Relational Therapists in L8H

My name is Katie Ritchie and I support individuals with a wide variety of a personal challenges in a collaborative and strength-based manner. I welcome clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety (including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, social phobia), depression, life transitions, addictions, and LGBT/non-binary issues.

Now welcoming new clients (offering in person, virtual, evening/ weekends, pay what you can & sliding scale options). We prioritize a compassionate, judgment free space. We offer a client-centred, trauma-focused & attachment-based approach to supporting mental and relational health. We believe that we all come to therapy with complex experiences that often connect and impact us, therefore, our approach will always honour your story and how the parts of it weave together. Britt has gained experience supporting individuals & families over the last 10 years working in the social services field. Britt also provides some supervision.

I am currently a psychotherapy student working out of the Ottawa Street Health Collective offices at Ottawa and Barton. I have had success working with individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, compulsions, and relationship dysfunction. Ideal clients are looking for new perspectives, a positive therapeutic relationship, insight, and personal growth. I am committed to offering support for individuals who have a hard time feeling safe, heard, or cared for. I strive to work from trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender-affirming perspectives.

Are you someone who's looking for support with gender or sexuality? Are you a survivor of family violence? I have spent the last 10 years working with these communities in various social work, advocacy and activist settings. So often, the daily stressors we face are the result of oppression — e.g. capitalism, cisheteropatriarchy, racism, ableism and colonialism. I am committed to co-creating a space where these areas can be explored. I incorporate the principles of mindfulness during our time together, and I treat our therapeutic relationship as a collaborative, joint effort.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of its origin, and constantly doubting your choices and abilities? Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing together. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges, I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Together, we honor every aspect of your identity and experiences as we navigate this mental health journey.

When life stressors become overwhelming, we typically turn to familiar ways of coping. It takes self-awareness and courage to interrupt this cycle, and I commend you for taking the initial step toward meaningful change. I work with individuals struggling with the impact of a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, shame, relationship issues, emotion regulation, and loss/grief. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with eating disorders and body image, as well as those who are enduring the challenges of integrating their cultural identity.

As a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP) and a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), I counsel and support individuals experiencing a range of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and attention deficit disorders. I also provide counselling and support to individuals who are seeking help for problems with substance use issues. Concepts in Mental Health and Resilience therapeutic approach combines psychodynamic theory, cognitive theory, client centred therapy, and holistic therapy to help our clients manage their problems and build mental health resilience.

I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.