Trust the Ottawa Therapists at Family Therapy

Youth, ADHD, ASD, autism, adults, families, couples

Ashley is completing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University 

I accompany clients through stressful life events and emotional challenges, as well as relational and personal issues. I work with individuals, families, couples, and youth. My focus is on helping clients find a state of calm and reassurance as they proceed through challenging situations. I help clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety, dealing with grief, or managing stressful life events. I have experience working with persons with disabilities and/or different neurotypes (ADHD, ASD) late diagnosed persons with ADHD or ASD.

I am accepting new clients for mid January 2023.

Areas of Specialty: Youth, Couples and Adults (10+), Managing emotions (depression, anxiety, anger), Building self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and Gender/Sexual identity. Available to work with d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Location: 4019 Carling Ave, Suite 202, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2A3

Appointments available: Mondays and Wednesdays (days & evenings), Fridays and Saturdays (days)

Online and In person Appointments

Bridgette is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP-Q) who focuses on sessions that convey compassion and warmth to support clients in addressing their current challenges. She builds therapeutic alliances with clients through establishing trust, safety and understanding. Bridgette has worked for many years with children, youth, parents and vulnerable and diverse populations. In her work as a Child & Youth worker she has developed creative ways to engage and support children and youth in the therapeutic process. All through a lens of teamwork and relationship building to strengthen families so that they can tackle problems together. Bridgette has a significant understanding of the oppression and obstacles that d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face after completing a minor in American Sign Language in her undergraduate degree.

Bridgette’s approach to therapy includes the use of cognitive-behavioural, narrative, attachment and emotion-focused work. She recognizes counselling as a collaborative process between therapists and their clients, in which encouragement, validation and acceptance are pivotal for clients to feel supported. Bridgette understands that therapy can be a daunting process and that it can be difficult for clients to prioritize themselves and find ways to create healthy boundaries in their personal lives, especially when it comes to the people they love and care for. Bridgette aims to make the therapeutic process as fulfilling as possible through empowering her clients in their relationships with themselves and others.

Call today to book your appointment for therapy or leave a confidential message for Bridgette.

Areas of specialty: Youth 15+, Young adult and Adult Individual Counselling anxiety, depression, self-esteem, transition, loss and grief, and suicidal ideation

location: 4019 Carling Ave., Suite 202 

Online & In person Appointments Wednesday and Friday

Raphaelle is a Registered Psychotherapist. Her approach to psychotherapy is based on the belief that our beliefs and thoughts impact the way we interpret life events as well as everything that surrounds us. Raphaelle believes everyone possesses inner resources and strengths to enable changes in their own life. Her goal is to help you find your inner resources, use your strengths, and find solutions that work with your beliefs and values.  Raphaelle can help you challenge your perspective, identify maladaptive stories, and help you create positive coping strategies that align with your values.

Raphaelle is a compassionate, open-minded, non-judgmental yet direct, and intentional psychotherapist. She connects well with people in difficult times and finds a ray of light in demanding situations. Raphaelle has experience with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, transition, loss and grief, and suicidal ideation. Raphaelle practices from an integrative perspective combining CBT, family system, narrative and EMDR (Eyes Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Areas of focus : Youth, Adults (14+), Managing emotions (depression, anxiety, anger), spiritual trauma, substance use (addiction), relationship issues.

Nathan Hicks (RSW, MSW, BSW, BA) is a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and possesses a Master of Social Work, specializing in addictions. 

Nathan values providing clients a safe, supportive environment where they may experience a warm, empathetic approach that is client centred. He draws on several therapeutic modalities such as CBT, SFT, MI, attachment theory, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Nathan believes in meeting the client where they are at, moving at their own pace, and providing supportive tools which may help them address personal issues outside of session. He takes a holistic view with each client as circumstances, environment, relationships, and culture all have a role to play in psychological health and physical wellbeing. 

Nathan background encompasses working mainly with adults struggling with substance use disorders and/or various mental health challenges.  Nathan provides support to youth in helping them acquire emotional regulation skills and social confidence. Many of his clients have come from diverse backgrounds and situations. He has experience working with youth and adults deal with court-related issues, severe trauma, child custody negotiations, depression/anxiety, relational conflict, spiritual concerns, and suicidal ideation. 

Nathan believes it takes a great deal of courage and self-regard for someone to confess they need help and reaching out is a powerful (albeit terrifying) first step towards positive change. He understands addressing personal concerns is not a perfect process and may include setbacks but healing through past/present issues is like writing a book: you have to go through a few drafts before you’re satisfied with the result. He looks forward to hearing your story and supporting you in your journey. 

Areas of Specialty: Adult Individual and Couples Counselling, Depression, Mood & Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Grief & Loss, Individual Anger Management and Emotion Regulation, Trauma, Self-Esteem and Self-Growth.

Location: 4019 Carling Ave, Suite 202, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2A3 .

Languages Spoken: اردو Urdu, हिन्दी Hindi, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Punjabi, عربى Arabic, فارسی Farsi, and پښتو Pashto.

Online and In person Appointments Monday and Thursday

Dr. Nazir Hussain, is a registered Social Worker, M.A. RSW PhD, and has 39 years of extensive counselling experience for trauma, mood disorders, grief, couples/relationship difficulties, addiction, work-related challenges, obsessive compulsions, depression, perfectionism, and much more. He has a PhD from England, where he practiced, researched, and published extensively on depression within diverse immigrant communities. 

Nazir understands that seeking therapy can be very challenging and overwhelming. He understands the shame, negative stigma, and connotations that comes with seeking therapy. He believes therapy can bring self-awareness, clarity, insight and empowerment to help connect you to your authentic self. His role as your therapist is to facilitate a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space using evidence base and therapeutic practices to meet your needs and understand your areas of difficulty. Together you and Nazir can explore new areas of yourself and your relationships to help restore harmony in your life

Nazir is multilingual speaking English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Elementary Arabic, Persian/Farsi, Pushto. Dr. Nazir Hussain has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and North America. Hi familiarity with divergent cultures and world views have enriched his abilities to offer unique help and perspective to his clients. He enjoys working with people of all ages, gender, class, races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles.

Nazir supports couples wanting to improve their communication and connection in their relationship. He understands that couples need to have a relationship which is built on trust, respect, intimacy, and cooperation. As your therapist, Nazir assess the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship, helps you identify the current problems, and together set goals for your therapy.

Nazir specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focussed Therapy, Clinical hypnosis for PTSD and EMDR for trauma and PTSD.

Call today to book your appointment for therapy or leave a confidential message for Nazir. He is accepting new clients in March 2022 in Kanata.

Clinical intern – Hybrid practice (virtual and in office)

Youth, Adults, and couples

Kaylee is completing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. 

Reaching out for help is the first step to overcoming life’s most difficult challenges.  Kaylee’s goal is to create a safe space, free of judgement, where you feel comfortable to express your thoughts and feelings.  Kaylee helps individuals explore and work through difficult emotions, stress and interpersonal challenges. She has experience helping people deal with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and sleep issues. 

I am accepting new clients for mid-January 2023. 

Kaylee is supervised by Nataxja Cini, MSW RSW. 

Areas of Specialty: Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Issues, Couple & Family Issues, Military Families, Anger Management.

Locations: 4019 Carling Ave, Suite 202, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2A3.

Online and In person Appointments Monday – Friday

Sandra Martins is a Registered Psychotherapist, M.A. RP, who works with individuals, couples, and families in Kanata and Nepean. She has experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, angry, grief and loss, and life transitions, whether in their personal lives or at work.

Sandra specializes in working with women and couples who are facing issues around pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. She also understands the distinctive challenges facing military families during deployment, relocation, and retirement.

Sandra is known to establish collaborative relationships and creating a safe and supportive environment while assisting clients on mental, emotional, and relational well-being. She provides services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist Augustine Meier, Ph.D., C. Psych and Shelley Briscoe-Dimock, Ph.D., RP, RMFT.

If life circumstances or past events are affecting your motivation, outlook or decisions, seek the help of a registered therapist such as Sandra.

Call today to book your appointment for therapy or leave a confidential message for Sandra. She is currently accepting new clients at both locations.

Areas of Specialty: Young adult and Adult Individual Counselling; Couples’ Counselling.

Location: 4019 Carling Ave, Suite 202, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2A3

Online & In person Appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Alex is a Registered Psychotherapist. His approach to psychotherapy is based in the belief that we, as people, possess the strength and resources necessary to make positive, helpful changes in our lives. Alex’s goal is to help his clients develop solutions to the problems life can present, building resilience and coping skills, reconnecting with their values, and thinking critically (and compassionately) about their own distress processes. In other words: to develop their own compassionate inner-therapist.

Alex strives to create a space with his clients that is collaborative, accepting, non-judgemental, and authentic. Alex can help you learn to tune in and truly listen to yourself, accompanying you on your journey of self-growth as you find out more about who you are. Alex works with adults and young adults and has experience working with a variety of issues, including: mental health-related disability, depression, anxiety, grief, developmental disorders such as ADD/ADH, trauma, and substance abuse. Alex practices from an integrative perspective, combining behavioural (CBT, REBT), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and existential approaches.

In his work with couples, Alex draws primarily from Sue Johnson’s EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy) framework, which aims to help couples recognize their self-defeating patterns, and re-establish their compassionate, understanding connection to each other. Alex has a client-centered view on the therapist-client relationship and prioritizes connecting with his clients through empathy, genuineness, and warmth

Alex practices under the supervision of Dr. Brenda Saxe Ph.D, C. Psych. , a registered Ontario psychologist. 

Call today to book your appointment with Alex or leave a confidential message for Alex with our receptionist. He is currently accepting new couple clients at our Kanata location.