Career Guidance Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Embark on a journey to mental well-being with personalized counseling designed just for you. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, I offer a supportive space crafted for individuals in the vibrant Asian-Canadian community. Drawing on over three decades of expertise across diverse industries and countries, I provide seasoned guidance for navigating life's challenges. Driven by genuine passion and enthusiasm for your well-being, I invite you to experience transformative, culturally sensitive psychotherapy. Take the first step towards holistic healing and self-discovery—schedule your session today. Your path to well-being begins here.

Here at Grounded Psychology, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual. We strive to help people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach. After recognizing underlying problems, clients can fully realize their strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way. Our practice specializes in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, and many other difficulties.

I am a strong believer that when we change the way we think, we change the way we feel, and we can improve our mental and emotional health and well-being. I am passionate about helping people uncover their resilience, strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth, and become more assertive. You are the expert of your life, and together we will work collaboratively to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and create new ways of looking at your concerns to create positive change.

Life is full of change- some changes lead to feelings of excitement or relief, others may leave us feeling frightened, sad, or overwhelmed. All change, whether viewed as positive or negative, can bring about stress and challenges. It is not always easy to cope with uncertainty and adjust to new circumstances. I am a Clinical, Rehabilitation, and Neuro-Psychologist registered to offer assessment and therapy services to adults and older adults in Ontario. I aim to offer a warm, collaborative, open space to support individuals as they navigate change, cope with stressors, and optimize mental health.

Mes services sont aussi offerts en Français. Are you dealing with a situation that is impacting your physical, emotional, mental or spiritual well being ? If that is the case, you are at the right place. It takes courage to acknowledge the need for support, and you have already made an important first step. I have experience working with individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and ages who are dealing with issues such as anxiety, stress, burnout, life transition, loss, organization, motivation, self esteem, conflicts, identity, communication, etc. I can work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Our Masters/PhD level certified and experienced mental health professionals at The Counselling Group provide psychological assessments as well as a full range of psychotherapy, counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family & group counselling tailored to support positive, meaningful change and growth in your life. During your free phone consultation, we will carefully match you with one of our 40 counsellors, based on your needs and availability. Our services are offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and several other languages.

I will listen to you with sensitivity, caring and without judgement, with the goal of assisting you in moving to a life lived more fully. You will experience empathy, warmth and unconditional positive regard to help you in your process of becoming more open to self-discovery. As you strengthen your sense of self and create more meaning in your life, you will move away from hopelessness and emptiness and toward living an authentic and purposeful life.

Hello I am a welcoming, attentive clinician with a natural knack for relationship building. I earned my Master's degree in Counselling from Oakland University (Michigan) in 2013 and have been a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario since 2016, as well as a Member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists. I have over eight years of experience counselling individuals from predominantly person-centered and narrative approaches with specific focus placed on developing treatment to fit each client's unique needs and personality. I am confident working with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional effects of chronic pain,

Do you worry about mental health and wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, or family issues? Perhaps workplace or school challenges are affecting your personal wellbeing. Are you dealing with grief and loss? Maybe you or your family member is coping with illness, chronic health issues, or caregiver stress that has become overwhelming. I am a social worker with knowledge of health care and family and life transitions issues, who works with individuals of all ages.

Life events can shake you, affecting you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. These experiences can colour how you see yourself and others, impacting relationships and work. Dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or coping challenges doesn't define you or limit your potential. "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."-C.S. Lewis. A bit of support from a therapist might help. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again and create a better life, let’s work together to tap into your resiliency, find your voice, and regain control.

I believe the human experience is meant to be filled with joy and ease, along with some opportunities for growth, sometimes called challenges. Life can definitely become very challenging and everyone needs help along the way. I believe that when we can connect to our innermost selves, accept life’s challenges with grace, and treat ourselves and others with compassion and care, we can all live rich, meaningful lives. I know that we can and do recover from grief, mental illness, addiction, trauma, and all the hurts that life can throw at us.

Overwhelmed, anxious and oh so tired? How many hours have you spent doing what you don't want to be doing? Or spinning in anxiety and fear about all the unknowns? Lost in the hustle of everyday life - fighting to get it all done, and caring for everyone else, all while trying to fix your feelings and free yourself from the voice in your head telling you you aren't good enough. Not to mention cleaning up all the messes and keeping your houseplants alive. It's exhausting! Climb out of the fog of the have-to or should-dos, and everyone else's needs. No more gripping, no more pushing or resisting.

I'm a trauma-informed therapist using a relational approach to help client transform unhelpful patterns, live more freely and fully, find lasting joy, and build satisfying relationships. In you I see a unique and complex person with your individualised temperaments, feelings, relational patterns, and unmet needs. In therapy, we dissect your distress from a compassionate angle and fathom how the past is affecting our present difficulties. Positive changes follow as we get to express what was repressed, clear blockages, hence expand the freedom to make self-directed choices in life. I'm trilingual and speak English/Cantonese/Mandarin.

In our culture, we often think of experiences or symptoms like anxiety, stress, insomnia etc. as problems to be fixed or gotten rid of. What if they were more like signs, signals, or guideposts trying to tell us what was off balance or that we were heading off our course in our lives? If this resonates with you, and you would to get unstuck and move forward in your life, email is the best way to reach me.

I am the founder and sole practitioner of Mindful Map Counselling. I am licensed with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Professional Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I completed advanced education and training at internationally recognized institutions, and I actively undertake ongoing professional development. I use an integrative approach by combining various therapeutic methods to deliver a tailored treatment for each client's unique concerns. I aim to help my clients lead a fulfilling, rewarding and balanced life.

My work is about building a strong therapeutic connection with you and co-creating a safe place where you can share your authentic self. My practice is informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices, as well as my own lived experience as a racialized member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and my education in both kinesiology and social work. I'd love to be able to support and work with you to help you create the changes you wish to in your life. Outside of private practice, I work at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

Discover a new path to healing with an experienced & compassionate psychotherapist. With 20 yrs of experience, I specialize in helping individuals & couples navigate life's complexities. My evidence-based approach & diverse therapy techniques will empower you to achieve your goals. Let's work together to create a personalized plan that addresses your unique challenges & goals. Overcome your challenges and live a more fulfilling life. Together we will build a plan were you feel empowered and in control of your life. Sessions are client driven, which means you set the pace. My goal is to provide a safe space and help you overcome

I became a therapist because, just like you, I am human and have had my fair share of battles. It took a long time for me to get to where I am today. I recognize that in moments of hopelessness, it is hard to find determination, that depression can be scary, that anxiety can be overwhelming, and that traumatic experiences can leave one feeling emotionally exhausted and drained out. I acknowledge the stigma associated with mental health and in going to therapy. For this reason, I know how crucial it is to provide therapy that is client-centered, empathetic, and unique to each person’s needs.

We all stumble and work to find our way back, but sometimes life adds challenges that make these ups and downs harder to navigate. Relationship struggles, shifting goals, social pressures and the added stress that comes with change can leave us overwhelmed, make us feel stuck, make us question if we're good enough or make make our decisions feel impossible. Support can help us to examine our paths and patterns and to regain our confidence so that we can build the life we want.

As a Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying I collaborate with my clients in a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy. Through a culturally sensitive approach, I will support you in developing and working towards your goals and ensuring you feel heard regardless of your sexuality, ethnicity, gender, values, or beliefs. My approach is tailored to each individual, allowing you to have autonomy in the goals we establish and the strategies we utilize.

If you are feeling stressed, questioning your life purpose, spirituality, sexual orientation, or life changes, getting married, moving in with someone, or struggling within your couple or other family challenges, you have come to the right place.

My therapeutic approach centers around providing a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to feel safe and supported. I believe that we all have inner strengths that can lead us to a fulfilling life and I aim to help you identify those innate resources and connect with them in a meaningful way. I hope that through our work together you can understand how you can grow from past experiences and create the path you want for your future. The first step down this path is finding the right support, and I would be happy to hear from you to discuss how I could help. Ultimately, it would be my pleasure to start this journey with you.

Accepting new clients - Taking a step towards getting help can be a vulnerable process. My goal is to create a comfortable environment, where you feel truly heard and understood. I focus on helping adults (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, major life transitions, grief, self-esteem difficulties, and relationship difficulties, among other issues. Together, we'll explore the difficulties life has placed on your path, the goals you would like to achieve through therapy, and determine the ways you can best achieve a more fulfilling life.

You just made the first step in your journey! Therapy is a process that allows you to understand yourself and heal from within becoming the best version of you. I provide a warm space for clients that want to work on issues including eating disorders, trauma, OCD, anxiety, burnout/stress, and chronic illnesses. Seeing the change in my clients from the first day they sit in my office chair to the last is why I do what I do!