Samantha Whittle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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342 MacLaren St., Ottawa, ON K2P
Not accepting new clients
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You are not broken and you don’t need to be “fixed”. I know sometimes it might feel hard to shake that story, and there are probably even times where you find yourself believing it. But I promise you that story isn’t true, and it doesn’t have to define your path forward.
Trauma, oppression, anxiety and many other things can shape how we move through the world — how we feel in our bodies, understand ourselves and how we show up in relationships. In therapy, I offer a space to begin gently untangling the stories and strategies that no longer serve you, so that you can live a life that’s richer in joy, meaning and connection
My approach is rooted in narrative and somatic therapies, helping you make meaning of your experiences while reconnecting with your body’s wisdom. I bring empathy, humour, and skillful curiosity to our work — creating a space that’s collaborative, de-shaming, and supportive of your hopes.
I aim to be inclusive of the many ways there are to be a human. I welcome all kinds of people and relationships, including those who are BIPOC, queer, trans, disabled and/or neurodivergent. I bring a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lens to my practice.
I'm always happy to connect for a free consult to make sure that we'll be a good fit.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Samantha Whittle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Samantha Whittle
- Attended York University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Safety, Belonging and Dignity: Using the Generative Power of Somatics to Heal Trauma 2022
- Certificate from Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program, Guelph University 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Samantha Whittle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sex Therapy
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Intimate partner violence in LGBTQ relationships
- Lesbian
- Non-Monogamy
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Samantha Whittle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Feminist
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Samantha Whittle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Groups
My Pleasure: A Group for Pleasure After Trauma
Guided by narrative and somatic therapies, this group is designed to help trauma survivors reclaim sexual pleasure and connection. Some of the topics we’ll cover in this group include: feeling into embodied consent; setting boundaries for connection; strategies for navigating triggers in the moment; and communicating needs and desires with partners. Through a combination of small group exercises, larger group discussion and individual journaling, participants will gain skills to develop a more present and pleasurable relationship to their sexuality.
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100+
Group Meets
Every Thu 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
342 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON K2P
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Samantha Whittle
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW