Therapists near Vanier South helping Adults with First Responder Related Issues

Meredith Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych. is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of children, youth and their families across a range of developmental concerns and mental health conditions. She brings exceptional skill to the provision of care for children and families. Dr. Gillespie has developed a strong clinical practice working with young children, school-age children and adolescents struggling with emotion regulation, anxiety, OCD and mood disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD. Dr. Gillespie strives to collaborate with clinicians across disciplines, to best support the complex needs of her clients. ​ Over the last decade, Dr. Gillespie served as the Psychology Program Lead for Boomerang Health powered by Sick Kids, a satellite multidisciplinary clinic developed by Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children in Vaughan, Ontario. Her role at Boomerang Health capitalized on her experience working in both private paediatric and community-based mental health agencies, such as ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids (Halton Region), Montreal Children's Hospital, and the McGill Psycho-Educational & Counselling Clinic. She remains an integral member of the Boomerang Psychology team.

When loss of meaning knocks on our door, anxiety and depression very often appear. We would like the trials of life not to exist: illness, loss of employment, loss of a loved one, a move, Covid-19, separation etc, which is unfortunately impossible to avoid. However, we can learn to go through them and develop more positive therapeutic tools to manage the emotional pain that the incomprehensible engenders. I am deeply rooted in the Existentialist Humanist approach, which will allow me to accompany you with an empathy adjusted to your experience. I also developed skills with Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Experiential and Relationship Therapy. Logotherapy is present in my accompaniment. Looking to understand what's going on in your life right now and you don't know how to get out of the disturbance? Want to explore solutions or have a place to debrief? I am here for you in a professional and competent manner to help you regain some hope. I am here for you, contact me! Lorsque la perte de sens frappe à notre porte, l'anxiété et la dépression font très souvent leur apparition. On voudrait que les épreuves de la vie n'existent pas: la maladie, la perte d'emploi, la perte d'un être cher, un déménagement, la Covid-19, une séparation etc, ce qui est malheureusement impossible à éviter. Toutefois, nous pouvons apprendre à les traverser et à développer des outils thérapeutiques plus positifs pour gérer la douleur émotionnelle qu'engendre l'incompréhensible. Je suis profondément enracinée dans l'approche Humaniste Existentialiste, ce qui me permettra de vous accompagner avec une empathie ajustée à votre vécu. J'ai aussi développé des compétences avec la Pleine Conscience, la Thérapie Cognitive Comportementale, la Thérapie Expériencielle et Relationelle. La Logothérapie est aussi présente dans mon accompagnement. Vous cherchez à comprendre ce qui se passe actuellement dans votre vie et vous ne savez pas comment vous sortir d'une épreuve? Vous souhaitez explorer des pistes de solutions ou déposer votre peine? Je suis là pour vous de façon professionnelle et compétente pour vous aider à retrouver un peu d'espoir. N'hésitez pas à me contacter! Cuando la pérdida de significado llama a nuestra puerta, la ansiedad y la depresión aparecen muy a menudo. Nos gustaría que las pruebas de la vida no existieran: enfermedad, pérdida de empleo, pérdida de un ser querido, un movimiento, Covid-19, separación, etc., que lamentablemente es imposible de evitar. Sin embargo, podemos aprender a pasar por ellos y desarrollar herramientas terapéuticas más positivas para manejar el dolor emocional que los incomprensibles engendran. Estoy profundamente arraigado en el enfoque humanista existencialista, que me permitirá acompañaros con una empatía ajustada a su experiencia. También he desarrollado habilidades con Mindfulness, Terapia Cognitiva conductual, Terapia Experiencial y Relacional. La logoterapia también está presente en mi acompañamiento. ¿Quieres entender lo que está pasando en tu vida en este momento y no sabes cómo salir de un calvario? ¿Desea explorar soluciones o presentar su sentencia? Estoy aquí para ustedes de una manera profesional y competente para ayudarles a recuperar algo de esperanza. ¡No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo!

Life can present challenges and it can feel overwhelming to handle it by ourselves. I completely understand it can be difficult and confusing to know what you are looking for and how you would be best supported. As your therapist, I will work alongside you in a collaborative way, helping you (re)connect with what brings you inspiration, joy, and meaning. A supportive and confidential environment can allow you to gain insight while exploring feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. I believe therapy is not ‘one size fits all;’ I provide an individualized and integrative approach which builds upon a strengths-based and empathetic foundation. I will help you work towards achieving your therapeutic goals by providing you with knowledge and tools to navigate life’s challenges. It is important to find someone who feels like a good fit: I provide a free ten-minute consultation to see if my services are a good match for the work you are looking to do. Feel free to e-mail me at Ampersand Psychotherapy & Wellness to find out more.

Dr. Grenier provides bilingual (French/English) psychological services to adults and older adults. His areas of practice include the treatment of sleep disorders (chronic insomnia - chronic use of sleep medication - shift work difficulties), anxiety, depression, traumatic stress-related issues & PTSD, grief & significant losses, identity & life transitions issues, and work-related accidents. Dr. Grenier has a particular interest in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to living with a chronic health condition, including cardiac illnesses, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, and men’s health issues. Dr. Grenier’s approach with clients is collaborative in nature and tailored to meet the needs of each client. He prioritizes evidence-informed interventions and draws on approaches that include behavioural, experiential and interpersonal components. Dr. Grenier has accumulated a wide range of clinical experience working is various settings (University of Ottawa, Montfort Hospital, Clarence-Rockland Family Health Team). He is also associated with the University of Ottawa as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Clinical Professor with the School of Psychology, and has been actively involved in teaching, research, and training of doctoral candidates in clinical psychology for over 20 years.

Have you been told to just "try harder" or to "stop being lazy"? You've tried endless strategies: to-do lists, timers, calendars, schedules but you still feel overwhelmed, unproductive and you are not living up to your full potential. You no longer need to struggle. Let's work together towards a more peaceful and productive life for you. I offer a non-judgemental and empathetic space for therapy and provide session notes that are emailed to you after every session. Having ADHD myself, I can personally relate to the frustration you are feeling. My approach will help you become aware of unhelpful patterns and equip you with tools to better manage your concerns. I speak both French and English and work with clients with ADHD, anxiety, stress/burnout and relationship struggles. During our sessions, we will discuss what you are going through in your life. You will then begin to navigate your struggles with more confidence and attain your full potential. I look forwards to connecting with you!

Do you find yourself living a life that does not seem to be your own? Are you motivated to change, but not sure where to begin? I invite you to take a moment and reflect on what you imagine life could look like if you had the tools to live the life you've always wanted to. Let's journey together in developing the life you long for. As a compassionate, empathetic therapist, I offer a space in which you feel valued, seen, and believed in. My approach is based on narrative, experiential, and systems theory in which I see clients from a holistic, integrated perspective. I believe everyone has strengths within them to face life's challenges and it is my privilege to discover them with you. I know life can be challenging and lonely, and taking the first step to confide in someone is brave and courageous! Seeking help is not weakness, it is a strength that will allow you to build the life you long for. I invite you to reach out to me and we can see if my approach fits what you are looking for.

Are you craving a safe emotional space to connect with unlimited possibilities? I offer to hold you firmly in my knowledge and compassion as you engage toward healing. My career started 30 years ago. I have worked mostly with adults but also with youth and children. I have been working extensively in the public non-profit sector, so I come with a broad knowledge of the resources in Ottawa. I offer services in French or English I occupied different positions involving: crisis support, psychotherapy, group training on various topics for exemple Parenting or Mental Health First Aid, and I also worked in community development. I had the opportunity to act as a Program Coordinator for the Orléans-Cumberland Early Years Centre as well as for Autism Ontario, the Ottawa Chapter. I am trained and I have offered clinical supervision to Youth Workers in LowerTown. I am still offering clinical supervision to Social Workers student. More recently I’ve worked for CFS Ottawa and offered trauma psychotherapy for Men who have experienced sexual abuse. Right before transitioning into a full time private practice, I was working part-time for the Eastern Ottawa Community Family Health Team. I am still very passionate about assisting people with their challenges. I am trained in Emotion regulation, Solution focused Therapy, CBT, basic EMDR, I offer trauma informed therapy and recently I became certified to offer Reconsolidation Therapy. Even if many of the training I took offer specific protocols, I’ve always preferred to adapt the treatment to the person seeking help rather than the other way around. This is why I will take the time to explore the specificity of your situation and we will co-create the treatment that will make the most sense for you. Meeting with you as a private Psychotherapist, will gives us the opportunity to work outside an organization’s limits.

Before coming to see me, clients feel so anxious that it keeps them up at night. Their heart sinks when their partner is not home on time with racing thoughts about car accidents. 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. They feel overwhelmed and even panicked. They worry about making mistakes. They worry that people are judging them. They wonder what they will have to talk about at the upcoming party, what if there are people they don’t know there? They avoid spending time with friends because of worry and anxiety. If any part of this sounds familiar to you, I can help. Take a look at my website to learn more about me and to book a free call to see if I would be a good fit for you. If you are a couple tired of having the same conflicts again and again, feeling lost and as though you are at an impasse, feeling that the trust is broken, that you are totally disconnected and don’t know how to fix things, I can help. Take a look at my website to learn more about me and to book a free call to see if I would be a good fit for you. Perhaps you are a person with an intellectual disability or autism, and are feeling frustrated that you have not been able to find a therapeutic service that will adapt to your needs. Perhaps your disability is being noted but other mental health needs and life concerns are being overlooked. If this sounds like your experience, I can help. Take a look at my website to learn more about me and to book a free call to see if I would be a good fit for you.

Dr. Emily Sibbald provides assessment and therapy to adults. She works with a wide-range of clients experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma, anger problems, women's health, and coping with acute or chronic injury. Dr. Sibbald’s primary approach to therapy integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy with mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. Her objective is to work collaboratively with clients to establish goals and tailor individualized treatments. Dr. Sibbald emphasizes identifying client strengths and assisting them to employ those strengths while learning and developing new coping strategies. Dr. Sibbald is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in the areas of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa and her pre-doctoral internship at University of Ottawa’s Centre for Psychological Services and Research. She has received training at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, and the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre among others.

I am a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Ottawa Ontario, and specialize in mental health and wellness for those experiencing loss, grief or bereavement, serious or life-limiting illness, anxiety, depression, family conflict or communication challenges. I provide a non-judgmental, open and safe space for you to talk about your experience, explore what you value, what matters most to you, and what you are hopeful for in creating a path forward. We can work together to discover new ways of coping, gain resources and tools helpful to your specific interests, and move toward healing and living well today. In-person, video, or telephone therapy options are available. If meeting for a free 15 minute consultation would be helpful to you, please feel free to do so.