Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Kanata, ON

I believe strongly in the value of collaboration within therapy, partnering with clients to pinpoint their objectives and leverage their strengths to attain their goals. My therapeutic perspective is informed by a varied range of life experiences. I approach clients with warmth, curiosity, and compassion while building strong relationships based on respect, collaboration, and communication.

Hello and welcome! When it comes to therapy, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. I adhere to a person-centred approach to ensure that each client’s unique goals and needs are met. In doing so, I work with clients to process their difficult emotions, uncover unhelpful patterns, and help them to rebuild their ability to cope. I strive to create a safe space for clients to be able to express their authentic self, and work collaboratively to help them heal and grow.

Services are in high demand, please be aware that there may be a short waitlist, please contact me for current availability and options. I provide counselling, both in-person and virtually, to youth and adults with various mental health and life challenges. I provide genuine compassion and warmth to support you wherever you are in your journey. Drawing on a variety of approaches, such as solution-focused, cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, strength-based, or acceptance and commitment, we will develop a plan that fits you best.

At times, we encounter challenges that leave us feeling adrift and uncertain about how to move forward. During these moments, our emotions can become tangled, and we may long to find clarity and stability. I offer one-hour therapy sessions for $70, with sliding scale pricing available to accommodate various needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, or life transitions, I'm here to help and support you. Together, we will explore your inner landscape and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Together, we can work towards meaningful change and a renewed sense of direction.

Welcome to my practice! I am both a clinical therapist and a forensic therapist. In my clinical practice I help people work through issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and other challenges. In my forensic practice I specialize in high conflict separation and divorce, focusing on the best interests of the child. I work with children ages 2-18, adults, couples and families. I also have extensive experience and training working with Military and Law Enforcement. For additional information, you can find me on YouTube under Kelly Savage parental alienation.

Looking to break through mental roadblocks and conquer life's challenges? Seeking to diminish stress and enhance your resilience to life's demands? I partner with clients at their current stage to tackle obstacles at an affordable price. Within a safe, non-judgmental environment, I specialize in supporting individuals facing life transitions, boosting self-esteem, managing anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and navigating depression. Let's work together to overcome these challenges.

Please Note: My practice has now moved to the West end of Ottawa, serving Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Almonte and surrounding areas. My area of expertise is with youth and families who are having difficulties coping with their mental health. When stress, anxiety and sadness begin to play too big of a roll in your life, it can seem overwhelming at times. I provide supportive counselling for youth and families in and around the Ottawa area. Those who struggle with emotion regulation, anger management, attachment issues or just general social problems, need someone to talk to and trust.

Helping clients deal with anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma and PTSD, anger management, and life direction are key areas of my practice. My goal is to help you make positive changes, improving your health and well-being by identifying obstacles and deriving optimal solutions and strategies with you for the resolution of life problems and challenges. Offering both brief and longer term counselling and psychotherapy, I work from a variety of approaches incorporating cognitive behavioural, internal family systems, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused, emotion-focused, mindfulness meditation theories and techniques.

I welcome clients dealing with depression, anxiety and difficulty coping with stress in their professional and personal lives. Is work making you feel like "the salary isn't worth the pain and suffering"? Has the romance in your relationship flatlined? Lost the joy of parenthood? Feel like your family does not appreciate you? Feeling out of control? Confused about your sexuality? Has the light gone out of your life? I can help you find that raison d'être, joie de vivre again to help you once again ENJOY just being alive, being YOU!

Accepting New Clients: in-person and virtual availablity: Navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, or cultural identity can feel overwhelming. Having support can guide you through. I am compassionate and committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic space for clients to feel empowered and accepted. Therapy is collaborative; I work with clients to identify challenges, gain insight, overcome obstacles, strengthen connections, and achieve personal growth. Each person is unique, with diverse values and experiences, and I engage in genuine dialogue to understand their identity.

Accepting New Clients: Stacey is a registered Social Worker (MSW) with 20+ years in Canada and Great Britain. Stacey focuses on unlocking one's inherent resiliency to meet life's biggest challenges and develops the skills to process, cope and flourish. Having worked extensively with children, teens, adults and families, Military, Police and Veterans in a variety of settings including NICU, Pediatric Oncology, Canadian Armed Forces Bases and Palliative Care. Stacey knows that life's struggles can come in many different forms and coping can be one of life's biggest challenges.

My goal is to support clients on their journey toward emotional well-being and self-discovery. I believe in the power of collaboration and prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental, and authentic therapeutic relationship. My practice is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. I bring valuable experience from my work at The Royal Ottawa Hospital and Jewish Family Services. Additionally, I have over four years of experience as a Diversity and Inclusion Analyst for the Government of Canada, advocating for equity groups and driving policy changes to enhance well-being and foster inclusion.

I offer couples and individual counselling to youth (12+) and adults experiencing struggles with their mental health related to substance use, concurrent disorders, emotional regulation, stress, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem/self-confidence. I will support you by working with you to tailor treatment that is reflective of your individual goals and needs. I am motivated to help clients reach their goals, increase personal insight, recognize their strengths and resilience to overcome their challenges, and to develop coping skills that will help facilitate positive change in their wellness journey,

Are you experiencing conflict, stress, or grief? Not connecting with your partner? Worried about your child or teen? Our team of 12 therapists at Family-Therapy, can help you with life's challenges. We work with individuals, children, teens, families, couple, & stepfamilies. We address addictions, anxiety, blended family issues, burnout, parenting depression, communication, divorce, affairs, grief, loss, PTSD, parent-youth issues, personal development, relationships, postpartum issues, school issues, bullying, stress, LGBTQ2 issues, workplace conflict and more. We offer respectful, nonjudgemental & compassionate care. Call today.

Many of the clients I work with struggle with stress, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. These challenges often leave them feeling stuck, prompting them to seek support to regain a sense of balance, clarity, and resilience in their lives. Common goals of clients I work with include processing and working through unresolved trauma, building self-esteem and reducing self-doubt, and improving communication skills. They want to feel empowered to manage their emotions effectively, communicate more effectively in their relationships, and navigate significant life changes with confidence.

When we experience adversity, it is not uncommon to feel like life is coming apart at the seams. Even basic tasks can seem unbearable to face and reaching out is hard to do. With 8 years experience in the field of Mental Health, I aim to create a counselling relationship that is client-centered, emphatic, and respectful. I believe in the inherent strength of individuals and families to identify needs, solve problems, and process emotions in order to move towards personal growth and bring about desired change.

What is my approach to helping? Just as the body requires nurturing and attention to keep it healthy, the mind also requires maintenance and consideration around how it can be used to create the life circumstances that you desire. I work with individuals and couples that have interest in gaining increased awareness about their ways of being in their lives in order to bring about alternative outcomes. I am a platform for clients to discuss concerns, clarify what would be helpful and strengthen resolve and understanding of personal resources to make a desired change in their lives.

I have a wide range of experiences in providing psychological services, most recently in providing trauma focused therapy for active members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and Paramedics/First responders. My theoretical orientation is eclectic with an emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioural, Client-Centred, Experiential, Systemic as well as Interpersonal approaches to understanding and effectively working with your presenting issues and concerns.

Tired of yelling at home? Experiencing challenging behaviour with your kids? Or maybe you're just tired of feeling down, anxious, or stressed and don't know what to do or where to go next. Single, married, with kids or without- there's no question that life's challenges can feel overwhelming. At LightHouse, we work with children, teens, adults, families and couples. You don't have to go through this alone. We are here to help.