Female Therapists in Greely, ON
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Gwendolyn Preston
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greely, ON K4P
My name is Gwendolyn (Gwen) Preston. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or a lack of motivation, you've come to the right place. Finding balance and direction in life are challenges we all face. Counselling therapy can help improve your quality of life, and together, we can achieve your goals.
My name is Gwendolyn (Gwen) Preston. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or a lack of motivation, you've come to the right place. Finding balance and direction in life are challenges we all face. Counselling therapy can help improve your quality of life, and together, we can achieve your goals.
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Admitting you need help, and getting it, are probably one of the hardest things to do in life. I work with individuals, couples and families. As a counsellor who works with individuals, I help clients identify their problem, collaborately set goals with them, and help them discover tools to cope with their struggles on a daily basis. As a couple's therapist, I help clients improve communication, identify what is driving the relationship difficulties, and help the couple move towards the desired dynamic in the relationship. As a family therapist, I help families resolve their conflicts and improve communication.
Admitting you need help, and getting it, are probably one of the hardest things to do in life. I work with individuals, couples and families. As a counsellor who works with individuals, I help clients identify their problem, collaborately set goals with them, and help them discover tools to cope with their struggles on a daily basis. As a couple's therapist, I help clients improve communication, identify what is driving the relationship difficulties, and help the couple move towards the desired dynamic in the relationship. As a family therapist, I help families resolve their conflicts and improve communication.
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Julia Dubrovsky
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greely, ON K4P (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship issues or any one of many other life challenges, I offer a supportive space in which you'll feel safe sharing your greatest challenges, free of any judgment. We’ll work together to find an approach that best addresses your concerns, and fits with your values and lifestyle.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship issues or any one of many other life challenges, I offer a supportive space in which you'll feel safe sharing your greatest challenges, free of any judgment. We’ll work together to find an approach that best addresses your concerns, and fits with your values and lifestyle.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, self-esteem or life transitions? Are traumatic events or difficult relationships from your past affecting your present? Do you feel lost and disconnected from your true self, or your partner? If so, therapy might be a suitable option for you. Therapy can help clear your head, lead you to better understand your emotions and move towards a better quality of life. Therapy can also help you reconnect with what matters most to inspire you to live the life you want to live.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-esteem or life transitions? Are traumatic events or difficult relationships from your past affecting your present? Do you feel lost and disconnected from your true self, or your partner? If so, therapy might be a suitable option for you. Therapy can help clear your head, lead you to better understand your emotions and move towards a better quality of life. Therapy can also help you reconnect with what matters most to inspire you to live the life you want to live.
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Are you looking for support for your child or teen? Do they struggle with anxiety/worries or anger? Are there difficulties with focus/ attention/ ADHD? Have they experienced a big life event such as a parental separation, death, or move? I have 15+ years supporting children, youth, and families experiencing a variety of struggles, in schools and in the community. I'm also a mom to 3 school-aged boys who have taught me a lot about the challenges of parenting. I would be honoured to help support your family in making some positive changes.
Are you looking for support for your child or teen? Do they struggle with anxiety/worries or anger? Are there difficulties with focus/ attention/ ADHD? Have they experienced a big life event such as a parental separation, death, or move? I have 15+ years supporting children, youth, and families experiencing a variety of struggles, in schools and in the community. I'm also a mom to 3 school-aged boys who have taught me a lot about the challenges of parenting. I would be honoured to help support your family in making some positive changes.
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Accepting new clients! In person appointments on Friday mornings. EMDR can help you re-process traumatic memories so they aren’t disturbing anymore. Talk therapy can help you learn new ways to understand your feelings. I work with those who have experienced trauma to help them heal and gain a better understanding of how to move forward. I now offer I-CBT to help treat OCD. This is an upstream treatment that targets the obsessional doubt(s) underlying the compulsive behaviour(s). I can help you regain your confidence, re-establish connections with yourself and others, and rebuild your sense of safety.
Accepting new clients! In person appointments on Friday mornings. EMDR can help you re-process traumatic memories so they aren’t disturbing anymore. Talk therapy can help you learn new ways to understand your feelings. I work with those who have experienced trauma to help them heal and gain a better understanding of how to move forward. I now offer I-CBT to help treat OCD. This is an upstream treatment that targets the obsessional doubt(s) underlying the compulsive behaviour(s). I can help you regain your confidence, re-establish connections with yourself and others, and rebuild your sense of safety.
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Josée Sovinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1V (Online Only)
Accepting new clients (LGBTQ+, ADHD, eating disorders). As a therapist, I offer unwavering support as you navigate life’s complexities. Our collaboration is grounded in compassion and an open heart. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, help you view yourself and the world through new lenses, delve into your identity, and draw upon your strengths. My therapeutic philosophy is one of collaboration and respect. I don’t claim to have all the answers; instead, I recognize you as the expert of your own life. In our sessions, I bring my own humanity to the table so you can feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for.
Accepting new clients (LGBTQ+, ADHD, eating disorders). As a therapist, I offer unwavering support as you navigate life’s complexities. Our collaboration is grounded in compassion and an open heart. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, help you view yourself and the world through new lenses, delve into your identity, and draw upon your strengths. My therapeutic philosophy is one of collaboration and respect. I don’t claim to have all the answers; instead, I recognize you as the expert of your own life. In our sessions, I bring my own humanity to the table so you can feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for.
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We are accepting new clients! I'm glad to see you are considering your mental health needs. I want you to know that when you reach out, we officially become a team - I’ll be on your side. You will be greeted by a warm, understanding and authentic psychotherapist that will make you feel comfortable. I know therapy can seem scary and in session there may be tears but there may also be laughs, as we will explore a wide range of emotions together. I will offer a judgment-free environment where you will feel safe to share your difficult experiences as we develop a connection and explore your mental health needs together.
We are accepting new clients! I'm glad to see you are considering your mental health needs. I want you to know that when you reach out, we officially become a team - I’ll be on your side. You will be greeted by a warm, understanding and authentic psychotherapist that will make you feel comfortable. I know therapy can seem scary and in session there may be tears but there may also be laughs, as we will explore a wide range of emotions together. I will offer a judgment-free environment where you will feel safe to share your difficult experiences as we develop a connection and explore your mental health needs together.
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Therapy can benefit anyone with any type of issue or concern. There are times when we need another perspective or an objective space to talk through some issues. These problems can be big or small, simple or complex, but in the end it affects us all the same. This includes anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, interpersonal problems, concerns about the future, or existential questions or concerns. We can work collaboratively to outline your goals and desired outcome and work through these issues through an integrative lens that puts you and your needs first.
Therapy can benefit anyone with any type of issue or concern. There are times when we need another perspective or an objective space to talk through some issues. These problems can be big or small, simple or complex, but in the end it affects us all the same. This includes anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, interpersonal problems, concerns about the future, or existential questions or concerns. We can work collaboratively to outline your goals and desired outcome and work through these issues through an integrative lens that puts you and your needs first.
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Imagine feeling trapped in a whirlpool of anxiety, unable to pause and take a breath. Or envision a racing mind that won’t slow down enough to focus on the strategies that could help. Conventional therapies might have all the right answers, but the body refuses to cooperate. You know WHAT to do, but your body and brain won't listen! Whether it’s extreme anxiety, hypervigilance, or attention deficit problems, challenges often lie in a constant battle between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems that leave many people caught in an unproductive cycle.
Imagine feeling trapped in a whirlpool of anxiety, unable to pause and take a breath. Or envision a racing mind that won’t slow down enough to focus on the strategies that could help. Conventional therapies might have all the right answers, but the body refuses to cooperate. You know WHAT to do, but your body and brain won't listen! Whether it’s extreme anxiety, hypervigilance, or attention deficit problems, challenges often lie in a constant battle between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems that leave many people caught in an unproductive cycle.
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Mia Micheline L'Heureux
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
Suffering is a part of the shared human experience. We have the power to choose our response to this suffering. I love being able to connect on a human level and share psycho-education and skills to empower you to choose self-compassion and find resilience. I specialize in providing counselling/psychotherapy services to individuals 18 and over experiencing a variety of personal difficulties, including: Burn out, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, life transitions, ADHD symptoms and Self-Esteem issues. I also have experience working with individuals coping with PTSD and trauma symptoms towards post-traumatic growth.
Suffering is a part of the shared human experience. We have the power to choose our response to this suffering. I love being able to connect on a human level and share psycho-education and skills to empower you to choose self-compassion and find resilience. I specialize in providing counselling/psychotherapy services to individuals 18 and over experiencing a variety of personal difficulties, including: Burn out, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, life transitions, ADHD symptoms and Self-Esteem issues. I also have experience working with individuals coping with PTSD and trauma symptoms towards post-traumatic growth.
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McKenna Bebee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E (Online Only)
In therapy, I use an integrative approach in the care of each of my clients. I employ a person-centered approach with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused, psychoanalytic, positive psychology, and self-compassion. Clients will be encouraged to achieve their goals and utilize their strengths throughout the therapeutic process.
In therapy, I use an integrative approach in the care of each of my clients. I employ a person-centered approach with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused, psychoanalytic, positive psychology, and self-compassion. Clients will be encouraged to achieve their goals and utilize their strengths throughout the therapeutic process.
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Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.
The Stradwick Psychology & Neurofeedback Clinic is a specialized mental health and wellness clinic that emphasizes mind-body and brain-based healing approaches. We provide psychological and neurofeedback services for children, adolescents, and adults to promote enhanced awareness, self-regulation, psychological resilience, and healing. We emphasize the importance of providing an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport, while developing individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice.
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Clarissa Williams
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , MA
Verified Verified
Nepean, ON K2E (Online Only)
I am dedicated to helping my clients reach their goals. I see individuals, couples and families. I am also open to supervisees (students or RPQ). My main areas of expertise are anxiety and depression, sexual issues (such as sex addiction and improving sexual relationships) and communication skill building with couples and families. I am LGBTQ, gender nonbinary, poly and kink-friendly. I am a straight-up and forward therapist. I work with my clients where they're at, in that moment. Goals are addressed in a collaborative, on-going fashion. Together, we can heal your relationships and help you reach your full potential.
I am dedicated to helping my clients reach their goals. I see individuals, couples and families. I am also open to supervisees (students or RPQ). My main areas of expertise are anxiety and depression, sexual issues (such as sex addiction and improving sexual relationships) and communication skill building with couples and families. I am LGBTQ, gender nonbinary, poly and kink-friendly. I am a straight-up and forward therapist. I work with my clients where they're at, in that moment. Goals are addressed in a collaborative, on-going fashion. Together, we can heal your relationships and help you reach your full potential.
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Have you been worked for the last 15+ years and always felt dissatisfied in your career? You can feel the weight of it. You’ve done everything right, the degree, the high-status job, the great salary, and you’ve been giving your 100% at work every single day. But, you keep feeling a tug to explore something new, something more meaningful and fulfilling in your life and career. You want to make a change, find purpose, wake up to a career you love, but, leaving your job is scary, and your dreams often feel unattainable.
Have you been worked for the last 15+ years and always felt dissatisfied in your career? You can feel the weight of it. You’ve done everything right, the degree, the high-status job, the great salary, and you’ve been giving your 100% at work every single day. But, you keep feeling a tug to explore something new, something more meaningful and fulfilling in your life and career. You want to make a change, find purpose, wake up to a career you love, but, leaving your job is scary, and your dreams often feel unattainable.
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Julia Miller
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K4M
Life often does not go according to plan and sometimes we need support navigating its challenges. I am passionate about supporting others in living their best quality of life possible. I believe this is best done by creating and holding a safe, non-judgmental space to support self-awareness, curiosity, expression, and change. I believe that each individual has a unique life experience and that you are the expert on your life. I view my role as a counsellor as a supportive guide and ally on whatever journey you happen to be on. I offer an empathetic, inclusive, integrated and collaborative approach.
Life often does not go according to plan and sometimes we need support navigating its challenges. I am passionate about supporting others in living their best quality of life possible. I believe this is best done by creating and holding a safe, non-judgmental space to support self-awareness, curiosity, expression, and change. I believe that each individual has a unique life experience and that you are the expert on your life. I view my role as a counsellor as a supportive guide and ally on whatever journey you happen to be on. I offer an empathetic, inclusive, integrated and collaborative approach.
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If you are going through a separation or divorce, you are probably concerned about the effect on your children. This can be a difficult time for them. Children’s emotions may go through stages and change. Your child may feel sad, confused, angry, guilty or worried about what will happen to them. How you handle the changes will be important for your child’s well-being. This is where I can help. I have over 27 years of experience working with children and families with a particular focus at this point in my career, on separation and divorce and the resulting impact on the family unit.
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you are probably concerned about the effect on your children. This can be a difficult time for them. Children’s emotions may go through stages and change. Your child may feel sad, confused, angry, guilty or worried about what will happen to them. How you handle the changes will be important for your child’s well-being. This is where I can help. I have over 27 years of experience working with children and families with a particular focus at this point in my career, on separation and divorce and the resulting impact on the family unit.
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I believe in providing a collaborative and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment. On your journey of healing and mental wellness, I want to support you in empowering yourself, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I strive to listen and adopt a non-judgemental stance in my therapeutic work. I have worked with individuals of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities and in various settings including schools, health care and in the community.
I believe in providing a collaborative and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment. On your journey of healing and mental wellness, I want to support you in empowering yourself, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I strive to listen and adopt a non-judgemental stance in my therapeutic work. I have worked with individuals of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities and in various settings including schools, health care and in the community.
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Alyssa Malizia
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2E
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a caring and safe environment for my clients, valuing the process of getting to understand them on a deeper level. Therapy will be both emotionally explorative and solution-focused each session, allowing the client to learn about one’s thoughts and feelings, as well as develop coping skills in order to reduce negative symptoms. I have gathered experience working with teens, adults, and couples, with a special interest in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm and trauma, as well as couples therapy focusing on relational, marital and/or sexual difficulties.
I provide a caring and safe environment for my clients, valuing the process of getting to understand them on a deeper level. Therapy will be both emotionally explorative and solution-focused each session, allowing the client to learn about one’s thoughts and feelings, as well as develop coping skills in order to reduce negative symptoms. I have gathered experience working with teens, adults, and couples, with a special interest in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm and trauma, as well as couples therapy focusing on relational, marital and/or sexual difficulties.
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"Nothing goes away until it teaches us what we need to know" (Pema Chodron). With over 20 years in the mental health field, I am registered with the Ontario College of Psychologists for providing therapy, assessment and diagnosis of adults. I deal with many issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, loneliness, grief, guilt and regrets, trauma, parenting, life transitions, social skills, shame, and communication skills. Whatever the issue, I work with every client providing dignity, compassion, clarity and insight.
"Nothing goes away until it teaches us what we need to know" (Pema Chodron). With over 20 years in the mental health field, I am registered with the Ontario College of Psychologists for providing therapy, assessment and diagnosis of adults. I deal with many issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, loneliness, grief, guilt and regrets, trauma, parenting, life transitions, social skills, shame, and communication skills. Whatever the issue, I work with every client providing dignity, compassion, clarity and insight.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.