Jiaqi Zhao, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
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356 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario
Suite 201
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$180
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English, Mandarin
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In-Person, Virtual
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Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy
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ADHD, Trauma/CPTSD, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Insecurities
“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” - Shannon L. Alder
I value the uniqueness of each individual and I have personalized plans to tailor to your needs. I combine an Eastern and a Western approach: it’s not your fault that you are struggling and let’s see what you are in control of to get out of the negative patterns you are in. I specialize in psychoanalysis, CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, ACT, and Mindfulness. I also specialize in ADHD coaching and treatment, including time management skills, organization skills, task initiation, guilt and shame, low self-esteem, ADHD in relationships, and ADHD-related parenting skills. I work with couples and provide a safe space to tackle difficult conversations. I am trained in the Gottman Method (with Level 1 Certificate) and I often use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to regulate emotions and provide tools to mitigate conflicts and achieve greater intimacy.
It takes a lot of courage to seek professional support and I can imagine your feeling of distress at this moment. It is also stressful to “shop” through therapists to find the best fit. I welcome you to connect with me using the contact form on the right and see if I could be your fit in your therapy journey. I would also be happy to connect to help you find one that works best for you.
我叫佳琪，我是一名心理咨询师，也是心理治疗师。我从小在国内长大，中学后留学加拿大。我对中加两国的本土习俗以及文化属性都非常熟悉，我也很荣幸可以用中文母语或是英法双语向您提供支持。
我本科毕业于麦吉尔大学的心理学（B.Sc.），并在渥太华大学完成了心理咨询和心理治疗的硕士学位（M.Ed.)，且完成了ADHD治疗培训(ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP))以及戈特曼方法（Gottman Method）的一阶伴侣治疗培训。除了我的教育培训之外，我曾在麦吉尔大学的Queer McGill和Sexual Assault Centre提供热线和线下的志愿咨询服务。在搬到渥太华后，我也曾服务于Ottawa Distress Centre，接听自杀以及危机干预的热线电话，做危机处理与自杀干预。面对青少年，我曾在魁北克省公立小学和阿尔伯塔省公立初高中从事特殊教育支持和教学的工作经历。
在寻找中文心理医生 / 中文心理咨询师的过程中，你可能感到无助、孤独，或者觉得自己出了问题。成长过程中，我们或许曾被教导要“多从自己身上找原因”，而这种声音可能在成年后变成了我们内心的负面自责，使我们时常感到emo，对自己产生讨厌的情绪。我的咨询风格融合了中西方的方法：“这一切并非你的过错。你只是在不完美的成长环境/世界中，用你所知道的方式来保护自己。与此同时，我们一同探索你可以通过哪些方式摆脱目前的负面模式。” 怀着深厚的同理心和关怀，我提供一个安全、无偏见、支持性的环境，让你感受到被倾听和经历治愈、希望和自主权的空间。我们将共同探索你的困扰，找到解决障碍的路径，培养更健康的应对技能以提升你的安全感。如果你有任何问题，或是想要开始第一次预约，欢迎填写右侧的联系表格。我会尽力解答你的疑问，或是为你提供最佳选择和服务。
如果你有任何疑问，或是感兴趣开始第一次预约，欢迎填写右侧的联络栏，或是通过邮件（jiaqi.ocp@gmail.com）联系我。我会尽力解答你的疑问，为你提供最佳选择和支持。
My lived experience includes
- Migration
- Neurodivergence
- Spirituality (Non-Religious)
- Trauma
List of Degrees
- 2022 - M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, University of Ottawa
- 2020 - B.Sc. Psychology & Biomed, McGill University
List of Certifications
- 2022 - Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
- 2023 - Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1)
- 2023 - ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
List of Professional Development
- 2023 - Working with the Fear of Rejection
- 2023 - ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
- 2023 - Working with the Pain of Abandonment
- 2023 - How to Work with a Client’s Perfectionism
- 2022 - Trauma, Abandonment, Codepdency, and Attachment with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
- 2022 - Abandonment Anxiety with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
- 2022 - Dialectic Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
- 2019 - Diversity and Inclusion Training
- 2019 - Suicide Intervention Training
- 2018 - Mental Health First Aid
- 2025 - Somatic Experiencing: Beginner II
List of Relevant Work Experience
- 2021-2022 - Distress and Crisis Line Responder at Ottawa Distress Centre
- 2020-2021 - Educational Assistant at Northland School Division
- 2020-2021 - Montreal Jewish Hospital Geriatrics Telehealth
- 2019-2020 - Queer McGill Peer Support
- 2019-2020 - Sexual Assault Centre of McGill Students' Society
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