Therapists in Ottawa, ON

I am a compassionate and dedicated social worker who specializes in providing outstanding counselling and mental health services to youth, adults, and families. I bring over ten years of experience in supporting and empowering diverse clients with a wide range of needs. I believe in the power of hope and has seen its transformative effects in helping people to build better lives for themselves and their loved ones. To help my clients maintain hope I assist them with unlearning, relearning and learning more healthy ways of being. It brings me great joy to help my clients to build more resilience, strengths, health and success.

Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.

* Currently accepting new clients* I specialize in working with individuals, families and groups in adjusting to illness, enhancing quality of life up to death, caregiver stress, end of life concerns, and bereavement. I am passionate about facilitating difficult conversations and will support you as you connect with your inherent strength and resilience and make meaning of challenging times. I am a Registered Social Worker and certified mindfulness instructor (MBSR Ottawa, University of Toronto). I offer counselling to individuals (16+), families, and groups.

Avoiding? Self-sabotaging? Shutting down? I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationships, stress, anger, transitions, body image, self-esteem and procrastination. I'm just myself with my clients - relaxed, down to earth and totally non-judgmental. I'd love to help you tap into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself, so that you can live life the way you want to (whatever that may be). I want to help you to be confident and unshaken by distress.

I am booked for assessments until December 2024 and for psychotherapy until October 2024. I specialize in working with children and adolescents (ages 3 to 19). I provide assessments (i.e., neuropsychological and psychoeducational) in French and English and therapy in French, English, and Spanish. My expertise lies in diagnosing intellectual developmental disorders, ADHD, ASD, learning disorders (e.g., non-verbal), and giftedness. I also provide assessments for individuals with medical conditions (i.e., alcohol exposure, auditory processing disorder, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury)

Do you find yourself striving for perfection, pushing yourself to the limits, but still feeling like you're falling short? Are you constantly putting others' needs before your own, leaving you drained and overwhelmed? Perhaps you struggle with ADHD, making it challenging to stay organized and focused. If any of this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. At Janine Ruddy & Associates, we specialize in empowering you and helping you to break free from the shackles of burnout, self-doubt, and fear.

At one time or another, the cliché that sometimes you just need a little help applies to us all. Unsure where to seek support? I would be happy to connect with you and help get you started on the path to better mental and emotional wellness. My focus is in supporting people with mental health issues within our diverse community. I offer psychotherapy services to adults and adolescents struggling with severe and persistent mental illness (Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Depression to name a few), substance use disorders, emotional dysregulation, domestic abuse, and involved with the criminal justice system.

I am a Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with various non-profit organizations in Ontario, providing support to diverse communities struggling with various issues, including mental health or psychiatric problems. I provide therapy services that offer treatment for individuals, couples, and family crises (including youth and children). This includes life coaching, dealing with lack of motivation, crisis interventions, relationship problems, divorce, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, anger management, addiction, substance abuse, ADHD, school issues, etcetera.

For many of the people I work with, there is an addictive substance or behaviour present in their life that they can't remove and has become problematic for them in their relationships, in their ability to work, and in their mental and/or physical wellbeing. Many have tried to stop on their own but haven't been able to get more than a few months of abstinence before going back to the addictive substance or behaviour and they understand they need someone with experience to guide them in their efforts. The goals vary from person to person and I work with each individual to reach their specific goal of what a healthier life looks like.

Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety or depression, processing a stressful life change, or striving to break out of patterns that are no longer serving you, it takes great courage to be here. Change can be incredibly difficult and often overwhelming to figure out where to begin. My hope is to meet you where you’re at with empathy and curiosity to foster greater self-awareness, explore what is meaningful to you, and help you align your actions with your values. I would be honoured to support you in building the life you envision for yourself.

I have had the opportunity to work in hospitals and community-based health care settings providing counselling and psychotherapy. I have worked cross-culturally with clients who are dealing with a wide array of psychosocial issues. My clinical experience includes working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, acculturation stress, war trauma, childhood abuse, anger management and conflict with the law.

I'm a relationally focused therapist, which means our connection is an integral part of therapy. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, PTSD and/or past trauma, let’s work together to find ways to identify, address and reduce your distress. If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship(s), I invite you to work with me to find new ways to be and to relate to your partner(s). If you are experiencing an important transition in life, such as getting married, separating (or divorcing), starting a family, and/or preparing to retire, let's connect to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Accepting new clients. Many of us experience change as the uncomfortable space that bridges what was once our “normal” and our “new normal”. Whether it is chosen or imposed, change can cause feelings of isolation, vulnerability, sadness or anger. It can alter once predictable behavioral patterns such as sleep, action oriented tasks and social interactions. It begs us to reconsider our relationship to ourselves and the world in which we engage, which can feel disorienting.

Availability SEPT 2024 for couples counselling, Fall 2024 for individual! In-person Ottawa West location, afternoons & evenings. I can help you: Reduce addiction to substances (alcohol or drug use); Manage addiction to problematic behaviour (gambling or shopping); Heal the wounds of past trauma (sexual assault, childhood abuse, intimate partner violence); Talk about 2SLGBTQ+ identities & queer relationships; Explore an interest in non-monogamy / polyamoury; Learn to regulate emotions; Work on improving relationships; Cope with anxious thoughts; Handle family conflict; Adjust to living with specific diagnoses like BPD, PTSD, & ADHD.

Needing a safe space to tell one's story, to better understand oneself and be understood, is a normal and necessary part of our human struggle. Adversity is often a catalyst for change, and the therapy process provides this opportunity, to learn and grow through meaningful conversations. I am interested in hearing your story and providing support in helping to make sense of your experience, strengthen your ability to cope, and improve your personal confidence & emotional balance in life.

I work with people who seek deeper self-knowledge and wish to explore their personal difficulties and challenges. Among the issues that people bring to therapy are depression, bouts of anxiety, bereavement, midlife transitions, retirement, aging and relationship issues. Consideration of unconscious dynamics that may be interfering with a person's emotional well-being and zest for life can bring a deeper understanding of oneself and renewed vitality to your life.

Is your child (age 10-17) struggling with ADHD, OCD or anxiety? I have worked as a behavioural therapist for the past 10 years and I specialize in providing support and guidance to children and adolescents seeking relief from the impact of ADHD, OCD, and anxiety. With a personalized and evidence-based approach, I aim to create a safe and understanding space where we can collaboratively explore effective coping strategies and develop practical tools to manage symptoms. My commitment to fostering a non-judgmental and compassionate environment ensures that your child feels heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

Making the decision to begin counseling requires both courage and commitment. You have already made the first step on this journey by starting your search. I am an experienced psychotherapist, and certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provider confident in offering in-person and online counselling services in English, French, Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian. I work with youth (16+) and adults in all stages of life. I strive to help my clients achieve their goals, gain a different perspective, and learn new skills and effective ways of dealing with challenges.

Life can be overwhelming at times... You may be suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, or struggling with relationship difficulties...Why not use professional help and see how science and therapy benefit you? We could together analyze what your current difficulties are and determine contributed factors for these issues. The primary goals for therapy are positive changes, new options, eliminating or reducing symptoms and/or using better coping strategies. The sessions are structured, yet relaxed.

Too often one of the most difficult first steps in working through life challenges, whether large or small, is to acknowledge the need for support and to seek out the help that you need. My work with adolescents, adults and couples has been to accompany them on a journey that involves building a toolset designed to navigate their particular challenges. I see clients struggling to cope with a range of issues related to depression and mood, anxiety, gender and sexuality, fertility and adoption, different types of relationships and sexual problems (e.g., arousal, desire, orgasm, pain), and stress associated with everyday life matters.

Life can present challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in emotional pain. Making the decision to enter into the therapeutic relationship is a pathway to self-exploration; to gain a deeper level of self-understanding and awareness. I offer a holistic approach in the treatment of anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, including various life transitions.

I help people manage emotions and have enriching relationships with themselves and others. Struggles with self esteem & confidence, navigating interpersonal relationships, anxiety & stress, and finding relief from PTSD & trauma are some of my specialties. I also help those who feel confused with their work or life path. You are unique, and your therapy should reflect this. This is why I tailor therapy to your distinct needs. What makes me different as a therapist? I am refreshingly active and creative in session. I ask provoking questions, and my clients feel seen, heard and understood. I also interject humour therapeutically.

I have enjoyed a diverse career in Social Work for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults in several well recognized mental health and health care settings in Ottawa. I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate space to explore your anxieties, and most importantly your goals to achieve a balanced, happy life. I truly believe that every person has strengths they have not identified and appreciated, and we will discover them together while using a trauma informed, strengths based approach. I have extensive experience providing therapy to those coping with grief, trauma, transitions, depression and anxiety.

I believe that in life we all need a non-judgmental & supportive space where we can feel safe and understood. If you've been feeling "stuck" or you've been through a big life transition or you've been experiencing a lot of stress, I am passionate about providing a safe space for you to be your authentic self and work through life's complexities. I provide a place for you to heal from the pains of the past & present, discover meaning in the world around you, and gain the effective coping mechanism you need for your every day challenges. I have experience working with young professionals and assisting them in their life transitions.