Amanda VanNoppen

I grew up in the Ottawa Valley on a farm and learned from a young age to work hard and care for the things around me. My first passion in life was helping animals that were lost or neglected and I began to develop a strong sense of empathy and compassion for helping others that I’ve since carried into my professional career. I completed my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Palo Alto University and am now a registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). In the past I’ve worked for a variety of community based and non-profit organizations that have focused on substance use, addictions, trauma, grief, and stress management. These programs involved doing individual counseling, group facilitation, and education based workshops. I am passionate about breaking the stigma related to mental health and the symptoms that may come from it. My hope is to create a space for you that feels warm, compassionate, and helpful. I hold myself to a high standard to ensure that I do my very best for you as we work towards your goals. I tend to work with those that have experienced trauma in their life including childhood trauma, sexual abuse or assault, first responder/military, and birth/pregnancy trauma and loss. I tend to use a slower paced session that is focused on the person feeling safe and able to process memories and experiences with another person to feel supported.