Therapists near Civic Hospital Experimental Farm Central Park helping Adolescents with Stress Management

Dr. Pagé is a clinical and forensic psychologist and the founder of EXHALE Psychological Services. She holds a Doctoral degree in psychology from the Université de Montréal and has more than 25 years of clinical and forensic experience in the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders. She is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, the Ministry of Health of Nunavut and the Ordre des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec. She is also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Pagé works primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) perspective, drawing on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-integrated strategies (MiCBT) to assist her clients achieve their full potential. Dr. Pagé is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, is an accredited provider in Cognitive Processing Therapy and offers evidence-based, bilingual (English/French) services to first responders in the area of posttraumatic stress disorder related to operational stress injuries. She also supports adults suffering from anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and adjustment to significant life changes. As part of her clinical internship, Dr. Pagé offered psychological services at the Cyberpsychology Lab located at the Université du Québec en Outaouais. Her experience working with people facing difficulty with anxiety inspired her to use virtual reality as a tool to perform exposure to anxiety situations in a controlled environment. Dr. Pagé has integrated this evidence-based tool to her clients’ needs and is proud to be the first clinic in Ottawa to have integrated virtual reality to psychological treatment. Dr. Pagé has experience working in various clinical and hospital settings including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Correctional Service of Canada, Brockville Mental Health Centre (Forensic program), the Ottawa Hospital (Mobile Crisis Team), the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and the Operational Stress Injury Clinic of the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. She has been teaching as a sessional lecturer at the Université du Québec en Outaouais since 2003. She is involved in the supervision of students and psychology residents. Dr. Pagé also offers professional consultation and clinical supervision. Dr. Pagé is the recipient of the 2012 Queen's Jubilee Medal for her contribution to offenders’ rehabilitation and public safety research. She also received an Outstanding Service Award from the Correctional Service of Canada in 2012 and is the recipient of a Scientific Award (2010) for her publication on youth sex offenders in Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment. As of September 2022, I currently have a waitlist of approximately 7 months.

I am a UK trained Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years' experience. I work collaboratively with my clients, using a range of tried and tested psychological therapies. In the UK worked as a Consultant (Lead) Clinical Psychologist, heading a large multidisciplinary team of therapists, delivering teaching & training and offering clinical services to both newly diagnosed and chronically ill mental health clients. In private practice since 2012, I offer psychological assessment and interventions for a wide variety of difficulties, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression and certain personality disorders. Interventions include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR, as well as several other evidence-based therapies and Mindfulness-based interventions. I am certified in both CBT (CACBT) and EMDR (EMDRIA).

Tara McRae (she/her) is a MSW RSW Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist. She works with young adults experiencing the weight of anxiety in a pursuit driven world, couples looking to rebuild connection and the neurodiverse who have struggled to find the right therapeutic service. Young adults come to Tara because they feel so anxious that it keeps them up at night. Not knowing where they are going is enough to keep them from leaving the house. They push through, but they are often filled with a sense of dread. They have a pit in their stomach and tightness in their chest. They worry that they are not doing enough or that they are failing at work or school. They feel overwhelmed and even panicked. They worry about the mistakes they will make. They avoid spending time with friends because they worry about saying or doing the wrong thing. Couples see Tara because they are feeling tired of having the same conflicts again and again. They feel lost and as though they are at an impasse. They feel the trust is broken and totally disconnected. They don’t know how to fix things. Neurodiverse adults come to see Tara because they are frustrated that they have not been able to find a therapeutic service that will adapt to their needs. Their disability may be being noted but their other mental health needs and life concerns are being overlooked.

Welcoming NEW clients! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at CMAP Health. I have professional experience working in multiple settings with therapeutic focuses including ADHD, panic attacks, various anxiety disorders and mood disorders. An interest in mine is in Social Anxiety, ADHD and depression. I primarily work through a CBT lens, I offer a collaborative approach to assist people in reaching their therapeutic goals. I intend to make this experience what the client wants it to be, going at the pace they would like and focusing on their therapeutic goals. My background is in helping clients work through ADHD, OCD, anxiety disorders. The first step is difficult but I look forward to making this therapeutic process as seamless as possible. I see the value in celebrating the positive and learning from the negative. I strive to make space for my clients needs, where I continue to be curious without judgement or assumptions. I offer both online and in person (Ottawa) sessions from Monday - Thursday. The best form of communication is email and I will respond within 48hr for each inquiry. Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation where we can discuss your concerns and goals to ensure we are a good fit. I look forward to speaking to you!

I help young adults struggling with direction, confidence, and purpose, to recover their zest for life and feel deserving of happiness. Are you finding that getting through the day and managing responsibilities, people, work, and emotions is just too much? Maybe you’re in a job that you dislike and are feeling stuck. Or maybe you’re near or out of school and feeling disillusioned with all the options and lack of options coming at you all at once. Perhaps you’re coming out of a relationship or just getting into one and feeling nervous. Maybe it’s your existing relationship that you’re feeling hopeless about, or having difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries. It could be that it all seems to be happening at the same time. I understand the burden of these situations and the heaviness they bring with them. I believe we all have an innate ability and desire to realize our potential; that we have everything we need to be fulfilled, happy, and healthy inside each one of us. I want to remind you of your strengths and competencies, and invite new perspectives to help you connect with your innermost self, treat yourself and others with compassion, and approach life’s challenges with grace. Humans are fascinating, different, and complex, and for that, I don’t believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. I am passionate about letting my clients be the experts on themselves. My job is to guide you where you can use your expertise of self in a way that brings you the direction, clarity, and peace you’ve been looking for. I’ll provide a comfortable space for you to talk about what’s on your mind and what you’ve been feeling. I can teach you techniques to connect to your body and relax your nervous system so you can feel relief from the heaviness of stress and emotional burdens, connect more presently with life, and experience life with more enthusiasm. I’ll invite you to think of your situations differently, explore your values and areas of life that bring you joy, build on your resilience in times of strife, and help you live with more passion and compassion for yourself and others. My practice uses an eclectic approach to ensure you’re receiving personalized care to best suit the needs and nuances of your specific situation. Email me to get started.

Hickory Psychosocial is my virtual private practice where I provide psychotherapy services to clients struggling with severe anxiety, depression, trauma, alcohol addiction, relationship issues, and self-worth/attachment issues. I am well-versed in crisis management, emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation, and family conflict. Alongside a compassionate-listening approach, the main modalities I use are Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Attachment Theory, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I make sure to take a holistic approach with each client as circumstances, environment, relationships, faith, and culture all have a role to play in psychological health and physical well-being.

Whether you are struggling with a substance or gambling addiction, experiencing heightened anxiety, feeling low or depressed, needing to process trauma, or experiencing relationship concerns, know that help is available. If you are looking to talk to someone that is non-judgmental, kind and will provide a comfortable environment to discuss your problems, please know I am that person. I will work with you on your goals and help get you to where you would like to be in life. Through working together we will accomplish those goals and improve your quality of life. When working with me I will adjust my counselling to best support you. Through the involvement of different types of treatment, I will work with you on which one gives you the most success. After working with me you will feel more in control of your life, leave feeling improved, and more equipped to handle your day to day. Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

Personal growth could happen when we understand ourselves and when we create change within ourselves, we can develop healthier relationships with others, and with the world around us. Eudes is a highly motivated registered psychotherapist from the CRPO and a Canadian Certified Counsellor from the CCPA. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a master’s degree in counselling psychology, both from the University of Ottawa. Eudes maintains a theoretical and practical orientation during interventions, working with a collaborative, holistic, and supportive model. He provides clients with a safe environment by being nonjudgmental, empathic, and authentic. He seeks to join people in their present circumstances, promoting self-awareness and insight. Helping clients understand how to see themselves, others, and the world. In his work with clients, Eudes reflects an appreciation of diversity and the unique knowledge that clients hold about their history and current situation. Eudes integrates a range of evidence-based psychotherapy modalities to create personalized treatment plans, including: Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, Emotion focus therapy and Family emotion focus therapy.

Are you looking for a confidential and non-judgemental space to vent or problem-solve? I believe everyone has resilience and autonomy, and sometimes all it takes is a safe environment to bring those strengths to light. My approach combines client-centred empathy with effective cognitive techniques from CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. Outside of my work, I enjoy playing and listening to music, working on art projects, reading, and writing—activities that inspire my approach and enrich my connection with clients. I’m a bilingual psychotherapist (English and French) working with teens and adults, experienced in addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, addictions and more. No matter what you are going through, you don't have to do it alone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or for a free 15-minute consultation. Taking the first step can be challenging, but I’ll be here to support you.