Women therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Serving Women
Ekaterina Kapoustina
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
I work with therapists and other service providers to support them in understanding themselves in a deeper, relational way through couples and process group therapy. Group work is not just a "cheaper alternative" to individual therapy. It allows for you to receive support while exploring relational dynamics and trying on new ways of engaging vulnerably to improve your personal relationships, whether friendship or intimate partners. Currently enrolling for Dating as a Therapist Process Group. A bi-weekly group, focused on the relational challenges of dating as a therapist. Starting April 24th, 12- 2 pm.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Devka Andotra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Finding the right therapist is important for healing. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood. My practice is built on warmth, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to helping you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. As a BIPOC therapist, I understand the importance of a space where you can bring your full self without fear of judgment. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, or personal growth, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, ensuring a collaborative and empowering experience.
Healing starts with connection. If you are ready to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a supportive and non-judgmental space, I will be privileged to help. Reach out today, and let’s take the first step to understand your inner self.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Lauren Kalvari
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Very little about human experience surprises me anymore — yet people continue to move and inspire me.
I am deeply open-minded, curious, and grounded in a strong sense of relational and community responsibility. My work is shaped by decades of clinical practice and by a lived understanding of complexity, resilience, and care under pressure. I bring steadiness, intuition, and a thoughtful sense of humour into the therapeutic space, creating an environment where people can feel safe enough to speak honestly and begin to heal.
I am also attentive to the spiritual, cultural, and meaning-making dimensions of people's lives, including experiences of spiritual or religious harm, loss of community, and the search to rebuild identity after trauma. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating space for integration, dignity, safety, and renewed choice.
Professionally, I have worked within provincial mental health and welfare systems and continue to support charitable and community-based initiatives focused on intimate partner violence. I have also been involved in a federally funded research project examining coercive control and the challenges faced by culturally insular communities, work that informs my clinical and supervisory practice.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational and responsive to each person's inner world and culture. I draw primarily from psychodynamic and relational traditions, alongside somatic and trauma-informed approaches, adapting therapy to the pace, needs and lived experience of the individual. This includes support for individuals affected by intimate partner violence, spiritual abuse, and trauma within religious or culturally insular communities.
34 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Gal Zohar
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
True healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood. I believe that when we are fully heard and accepted, we can begin to explore our experiences, uncover patterns that may have once kept us safe, and reconnect with our authentic selves. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, work through challenges with compassion, and foster lasting growth that ripples into your everyday life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2E 0A1
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Jessie Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
I work from a Relational Psychodynamic and Integrative framework, making sure that we find a therapeutic framework that fits you and your unique needs.
When you see me you won't be seeing an overly clinical or 'removed' therapist, but rather a real person who meets you just as you are. I am warm, empathic, and non-judgmental - providing an environment that is safe so that you can explore all concerns and distress that have brought you to therapy.
I believe that anyone, regardless of class, sexuality, gender, race/ethinicity is valuable and deserves the best care I can give them. I would be honoured to work with you! Check out my website centredself.ca for more info.
I am taking new clients and have a great team of psychotherapists who are also here to help, including our new reduced cost therapy program. Message today for a free 20-min consultation for us to find a fit that suits you!
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), MACP, Bsc
I hold a space where each person can be fully seen, heard, and met exactly where they are, with empathy, curiosity, and zero judgment. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I understand how past experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Solution-Focused, narrative and psychodynamic approaches to support healing not just at the surface, but at a deep, meaningful level.
Therapy with me is not about fixing you, because you are not broken. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, untangle painful patterns, and move toward the life you want to live. I work collaboratively, honouring your pace and your story, and tailoring our work to what truly resonates for you.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking to understand yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and care. If you're ready to explore what’s been holding you back—and what’s possible—I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
At the core of my practice is a deep commitment to creating a space where you feel genuinely understood and supported. I believe that by showing up authentically, I give you permission to do the same. Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, living with ADHD, healing from childhood or intergenerational trauma, burnout, anxiety, or depression, I meet you where you are with compassion and care. If you're ready to feel more connected, confident, and fulfilled, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. Reach out today and let’s see what healing can look like together.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2G 3H7
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Aelea Syed
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Everyone has unique lived experiences which impact how one views themselves and the world around them. Regardless of your experiences and what you may be going through, I aim to create a safe and non-judgemental space for you to share your life story and work collaboratively to discover or rediscover your values and meaning in life. As a Registered Psychotherapist, one of my key passions is to help people discover their inner strengths and foster positive growth. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma-related concerns or coping with various life and role transitions.
I draw from integrative therapeutic techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is compassionate and culturally sensitive and I strive to encourage a supportive environment to reach a place of healing and growth.
Taking the first step to reaching out can be difficult so I want to thank you for taking this step and beginning this journey towards healing. I hope to support you and make this process as comfortable as I can. Don't hesitate to contact me for a free consultation.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
It takes courage to reach out for help, and I want you to know that in our space and time together, you can be yourself. You can talk about difficult things and know that I will always listen with empathy, listen with an open mind and do my best to understanding you. I offer respectful, kind, non-judgemental and insightful psychotherapy; drawing on my many years of clinical experience, in-depth training and clinical orientation. If you are struggling with anxiety (specific fears and phobias, OCD, social and generalized) , depression, grief, loss, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, low mood, adjustment problems or feeling lost and struggling to create meaning in your life, I can help you. Please reach out; I look forward to exploring and offering you tools to help you to reach your therapy goals.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Sage Ariel Seguin
Registered Psychotherapist, QRP, MACP
My clients are often in their 20s–40s who feel stuck in people-pleasing, perfectionism, or unhealthy relationship patterns. They may overextend themselves at work, with family, or in relationships, leaving little space for their own needs. Many also navigate ADHD, feeling overwhelmed or scattered, and want support reconnecting with themselves and creating balance.
In our work together, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can show up as you are without having to perform or please. We'll move at your pace, gently exploring the patterns that have shaped your relationships — including people-pleasing, boundary challenges, and attachment wounds.
I integrate a variety of approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to support you in building self-trust, emotional balance, and relationships that feel more honest. Whenever you're ready, I'd love to hear what's bringing you in.
"With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we'd give to a friend." — Kristin Neff
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2G 6E2
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Jordyn Brownstein
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
My priority is building meaningful connections where trust & authenticity can flourish. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the individual, not a one size fits all approach. I am deeply passionate about helping clients reconnect with their inner strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and develop a greater sense of agency in their lives. I aim to meet you where you are, honour your lived experiences, and support you in making sense of challenges in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.
1 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Finding your way back to a sense of balance, clarity, and inner steadiness is not always easy. Life can feel painful, confusing, or overwhelming at times, especially when you are carrying anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, grief, identity questions, or major life transitions.
In therapy, I see our work as collaborative. You are the expert on your own life and story, while I bring clinical training, curiosity, and experience to help us better understand what you are facing. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in mindfulness. I integrate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MBCT, EMDR, CBT-I, and the Unified Protocol when appropriate.
I do not see mental health as the absence of painful thoughts or emotions. Difficult experiences are part of being human. What often matters is how we relate to those experiences and whether we can still move toward a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with our values.
My hope is to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood as a whole person, not simply a collection of symptoms or problems. Together, we can work toward greater self-understanding, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Olga Lacroix
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, RSW, PCC
I work with high-achieving individuals—leaders, professionals, and parents—who are capable, thoughtful, and deeply committed to their work and the people they care about. From the outside, many are successful and reliable. On the inside, they may be dealing with overthinking, burnout, impostor syndrome, or a persistent sense of pressure to perform at a high level.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K1C 7L1
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Kareem Elawar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I support clients by providing a place to sort through and process all that feels overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Together, we will explore the places where you may feel stuck, held back, confused, frustrated or overwhelmed. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, childhood trauma, PTSD, codependency, boundary work, sex and intimacy, grief work, LGBTQIA+ and conflict resolution. We will identify the barriers that limit you, shift negative thoughts, feelings and patterns, process old wounds with the intention of moving into greater self-understanding, authenticity, and resilience in regards to how you connect with yourself, others and the world around you.
My priority is to create a space and relationship with you where you feel welcomed to bring all parts of yourself. I offer a space for deep listening, reflection, and a place to cultivate the skills needed to create the change you want in your life. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation to assess if we would be a good fit.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Leigh Berry
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RHN
Overwhelmed, anxious and oh so tired? How many hours have you spent doing what you don't want to be doing? Or spinning in anxiety and fear about all the unknowns? Lost in the hustle of everyday life - fighting to get it all done, and caring for everyone else, all while trying to fix your feelings and free yourself from the voice in your head telling you you aren't good enough. It's exhausting! Climb out of the fog of the have-to or should-dos, and everyone else's needs. No more gripping, no more pushing, no more resisting.
It's time to love yourself boldly. To feel grounded and connected to your body and your emotions. Through counseling and nutrition, I help women to shift their relationship with themselves and food. To become allies as you are guided into alignment, so you can live from a place of ease, confidence, balance, and trust in yourself.
As a Mom to two little souls I know how it feels to know there’s another way but feel too busy and wrapped up in life to actually find it. Having someone on your side who understands how hard it is to let go of control when it’s all you’ve ever known, and who knows what it’s like to want to be excellent at everything you do, while managing a job, friendships, family relationships, exercise, birthdays, eating well and keeping your house-plants alive - means everything. If you have landed here you are taking steps to love yourself boldly and find what feels good. Yay!
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2M 1X4
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Masha Andreeva
Art Therapist, HonBA, DTATI, RP(qualifying)
I am an Art Therapist specializing in trauma-informed, holistic, and creative approaches to therapy. My practice is rooted in reconnection—to yourself, your body, nature, and the present moment. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your inner world, process emotions, and move beyond limiting patterns toward deeper self-understanding and fulfillment.
Drawing from over two decades of experience in psychology, meditation, yoga, art therapy, music, and shamanic practices, I integrate psychotherapy, art therapy, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive modalities to help you cultivate balance and self-awareness. My work is deeply informed by my studies in meditation, yoga, music as medicine, and my time learning from mestizo healers in the Amazon.
I believe in the power of creativity—the art-making process can facilitate deep emotional processing and insight. Many of my clients find that working with symbols and creative expression allows them to navigate trauma in a way that feels intuitive, safe, and meaningful.
With a gentle yet deep, structured yet intuitive approach, I support clients—often those processing childhood trauma—as they reconnect with their unique truth. Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking emotional clarity, or longing to reclaim your authentic self, I am here to guide and support you.
Let’s begin this journey together. Reach out to explore how we can work toward growth and transformation.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Masood Suliman
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
At Ripple Effect Counselling & Psychotherapy, I provide evidence-based, goal-oriented psychological treatment. As an Ontario Registered Psychotherapist (RP), I utilize established clinical modalities, including EMDR, to address complex psychological challenges, trauma, and anxiety. My practice prioritizes an analytical, structured approach aimed at supporting symptom management and functional improvement. Contact me to initiate a targeted, clinically sound treatment plan.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2P 0M6
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Serving Women
Stephanie Wojciechowicz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists, CCC, c.o.
It is possible for everyone to find a balance in their life. In our work together, we will identify the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that occur in stressful situations. By identifying needs and wants, it provides clarity for yourself and also the dynamics of relationships you have with others. It will help determine the path that best suits your life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Kyla Lipsman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Taking the first step towards therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges. Whether it is anxiety, depression, relationship issues or stress - we will work together to modify the patterns that are no longer serving you. My approach blends several therapeutic models, all tailored to the individual experience. Your journey towards self-discovery and healing is unique, and I will support you every step of the way.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Women
Emma Clark
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Do you find yourself limited by negative self-talk, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or anxiety? Do you often find yourself overthinking, worrying, or feeling emotionally drained? You deserve a more fulfilling life without these obstacles, and you have the power to take control and heal. As a therapist with expertise in helping individuals like you, I can guide you towards a new approach to managing your emotions and finding inner peace.
Through a trauma-informed lens, I provide a safe space for you to explore your pain and make positive changes to move forward with confidence. Together, we'll work collaboratively to create personalized goals for therapy that suit your unique needs and desires.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it's crucial to find a therapist with whom you can connect. At LIV Mental Wellness, we offer free 15-minute consultations to help you determine if we're a good fit to work together. Please feel free to contact me via email, or visit my website, to book your free consultation.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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.
Women therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Women therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (68%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
77%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Stress |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Women |
| 75% | Men |
| 62% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Christian |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |