Therapists in Ottawa, ON

I provide online therapy services to Youth and Adults who experience Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss. As a breast cancer survivor I also offer specialized sessions supporting those navigating the breast cancer journey.

I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Victoria. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have over seven years experience providing support to individuals, couples, and families through challenging times. I have experienced a number of challenging situations and events in my own life that have helped to shape me into an empathic and caring professional. I understand that trauma can be experienced in many different ways and am committed to providing a safe, caring, non-judgmental space to support you

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (H. Keller) is a statement which motivates me to be versatile and adaptive so I may best meet my client's needs in an integrated practice, to facilitate empowerment and holistic well-being. I utilize strength-based, somatic, creative and expressive modes of therapy tailored to suit the unique needs of individuals from various walks of life.

I have been helping persons improve their life circumstances to gain lives of greater achievement for the last 30 years in Ottawa. I have collaborated with persons from all walks of life. I practise Adlerian Psychology. I am adept in Adlerian, Existential, and Jungian counselling. Using a client-oriented, experiential approach, I provide Individual, Couples, and Family counselling, along with Addiction counselling. My approach is based on depth psychology, and accessing creative skills and processes. M.A. Adlerian Psychotherapy & Counseling (Concurring Disorders); Cell: 613-295-4026

I work with individual adults who are facing a variety of life challenges.I believe that hidden in our problems lie the seeds of a solution as well as some bit of undeveloped personality with potential for personal transformation. Knowing that in times of distress it's good to talk things over with someone, I listen carefully and work collaboratively with my clients. Images from the unconscious, as seen in dreams and drawings, can help us uncover a problem and develop a solution. Dreams are material from the unconscious and bring us into contact with a deeper part of ourselves.

Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.

I believe we all have many strengths although at times we may lose sight of them—I provide honest feedback to help mirror these strengths back to you. I believe that we all, at one time or another, find it difficult to explore our thoughts and feelings—I honour such acts of courage, bringing confidentiality, non-judgement, and unconditional care to session. Working at a pace that feels right for you, I provide support and gentle challenges as you process your experiences and develop insight into your life so that you may heal, grow, and ultimately be free to live your life in a way that is fulfilling and true to who you are.

It can be challenging for a child or teenager (heck, even us adults!) to process what's going on in their head and all the physical sensations they feel in their body. Children and teens often have a hard time expressing and understanding what they are feeling; like why their stomach hurts, why they are having trouble sleeping, why they are sad all the time, or why they don’t feel like they are good enough. This inability to process can lead to acting out, emotional dysregulation, physical ailments, and more. Children and teens need to be heard and provided the skills to cope with their life circumstances to feel better again.

I help guide you inward to overcome the challenges of stress, burnout, exhaustion, and stagnation. Through a compassionate and supportive approach, I create a safe space for you to explore and transform, empowering you to thrive with renewed joy, confidence, and inspiration. Often a starting point to transformation is figuring out your values and purpose so that you have a north star to guide you. Whether you are neurotypical or neurodiverse together, we will work to calm your mind, understand your brain, replenish your energy, and revitalize your life. Some fun coaching tools I use are Meditation, Visualization, Lego Serious Play.

Welcoming New Clients! Confidential Video Sessions within 2 weeks. In-Person Downtown Ottawa sessions within 3 weeks. I help you put the Big Questions into perspective! Individuals – Do you ask: "Who am I?" "How can I become who I want to be?" "How can I express my true values?" In Relationships – Do you ask: ”How can we manage our conflict better?" "Can we become friends again?" ”Can we rediscover our love?" Some Relationship sessions with Signy, some 2-on-2 sessions with Signy & Steve Fick. We model a relationship strengthened by challenge and commitment!

Focusing on African, Black and Caribbean healthcare professionals or high-risk public services professionals facing trauma. Exposure to situations may cause sleeplessness, making you feel exhausted and/or numb in your life. As a black counsellor, I aim to help you navigate those difficulties with Afrocentric and multicultural competencies and lenses. With support, you can overcome overwhelming, invasive struggles and learn to manage them so they are not spilling over into your work or personal life. Together we can make you feel a better sense of balance. Certified CPMH, I also have an interest in Perinatal Grief and Loss.

I am a Registered Social Worker and a virtual counselor in Ontario. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Education, and a Master of Social Work. I provide strength-based therapy services for children, young adults, individuals, couples, and families using an anti-oppressive, integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. There are so many changes that happen as families grow and develop with the passing years, and I’m here to help with these transitions. For over twenty years I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief

When life gets hard to deal with, it is good to have someone to talk to; Someone with the expertise, professionalism, and compassion to listen, ask the right questions to create clarity and help us find the solution or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. When dealing with mental and emotional pain, someone with the proper training and experience could be the right person to turn to. I utilize over 10 years of experience in therapy practice to the full benefit of my clients dealing with grief, depression, and anxiety, including those dealing with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as youth and parents'

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.

Life can often feel chaotic. The reality is that changes are presented to us outside of our control and we find ourselves faced with the task of making decisions and choices that will decide the course of our future. These untimely decisions and choices can leave us feeling bewildered and disoriented. To complicate things further, we can find ourselves stuck in emotional and behavioural patterns that inhibit and hold us back from making the decisions we would like to or that would be best for us. Sometimes it’s difficult to even know what we would like to do or what is best for us. What should you aim towards?

What if becoming whole was about cultivating and transforming our capacity to carry a heartbreak that has been entrusted to us? What if our joy is directly connected to our capacity to live into the fullness of our pain? What if we aren't meant to do this alone?

Welcome. Thank you for stopping by. I am a registered dance/movement therapist and also have a master's degree in applied sports psychology. Additionally, I am working towards licensure in psychotherapy. I work with clients using a strength-based, collaborative, creative and embodied approach. Together, we focus on goals that are meaningful to you and on strengthening your mind and body's capacity to cope, heal, adapt and flourish. Clients are often drawn to this work because they want to feel more at home in their bodies, draw upon creativity as a healing resource, and move more effectively towards their goals.

We live in the time of greatest wealth and technological connectiveness in human history. And yet, people are more anxious, depressed, prone to procrastination and social isolation than ever before. Can both be true? Yes, because we also live in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. We all long for connection, but we just don't know how to get and stay there. Finding a safe and confidential place to talk, to unburden problems and search for solutions might be the best, most certain first step you can take in this uncertain world. Our meaning and mental health hangs in the balance.