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Sharah Mar-Kaminsky

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

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Ottawa, ON K2B
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Available both in-person and online
Ottawa, ON K2B
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Welcome! I’m Sharah (she/her), a first‑generation Chinese‑Canadian woman who loves listening, talking things through, and helping people find clarity. I support individuals, couples, veterans, and refugees with mental health challenges, trauma, addictions, family changes, parenting, caregiving, and grief—including the loss of a beloved pet. I help clients navigate cultural identity and intergenerational dynamics. I also support people with ADHD and those exploring whether it may be part of their story.
I offer 50-minute virtual sessions and in-person Walk and Talk Therapy to individuals. For couples, I offer virtual sessions that are 50 or 80 minutes. I offer competitive pricing for couples as I believe support should be accessible. Sessions are free for refugee claimants and veterans with Medavie Blue Cross with prescriptions and preapprovals.
I hope that my experience can help you heal. Call for a free 15-minute consultation on how I can support you. I hope to hear from you!
Call or Sharah Mar-Kaminsky now for a free 15 minute consultation - (613) 703-3727

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ottawa, ON K2B

(613) 703-3727
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person (Woodroffe & Carling), Walk and Talk sessions, or virtual sessions. I'm available weekdays M-F, 9-5.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (613) 703-3727
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ottawa, ON K2B

(613) 703-3727
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person (Woodroffe & Carling), Walk and Talk sessions, or virtual sessions. I'm available weekdays M-F, 9-5.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $180

Payment Methods

e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medavie Blue Cross
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I accept e-transfers, Mastercard and Visa. I process direct billing with Medavie Blue Cross insurance only. For all other insurance plans that cover social worker services, I provide receipts to clients for reimbursement.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727
"
I accept e-transfers, Mastercard and Visa. I process direct billing with Medavie Blue Cross insurance only. For all other insurance plans that cover social worker services, I provide receipts to clients for reimbursement.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 836950 Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Carleton University, MSW, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Bachelor of Arts Psychology - University of Manitoba Honours Bachelor of Arts, Psychology / 1998
  • Degree/Diploma from Bachelor of Social Work - Carleton University Bachelor of Social Work / 2022
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I earned a Masters in Social Work, a Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and am registered with the OCSWSSW. I have certifications in CBT and EFT. Growth is important to me and I continue to further my professional development with additional training.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727
"
I earned a Masters in Social Work, a Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and am registered with the OCSWSSW. I have certifications in CBT and EFT. Growth is important to me and I continue to further my professional development with additional training.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Parenting
  • Pet Loss
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I can help you manage depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting and caregiving struggles, addictions, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. You and I would work together to identify and set goals and use CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT strategies to help you achieve them.
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Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727
"
I can help you manage depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting and caregiving struggles, addictions, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. You and I would work together to identify and set goals and use CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT strategies to help you achieve them.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727

3 Endorsements

Sheila Struiksma
Sheila Struiksma
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
Sharah brings insight and compassion to her work. She's committed to supporting her clients while helping them build ways to manage the challenges they're navigating in their lives. I'm pleased to recommend her as a thoughtful and dedicated therapist.
Amita R - Mind Garden Therapy
Amita R - Mind Garden Therapy
Registered Social WorkerRSWMSW
Sharah is a thoughtful and empathetic therapist who creates a safe space for healing. She supports clients with care and clarity, helping them build resilience and move forward with confidence. I would certainly recommend her.
Gulzar Firashta
Gulzar Firashta
Registered PsychotherapistMARPRSSW
Sharah is a culturally sensitive therapist who creates a safe, respectful space. She helps individuals find clarity and direction. She offers empathetic support for trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions, guiding clients toward healing and growth.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Black

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Black

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I pull from a variety of treatment types as each situation is different and how clients respond is unique to that individual.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727
"
I pull from a variety of treatment types as each situation is different and how clients respond is unique to that individual.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (613) 703-3727

Location

Primary Location

Ottawa, ON K2B

(613) 703-3727

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer therapy sessions in-person (Woodroffe & Carling), Walk and Talk sessions, or virtual sessions. I'm available weekdays M-F, 9-5.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (613) 703-3727
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person (Woodroffe & Carling), Walk and Talk sessions, or virtual sessions. I'm available weekdays M-F, 9-5.
Photo of Sharah Mar-Kaminsky, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sharah Mar-Kaminsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (613) 703-3727