to virtual services! Experience a safe, welcoming space where a team of dedicated professionals is committed to supporting your personal growth and well-being.” ESPO is focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention services in both French and English. We welcome clients for in-person sessions at our clinic in Ottawa (Orléans). We offer virtual services across Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. With an emphasis on building authentic, collaborative, and respectful relationships, we are here to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness.
(343) 429-7568 View (343) 429-7568
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Jessica Fraser
Registered Social Worker, RSW
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or life challenges that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if your quality of life could be better? You’re not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain and overwhelmed as they navigate life changes, transitions, and loss. With the right support, you can find clarity, regain balance, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or life challenges that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if your quality of life could be better? You’re not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain and overwhelmed as they navigate life changes, transitions, and loss. With the right support, you can find clarity, regain balance, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
(343) 801-4825 View (343) 801-4825
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Kendra Grant
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping helpers - because as a medical professional, first responder, or caregiver you're wonderful at caring for others but get caught in the trap of being too busy to care for yourself. You put the needs of others above your own and get lost trying to re-establish balance. I am also passionate about helping those grieving. Despite recognizing the natural process of grief, it can feel confusing, isolating, and shocking making it difficult to navigate through life and the wide range of emotions. At times, these two intersect when caregivers become bereaved and it can feel impossible to navigate life moving forward.
I specialize in helping helpers - because as a medical professional, first responder, or caregiver you're wonderful at caring for others but get caught in the trap of being too busy to care for yourself. You put the needs of others above your own and get lost trying to re-establish balance. I am also passionate about helping those grieving. Despite recognizing the natural process of grief, it can feel confusing, isolating, and shocking making it difficult to navigate through life and the wide range of emotions. At times, these two intersect when caregivers become bereaved and it can feel impossible to navigate life moving forward.
(343) 307-0908 View (343) 307-0908
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Jason Pollick
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MA, MDiv, RSW
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P
Are you experiencing obstacles in your life that are preventing you from feeling fulfilled, content and at peace? Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to share your struggles? Are you looking to share these experiences with a trustworthy, accomplished and experienced therapist? I can help.
Are you experiencing obstacles in your life that are preventing you from feeling fulfilled, content and at peace? Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to share your struggles? Are you looking to share these experiences with a trustworthy, accomplished and experienced therapist? I can help.
(343) 342-0312 View (343) 342-0312

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Number of Counsellors in Ottawa, ON

3.000+

Average cost per session

$165

Counsellors in Ottawa, ON who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
86% Depression
83% Self Esteem
80% Relationship Issues
80% Stress
69% Trauma and PTSD
64% Grief

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

73% SunLife
73% Canada Life | Great-West Life
69% Manulife

How Counsellors in Ottawa, ON see their clients

56% In Person and Online
44% Online Only

Gender breakdown

81% Female
17% Male
2% Non-Binary