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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri

Psychologist, PhD, CPsych

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Available both in-person and online
1869 Carling Avenue Ottawa, ON K2A
Sawsane El Amiri is a registered member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She provides psychological services to individuals and couples. Her areas of special interest include: relationship difficulties and distress, anxiety, depression, anger and self-esteem issues, burnout, assertiveness, and life transitions. She is dedicated to fostering a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship with her clients and integrates emotionally focused, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioural approaches in her work.
Sawsane gained valuable experience working in both community and hospital settings. She sought specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Sawsane completed a practicum and a clinical residency in couple and sex therapy, as well as an EFT Externship and a Core Skills program endorsed by the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT).
Fluent in both English and French, Sawsane is committed to providing culturally responsive care, having worked with clients from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Sawsane’s clinical practice reflects her passion for helping individuals and couples cultivate meaningful change and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1869 Carling Avenue

Ottawa, ON K2A map

I am accepting new clients virtually for clients in ON, QC, NB and NS
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$240 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1869 Carling Avenue

Ottawa, ON K2A map

I am accepting new clients virtually for clients in ON, QC, NB and NS
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$240 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $240
  • Couple Sessions $260
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My services are covered by all private insurance plans, under Psychological Services. Please contact your insurance company prior to starting therapy.
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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My services are covered by all private insurance plans, under Psychological Services. Please contact your insurance company prior to starting therapy.
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by Province of Ontario / 7683 Sawsane El Amiri
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended PhD in Clinical Psychology, Université de Montréal , PhD, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario 7683 / 2024
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Do these issues align with your needs?


Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

French

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

I also speak

French

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

1869 Carling Avenue

Ottawa, ON K2A

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I am accepting new clients virtually for clients in ON, QC, NB and NS
Photo of Dr. Sawsane El Amiri, Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
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I am accepting new clients virtually for clients in ON, QC, NB and NS
Photo of Dr. Sawsane El Amiri, Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Dr. Sawsane El Amiri
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych