Emotional Abuse therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Emotional Abuse
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
I provide a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore and heal from the often invisible wounds caused by manipulation, control, and psychological harm. Emotional abuse can deeply affect self-worth, trust, and one’s sense of reality, and my approach focuses on helping clients recognize abusive patterns, rebuild their identity, and regain emotional strength. Through trauma-informed, client-centred therapy, I support individuals in setting healthy boundaries, processing their experiences, and fostering resilience on their path to recovery and self-empowerment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Gal Zohar
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Emotional abuse can leave deep wounds, self-doubt, and a sense of disconnection from yourself. In our work together, we’ll explore these experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental space, helping you process the impact, rebuild your sense of self, and set boundaries that honor your well-being. You don’t have to navigate this alone — healing is possible, and you deserve to feel whole again.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2E 0A1
Online in Ottawa, ON
Emotional Abuse
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
Experiencing emotional abuse is extremely difficult, and no-one deserves to go through this. Together, we will explore your core beliefs, history of adverse events (particularly experienced during childhood), and your ability to take care of yourself. We will explore the onset of the emotional abuse, steps that you might want to take and psychologically protective measures that you can use. We will explore loss and grief related to emotional abuse and self-concept (self-esteem). Congratulations on deciding to reach out; we will begin to explore building resilience and resolve.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Natasha Tuletta-Bowman, PhDs, MA, MBA
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Solution Focused Brief & Couples Therapist
I offer compassionate therapy for individuals healing from emotional abuse, helping them rebuild self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and reclaim their sense of self. Together, we’ll work towards healing, empowerment, and lasting emotional well-being.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON
Emotional Abuse
Barbara Freedman
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., OAMHP(Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals-2704-G)
My experience with offering counselling to Victim Service Clients afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with victims of emotional abuse daily. .Emotional abuse denotes any nonphysical behavior or attitude that is designed to control, intimidate, subjugate, demean, punish, or isolate another person. Emotional abuse is not only the most pervasive, but the least understood form of maltreatment. Its victims are often dismissed simply because their wounds are not visible. So, the pain and torment of those who experience "only" emotional abuse is often trivialized which is dangerously wrong. Emotional abuse scars the heart and damages the soul. Like cancer, it does its most deadly work internally. And, like cancer, it can metastasize if untreated.” Because emotional abuse comes in so many forms (and so many disguises), recognition is often the first key to effective response. I have provided education and awareness involving the emotional and social complexities in ending such a relationship. By imparting these individuals with self -acceptance, this can have an enormous impact on the creation or resolution of their internal struggles which allows them to further grow and develop their self identity. Although leaving any relationship often involves a mourning process, I have empowered many clients to do just so.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON
Emotional Abuse
Jessie Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
In my work with adults, I have helped clients navigate traumatic emotional experiences with partners and families. Through rebuilding fractured parts of self, we can start to work towards emotional health and better self-esteem.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Emotional abuse can leave you doubting your reality, minimizing your needs, or feeling trapped in shame, fear, or confusion. Therapy can help you rebuild trust in yourself, understand the impact of harmful relational patterns, and begin strengthening boundaries and self-worth. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to process what happened and reconnect with your own voice.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Whether this is within an intimate relationship, family relationship or friendship, this is your space to get support.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Kristen See
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Many of my clients have been victims of emotional abuse. Often the abuse begins in childhood and continues through adult relationships. Gaslighting, stonewalling, steamrolling, criticizing, negging, and grey rocking are just a few forms of emotional abuse. In session I will support you through psychoeducation, grieving trauma bonds, confronting betrayal, and building a stronger, healthier sense of self. My goal is to be compassionate and patient as I know from personal experience that the process of freeing yourself from these relationships is never linear.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Ryan Bittinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), DPsychotherapy, LPCC, CAS
Emotional abuse comes in so many forms, whether from families of origin, peers in school, abusive romantic partners, or workplace environments. This abuse erodes our sense of self, our confidence, and leaves scars long after it ends. These experiences and the negative self beliefs we internalize as a result must be unpacked and understood so that we can create a new narrative for ourselves that is more aligned with our authentic self, and the other person's negative views can be allowed to fade into obscurity.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you have experienced emotional abuse, you may be living with normal but unwanted emotional and physical effects of trauma. Are you experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, depression or feelings of shame, fear or anger? Perhaps your sleep is disrupted, or you feel disconnected from your body at times. Psychotherapy can be an effective way to heal from trauma. We will work with you – at your own pace - to make new meaning from past experiences, while teaching you strategies to stay grounded and feel safer in your mind and body. We use trauma-informed approaches to help you feel less overwhelmed, and create safety in the present.
25 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Lauren Kalvari
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Emotional abuse can gradually erode self-trust, confidence, emotional stability, and one’s sense of reality. I support adults navigating manipulation, coercive dynamics, fear, shame, relational confusion, and the emotional aftermath of psychologically harmful relationships. As survivors begin to gain distance from abusive dynamics, space often emerges for deeper healing, clarity, and reconnection with self-trust. In many cases, their experiences have been dismissed or minimized — sometimes by religious authorities, family members, or the broader social system surrounding the abuser — leaving them feeling silenced, confused, and unsure of their own reality.
34 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Emotional Abuse
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
The wounds of emotional abuse often run deep, leaving behind confusion, shame, and self-doubt. You may question your worth or feel unsure about what’s real. I offer a safe and validating space where you can begin to untangle these experiences, rebuild trust in yourself, and rediscover your voice. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2G 3H7
Online in Ottawa, ON
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Emotional Abuse therapists in Ottawa, ON Statistics
Emotional Abuse therapists in Ottawa, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (76%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (59%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
69%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 55% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 53% | Narrative Therapy |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Christian |