Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in K2P

When you’ve had a falling out with a parent, a child, a partner, or a friend, or are grappling with a past struggle or loss, it can feel overwhelming - like you’re tumbling into a deep hole, with no way out. But you’re not alone. I’d be honoured to brave the dark alongside, and help you on your climb back up and into the sun. I’m a heart-centred, systems-oriented Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges, particularly during the pivotal perinatal life stages.

I am passionate about offering a kind, warm, and caring approach to all clients. I understand that engaging in Psychotherapy can be a difficult process, and I strive to bring forth a non-judgemental and respectful atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings.

Presently accepting virtual clients. It is my hope to provide a compassionate presence through life challenges and support exploration of your internal wisdom and skills in order to create meaningful change. I provide a client-centered, collaborative approach to counselling.

- -Accepting New Clients- - Starting counselling can be an intimidating process. My priority is to make this experience less overwhelming by being transparent about the process, helping you identify the challenges you're currently facing, making goals, and creating a plan for change that you are comfortable with. I have a special interest in working with perinatal clients who are trying to conceive, experiencing pregnancy and going through the major life changes of the post postpartum period. However, I am happy to help anyone going through life challenges. You do not need to be in the perinatal period to benefit from my support.

We are a team of counsellors, Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, who provide child counselling, youth counselling, adult counselling, family counselling and couples counselling. As a group, our counsellors specialize in: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health, and Trauma and/ or PTSD. We offer in person counselling in Burlington and Ottawa, Ontario and online counselling to anyone in Ontario.

Tired of old wounds resurfacing over and over and distracting you from achieving your goals? At Ivanova Psychology & Associates, we help individuals break (generational) cycles and uncover their full potential.

Welcome to Lucie Brandt Psychotherapy Services. Since I began my practice in 2010, my areas of focus have included: work stress, depression, anxiety, burnout, single & multiple incident traumas, accidents on work sites, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, medical trauma, serious or terminal illness, fertility stress, pregnancy loss, physical & emotional violence, cultural and systemic traumas. I work with grief, including the impacts of a sudden death, suicide, homicide. I work with people who have been in war and conflict zones, military clients and war veterans.

My practice is focused on empowering clients to make informed decisions about their own change while providing a compassionate and supportive space. As a person-centered therapist, I seek to enhance one’s quality of life and encourage clients to create their own solutions to situations as they define them; inviting new ways of thinking without imposing one’s own views and to emphasize and allow personal choice and control over one’s own problems while also exploring personal goals and values. I believe humans have the capacity to enhance self-efficacy, confidence, and one’s own belief that they can achieve their goals.

My goal is to provide a warm and comfortable environment where we can work towards helping you develop robust strategies to manage the challenges in your life. I approach treatment as a collaborative endeavor where your needs and limitations are always given priority. This includes the careful timing and pacing of interventions, and frequent feedback to ensure that we are working towards achieving your goals. I have been in autonomous practice for about 15 years and have trained dozens of psychologists in my work as a University Professor of Clinical Psychology. I am happy to offer services in both English and French.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Kathleen Metcalfe (she/her), and I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals 16 years and older. My goal as a psychologist is to provide a safe environment to explore issues that are impacting your mood, health, and overall well-being. I approach therapy from a collaborative, integrative framework, with a trauma and relational, attachment-informed style, with attention paid to structural and systemic issues and the impact they can have on my clients. I also incorporate a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to mental health care. I am only able to see clients who are residents of Ontario.

I aim to walk alongside you in your journey to explore and navigate your distressful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and arrive at a place where you can feel like yourself again. Reaching out for help may be difficult but I believe success comes from working together as a team. I support clients (4+) experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, complex interpersonal relationships, bullying, self-esteem, body image issues, self-harm, trauma, and parenting issues such as navigating divorce or separation, and behaviour guidance. Together we can find the right fit for you to help you feel like you can succeed.

One of the key ingredients in successful therapy is the quality of the relationship between a client and their therapist. This is why it is important for me to develop trust and cooperation with clients to support them in their difficulties and help them meet their psychological needs. Fostering a collaborative alliance and being open to every individual context allow me to support adults and couples in developing coping strategies, processing painful emotions related to present or past events, rebuilding trust and closeness, and developing self-compassion.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, major life transitions including entering into parenthood, individuals struggling to find meaning and purpose in their life, grief and loss, relationship issues, shame and vulnerability and concerns related to identity formation and sexual orientation.

You did it! Despite feeling overwhelmed, sad, defeated, hurt and or lost. You are here. You are seeking support and finally putting yourself first. I welcome you. I strive to deliver therapeutic support that validates your own unique experiences, makes you feel seen, heard and cared for. All while gaining practical tools and strategies to help you cope and start your healing journey. My practice is grounded by anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and strength-based approaches. Client-centered therapy is a focal aspect of my practice because you are the expert of your own life. I am simply here to guide and motivate you through the process.

Accepting new patients. In-person sessions (Centretown). The goal of my treatments is not only to alleviate or extinguish psychological symptoms, but also to allow patients to better know and understand themselves. Working with an interpersonal psychoanalytic approach will lead you in the exploration of both conscious and unconscious experiences, which fosters a better functioning within your interpersonal contexts. I have been working with a large variety of patients of all ages, treating them not as a mere set of symptoms but as whole people with unique and unrepeatable stories.

Welcome to a space where healing begins, and connections deepen. I'm a dedicated relationship and intimacy therapist committed to guiding and couples towards fulfilling and thriving relationships. Together, I'll help navigate life's challenges. Changes can strain our relationships and inner selves, leading to intimacy issues and communication breakdowns. I'm here to reignite passion, improve communication, and foster emotional connections. Expect a judgment-free, empathetic space where vulnerability is encouraged. I work with diverse clients, addressing issues like low libido, relationship dynamics, depression, and anxiety

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.

You know what to do: Worry less. Sleep more. Respond, not react. Be self-disciplined. Control your temper. Say ‘no’ more. Take better care of yourself. And you would do them too, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only it weren’t a pandemic, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the things you know you should do, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder if it’ll always be like this. You want to change. You want hope. You want ease. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible, even when life is challenging?

From time to time many of us find ourselves struggling with our thoughts, emotions, and inner experiences. This can be described as an “inner voice” which is often: worrying, judging, analyzing and criticizing. It’s the one that tells us we aren’t good enough or that we are going to fail. This voice can become overwhelming and can even seem to take control over our thoughts. If you’ve ever experienced this, you are not alone. Together we can explore how to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions. This will lead to a better understanding of who you are, and create greater harmony in your life.