MEET PAT
Pat Brethour,
Registered Psychotherapist, MA.
Additional certifications in Addiction and Trauma
Registration #008732
If you are feeling lost, stuck, in despair or suffering from low self-esteem, trauma, addiction or co-occurring disorders, I’m here to help you. As a Registered Psychotherapist with a master’s degree in counselling and spirituality, and additional certifications in trauma and addictions counselling, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe environment in which to address your struggles and explore avenues for change and personal growth.
I understand the pain you are in as I have struggled myself. My own journey in recovery has led me to choose to help others move forward to a more positive way of being.
If you find yourself hampered in your present life by past issues or events, or if you want to address issues relating to trauma, feelings of being stuck or lost, low self-esteem or loss of motivation, I can help. My approach to addiction is to recognize your addiction as a disease – essentially your substance of choice has hijacked your brain. I believe that addiction is also a symptom of unresolved issues from the past, typically trauma or family disfunction in childhood. Unless the underlying issues that led to addiction are addressed, relapse usually occurs. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches to help you find freedom from both your addiction and your past. TO GET A HOLD OF PAT, YOU CAN CALL HER AT 613-850-9881 OR EMAIL HER AT BRETHOURPAT@GMAIL.COMQUICK CONTACT
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MEET MAAIKE
Maaike de Graaf,
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc.
Registration #008251
As a Psychotherapist, I strive to provide a safe, judgement-free, compassionate and growth-focused space for my clients, where their voices can be heard and encouragement is given to explore new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories and experiences. I have many years of extensive experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families facing diverse challenges including, but not limited to: coping difficulties, anxiety, substance use, depression and suicidality, and behavioural concerns.
A few of the modalities I incorporate during my sessions are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Play Therapy for children and youth and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I value building strong therapeutic relationships through a lens that is LGBTQ2S+ affirming, trauma-informed, non-pathologizing, anti-oppressive, and welcoming of varied family and relationship configurations. I am committed to ongoing (un)learning work and engagement with intersectional feminism, systemic inequalities, and harm reduction principles. TO GET A HOLD OF MAAIKE, YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT HER AT 613-704-4176 OR EMAIL HER AT BYTOWNCOUNSELLING@GMAIL.COMQUICK CONTACT
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MEET MARGIE
Margie Lauzon,
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Registration #008616
We all face challenges at different phases in our lives. Perhaps you are feeling stuck and having difficulty finding direction or making a life decision. You may have experienced a loss and need some help to work through the grief. Or you may be struggling with symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression. Sometimes the struggle is related to relationship issues or parenting difficulties.
I provide the space, the listening, the support and guidance needed to explore and demystify issues in life that have become complicated. I work from a compassionate, strength-based approach; integrating various evidenced-based and empirical therapeutic interventions. I work collaboratively with people to help them take steps that will lead to healing and growth. I encourage you now to take the first step. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Registration #008616). I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, childhood trauma (adverse childhood experiences), issues with identity, self-esteem and self-image, interpersonal relationship struggles, emotional regulation, search for meaning and questions about faith and life. TO GET A HOLD OF MARGIE, YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT HER AT 613-408-5240 OR EMAIL HER AT MARGARET.LAUZON12@GMAIL.COMQUICK CONTACT
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MEET JULIA
Julia Sage,
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW
Additional certifications in Mindfulness & Yoga.
Registration #814423 (OCSWSSW)
Research shows that the most important factor in positive therapy outcomes is a strong therapeutic relationship. As such, I prioritize building strong connections. You are the expert in your life. My role is to help you to navigate whatever challenges life has thrown your way, to help you reclaim your life from things like: trauma, panic attacks, health anxiety, symptoms of OCD, depression, stress & or burnout. These issues have a way of hooking us and carrying us away from what matter most to us. Our work will focus on helping you to get engaged again with the things that matter most to YOU.
My therapy practice supports adults across the life span. I offer alternative perspectives & actively help clients to learn tools to manage their symptoms through the use of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including Exposure & Response Prevention for OCD and Prolonged Exposure treatment for PTSD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mind-body therapies & compassion-focused approaches. I believe below the surface of our struggles there is a beautiful vibrant soul that sometimes gets hampered by our pain. Starting therapy with someone new isn’t easy at a time when you are often not feeling your best–my goal is to make this process as painless as possible to help get you on a path to feeling better! Reach out to book a free 30 min. consultation to see if my practice might be a good fit for your goals. TO GET A HOLD OF JULIA, YOU CAN CALL HER AT 343-453-0154 OR EMAIL HER AT SAGEHEARTPSYCHOTHERAPY@OUTLOOK.COMQUICK CONTACT
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MEET KIM
Kimberley Sheldrick,
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RSSW
Registration #008252
I believe that we have the power to heal ourselves and therapy can guide our way. I help to empower clients to better understand their challenges, helping to create a healthier and more meaningful life.
My previous background in social work and now as a mental health therapist has encompassed working with individuals from ages 16 to 65+.with varying mental health issues. My counselling services provide guidance and support for individuals with issues related to anxiety & stress; depression & loneliness; childhood trauma; life transitions; low self-esteem, and workplace challenges. I value the importance of early relationships and experiences that have helped shape and create our ways of coping and navigating life. In therapy, we might find it useful to identify your unique experiences and use those places to explore your narrative and seek resolution. Together, we will work to identify patterns; strengthen awareness, and build on communication and confidence. Additionally, we will explore various coping mechanisms that resonate with you and strategies to learn, understand, and better manage your emotions. I endeavour to help you to discover the roots of your problems in pursuit of a meaningful outcome – desired change, a new life direction, clarity/understanding, and focus. When we take the time to listen to ourselves, we can then begin to heal. TO GET A HOLD OF KIM, YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT HER AT 613-635-2188 OR EMAIL HER AT KIMBERLEY@WAVESOFCHANGECOUNSELLING.CAQUICK CONTACT
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MEET ABIGAIL
Abigail Whitney,
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, MA
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist (Level 1)
Registration #007760
You are struggling with feelings of stress, feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You might be feeling low and unmotivated or you’re having a hard time getting back to your usual self. Your life, career or relationships just aren't going the way you'd like, and you want to create more helpful patterns and experiences. These and other issues including chronic pain, grief and parenting, are common situations people experience and want to change. I can help.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore different ways of being with yourself and others. We build on your inner resources including self-compassion and resilience so you can learn new tools for dealing with your challenges. Decisions about your treatment process and timeline are created together based on your goals. I have a master's degree in counselling and spirituality. I invite you to come, with faith or without, to explore your own healing and growth. Treatment may include cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment lens or solution-focused work, based on your individual needs. I am fluent in American Sign Language, and I understand the unique issues facing clients who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. You are welcome to work with me either in person or through video conferencing. TO GET A HOLD OF ABIGAIL, YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT HER AT 613-897-0097 OR EMAIL HER AT ABIGAIL@ACARINGSPACE.CAQUICK CONTACT
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Important Notice:
We all offer in-person, telephone or video appointments. When you reach out to the therapist who you feel is the best fit for you, you will have taken your first step towards wellness in your mental health.
