Reach out to find a therapist in Ottawa…
Looking for a therapist? Individual psychotherapy sessions are available to women, non-binary folks, & 2SLGBTQ+ folks from ages 14 to 64. Couples counselling is available to partners of any genders or polycule formation; this includes 2SLGBTQ+ couples & partners in polyamourous relationships (or those considering non-monogamy),
In-person: If you’re looking for in-person therapy, Connect to Calm serves West Ottawa (Kanata, Nepean, Stittsville, Manotick, Riverside South, Hunt Club, Bayshore, Billings Bridge, Bells Corners, and beyond…). Attend in-person therapy sessions from Ontario or Québec. Currently located in Barrhaven & Baseline/Merivale area.
Virtual: If you’re looking for virtual therapy, you can connect from anywhere in Ontario.
You can connect by Email if you’d like more information &/or you can book a “Meet & Greet” via the booking portal.
Book a free Meet & Greet or e-mail for more info!
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What happens after you reach out?
Once you reach out to find a therapist in Ottawa, you’ll hear back within a few days and will be sent some additional information to help you make a decision. It’s important to find the right match when you are trying to find a therapist – don’t be afraid to “shop around” and reach out to multiple therapists so you can be sure it’s a good fit.
Whether you e-mail or book a Meet & Greet via the booking portal, you’ll be sent an e-mail with the “ABCs of Therapy: Availability, Booking policies, & Cost”. You’ll also be sent an Intro letter with in-depth details about your therapist’s training & experience.
If you have not already booked a Meet & Greet, the next step will be planning a time to connect (by phone or by virtual conference platform). The Meet & Greet is a 15-minute consult where you can get to know your therapist & see what it might be like to work together. Please bring any and all questions you might have, including questions about the therapy process itself!
If the therapist-finding stars align, we can get started! This would mean you fit the above populations & you’re happy with the timeframes, fees, and types of therapy offered. Before the first session, you’ll receive a brief Intake form you can choose to fill out & you’ll be asked to sign a Therapy Contract.
If you’re keen to dive right in, you can ask to be sent some “therapy homework” – handouts and worksheets like the ones available on the Free Resources & Therapy Homework page. There may also be some measurements you can fill out that can add additional information to the assessment (e.g. a PTSD measurement or Dissociative Experiences Scale).
