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Jamila Ahmed
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Ottawa, ON K4A
Let's Connect (343) 700-4383
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What a brave step you have taken to seek out support! Congratulations! It takes courage for us to put ourselves first. This process is a journey. Whether it's anxiety, grief, family/ relationship dynamics, pregnancy or parenting challenges, racial stress, work/ school challenges or self-esteem struggles, we will work together to calm the storms, create personalized coping strategies, develop your capacity to manage during tough times and increase balance and hopefulness. I have over 19 years of experience working with African and non-African descent youth and adults. My intersectional skills will enhance your therapeutic experience.
My approach is grounded in a wholistic framework that sees the importance of all the connecting factors that contribute to our experiences. I incorporate various therapeutic modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Strengths-based, Solution-focused, CBT, Trauma-informed & Anti-oppressive lens that is healing-centered. Your session will be as unique as you are.
I am so excited to accompany you in this journey to exploration, discovery, healing, and growth! I will be your biggest cheer-leader as I help hold you accountable in your quest for balance and happiness. I provide virtual counselling that is confidential and safe. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to figure out if we are a good fit.
Call or Email Jamila Ahmed now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 700-4383
Let's Connect (343) 700-4383
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cheque
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 700-4383
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Jamila Ahmed
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Jamila Ahmed
- In Practice for 8 Years
- License: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers 831089 / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from Carleton University Bachelors of Social Work / 2016
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Women's Issues
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Positivity
- Career Guidance
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Trauma
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Pidgin
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Pidgin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Africentric & Multicultural
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (343) 700-4383
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Jamila Ahmed
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW