Stress Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Arianne Nicole Palmares

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Hi, I’m Arianne. I’m glad you’re here. I believe everyone deserves therapy access, regardless of background or identity. As a first-generation immigrant, I combine lived experience with clinical training to create a safe and brave space where you can be seen, heard, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want.

Michelle Strazzeri

MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Virtual

MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist 15 years experience,

Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

After years of working in a variety of settings with clients struggling with different life challenges, there's not much I haven't seen. My goal is for clients to walk away from therapy with me feeling validated, supported, and confident using the skills and knowledge they've learned in sessions. I look forward to learning more about how I can support you. Schedule a free consult today!

Monika Goetz (she/her)

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I support teens and adults struggling with misophonia (sound sensitivity), exploring 2SLGBTIQA+ experiences, anxiety, depression, stress, and more. I'm passionate about using an identity-affirming and weight-inclusive approach that accepts you as you are while supporting you to live the life that you want.

Sibel Ozcan

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure of what to do next? Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or adjusting to big life changes. Or perhaps you're carrying the weight of grief, working through past trauma, or feeling lost about the future. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone. You deserve support, and I’m here to help.

Ashley Davenport

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

With over 20 years' experience in working with a variety of clients and concerns regarding mental health and problems in living, I have learned that it is most important to provide a space in which clients can feel safe and able to reflect upon and evaluate their circumstances. I will work with you to determine the best treatment approach and together we will walk toward understanding and healin…

Martha Li

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am a Registered Psychotherapist based in Oakville, Ontario. I help you feel understood and supported as we explore what's weighing on you. Together, we uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and nurture the skills you need to thrive. My goal is to create a safe space where you can grow, heal, and feel more connected.

Erin Ibrahim

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, BA

Virtual

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!

Maya Awad

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)

Virtual

Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?

Matthew Pitts

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, relationship conflict, career stress, and recurring interpersonal patterns. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Drawing from experience in family law, finance, marriage, and parenthood, I help clients navigate conflict, stress, and personal growth.

Myra Meier

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

My aspiration as a therapist is to create a safe environment in which work can be collaborative, address the impacts of trauma, stress, anxiety, depression and/or grief and make the changes necessary to live the healthy and fulfilling life that my clients want.

Zeesy Halpern

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I offer low cost therapy, including one free session for adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and experiences of trauma. If you have been feeling like you are going through the motions, unable to change unhelpful patterns and overwhelmed with life's challenges, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, your goals and what matters.

Serafina Oliverio

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

As a dedicated psychotherapist, my mission is to help you uncover your inner strengths and overcome life's challenges. I create a nurturing, supportive, and judgment-free space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours with compassion and curiosity. Using personalized strategies—whether mindfulness techniques, evidence-based modalities, or a strengths-based perspective—I adapt …

Alison Kuiack

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

If you are here now, you recognize something in your life is not working and you need to try something different. My hope is to offer you a safe and compassionate place to explore your life from a new perspective. I am here to learn more about your journey and work collaboratively with you to find new and effective ways of addressing the challenges you face.

Laura Atkinson

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I offer a warm, down-to-earth space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. I support adults navigating anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, and life transitions (like pregnancy and parenthood). Together, we’ll make sense of your emotions and help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you — one step at a time.

Mackenzie Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.

Michaela Weaver

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I believe every human being is unique, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, and each person deserves to seek counselling with a therapist who tailors their approach to what fits the client best. I am extremely passionate about helping people through some of life’s most stressful and challenging situations and developing useful skills to do so.

Gillian Katsoulis

Intern Therapist | MACP Student

Virtual

If you're feeling stuck between who you are and who you're expected to be, I'm here to help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most to you. You deserve to be met with compassion, understood for who you are, and supported in creating a life that feels true to you.

Alysha Leal

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Life can throw us curveballs that may seem impossible to navigate or process through emotionally. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I will meet you there and work collaboratively with you to get to where you want to be.