Female Therapists in Kanata, ON
Abloom Therapy: Anxiety, Parenting, Women's Issues
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2M (Online Only)
I am grounded in compassion and empathy as I work with teens and adults navigating - anger management, anxiety, autism, behavioural issues, body positivity, career guidance, codependency, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, education and learning disabilities, parenting, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD, self esteem, stress, women's issues, and more.
Hi, my name is Feyza Kilic! Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but finding the right support can make all the difference. With a compassionate & evidence-based approach, I am here to help you uncover your strengths and build resilience. Many of us also carry the wounds of an unseen and unheard inner child, a part of us that longs for validation and healing. Addressing these deep-seated feelings can be a transformative experience, leading to profound personal growth and a renewed sense of self-worth. Together, we can uncover and heal these hidden wounds, fostering a path towards a brighter and more fulfilled future.
I am grounded in compassion and empathy as I work with teens and adults navigating - anger management, anxiety, autism, behavioural issues, body positivity, career guidance, codependency, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, education and learning disabilities, parenting, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD, self esteem, stress, women's issues, and more.
Hi, my name is Feyza Kilic! Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but finding the right support can make all the difference. With a compassionate & evidence-based approach, I am here to help you uncover your strengths and build resilience. Many of us also carry the wounds of an unseen and unheard inner child, a part of us that longs for validation and healing. Addressing these deep-seated feelings can be a transformative experience, leading to profound personal growth and a renewed sense of self-worth. Together, we can uncover and heal these hidden wounds, fostering a path towards a brighter and more fulfilled future.
Jessica Ng
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2M (Online Only)
Communicating with your partner is hard. You replay arguments over and over. You feel criticized by your partner and do not feel heard. The idea of voicing your needs feels overwhelming and frustrating. As time has passed, talking to your partner has become minimal. There is less sharing of your feelings due to feelings of disappointment of not being heard. Your partner and you feel disconnected and lack communication. You are exhausted at working so hard to have a genuine relationship and it feels like nothing is working. What you want is to feel you can confide in your partner, feel loved, feel heard and supported.
Communicating with your partner is hard. You replay arguments over and over. You feel criticized by your partner and do not feel heard. The idea of voicing your needs feels overwhelming and frustrating. As time has passed, talking to your partner has become minimal. There is less sharing of your feelings due to feelings of disappointment of not being heard. Your partner and you feel disconnected and lack communication. You are exhausted at working so hard to have a genuine relationship and it feels like nothing is working. What you want is to feel you can confide in your partner, feel loved, feel heard and supported.
Aya Abdulkarim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Kanata, ON K2K
As a Muslim Iraqi immigrant woman, I'm aware of the stigmas that fall within society, and I want to use my cultural competence acquired through my education, clinical and lived experience to help clients struggling with their mental health.
I completed a Master of Science in Neuroscience and Mental Health from King's College London, and am completing my practicum hours at Yorkville University's MACP program. Understanding the neurobiology of mental health provides a different perspective to my clients. Through that, I can provide multifaceted services to my clients to help engage both physiological and psychological understanding of their mental health. Knowledge is power, and by gaining our power, we begin to heal.
As a Muslim Iraqi immigrant woman, I'm aware of the stigmas that fall within society, and I want to use my cultural competence acquired through my education, clinical and lived experience to help clients struggling with their mental health.
I completed a Master of Science in Neuroscience and Mental Health from King's College London, and am completing my practicum hours at Yorkville University's MACP program. Understanding the neurobiology of mental health provides a different perspective to my clients. Through that, I can provide multifaceted services to my clients to help engage both physiological and psychological understanding of their mental health. Knowledge is power, and by gaining our power, we begin to heal.
Anxiety | Trauma | Self Esteem - Shahed Tawfeeq
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2M
I work with women struggling with anxiety, anger, ADHD, parenting, marriage counselling, relationship issues, and stress.
Accepting clients! Having been in counselling myself, I know what a relief it is to find someone with whom you feel comfortable to help sort out some of the stressors and troubles of everyday life. Perhaps you would like to chat about a number of issues that are piling up and you don’t know what to do. Or, maybe something really big has happened and you feel overwhelmed and like nothing in your life will ever be the same again. No matter what your concern, I'm driven to help you reach a life of peace and to no longer feel victimized by your struggles.
I work with women struggling with anxiety, anger, ADHD, parenting, marriage counselling, relationship issues, and stress.
Accepting clients! Having been in counselling myself, I know what a relief it is to find someone with whom you feel comfortable to help sort out some of the stressors and troubles of everyday life. Perhaps you would like to chat about a number of issues that are piling up and you don’t know what to do. Or, maybe something really big has happened and you feel overwhelmed and like nothing in your life will ever be the same again. No matter what your concern, I'm driven to help you reach a life of peace and to no longer feel victimized by your struggles.
As a practitioner I provide confidential care for you to explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental space. We take time to discuss your concerns and set goals that make sense to you. With my 14 years of clinical experience and with training in various evidence based practices, I will explore the areas your seeking support in. I have experience supporting individuals, couples and families. I provide various tools to help you move through your concerns whether your a visual or non visual learner. I have a sense of humor and am quite relaxed, having been told by previous clients I have a way of putting them at ease.
As a practitioner I provide confidential care for you to explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental space. We take time to discuss your concerns and set goals that make sense to you. With my 14 years of clinical experience and with training in various evidence based practices, I will explore the areas your seeking support in. I have experience supporting individuals, couples and families. I provide various tools to help you move through your concerns whether your a visual or non visual learner. I have a sense of humor and am quite relaxed, having been told by previous clients I have a way of putting them at ease.
Jumana Daibl
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BS, MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Kanata, ON K2K (Online Only)
True life is lived when little changes occur. I sincerely believe change is possible in all of us with the support and proper guidance. Everyone possesses the tools they need to heal and fully realize their life's ambitions. I believe in empowering you to develop your own toolbox of strategies and skills to find strength, resilience and emotional growth. With the proper tool, every issue can be solved
True life is lived when little changes occur. I sincerely believe change is possible in all of us with the support and proper guidance. Everyone possesses the tools they need to heal and fully realize their life's ambitions. I believe in empowering you to develop your own toolbox of strategies and skills to find strength, resilience and emotional growth. With the proper tool, every issue can be solved
Christine Skinner Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BA psyc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kanata, ON K2K
Life isn't going as planned? Having difficulties connecting with your partner, or being able to relate to your children? Perhaps you're feeling isolated, alone, or lost, possibly out of control. These are all signals that life is currently not in balance. If you're finding that your current day to day is not what you had hoped, not what you intend it to be then I commend you for looking for a resource that can help you get back on track.
Life isn't going as planned? Having difficulties connecting with your partner, or being able to relate to your children? Perhaps you're feeling isolated, alone, or lost, possibly out of control. These are all signals that life is currently not in balance. If you're finding that your current day to day is not what you had hoped, not what you intend it to be then I commend you for looking for a resource that can help you get back on track.
Are you finding it a challenge to find the right therapist match for you? I am the Clinical Director at the Ottawa Centre for Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I will match you with one of the 14 therapists in our group who best fits your personality and therapeutic needs. If you do find the therapist who I choose for you is not the best fit, I will reassign you based on your feedback.
Are you finding it a challenge to find the right therapist match for you? I am the Clinical Director at the Ottawa Centre for Cognitive Therapy, with over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I will match you with one of the 14 therapists in our group who best fits your personality and therapeutic needs. If you do find the therapist who I choose for you is not the best fit, I will reassign you based on your feedback.
Donelda Pleau
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, BEd, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping both adult and teen clients overcome struggles related to ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, and school-related issues including school avoidance and learning disabilities. I offer an empathetic, compassionate approach for youth aged 15+ and adults looking to improve their overall quality of life.
I am passionate about helping both adult and teen clients overcome struggles related to ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, anxiety, depression, and school-related issues including school avoidance and learning disabilities. I offer an empathetic, compassionate approach for youth aged 15+ and adults looking to improve their overall quality of life.
Rebecca Saab-Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2L
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, this quote speaks volumes as I do believe that great change comes from working through the daily struggles that we experience: "The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one.
As a therapist, this quote speaks volumes as I do believe that great change comes from working through the daily struggles that we experience: "The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one.
Alyssa Malizia
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a caring and safe environment for my clients, valuing the process of getting to understand them on a deeper level. Therapy will be both emotionally explorative and solution-focused each session, allowing the client to learn about one’s thoughts and feelings, as well as develop coping skills in order to reduce negative symptoms. I have gathered experience working with teens, adults, and couples, with a special interest in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm and trauma, as well as couples therapy focusing on relational, marital and/or sexual difficulties.
I provide a caring and safe environment for my clients, valuing the process of getting to understand them on a deeper level. Therapy will be both emotionally explorative and solution-focused each session, allowing the client to learn about one’s thoughts and feelings, as well as develop coping skills in order to reduce negative symptoms. I have gathered experience working with teens, adults, and couples, with a special interest in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm and trauma, as well as couples therapy focusing on relational, marital and/or sexual difficulties.
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Kayla Vander Ploeg
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K (Online Only)
I most enjoy working with adult, female clients who are wrestling with emotion regulation, anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, self-worth, parenting, faith (Christianity), and more.
Are you craving more calm? Improving your relationship with self can help foster greater trust and overall health, and it will often improve your relationship with those who matter most to you too. Therapy is intended to help you better navigate life’s inevitable challenges – uncertainties, transitions, and hurts – with greater care and intentionality. We do this by looking at your strengths, your values, better understanding your emotions, finding different perspectives, and by growing your self-compassion and self-confidence.
I most enjoy working with adult, female clients who are wrestling with emotion regulation, anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, self-worth, parenting, faith (Christianity), and more.
Are you craving more calm? Improving your relationship with self can help foster greater trust and overall health, and it will often improve your relationship with those who matter most to you too. Therapy is intended to help you better navigate life’s inevitable challenges – uncertainties, transitions, and hurts – with greater care and intentionality. We do this by looking at your strengths, your values, better understanding your emotions, finding different perspectives, and by growing your self-compassion and self-confidence.
Stressed and overwhelmed?...feel like you can't concentrate... can't connect... can't enjoy much of anything? There are ways to feel better. Let us, together, bring you to connection, calm and courage.
Stressed and overwhelmed?...feel like you can't concentrate... can't connect... can't enjoy much of anything? There are ways to feel better. Let us, together, bring you to connection, calm and courage.
Colleen Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I strive to help individuals thrive in their day to day lives. I have a very wholistic and integrative approach with each of my clients in counselling, drawing on many areas of psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and systemic) to help a client best achieve their goals. This means that with one client, we might choose to focus more on cognitive-behavioural techniques but with another we may focus more on working through past experiences. Therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” method, and so working together to find what works best is key.
As a therapist, I strive to help individuals thrive in their day to day lives. I have a very wholistic and integrative approach with each of my clients in counselling, drawing on many areas of psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and systemic) to help a client best achieve their goals. This means that with one client, we might choose to focus more on cognitive-behavioural techniques but with another we may focus more on working through past experiences. Therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” method, and so working together to find what works best is key.
Healing Steps Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2L
Have you worked hard to change the way you think and yet struggle to change the way you feel? I may be able to help you. I am an RP in fully independent practice, and I believe that holistic, meaningful and lasting change can occur when we weave our body and our mind's voices and experiences into the narrative of who we are and who we aspire to be. If you have ever listened to your "gut" instinct, soothed yourself using breath or felt the urge to move to a favourite song, you have experienced the benefit of the mind-body connection! Together, we will deepen this connection therapeutically to encourage relief, change and growth.
Have you worked hard to change the way you think and yet struggle to change the way you feel? I may be able to help you. I am an RP in fully independent practice, and I believe that holistic, meaningful and lasting change can occur when we weave our body and our mind's voices and experiences into the narrative of who we are and who we aspire to be. If you have ever listened to your "gut" instinct, soothed yourself using breath or felt the urge to move to a favourite song, you have experienced the benefit of the mind-body connection! Together, we will deepen this connection therapeutically to encourage relief, change and growth.
Kendra Grant
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2L (Online Only)
I specialize in helping helpers - because as a medical professional or caregiver you're wonderful at caring for others but get caught in the trap of being too busy to care for yourself. You put the needs of others above your own and get lost trying to re-establish balance. I am also passionate about helping those grieving. Despite recognizing the natural process of grief, it can feel confusing, isolating, shocking and overwhelming to navigate the wide range of emotions. At times, these two intersect when caregivers become bereaved and it can feel impossible to navigate life moving forward.
I specialize in helping helpers - because as a medical professional or caregiver you're wonderful at caring for others but get caught in the trap of being too busy to care for yourself. You put the needs of others above your own and get lost trying to re-establish balance. I am also passionate about helping those grieving. Despite recognizing the natural process of grief, it can feel confusing, isolating, shocking and overwhelming to navigate the wide range of emotions. At times, these two intersect when caregivers become bereaved and it can feel impossible to navigate life moving forward.
Sherry Masterson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2M
Welcoming new clients! I’m truly glad you’re here. Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or relationship struggles start to build up. I understand how these feelings can impact every area of your life—your sleep, relationships, even how you see yourself. Maybe you’re constantly feeling on edge, worrying about the future, or finding it hard to connect with others the way you used to. If this resonates with you, I’m here to offer support, and work with you so that you feel more grounded, and in control of your life again.
Welcoming new clients! I’m truly glad you’re here. Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or relationship struggles start to build up. I understand how these feelings can impact every area of your life—your sleep, relationships, even how you see yourself. Maybe you’re constantly feeling on edge, worrying about the future, or finding it hard to connect with others the way you used to. If this resonates with you, I’m here to offer support, and work with you so that you feel more grounded, and in control of your life again.
Sabrina Medinski
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K (Online Only)
As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.
As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.
Aisley Aerandir
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! Choosing a therapist can be so difficult and it’s important to find someone who you feel seen and heard by. We may be a good fit if you are queer, neurodiverse, have a complicated relationship with family, or feel like you don’t quite fit in anywhere. I hope to support my clients with finding meaning, fulfillment, and purpose in their lives whether that be healing past wounds, making sense of ones’ identity, or navigating life transitions. You also don’t need to know exactly what you’re looking for or need, that can be a valuable part of the process too.
Hi there! Choosing a therapist can be so difficult and it’s important to find someone who you feel seen and heard by. We may be a good fit if you are queer, neurodiverse, have a complicated relationship with family, or feel like you don’t quite fit in anywhere. I hope to support my clients with finding meaning, fulfillment, and purpose in their lives whether that be healing past wounds, making sense of ones’ identity, or navigating life transitions. You also don’t need to know exactly what you’re looking for or need, that can be a valuable part of the process too.
Sara Panuccio
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Kanata, ON K2K (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not Accepting New Clients/On Leave until 2026. I have been working in the areas of mental health and addictions since 2008, specifically with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care Centre. My specialties are in substance use and concurrent disorders. Additionally, I work with individuals who are experiencing issues with anxiety, grief, depression, eating disorders, relationships, trauma, and general mental health. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I work collaboratively with my clients to address presenting issues and apply an integrated approach to meet client needs/concerns.
Not Accepting New Clients/On Leave until 2026. I have been working in the areas of mental health and addictions since 2008, specifically with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care Centre. My specialties are in substance use and concurrent disorders. Additionally, I work with individuals who are experiencing issues with anxiety, grief, depression, eating disorders, relationships, trauma, and general mental health. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I work collaboratively with my clients to address presenting issues and apply an integrated approach to meet client needs/concerns.
