Therapists in Kanata, ON
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Ottawa's first licensed, RTT Therapist. As a Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist, I help clients who want to gain immediate insights and understanding into issues without spending unnecessary time and money on therapy. It is my mission to guide as many people as possible to reconnect with themselves, take back control, and ignite their conscious evolution. Integrative therapies can also be used in conjunction with any ongoing treatment plan.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Ottawa's first licensed, RTT Therapist. As a Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist, I help clients who want to gain immediate insights and understanding into issues without spending unnecessary time and money on therapy. It is my mission to guide as many people as possible to reconnect with themselves, take back control, and ignite their conscious evolution. Integrative therapies can also be used in conjunction with any ongoing treatment plan.
Vivienne Filiatreault
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsy, BEd, CHT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2L
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? Have you ever wondered whether you are on the right planet, because most people around you simply do NOT understand? I can help you to move forward in hope. I have been a therapist for over 40 years and I have supported clients with all issues. I have a very integrative, holistic approach, as I believe that Mind, Body and Spirit are interconnected. I use an eclectic mix of modalities, including Psychotherapy and especially Hypnothherapy. Specialities are anxiety and job or Life issues. I have had many trainings in Clinical Hypnotherapy, as well as in modalities such as NLP, CBT and numerous others.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? Have you ever wondered whether you are on the right planet, because most people around you simply do NOT understand? I can help you to move forward in hope. I have been a therapist for over 40 years and I have supported clients with all issues. I have a very integrative, holistic approach, as I believe that Mind, Body and Spirit are interconnected. I use an eclectic mix of modalities, including Psychotherapy and especially Hypnothherapy. Specialities are anxiety and job or Life issues. I have had many trainings in Clinical Hypnotherapy, as well as in modalities such as NLP, CBT and numerous others.
People who feel low, anxious, and/or are tired of arguing can make a change. I am a registered therapist, social worker and coach. If repetitive patterns are draining you, I can help. For over 30 yrs I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome personal challenges and deepen their relationships. I offer Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focussed and other therapeutic approaches to help people, stretch personal and relationship muscles, in order to make changes that are central to their lives.
People who feel low, anxious, and/or are tired of arguing can make a change. I am a registered therapist, social worker and coach. If repetitive patterns are draining you, I can help. For over 30 yrs I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome personal challenges and deepen their relationships. I offer Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focussed and other therapeutic approaches to help people, stretch personal and relationship muscles, in order to make changes that are central to their lives.
We provide evidence-based treatments for a variety of psychological problems including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, personality disorders, trauma, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. We help couples improve communication, and resolve conflicts to build a more secure bond. We treat teens experiencing anxiety, depression, self-injury, and other mental health problems. We provide treatment for children experiencing anxiety, depression, oppositional and defiant behaviour, ADHD, attachment difficulties, & school avoidance. We help those struggling with substance and alcohol problems.
We provide evidence-based treatments for a variety of psychological problems including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, personality disorders, trauma, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. We help couples improve communication, and resolve conflicts to build a more secure bond. We treat teens experiencing anxiety, depression, self-injury, and other mental health problems. We provide treatment for children experiencing anxiety, depression, oppositional and defiant behaviour, ADHD, attachment difficulties, & school avoidance. We help those struggling with substance and alcohol problems.
I specialize in therapy for couples, individuals, and refugees. With over a decade of experience, I have supported clients facing behavioural challenges like depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and more. Through goal-oriented holistic approach infused with care and compassion, I ensure clients experience growth in both their personal lives and relationships. I have worked extensively with refugees from diverse backgrounds who have faced war, persecution and displacement by providing a culturally sensitive, supportive therapeutic environment integrating cultural sensitivity and understanding the unique challenges refugees face.
I specialize in therapy for couples, individuals, and refugees. With over a decade of experience, I have supported clients facing behavioural challenges like depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and more. Through goal-oriented holistic approach infused with care and compassion, I ensure clients experience growth in both their personal lives and relationships. I have worked extensively with refugees from diverse backgrounds who have faced war, persecution and displacement by providing a culturally sensitive, supportive therapeutic environment integrating cultural sensitivity and understanding the unique challenges refugees face.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who’s trauma-informed, my work focuses on helping clients re-establish and rebuild safety with their emotions, their body and to assimilate challenging experiences.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who’s trauma-informed, my work focuses on helping clients re-establish and rebuild safety with their emotions, their body and to assimilate challenging experiences.
I have a caring, client-centred approach to counselling. You will find a warm and supportive companion in me for your journey of growth and healing. I view therapy as a personal journey for the client. Each client is unique in their needs and approaches to healing. I have a flexible approach to healing that is responsive to each client's individuality. My eclectic approach combines elements of rational emotive, cognitive behavioural, interpersonal and emotion focused therapies.
I have a caring, client-centred approach to counselling. You will find a warm and supportive companion in me for your journey of growth and healing. I view therapy as a personal journey for the client. Each client is unique in their needs and approaches to healing. I have a flexible approach to healing that is responsive to each client's individuality. My eclectic approach combines elements of rational emotive, cognitive behavioural, interpersonal and emotion focused therapies.
The Centre for Couples and Relationships
Registered Social Worker, RP, CCC, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K
At The Centre for Couples and Relationships, we believe that intimate relationships are central to human connection, attachment, and well-being. As we go through life stressors and challenges, so do our relationships. If your relationship is in need of improved communication, deeper connection, or repair, we can help. We work with couples and partners struggling with issues such as communication, disconnection, intimacy, infidelity, and family dynamics. We provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your relationship dynamics and to repair previous patterns of conflict or hurt.
At The Centre for Couples and Relationships, we believe that intimate relationships are central to human connection, attachment, and well-being. As we go through life stressors and challenges, so do our relationships. If your relationship is in need of improved communication, deeper connection, or repair, we can help. We work with couples and partners struggling with issues such as communication, disconnection, intimacy, infidelity, and family dynamics. We provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your relationship dynamics and to repair previous patterns of conflict or hurt.
Kayla Vander Ploeg
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kanata, ON K2K (Online Only)
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.
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.
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It is informed by humanistic, introspective, narrative, and psychodynamic therapies.
I appreciate that the hardest part of this journey is finding “your person.” Someone that you can trust will show up and be there for you . A person that makes you feel safe, heard, and accepted unconditionally. No matter what you are going through. To make starting as comfortable as possible, I provide a non-judgmental space for you to come in and be as open (and authentic) as you need to be. Completely free to express and uncover all your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Allowing you to move past the deep layers of your trauma, fear, and pain. To a place where you can explore the deepest parts of who you truly are.
It is informed by humanistic, introspective, narrative, and psychodynamic therapies.
I appreciate that the hardest part of this journey is finding “your person.” Someone that you can trust will show up and be there for you . A person that makes you feel safe, heard, and accepted unconditionally. No matter what you are going through. To make starting as comfortable as possible, I provide a non-judgmental space for you to come in and be as open (and authentic) as you need to be. Completely free to express and uncover all your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Allowing you to move past the deep layers of your trauma, fear, and pain. To a place where you can explore the deepest parts of who you truly are.
Jennifer Gaudreau Registered Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1Z
Are you looking to feel better? Sometimes the journey to healing can feel overwhelming and a lot like an unsolved puzzle. I am a seasoned Therapist with over 25 years of offering Mental Health and Addictions experience. If you want more awareness about yourself, your struggles and understanding, clarity and emotional peace, then psychotherapy may be of benefit for you. Do you suspect there past events may be holding you back from enjoying your life? Please call, I offer CBT/DBT booking usually within the week Mental Wellness can be found. We are all unique people looking for solutions (adults, youth, couples and families, groups)
Are you looking to feel better? Sometimes the journey to healing can feel overwhelming and a lot like an unsolved puzzle. I am a seasoned Therapist with over 25 years of offering Mental Health and Addictions experience. If you want more awareness about yourself, your struggles and understanding, clarity and emotional peace, then psychotherapy may be of benefit for you. Do you suspect there past events may be holding you back from enjoying your life? Please call, I offer CBT/DBT booking usually within the week Mental Wellness can be found. We are all unique people looking for solutions (adults, youth, couples and families, groups)
Aurela (Ela) Vangjeli
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1Z
You cannot do it alone and no one can do it for you" P.L. You may have noticed that your mood fluctuates between feeling anxious and/or depressed. And you don't know how to navigate or interrupt this cycle. Life is nudging you towards seeking support because at times holding it all by yourself feels like too much. In therapy with me, you will feel heard, and understood. You will learn what is overwhelming your internal system (thoughts, feelings and experiences in the body) and be able to move towards regulation, ease and balance. I bring a sense of curiosity and compassion and empower you to lead with courage and confidence.
You cannot do it alone and no one can do it for you" P.L. You may have noticed that your mood fluctuates between feeling anxious and/or depressed. And you don't know how to navigate or interrupt this cycle. Life is nudging you towards seeking support because at times holding it all by yourself feels like too much. In therapy with me, you will feel heard, and understood. You will learn what is overwhelming your internal system (thoughts, feelings and experiences in the body) and be able to move towards regulation, ease and balance. I bring a sense of curiosity and compassion and empower you to lead with courage and confidence.
Tina Pirvali
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2J (Online Only)
Low cost therapy - first session FREE! Mental health is essential for living a fulfilling life! If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, unhealthy thinking patterns, and compulsive behaviours, you deserve to overcome these challenges and to live in peace.
Low cost therapy - first session FREE! Mental health is essential for living a fulfilling life! If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, unhealthy thinking patterns, and compulsive behaviours, you deserve to overcome these challenges and to live in peace.
The Firestone CBT Clinic offers psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for adults and adolescents who want help with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many other psychological concerns.
The Firestone CBT Clinic offers psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for adults and adolescents who want help with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many other psychological concerns.
Counsellor and Certified Hypnotherapist - Using kind and creative tools, I offer counselling and/or hypnotherapy for women experiencing anxiety, stress, fears, phobias, shame, guilt, loss of sense of self, grief, sadness, stressful transitions, relationship difficulties, panic, sleep disturbances and self esteem issues. After over 25 years of Counselling experience, I understand that when we are hurting, we have a deep need to feel heard and valued, while at the same time find relief and support. I am a proud member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association as well as the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Counsellor and Certified Hypnotherapist - Using kind and creative tools, I offer counselling and/or hypnotherapy for women experiencing anxiety, stress, fears, phobias, shame, guilt, loss of sense of self, grief, sadness, stressful transitions, relationship difficulties, panic, sleep disturbances and self esteem issues. After over 25 years of Counselling experience, I understand that when we are hurting, we have a deep need to feel heard and valued, while at the same time find relief and support. I am a proud member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association as well as the National Guild of Hypnotists.
PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS REFERRED DIRECTLY BY FERTILITY CLINICS. Infertility and Reproductive Health Counselling is a central focus for my practice: Individuals and couples facing the stresses of infertility and its treatments, loss, grief, difficult decision-making, etc. I provide the mandatory counselling assessment sessions required by law preceding infertility treatments. My counselling style is collaborative and in every situation, we focus on building hope, courage and resilience in the face of challenges and loss.
PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS REFERRED DIRECTLY BY FERTILITY CLINICS. Infertility and Reproductive Health Counselling is a central focus for my practice: Individuals and couples facing the stresses of infertility and its treatments, loss, grief, difficult decision-making, etc. I provide the mandatory counselling assessment sessions required by law preceding infertility treatments. My counselling style is collaborative and in every situation, we focus on building hope, courage and resilience in the face of challenges and loss.
I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.
I work with individuals, couples and families of all cultural/spiritual backgrounds. I use an eclectic treatment approach to address anxiety, depression, anger, communication issues and relationship recovery, addictions, work/life balance, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, career and many other issues. I believe that active listening is at the heart of effective therapy, and I work to help my clients find their own hidden strengths, empowering them to effectively resolve their issues. My personal life mission is to assist my clients in identifying solutions to the problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible.
We offer same-day or next-day appointments. Our services cater to adults, parents, teenagers, children, couples, and families, emphasizing empowerment, emotional support, collaboration, and a non-judgmental approach. We specialize in assisting individuals who have experienced acute trauma, such as sexual violence and victims of crime, as well as those dealing with complex PTSD. Our practice is LGBTQ+-inclusive and friendly to individuals with diverse sexual orientations, kinks, non-monogamous, and polyamorous lifestyles. We offer flexible appointment scheduling, allowing you to choose between male and female clinicians.
We offer same-day or next-day appointments. Our services cater to adults, parents, teenagers, children, couples, and families, emphasizing empowerment, emotional support, collaboration, and a non-judgmental approach. We specialize in assisting individuals who have experienced acute trauma, such as sexual violence and victims of crime, as well as those dealing with complex PTSD. Our practice is LGBTQ+-inclusive and friendly to individuals with diverse sexual orientations, kinks, non-monogamous, and polyamorous lifestyles. We offer flexible appointment scheduling, allowing you to choose between male and female clinicians.
Accepting New Clients. Whether you’re struggling with a stressful situation or ongoing mental health concerns, these instances can make it difficult to see a way forward. They may lead you feeling overwhelmed, but with the guidance of a therapist, it becomes possible to discover a clearer path to navigate through them. In my practice, I focus on ensuring you feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that we move at a comfortable pace and discuss the concerns that are important to you when you feel ready. My goal is to alleviate your distress, thereby helping you to address your concerns.
Accepting New Clients. Whether you’re struggling with a stressful situation or ongoing mental health concerns, these instances can make it difficult to see a way forward. They may lead you feeling overwhelmed, but with the guidance of a therapist, it becomes possible to discover a clearer path to navigate through them. In my practice, I focus on ensuring you feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that we move at a comfortable pace and discuss the concerns that are important to you when you feel ready. My goal is to alleviate your distress, thereby helping you to address your concerns.
Aelea Syed
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2A (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is like building a warm and safe sanctuary together. A therapeutic space is one where we can comfortably be ourselves and process our past and present lives. Drawing from my South Asian and Muslim background, I bring an integrative and culturally sensitive approach to healing, rooted in trauma-informed practices. My aim is to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space to share your life story and work collaboratively to discover or rediscover your values and meaning in life. Picture yourself as the driver, steering your life's journey, with me as your passenger.
I believe that therapy is like building a warm and safe sanctuary together. A therapeutic space is one where we can comfortably be ourselves and process our past and present lives. Drawing from my South Asian and Muslim background, I bring an integrative and culturally sensitive approach to healing, rooted in trauma-informed practices. My aim is to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space to share your life story and work collaboratively to discover or rediscover your values and meaning in life. Picture yourself as the driver, steering your life's journey, with me as your passenger.
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Humanistic Counsellors
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.