Grief Therapists in Ottawa, Ontario

I'm so glad you are here. Sometimes we can feel weighed down by sadness, anxiety, shame, a harsh inner critic, or not feeling “good enough”. This can sometimes occur with difficulty with people pleasing, perfectionism, chronic worry, or unreasonably high self-standards. Are you a high performer, an artist, athlete, dancer (or former)? Has a life transition or loss left you feeling overwhelmed? ...

Life’s challenges can leave individuals and couples feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward in achieving personal or relationship goals. These challenges may bring up feelings of sadness, worry, anger, insecurity, or confusion. You don’t have to face these struggles alone—seeking support is a courageous and admirable step. Through a collaborative, client-centered, and evidence-…

Registered Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy For You

Registered Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy For You

Most of us will encounter a difficulty at some point in our lives that we cannot overcome alone. It may come as a sudden, life changing event that transforms the way we see our lives into a Before and After. In any case, we all endure some type of pain from which we must heal. Healing does not always mean going back to what we were; rather, it can involve becoming something new.

Master of Social Work (M.S.W, R.S.W) -Social Worker/ Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy for You

I offer compassionate, inclusive and accessible psychotherapy options to clients in Ontario that are experiencing, challenges or loss in their life related to their reproductive or perinatal story. I work with clients at any point in their perinatal journey (conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum or long after) and can create flexible care plans to suit a client’s comfort and needs.

I offer compassionate support for those living with chronic illness, pain, and post-injury life challenges. I specialize in helping you navigate the emotional and mental hurdles these bring. My goal is to help you reclaim your sense of self, cope with grief and loss, and rebuild your life with resilience and purpose. You're not alone--I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Registered Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy For You

It takes a lot of courage to start a healing journey! I listen with empathy and respect as you explore the challenges that life has brought you. I am known to be warm, calm and non-judgmental. I provide a safe, reassuring environment, allowing you to grow in self-awareness, self-compassion and a sense of hope.

We cannot lie to ourselves: realizing that something is bothering us is the first step towards understanding our present situation. Coming to therapy is a positive second step. It allows us to see where we come from, where we are now and where we would like to be. We should also keep in mind that once we know something, we cannot unknow it.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and struggling to manage the demands work, relationships and life? Maybe you find yourself shut down and disengaged or perhaps stuck in a cycle of over-achieving and a chronically busy schedule? I work with adult individuals with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, grief, and self esteem.

Throughout the course of our lives, we are faced with difficult life experiences that disrupt our sense of self, our relationships with others, and sense of well-being. Through my practice and training as a psychologist, I have come to appreciate that the process of self-discovery and learning in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic space can lead to deep healing and self-empowerment.

I've had the privilege and honour of supporting individuals and families traversing palliative care, end-of-life care and as caregivers go through their grief journey for over 10 years. Additionally, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I will meet you where you’re at. I come from a long line of “listen-first, talk-seco…

Registered Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy For You

"Maintaining a client-centred approach, I meet you where you're at, empowering you to navigate new ways of thinking that lead to a more positive life outlook and improved well-being. I am passionate about creating a safe space where you can reflect and re-evaluate, enabling you to make healthier life choices that will alleviate life stressors, leading to a more balanced and fulfilled life. My p...

By processing the nature of your psychological struggles and seeking adaptive strategies to cope with difficult situations, you can find relief from pain. You deserve to seek out the best possible psychological care as a crucial step towards self-care and self-advocacy. I value your courage, and I believe that together we can embark on a journey of self-exploration and insight.

Hi. I’m Kim Michael, and welcome to my practice. Seeking out mental health treatment is never an easy task, the fact that you are here now is the bravest step you are taking to control your life, make the right decisions, live to your full potential, and most importantly heal from any past or present experiences. Through my own life experiences, I built an awareness and understanding early on of…

My therapy focuses include anxiety/ stress/ burnout, developmental and intergenerational trauma and family/relationship dynamics. I have a particular passion for supporting individuals who want to explore the impacts that their childhood experiences may have on their present day lives.

I work with individuals who are looking to overcome their trauma by learning healthier coping skills and more helpful resources, and who want to do deeper processing work to resolve and release trauma in order to let go of the past and move forward in life. I offer both support and solutions, using a client-centered approach utilizing DBT, ACT, EMDR, Somatic Therapy and other modalities.