Therapists in K1G
Storm Burgonye
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1G (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with you to find your inner strengths and overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from living a fulfilling life. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where we can collaboratively work towards your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults, with a special interest in issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, emotion regulation issues, behavioural difficulties, and school difficulties.
I am passionate about working with you to find your inner strengths and overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from living a fulfilling life. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where we can collaboratively work towards your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults, with a special interest in issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, emotion regulation issues, behavioural difficulties, and school difficulties.
Jessica Gattoni
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1G
You may be feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, having distressing memories or unsure what steps to take next in your journey towards healing. If you are wanting to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, explore your early childhood, process trauma or seek support navigating present day challenges like work-life balance, relationship challenges, family life and/or more, I would be honored to help guide and support you. I provide a space for you to process challenges you may be facing, gain insight and work toward meaningful change through EMDR, CPT, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation and/or mixed interventions.
You may be feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, having distressing memories or unsure what steps to take next in your journey towards healing. If you are wanting to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, explore your early childhood, process trauma or seek support navigating present day challenges like work-life balance, relationship challenges, family life and/or more, I would be honored to help guide and support you. I provide a space for you to process challenges you may be facing, gain insight and work toward meaningful change through EMDR, CPT, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation and/or mixed interventions.
Martha Wiggin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1G
Sometimes life can be a real kick in the pants, get messy, bog you down, or is just plain crappy. And that sucks. You might be experiencing difficult feelings, have challenges in connecting with others, or feel like coping with day to day stuff is too much. Maybe there have been ongoing patterns in your life that you want to stop repeating, or perhaps you have just had a big change, like a major loss, or change in your health. Whatever it may be, you recognize that you want something different for yourself. And that's a big deal.
Sometimes life can be a real kick in the pants, get messy, bog you down, or is just plain crappy. And that sucks. You might be experiencing difficult feelings, have challenges in connecting with others, or feel like coping with day to day stuff is too much. Maybe there have been ongoing patterns in your life that you want to stop repeating, or perhaps you have just had a big change, like a major loss, or change in your health. Whatever it may be, you recognize that you want something different for yourself. And that's a big deal.
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Expressive Arts Counsellors
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.