Student Therapists: Graduate-level interns offering low-cost counselling under Marlise’s direct supervision

Debra Bercovici, PhD, registered psychotherapist (qualifying)

Individual therapy for adults processing systemic and interpersonal trauma and exploring identity through a justice-oriented lens

Working primarily with fellow neurodivergent, disabled, racialized, and LGBTQIA+ folks. Experience working with individuals within academia

Integrative approach drawing from relational, attachment-based, somatic, parts-work, positive disintegration

Lisa Rutledge (she/her), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Integrative therapy for adults with an approach drawing from humanistic, person-centred, non-pathologizing approaches through a social justice lens

Special interest in working with those struggling with disordered eating, anti-fat bias, chronic illness, body image and folks who are neurodivergent. Experience working with individuals who are healthcare practitioners

Weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming, LGBTQIA2+ allied

Victoria Muñoz, Registered Psychotherapist

Humanistic, integrative, anti-oppressive therapy for individuals (18+), couples, and families 

Specializes in romantic relationships, attachment, infidelity, polyamory & ENM, developmental trauma, & parts work

Often uses humour & gentle directness in sessions

CRYSTAL TIERNEY, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Trauma informed, body-centred and liberatory framework

Special interest in befriending the body, addressing negative self image, and coping with heightened feelings or numbness

Continued training in trauma sensitive mindfulness, narrative therapy approaches to trauma, and Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

In-person (Ottawa) and online appointments

Josée Sovinsky (she/they), Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical supervisor

Integrative therapy for adults combining humanistic, mindfulness-based, cognitive, and behavioural approaches

Support for those with eating disorders, body shame, self-esteem, and anxiety

Gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed

Josée parle aussi français

Corina D’Alesio Worth, Registered psychotherapist

Holistic, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach incorporating compassion-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness-based interventions

Special interest in supporting young adults. Corina provides a safe environment for clients to explore difficult emotions and believes in each person’s inherent resilience

Individual psychotherapy for adults 18+

PHOEBE JONES, REGISTERED NURSE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Integrative therapy for adults combining elements of cognitive behavioural and emotion focused approaches

Providing support for those with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues, and anxiety

Health At Every Size aligned

KELLY SCHILL, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)

Counselling, psychotherapy, and relationship counselling

Anti-oppressive, gender-affirming, sex and body positive

Providing treatment for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and relationship issues

Rochelle Andrew (she/her), Registered Psychotherapist 

Trauma-informed, humanistic therapy for individuals (16+) and couples facing life’s toughest challenges

An integrative, compassionate, and down-to-earth style of therapy that draws on levity and tools like Parts Work and Polyvagal Theory

Kendra Grant, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative therapy for adults seeking to better understand the biopsychosocial dimensions within their life

Special interests in supporting clients with grief, anxiety, burnout, caregiver stress, and relationship issues

Kendra parle aussi français

Elizabeth Adam, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative therapy with a strong emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness, for young adults and adult individuals

Experienced in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem

Elizabeth parle aussi français

Teresa Smith, Registered Psychotherapist

Individual (12+) and family therapy for depression, anxiety, self-criticism, emotional regulation, relationship and family conflict, trauma & survivorship, shame, grief, body image, self-acceptance, racial & cultural identity, sexuality, gender identity, life transitions, and job-related stress

Biracial-identifying, trauma-informed, strength-based, and anti-oppressive

Systemic perspective employing an integrative mix of narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness

Gray Winchell (He / Him), MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) 

Integrative psychotherapy with an emphasis on exploring, identifying, integrating, and supporting your relationship-to-self, and others.  Grounded in relational, somatic, narrative, and emotion-focussed orientations

Somatic Experiencing Intermediate Level III

Trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA2+ allied

In-person services preferred, with some virtual availability.  Ottawa, ON   

CINDY BEKKEDAM, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING), REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Holistic therapy with a focus on guiding adults (18+) as they heal from unresolved childhood and relationship trauma. Integrates the frameworks of internal family systems, somatic and mindfulness-based therapy, attachment theory and humanistic approaches.

Support for recovery from eating disorders, chronic illness, ADHD, burnout, and job-related stress for those who may identify as high achievers, purpose-driven, gifted, creative, and/or highly sensitive

Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA2+ allied, and informed by social justice and systemic oppression

Fully bilingual English-Français

Laura Mayne, reGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Anti-oppression, strength-based, emotion focussed therapy for adults - individuals, couples, and relationships

Special interest in working with emotional awareness, healing from trauma, and personal growth within couples, intimate relationships, and parenting

Continued training in trauma informed somatic therapy and the developmental model of couples’ therapy

Christine McPhaiL, Registered psychotherapist (qualifying)

Integrative psychotherapy for adults combining humanistic, cognitive, and behavioural approaches with an emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness

Queer-identifying, gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed

Interests in self-esteem, grief, life transitions, mood concerns, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image.

Rae Slezak, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Strength-based, integrative psychotherapy for adults combining various psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches

Special interest in working with those struggling with disordered eating, anti-fat bias, body image, anxiety and depression

LGBTQIA2+ allied, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive

JULIE BEAUCHAMP, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR

Integrative therapy for adults (18+) combining Somatic Experiencing, Humanistic-Existential, Spiritually Integrated, Attachment-Based, and Emotionally Focused

Special interest in supporting clients with anxiety, burnout, stress management, personal development, relationship issues and trauma

Julie parle aussi français

Chantal Riel, Registered Psychotherapist

Holistic individual psychotherapy for adults 18+ of different cultures and spirituality or religions who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing in a warm and welcoming space

Extensive training in mindfulness and compassion focused psychotherapies for anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, grief, interpersonal issues, burnout, and work-related stress 

Chantal parle aussi français

Madeleine Lefeuvre, Registered Psychologist / Psycholoog NIP

Individual psychotherapy and counselling for expats, immigrants and third culture kids 

Humanistic-existential and body-centred psychotherapy offered only in the Netherlands

English, French, Spanish