Meilan Counselling Clinic
 

Clinical Supervisors

supervised by marlise

 

Marlise offers supervision of supervision, clinical supervision, individual psychotherapy, and couples counselling

marlise meilan thompson, registered psychotherapist, clinical supervisor

Psychodynamic, humanistic, and a dash of Vajrayana Buddhism

Over 20 years of experience with experiential/body-based psychotherapies, training eating disorder therapists, and working with the artistic, gifted, queer, and/or racialized

Clinical Director at Meilan.ca

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As a Queer daughter of immigrants, Victoria thrives working with 2SLBTQIQ+ and BIPOC populations

Victoria Muñoz, Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical supervisor

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

Co-founder at Saferspacestherapy.com

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Josée offers supervision for eating disorder and neurodivergent clinicians

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

Co-founder at blossomcounsellingcentre.com

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Crystal offers practicum supervision

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 Director at cultivatemh.ca

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Kendra supports those grieving, and also offers EMDR

Kendra Grant, Registered Psychotherapist, clinical supervisor

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

Co-founder at choosingyou.ca

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Teresa offers anti-oppressive eating disorder support for adults

Teresa Smith, Registered Psychotherapist, clinical supervisor

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

tsmiththerapy.com

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Chantal invites you to align mind, body, and soul in a way that feels right for you

Chantal Riel, Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical supervisor

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

cupofteapsychotherapy.ca

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Madeleine is especially interested in working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ folx, and third culture kids

Madeleine Lefeuvre, Registered Psychologist / Psycholoog NIP, Clinical supervisor

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

Contact Madeleine
 

Therapists

Supervised by Marlise

 

Debra primarily works with fellow neurodivergent, disabled, racialized, and LGBTQIA+ folks begreeted.ca

Debra Bercovici, PhD, registered psychotherapist (qualifying)

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

Experience working with individuals within academia

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

Individual psychotherapy for adults 18+

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Corina helps navigate self-criticism, emotional regulation, ADHD, trauma, interpersonal and family conflict, shame, grief, sexuality, disabilities, life transitions, and work-related stress

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

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Carmel is a queer, mixed-race person who offers virtual individual therapy to adults 18+ throughout Ontario in private practice

Carmel Firdawsi (they/she) Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Humanistic, person-centered, relational, mindfulness-based, existential, feminist, and trauma-informed

Special interests in spirituality and religion, life transitions, creativity, identity, social skills, systemic/power issues, anxiety, and stress

Learning more about psychodynamic theory, sensorimotor and somatic, as well as grief work and senior care

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Rochelle supports individuals and couples with a focus on grief, chronic illness, disability, and burnout

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

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Kelly sees an eclectic mix of LGBTQ2IA+ adults, spiritual and creative folx; and supports those living with trauma

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

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Phoebe supports those with health anxiety, and offers services for those with NIHB benefits

PHOEBE JONES, REGISTERED NURSE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

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

Providing support for those with health anxiety

Health At Every Size aligned

CONTACT Phoebe

Cindy offers holistic therapy with a focus on guiding adults (18+) as they heal from unresolved childhood and relationship trauma

CINDY BEKKEDAM, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING), REGISTERED DIETITIAN

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

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Christine supports folx with eating disorders, and sex concerns

Christine McPhaiL, Registered psychotherapist

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.

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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

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Julie offers trauma-informed and body-oriented psychotherapy

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

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Community Therapists

trusted therapisTs in our circle of care

 

Lily Luber, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (16+) using narrative, acceptance and commitment, compassion-focused, humanistic, and somatic approaches

Provides support for individuals with concerns related to gender identity and exploration, burn-out, anxiety, self-esteem, and negative self-talk

Lily is queer-identifying, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, interested in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals

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Sophie Raniere, Registered Psychotherapist

Client-centred feminist psychotherapy

Experience working with anxiety, depression, communication, boundaries, self-esteem, body shame, and perfectionism

Special interest in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks as well as fat folks looking to divest from diet culture

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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

heartswell.ca

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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 interests in working with those struggling with disordered eating, anti-fat bias, chronic illness, or body image concerns, as well as folks who are neurodivergent

Experienced in working with individuals who are healthcare practitioners

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

lisarutledge.ca

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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

Co-founder at choosingyou.ca

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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 

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Student Therapists

Low-Cost Counselling Options with Graduate-level Student Therapists

 

Ash Laroche (they/them), Student therapist

Ash is a Master’s-level student offering low-cost counselling for individual adults.

Interested in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those living with ADHD and Autism, as well as anyone dealing with depression and anxiety.

Queer-identifying, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed

Supervised by Erin Roach at radiantwingspsychotherapy.ca

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Laurie Pilon (she/her), student therapist

Laurie is offering low-cost counselling for individual adults. She holds a Master’s in Psychopedagogy and Teacher’s Certificate from the University of Ottawa, and a Bachelor’s of Arts in French from Wilfrid Laurier University.  

She is interested in attachment, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Offering sessions in English and French

Supervised by Erin Roach at radiantwingspsychotherapy.ca

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Loren Mick, Student Therapist

Loren is offering low cost counselling to adults as he completes his Master's degree

Loren particularly enjoys supporting people in LGBTQ+ communities, those living in rural communities or with rural roots, and those exploring their identity

Loren is queer-identifying and neurodivergent, and works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework

Supervised by Josée Sovinsky at blossomcounsellingcentre.ca

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