Reality Therapy in Ottawa, ON
Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis: Hello, my name is Christopher Graham, Ph.D., CCHT and I am a hypnotherapist, naturotherapist, Gnostic Spiritualist and Metaphysical Practitioner. I can relate to the difficulties that arise in everyday life, such as coping with depression, anxiety, stress, and the overpowering urge to escape. These challenges used to dominate my life. However, through the practice of hypnosis, I have been able to significantly enhance my quality of life.
Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis: Hello, my name is Christopher Graham, Ph.D., CCHT and I am a hypnotherapist, naturotherapist, Gnostic Spiritualist and Metaphysical Practitioner. I can relate to the difficulties that arise in everyday life, such as coping with depression, anxiety, stress, and the overpowering urge to escape. These challenges used to dominate my life. However, through the practice of hypnosis, I have been able to significantly enhance my quality of life.
If you are in the process of seeking counseling, I suspect it can be for any number of reasons or combination of reasons (stress, mood issues, current or historic family issues, past or current trauma, job related issues, personality conflicts, self esteem issues, simply wanting perspective in life, all sorts of other issues that would generally contribute to one simply feeling discontent or unhappy in life). During times like these, it is often helpful to have a person that is dedicated to helping you explore these issues in a caring and collaborative manner and in a manner based on experience and evidence based practice.
If you are in the process of seeking counseling, I suspect it can be for any number of reasons or combination of reasons (stress, mood issues, current or historic family issues, past or current trauma, job related issues, personality conflicts, self esteem issues, simply wanting perspective in life, all sorts of other issues that would generally contribute to one simply feeling discontent or unhappy in life). During times like these, it is often helpful to have a person that is dedicated to helping you explore these issues in a caring and collaborative manner and in a manner based on experience and evidence based practice.
Life may feel increasingly stressful, making it more difficult to navigate its challenges. Do you feel more anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Or doubting your own value? I can help. I can also help with those "healthy" habits you think you "should" be doing ("should", by the way, is an evil word. Notice how you can't say it without feeling guilt!). In addition, we can work to improve your relationships, habits and coping skills. I also support those with ADHD, even without a diagnosis. Together, we'll build the skills you need to feel stronger, healthier, more confident, calm + in control of your life.
Life may feel increasingly stressful, making it more difficult to navigate its challenges. Do you feel more anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Or doubting your own value? I can help. I can also help with those "healthy" habits you think you "should" be doing ("should", by the way, is an evil word. Notice how you can't say it without feeling guilt!). In addition, we can work to improve your relationships, habits and coping skills. I also support those with ADHD, even without a diagnosis. Together, we'll build the skills you need to feel stronger, healthier, more confident, calm + in control of your life.
Kayla Vander Ploeg
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (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 more helpful 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 more helpful perspectives, and by growing your self-compassion and self-confidence.
As a man, emotions and sharing them often create barriers for relationships with others and with ourselves. Support around emotional awareness for men is important to help build a better connection with all aspects of our lives. Being able to share and communicate who we "really" are is vital to a fulfilling life. I help men deal with emotional awareness. Supporting men to work through their own emotional histories and how that effects them daily is the key to connecting to your true "self". We need to address issues, like Trauma, Addiction and Shame, to help you understand the roots of emotional identity and its effects today.
As a man, emotions and sharing them often create barriers for relationships with others and with ourselves. Support around emotional awareness for men is important to help build a better connection with all aspects of our lives. Being able to share and communicate who we "really" are is vital to a fulfilling life. I help men deal with emotional awareness. Supporting men to work through their own emotional histories and how that effects them daily is the key to connecting to your true "self". We need to address issues, like Trauma, Addiction and Shame, to help you understand the roots of emotional identity and its effects today.
Acsana Fernando @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1R (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting clients in their efforts to change and grow by uncovering their abilities and strengths to overcome challenges. I have been privileged to work with diverse populations, including youth, adults, students, parents, families, and caregivers, as they cope with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, interpersonal conflict, grief, life transitions, stress challenges navigating cultural identities and more. Therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve goals for anyone. . I use a holistic approach combining evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs.
I am passionate about supporting clients in their efforts to change and grow by uncovering their abilities and strengths to overcome challenges. I have been privileged to work with diverse populations, including youth, adults, students, parents, families, and caregivers, as they cope with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, interpersonal conflict, grief, life transitions, stress challenges navigating cultural identities and more. Therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve goals for anyone. . I use a holistic approach combining evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs.
Welcoming New Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for a counsellor who has compassion without judgement? I counsel from a strengths-based framework, working with clients to embrace coping strategies to achieve their goals in health and happiness. My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in narrative therapy, family systems and vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue. I believe that people who access counselling are at a place in their lives where they have identified wanting to be in control of their future selves. I'm looking forward to hearing from you so that we can start down that road together.
Welcoming New Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for a counsellor who has compassion without judgement? I counsel from a strengths-based framework, working with clients to embrace coping strategies to achieve their goals in health and happiness. My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in narrative therapy, family systems and vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue. I believe that people who access counselling are at a place in their lives where they have identified wanting to be in control of their future selves. I'm looking forward to hearing from you so that we can start down that road together.
Welcome! I specialize in supporting children and youth, though I am open to working with adults as well. My expertise covers a range of issues, including self-esteem, confidence, emotional regulation, school difficulties, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, family conflict, peer relationships, parenting challenges, and communication hurdles.
Welcome! I specialize in supporting children and youth, though I am open to working with adults as well. My expertise covers a range of issues, including self-esteem, confidence, emotional regulation, school difficulties, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, family conflict, peer relationships, parenting challenges, and communication hurdles.
I am here to help. I embrace the "4C's" of my profession, an acronym that stands for caring, compassionate, competent, and well connected. You deserve the best, and that is all I offer. My ideal client is someone serious about improving, growing, and overcoming (or least better managing) whatever it is you need help with now. Please note that I live in Calgary and I offer live in-person sessions here, but I do see clients across Ontario via high-quality video software. BOOK APPOINTMENT: Click icon called "Website" on left side. My 83-second promotional video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOKqotpeaM
I am here to help. I embrace the "4C's" of my profession, an acronym that stands for caring, compassionate, competent, and well connected. You deserve the best, and that is all I offer. My ideal client is someone serious about improving, growing, and overcoming (or least better managing) whatever it is you need help with now. Please note that I live in Calgary and I offer live in-person sessions here, but I do see clients across Ontario via high-quality video software. BOOK APPOINTMENT: Click icon called "Website" on left side. My 83-second promotional video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOKqotpeaM
Prof. Oxford York
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, CCC, CAGCS, CCTP, RMFT-Q
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2P
Do you feel that life has taken a toll on your mental and physical health? Are you struggling to maintain motivated? Do you feel judged, lost or alone with your emotions? Are you feeling "stuck" without any direction on how to turn or exit your present situation? Are you questioning current or past relationships in your life? Are you managing illness, disease or pain alone? Having concerns about who you have become after a major life transition? Are you suffering alone in silence?Are you ready to learn about yourself? If answering yes to any, then the time is NOW to SLOW down, and CONNECT to begin a supportive healing journey!
Do you feel that life has taken a toll on your mental and physical health? Are you struggling to maintain motivated? Do you feel judged, lost or alone with your emotions? Are you feeling "stuck" without any direction on how to turn or exit your present situation? Are you questioning current or past relationships in your life? Are you managing illness, disease or pain alone? Having concerns about who you have become after a major life transition? Are you suffering alone in silence?Are you ready to learn about yourself? If answering yes to any, then the time is NOW to SLOW down, and CONNECT to begin a supportive healing journey!
Mark Murphy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Do you do things you would rather not do or avoid things you should do? Are you frustrated because you put others ahead of you and avoid conflict at all costs, or are you angry and having trouble keeping it in check? Are you feeling alone or misunderstood? If any of the above apply to you, I can help. My process is to listen. And by coming to understand you, help you face the challenges that are preventing you from living life on your terms. Sometimes, it's even about helping you decide what those terms are.
Do you do things you would rather not do or avoid things you should do? Are you frustrated because you put others ahead of you and avoid conflict at all costs, or are you angry and having trouble keeping it in check? Are you feeling alone or misunderstood? If any of the above apply to you, I can help. My process is to listen. And by coming to understand you, help you face the challenges that are preventing you from living life on your terms. Sometimes, it's even about helping you decide what those terms are.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Are you caught in a repetitive cycle? Do you think about change often, but can't seem to make the changes you desperately want to? If you struggle to understand why you do the things you do, you might be feeling frustrated and confused and searching for answers that will finally make a difference. Addictions, eating disorders and other harmful behaviors serve as invitations to delve deeper into the layers of ourselves that are asking for healing and attention. Perhaps these are unprocessed experiences from early-on, or current stresses and challenges. I believe that recovery is possible and available to all.
Are you caught in a repetitive cycle? Do you think about change often, but can't seem to make the changes you desperately want to? If you struggle to understand why you do the things you do, you might be feeling frustrated and confused and searching for answers that will finally make a difference. Addictions, eating disorders and other harmful behaviors serve as invitations to delve deeper into the layers of ourselves that are asking for healing and attention. Perhaps these are unprocessed experiences from early-on, or current stresses and challenges. I believe that recovery is possible and available to all.
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)
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1P (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
What brings you here today? Are you questioning your choices, your relationships, your career, or the meaning of life in general? Are you struggling with finding balance in your life? Have you experienced trauma, grief over a significant loss, or trying to deal with a major life transition? Is something keeping you awake at night? I work with individuals experiencing these types of challenges and more. Any of these might be creating stress, anxiety, or sadness for you and you may be having difficulty managing feelings, thoughts, or behaviours that come along. You've come to the right place.
What brings you here today? Are you questioning your choices, your relationships, your career, or the meaning of life in general? Are you struggling with finding balance in your life? Have you experienced trauma, grief over a significant loss, or trying to deal with a major life transition? Is something keeping you awake at night? I work with individuals experiencing these types of challenges and more. Any of these might be creating stress, anxiety, or sadness for you and you may be having difficulty managing feelings, thoughts, or behaviours that come along. You've come to the right place.
Brian Ajamhassani @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1A (Online Only)
When life gets hard to deal with, it is good to have someone to talk to; Someone with the expertise, professionalism, and compassion to listen, ask the right questions to create clarity and help us find the solution or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. When dealing with mental and emotional pain, someone with the proper training and experience could be the right person to turn to. I utilize over 10 years of experience in therapy practice to the full benefit of my clients dealing with grief, depression, and anxiety, including those dealing with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as youth and parents'
When life gets hard to deal with, it is good to have someone to talk to; Someone with the expertise, professionalism, and compassion to listen, ask the right questions to create clarity and help us find the solution or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. When dealing with mental and emotional pain, someone with the proper training and experience could be the right person to turn to. I utilize over 10 years of experience in therapy practice to the full benefit of my clients dealing with grief, depression, and anxiety, including those dealing with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as youth and parents'
Vivienne Filiatreault
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsy, BEd, CHT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1Y
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.
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.
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.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or just feeling unlike yourself? Are you struggling to separate yourself from past events/situations and finding yourself reliving similar thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with constant repetitive thoughts and/or behaviours to reduce the uncomfortable thoughts? Is your child/teen struggling? If you said yes to the above, finding help can be challenging and tiresome. You may want to free yourself from the past to live your current life more fully. Whatever this life holds for you, I am are here to guide and support you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or just feeling unlike yourself? Are you struggling to separate yourself from past events/situations and finding yourself reliving similar thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with constant repetitive thoughts and/or behaviours to reduce the uncomfortable thoughts? Is your child/teen struggling? If you said yes to the above, finding help can be challenging and tiresome. You may want to free yourself from the past to live your current life more fully. Whatever this life holds for you, I am are here to guide and support you.
Dela Lubin - Counselling And Consulting Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1H (Online Only)
Are you struggling with the daily pressures of life? Do you find yourself inundated by unhealthy thoughts and emotions which overwhelm and control your life? My name is Dela and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for helping families and individuals like yourself learn how to regain balance by taking control of destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This includes working with individuals with a history of childhood neglect, abuse, trauma, work related issues, family problems, and psychological issues including anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.
Are you struggling with the daily pressures of life? Do you find yourself inundated by unhealthy thoughts and emotions which overwhelm and control your life? My name is Dela and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for helping families and individuals like yourself learn how to regain balance by taking control of destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This includes working with individuals with a history of childhood neglect, abuse, trauma, work related issues, family problems, and psychological issues including anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.
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Is reality therapy evidence-based?
Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.
How long does reality therapy last?
Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.
Does reality therapy work?
Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviours. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.
What are the limitations of reality therapy?
This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.