Therapists in Ottawa
Crystal Tierney
Crystal Tierney
Hello! I work predominantly with adults and older teens who have lived through interpersonal, childhood, or complex trauma. I work from a trauma theory, body-centred and anti-oppressive framework. I typically include elements of somatics, mindfulness, compassion focus, and systems theory approaches. Area’s of exploration may include befriending the body, addressing negative self-talk, or living with heightened feelings, bodily sensations, or numbness.
Frances Fitzgibbon
Frances Fitzgibbon
Men experience the world a little differently, so your therapy should be too. I provide integrative therapy tailored to your needs in a non-judgemental and shame-free environment. I approach each client with interest and warmth focusing on building resilience and insight. I work with individuals and couples on various issues such as: relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, emotional regulation (difficulties in experiencing emotions), work pressures and more. Perhaps you just feel misunderstood or stuck? I can help unravel this with you. Reach out to me today, and let’s talk in a free consult about what you need from your therapy.
Men & Healing
Men & Healing
Men & Healing believes that men can live happier and healthier lives. We further believe that with the right opportunity for change, the right approach, the most committed therapists working with innovative models of care, transformation can happen. Our core mission is: to support men, in a process of change, with structure and integrity.
We are one of the world’s leading clinics working in a male-centred approach to psychology and therapy. Our 20-plus years of experience and expertise in the field is well known. Our models of services have been taught internationally, the research outcomes for our trauma recovery services have been deemed clinically effective, and thousands of men have benefitted from our programs over the years.
In addition to individual therapy, we are one of the only clinics in Canada to offer a long-term childhood trauma recovery program for men. We offer many different group therapy options, focusing on anger management, sexual integrity, emotional integrity, and childhood trauma recovery (also called Men & Healing).
Jeff Hedderson
Jeff Hedderson
My personal approach to counselling and therapy is that I am not an expert on you – you are – I am there to partner with you in meeting your goals. Theoretical approaches I use in my work include: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Person-centered therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Narrative therapy, and Collaborative problem solving.
Dr. Amy Shannon
Dr. Amy Shannon
Dr. Shannon provides assessment and treatment for adults and couples with a range of challenges including: depression, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, and stress. Additionally, Dr. Shannon has extensive experience working with high performance athletes that are experiencing mental health challenges. She strives to use her training in evidence-based approaches to therapy to collaboratively work with clients to meet their goals and create lasting change in their lives.
Dr. Shannon has received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
Jessica Landry
Jessica Landry
I provide counselling and psychotherapy services to adults (18+) located in the province of Ontario. I work primarily with grief, depression, anxiety and trauma. I use evidence based approaches such as emotionally focused therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, and mindfulness interventions. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to openly express themselves, and engage in a collaborative process toward healing and growth.
Hannah McGechie
Hannah McGechie
My approach to therapy is grounded in social justice and anti-oppression, and guided by narrative frameworks. I believe our lives are shaped by the stories we and others tell us about who we are. When we decide to come to therapy, it’s often because stories about problems (and about how WE are a problem) are dominating our lives. My role is to help you examine these stories and your relationship to them, and to explore, create, and sometimes change the stories in your life.
Daniel Abar
Daniel Abar
Are you feeling worried, stuck, and needing to see progress for yourself or someone you are worried about? If you are experiencing anxiety, loneliness, low mood, grief, or relationship difficulties this can impact your quality of life. Therapy can help. I specialize in working with males, college and University students, parents, adults experiencing mood challenges, relationship difficulties or trouble forming healthy habits across Ontario.
Zahra Nafar
Zahra Nafar
Her experience includes years of training in psychology, and neuroscience. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP) and a Level II Gottman Institute certified couples therapist. Zahra’s therapy approach focuses on understanding her client’s history, the family of origin, cultural background, physiological and psychological health to create clinical plans that promote change.
Ms. Lisa Bell
Ms. Lisa Bell
I work with adults, youth, families, couples and LGBTQ community members with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, career coaching, anger, communication, relationships, and trauma. While I am able to address body dysmorphia, I do not work with eating disorders or provide addiction counselling.
Alice Lurie
Alice Lurie
I work with couples and individuals to hone their own strengths to overcome personal struggles while forming additional skills and self-reliance, so they are confident in handling future challenges. I provide a safe space to examine your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work with anxiety and depression, the aftereffects of distressing and traumatic experiences, and helps clients to improve the quality of their relationships. My specific interests include anxiety, stress, depression and grief, anger, emotional regulation, and career and workplace difficulties.
Noelle Hansen
Noelle Hansen
Fit is everything in therapy, without it you can feel like you’re spinning your wheels wasting time and money, just not getting the results you want from your investment. The men who work well with me prefer someone who is no-nonsense, likes to laugh, swears a lot, and does not take themselves too seriously,. At the same time, I’m down for tackling serious, dark, gnarly issues that you may never have been willing to even say out loud.
I’m also a semi-retired dentist (weird combo, I know), with extensive expertise in chronic pain and serious health issues. I work with pain patients and caregivers to manage the wear and tear that pain and illness has on folks and their families.
Sound like maybe a good fit? Reach out.
Keylan Musto
Keylan Musto
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and counsellor specializing in ADHD and Level 1 Autism. As someone who came to understand my own neurodiversity in my 20s, I am familiar with the unique trials and tribulations that arise throughout the lives of neurodivergent people (in addition to the often exceptional capabilities that can be hugely advantageous in many facets of life). I take an eclectic approach to therapy, informed by Person-Centered Therapy, Parts Integration, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address challenges relating to procrastination, avoidance, general and social anxiety, depression, screen addictions, traumatic brain injury, and men’s mental health.
Jaswir Dhillon
Jaswir Dhillon
I am a holistic and integrative therapist, concerned with the overall long-term physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of my clients. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, family of origin conflict and other issues using a culturally-sensitive perspective in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
I use an evidence-based and integrative therapeutic approach, and I draw on elements of mindfulness, psychodynamic, experiential, emotion-focused, somatic and cognitive behavioural therapeutic modalities to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.
Mr. Marc Whitehouse
Mr. Marc Whitehouse
My name is Marc Whitehouse. I am specialized in supporting men and young professionals in managing stress, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with men and professionals to teach better ways to support your mental health while juggling professional, family and important relationships.
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Recommended Qualifications
We recommend therapists who hold a minimum of a Master’s level education (in North America), Level 4 credentials (in the UK), a degree and ACA Level 2 qualifications (in Australia) in a relevant discipline (e.g., clinical or counselling psychology, therapeutic counselling, social work), along with membership, licensure, and accreditation with an appropriate governing body or professional organization.