Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Each of our therapists brings a different set of skills and approaches to therapy. We integrate the approaches and use what is best suited for each person.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

What is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic therapy refers to a range of treatments based on theories and practice methods informed by psychoanalysis. However, it involves less frequent sessions (1-2 times a week) and typically (but not always) occurs over a shorter period of time. It is the oldest and most practiced form of psychotherapy, with over 100 years of clinical development of theories and practice. The main feature of this therapy is exploring aspects of one’s self that are not fully known or understood.

How does it work?
According to Shedler (2010), psychodynamic therapy works by focusing on 7 aspects of experience in an open ended, unstructured manner:

1. Focus on emotion and expression of emotion.
2. Exploration of attempts to avoid distressing thoughts and feelings.
3. Identification of recurring themes and patterns in one’s life.
4. Discussion of past experiences (developmental focus).
5. Focus on interpersonal relations.
6. Focus on therapy relationship.
7. Exploration of fantasy life and dreams.

Who can benefit?
Most emotional, relational, and developmental issues can be treated with psychodynamic therapy. It is ideal for anxiety, depression, psychological trauma, adjustment difficulties, and relational concerns; especially for those who are looking for what might be causing their difficulties.

More information:
Shedler, J. The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. American Psychologist. February-March 2010; 65(2):98–109.

https://psychodynamiccanada.org/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapy-types/psychodynamic-therapy

Therapists Providing Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Yena Bi

Yena Bi

M.Ed., R.P.

Independent Associate

(613) 800-9050

ybcounselling@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Supervision, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, EFT, NARM, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy

Specialties: Trauma, emotional regulation, grief, self-compassion, mindfulness, anxiety, depression

Region: Central, Virtual

$180 (HST incl)/hr

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Wei-Hao Wu

Wei-Hao Wu

R.P. (Qualifying)

(613) 699-0530

weihao.wu@reconnect-mentalhealth.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: Humanistic, NARM, Psychodynamic, Trauma Informed

Specialties: Complex/Developmental Trauma, LGBTQ+, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Cultural issues

Region: Central, Virtual

$140+HST/hr

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Theresa Ming Gauthier

Theresa Ming Gauthier

RP (Qualifying)

(343) 312-5568

becominghomewellness@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 15

Approaches to Therapy: EFT, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, NARM, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Complex Trauma, Depression, Self-Discovery

Region:

$100/hr

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Tara MacGillivray

Tara MacGillivray

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP

Independent Associate

tara.m.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 7

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT, Humanistic, MBCT, MBSR, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Parenting

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$140/hr

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Tara Cohen

Tara Cohen

MSW, RSW

Independent Associate

(613) 800-9906

tara@taracohenwellness.com

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, DBT, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, MBCT, MBSR, Narrative, PET, Psychodynamic, Safe & Sound Protocol, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Illness, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$145/hr

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Tannoz Tanha

Tannoz Tanha

RP

Independent Associate

(613) 804-9245

tannoz.tanha@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 15

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, EFT, Humanistic, IFS, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Cultural Issues

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$160/hr

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Stephanie Hart

Stephanie Hart

MA, RP

(613) 699-2656

stephanie@ottawapsychotherapycenter.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 17

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, Humanistic, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Self-Esteem

Region: Central, Virtual

$150 +hst/hr

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Sokhna Ndiaye

Sokhna Ndiaye

BA, MSc, RSW

Independent Associate

africapsy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 15

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, DBT, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Relationships, self-esteem, personal development, emotional regulation, cultural issues, anxiety and depression

Region: Virtual

$160/hr

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Sean Hale

Sean Hale

MA, RP

Independent Associate

(416) 900-9081

seanhalecoaching@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Couples, LGBTQ, Emotion Regulation, Self-Compassion

Region: Virtual

$160-180+HST/hr

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Sara Khalaf

Sara Khalaf

RP(Qualifying), MA., MSc.

Independent Associate

(613) 691-9511

sara.khalaf@revivepsychotherapy.ca

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 17

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, EFT, Humanistic, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy

Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Relationships, Emotional Regulation, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness

Region: Virtual

$150/hr

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Sandy Ghobrial

Sandy Ghobrial

(343) 650-2061

sandy.g.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 17

Approaches to Therapy: EFT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Self Esteem, Relationship, Stress, Emotion Regulation

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$80/hr

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Samantha Prosper

Samantha Prosper

MACP, RP (Qualifying)

(613) 604-4732

sam.prosper.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: ACT informed, EFT Informed, MBCT, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, and Emotion Regulation

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$80/hr

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Samantha Memedoska

Samantha Memedoska

MA, RP

Independent Associate

(613) 801-2103

samantha@counsellingcollective.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 17

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, CPT, EMDR, Humanistic, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, NARM, PACT, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Trauma, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, Substance Abuse

Region: Toronto, Virtual

$175+HST; $185 for couples/hr

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Rachelle Viau

Rachelle Viau

M.Ed., RP

Independent Associate

(613) 777-6195

rachelleviau@openheartpsychotherapy.ca

Individual Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, NARM, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Relationships, Childhood Trauma, Emotion Regulation, Self-Compassion, Anxiety, Depression

Region: Central, Virtual

$150/hr

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Pooneh Montazeralsedgh

Pooneh Montazeralsedgh

MA, RP (Q)

Independent Associate

pooneh.psychotherapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, DBT, EFT, Humanistic, MBCT, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Self-compassion

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$140/hr

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Nereah Felix

Nereah Felix

R.P. (Qualifying), Ph.D. Student

Independent Associate

(613) 858-8758

nfelix@catharsistherapy.ca

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman method, Psychodynamic, Sandtray, Schema Therapy, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Personality Disorder, Relationships

Region: Central, Virtual

$150/hr

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Marie Pierre Castonguay

Marie Pierre Castonguay

MSW, RSW

(613) 900-7733

mariepierrecounselling@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Supervision, Age: 12

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, DBT, EFT, Expressive Arts, Gottman method, IFS, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Relationships, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Self-Compassion, Sexuality

Region: Virtual

$160/hr

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Mariam Hanna

Mariam Hanna

B.A., M.A., RP (Q)

Independent Associate

(613) 908-1151

mhanna.therapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 15

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Relational Issues, Grief, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness

Region: Central, Nepean, Virtual

$150+HST/hr

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Lina Bellony

Lina Bellony

MACP Psychotherapist Intern

Independent Associate

(613) 604-4732

lina.b.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 13

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, EFT, IFS, MBCT, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Cultural issues, Trauma, Relationships issues

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$100 (HST incl)/hr

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Leila Osman

Leila Osman

M.A., RP, PhD Candidate

Independent Associate

(343) 304-5672

losmanpsychotherapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, Humanistic, MBCT, MBSR, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Culturally sensitive, humanistic, existential

Region: Central, Virtual

$150+HST/hr

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Kyle Kearnan

Kyle Kearnan

M.Ed, RP

Independent Associate

(613) 606-1623

kyle@actionpsychotherapy.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Supervision, Age: 15

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT, EFT, Humanistic, MBCT, MBSR, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PET, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Grief, Youth, Relationships, Interpersonal Conflicts

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$150 + HST/hr

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Katrina Hutchingame

Katrina Hutchingame

MA RP CAMFT Associate

Independent Associate

(613) 699-3396

hello@yourbridgetobalance.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: DBT informed, EFT Informed, Gottman method, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Trauma, Substance Use/Addiction, Eating Disorders

Region: Virtual

$150+HST; $180+HST (for couples & families)/hr

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Kathleen Elliott

Kathleen Elliott

MA, RP (Qualifying)

Independent Associate

(343) 882-3687

kathleen.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 13

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Dissociation, Interpersonal Relationships, Neuro-Diversity, Loss and Grief

Region: Virtual

$155 (HST incl)/hr

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Karin Dudli

Karin Dudli

MSW, RSW

Independent Associate

(613) 325-5238

karindudli.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, ART, Brainspotting, DBT, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Trauma, OSI, Anxiety, Stress

Region: Nepean

$170/hr

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Julia Jeffery Garza

Julia Jeffery Garza

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Independent Associate

(613) 604-4732

julia.j.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 13

Approaches to Therapy: EFT, Humanistic, MBCT, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Identity, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Relationships

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$100/hr

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JP Normand

JP Normand

MA, Registered Psychotherapist – Qualifying

Independent Associate

613-699-4999

intake@invictusmentalhealth.ca

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, IFS, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Relationships

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$165+HST/hr

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Jesika Merino

Jesika Merino

M.Ed., R.P., C.C.C.

Independent Associate

(613) 501-8664

jesikamerinoc@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, DBT, EMDR, Expressive Arts, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PET, Psychodynamic, Sandtray, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Trauma, Adults, PTSD

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$150 (HST incl)/hr

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Ines Yagi

Ines Yagi

Ph.D., RP, CAMFT Associate

Independent Associate

(613) 699-1317

inesycounselling@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Supervision, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, Gottman method, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Safe & Sound Protocol, Schema Therapy, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Men issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Existential Issues

Region: Virtual

$175+HST (197.75)/hr

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Gabriela Dinca

Gabriela Dinca

M.A. - Counselling Psychology; RP(Q); C.C.C.

647-957-9951

gdinca2@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, EFT, EMDR, Gottman method, Humanistic, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Older Adults, Infidelity, Loneliness, Relationships, Grief, Trauma, Stress, Couples

Region: Toronto, Virtual

$150+HST/hr

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Florence Rosenthal

Florence Rosenthal

M.Ed., R.P.

(613) 762-6409

frosenthal831@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, IFS, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+

Region: Virtual

$190 (Ind) 210 (couple) (HST incl)/hr

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Faith Mottahedi

Faith Mottahedi

MA, Ph.D (candidate), RP(Q)

(705) 817-1547

faith.psychotherapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8

Approaches to Therapy: DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic

Specialties: youth, couples/families, life changes, relational issues

Region: Central, Virtual

$155+HST/hr

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Dylan Myllymaki

Dylan Myllymaki

MSW, RSW

Independent Associate

(613) 702-1660

dylanm.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Supervision, Age: 14

Approaches to Therapy: Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Relationships

Region: Central, Virtual

$160 (HST incl)/hr

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Douglas Yam

Douglas Yam

RP (Qualifying)

Independent Associate

(437) 291-8321

OptimizeRelationship@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Self-worth/esteem, Trauma, Relationship with self, partner, family, and work colleagues, Performance

Region: Toronto, Virtual

$150 + HST/hr

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Donia Kemp

Donia Kemp

MA RP

(613) 703-4446

counselling@doniatherapy.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 17

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, Humanistic, IFS, Object Relations, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Women's Concerns

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$140 +HST/hr

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Dianna Ilk

Dianna Ilk

MACP, MFA

Independent Associate

613.604.4732

dianna.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, Humanistic, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Life Transitions, Identity, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Couple and Family Challenges, Creativity and Flow

Region: Virtual

$125/hr

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Devka Andotra

Devka Andotra

MA, RP

Independent Associate

(343) 306-0470

andotra.psychotherapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, EFT, Humanistic, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Spiritual Injury, Life Transitions

Region: Virtual

$135 +HST/hr

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Christelle Choueiry

Christelle Choueiry

RP(Qualifying)

Independent Associate

(819) 743-8603

Christellec.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, EFT, PACT, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Fatigue and sleep disturbances, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$150/hr

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Cassondra Wheeler

Cassondra Wheeler

MACP, BAA

Independent Associate

(343) 312-6410

cassondrawheelercounselling@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 10

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, Gottman method, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships, Self-compassion

Region: Cornwall, Virtual

$120.00 +HST/hr Couples $150 +HST/hr

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Barbara Francis

Barbara Francis

B.Sc., MBA, MACP, RP (Qualifying)

Independent Associate

(613) 604-4732

barbaraf.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 13

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, DBT informed, EFT Informed, EMDR, IFS informed, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed

Specialties:

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$140/hr

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Anna Nyiri

Anna Nyiri

MA, RP, CCC

Independent Associate

(613) 604-5165

info@therapywithanna.ca

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Supervision, Age: 18

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, EFT, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: trauma, grief, anxiety, and perinatal mental health

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$175 (HST incl)/hr

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Andrea Stupak

Andrea Stupak

B.Ed., MACP, RP(Q)

Independent Associate

(613) 604-4732

andrea.s.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 10

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, Humanistic, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, Emotional Awareness & Regulation.

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$150/hr

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Alisha Pigeon

Alisha Pigeon

MACP, RP(Qualifying)

(613) 604-4732

alisha.p.ocp@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Age: 13

Approaches to Therapy: CBT, Humanistic, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychodynamic

Specialties:

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$100/hr

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Alicia Shameer

Alicia Shameer

RP (Qualifying)

(613)699-3398

alicia.smpsychotherapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 12

Approaches to Therapy: ACT, ART, CBT, CPT, DBT, EFT, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, IFS, MBCT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor

Specialties: Trauma and Abuse, Interpersonal Relationships, Anxiety and Addictions

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$150/hr

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Aisley McCarthy

Aisley McCarthy

MACP, RP (Qualifying)

613-699-3398

aisley.smpsychotherapy@gmail.com

Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16

Approaches to Therapy: EFT, IFS, MBCT, Psychodynamic

Specialties: Identity, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety

Region: Nepean, Virtual

$150/hr

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