Looking for psychotherapy in Ottawa West?
Primary Psychotherapy Models: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT, DBT-A), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, TF-ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT, EFiT)
Primary areas of specialization: 2SLGBTQ+ (gender identity, sexual orientation, sexuality), healing past trauma (sexual assault, childhood abuse / CSA), & addiction (substances, alcohol, shopping, etc.).
- in-person psychotherapy sessions
- afternoon or evening appointments
- teens / youth & adults (16-64)
- individual therapy for women & 2SLGBTQ+ clients
- couples counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ partners
Also offering:
- weekly virtual DBT Skills Group for teens and young adults (18-28)
- Structured Peer Supervision Group for social workers & other clinicians
- Queer Therapists Peer Supervision Group for 2SLGBTQ+ clinicians
- Supervision Consultation for social workers (NEW)
Trauma
- PTSD
- C-PTSD
- sexual assault
- intimate partner violence
- childhood abuse
- emotion regulation, distress tolerance, managing anxiety
- diagnosis of BPD
Couples Counselling
- Non-monogamy
- 2SLGBTQ+
- Sexual orientation
- Trans / non-binary
- gender roles
- relationship transitions
- improving communication
Addictions
- substance use
- reducing alcohol use
- reducing drug use
- harm reduction approach
- problematic behaviour
- shopping addiction
- problem gambling
- internet & video games
2SLTBTQ+
- gender identity
- sexual orientation
- exploring sexuality
- relationships
- polyamoury
- family conflict
- gender-affirming space
- queer-positive space
In-person
In-person therapy is available in Ottawa West (Baseline/Merivale/Carling area). This lovely office space is the perfect environment for Couples Counselling.
Virtual
Virtual peer groups including a weekly DBT Skills Training Group for teens & young adults. Individual, Dyad, and Group Supervision is also offered virtually.
Clinical Supervision
Individual, Dyad, and Group Supervision sessions available. Monthly virtual Peer Supervision Groups (90-minute sessions).