Therapists near Barrhaven helping Adults with Adjustment Disorder

Kellye Woods is a Registered Social Worker. She primarily utilizes Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) models in her practice. Research has shown mindfulness to be effective in enhancing management of anxious and depressed thoughts, thereby reducing symptoms. Many clients have acknowledged the transformative effects this practice has had on enhancing their personal wellbeing and improving their lives. She has specializations in anxiety, depression, stress management, self-development, addictions, anger management, insomnia, loss and/or grief, relationship concerns, school or work related difficulties, self-esteem concerns, trauma, mindfulness, guided imagery, and spirituality-related issues. She strives to ensure that her clients are receiving the most appropriate and personalized care to meet their unique needs. She conducts assessments and provides therapy in collaboration with youth and adults experiencing varying challenges, including a wide range of mood, anxiety, and health issues. Her previous work experiences in multiple clinic and hospital settings include the Greenbelt Family Health Team, The Bruyere Academic Family Health Team, The Scarborough Academic Family Health Team, The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hospital, Family Services Windsor Essex County, T.A. Patterson Addiction Services and North York Addiction Services. She acquired her Masters in Social Work degree from Laurentian University and her Masters in Counselling degree from the University of Ottawa. She completed her undergrad in Honors Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she has attained her certificate in Couple and Family Therapy and is a Certified Gambling Counsellor. She believes her single most important contribution to her clients is offering a vision for change which can guide them to a more harmonious life. For more information, please contact directly by phone at (613) 843-8338 or by email at kwoods@ppcsottawa.com

Dr. Sarah Bellefontaine is a psychologist who works primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, drawing on tools from Emotion-Focused and Interpersonal Therapies. She offers evidence-based services to individual adult clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and adjustment to significant life changes. Dr. Bellefontaine is particularly interested in working with individuals with chronic health conditions, or who are adjusting to health-related difficulties. Her special interest is in working with women who are experiencing difficulties in the pregnancy and postpartum periods, and throughout the transition to parenthood (including, but not limited to perinatal depression, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and birth trauma). Dr. Bellefontaine has worked providing assessments and psychotherapy with individuals experiencing varying challenges, including a wide range of mood, anxiety, and health issues. She has experience working in multiple clinic and hospital settings including several private practice settings, Greenbelt Family Health Team, the Montfort Hospital (Clinical Health Psychology Service and Mental Health Services), the Ottawa Hospital (Infectious Diseases and Viral Hepatitis Programs), and the Royal Ottawa Hospital (Mood Disorders Program).

I understand that life can be unpredictable and challenging at times, whether it’s day-to-day frustrations, ongoing issues or overwhelming circumstances. The first step is to understand that you have it within you to change. In therapy together, we will work towards overcoming the difficulties and obstacles you may be facing personally, at home, in the workplace or school, or with your significant other. You will be free to express and consult with me in an open and safe environment. As a cognitive behavioural and attachment therapist, I take a hands on approach in my counselling to help clients develop coping skills which will allow them to personally reduce the symptoms they are experiencing. These coping skills are often life-long techniques which help reduce anxiety or depression and help improve interpersonal relationships and personal self-esteem. Therapy will be both emotionally explorative and solution focused in each and every session. Counselling Experience Cassandra has many years of counselling experience in treatment, research and education. Special focuses of her work include women related issues, anxiety management and counselling for adolescent girls. She also focuses on on helping individuals improve interpersonal relationships through both individual and couple counselling approaches. Cassandra is a frequent guest lecturer at Carleton University and Saint Paul University. She is often invited to speak on the topics of teen girls mental health and women’s mental health. Cassandra founded the not-for-profit organization the I Love Me Campaign, a self-love campaign providing mental health curriculum in Canadian High Schools to teen girls through a 6-Session Self-Love & Mental Health Education Program. Cassandra and her facilitator team volunteer their time to deliver the program in high schools. Cassandra is an advocate for teen mental health and the importance of bringing mental health curriculum to Canadian high schools. Cassandra is a clinical supervisor and provides both individual and group supervision to psychotherapists. She also mentors novice therapists in the field as they start their own clinical practices by providing one-on-one-consultations. She is a published author in both academic scientific journals and clinical book publications. Much of her publications focus on her research related to the role of touch in human connection. Education & Certification Cassandra Petrella is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is also registered as Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds a master’s degree in Counselling & Spirituality from a joint program at Saint Paul University & Ottawa University. She completed her degree with a both individual and couples counselling training. Her undergraduate degree was completed at Carleton University in the Bachelor of Arts, Honours Program, in Psychology.

https://www.delphineamer.com/ Living a life filled with joy, hope, peace and contentment is reachable. Whatever your needs; if you are uncertain about a current relationship, if you are burdened by guilt, if you are sad, if you are anxious, if you are angry, if you are worried or if you feel unmotivated and hopeless; learning strategies to build resilience to live the life you want to live is possible. This is the work I love and I have the experience and expertise to help you. My name is Delphine; M.Sc., RP. I am an active member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), and a Registered Psychotherapist. I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I have extensive training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) through the Massachusetts Hospital, the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and Dr Paula Barratt - Friends programme. I have completed advanced intermediate (level 2) CBT training through Adler Graduate Professional Institute. Additionally, I have training in ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy, brief solutions focused therapy (BSFT) and mindfulness techniques. My orientation is integrative. I integrate and adapt my counselling to suit your needs. I also employ somatic body work which incorporates elements of Polyvagal Theory and emotional freedom techniques (EFT).