Areas of Expertise
At Cultivate Mental Health, we specialize in compassionate, evidence-based counselling services designed to support every stage of life. Our team offers a range of therapeutic approaches to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and grow in meaningful ways.
Individual Counselling For Depression & Anxiety
Our Ottawa counselling services help you understand and manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Whether you’re struggling with constant worry, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, our therapists provide practical tools and emotional support to help you find balance and clarity. We’ll also guide you through what counselling is best for anxiety based on your unique needs.
Child Therapy & Family Support
Through child therapy, we help children express feelings, develop coping skills, and strengthen communication with caregivers. Parents often come to us wondering, “What are the signs I need therapy for my child?” — things like big mood shifts, withdrawal, or behavioural changes can be cues that extra support would help. Our Ottawa-based child therapists create a playful, safe environment for growth and healing.
Teen Therapy & Counselling for Young Adults
Adolescence can be overwhelming — social pressures, identity questions, and academic stress often collide. Our teen therapy and teen counselling services provide a confidential, supportive space to talk through anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, or transitions. If you’ve ever asked, “When should a teen see a counselor?”, the answer is often sooner than later — therapy can be preventative as much as it is healing.
Couples Therapy & Relationship Counselling
Relationships take work — and couples therapy helps partners communicate better, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust. Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or navigating separation, we provide tools to reconnect, repair, and grow together.
Grief Therapy
Loss — whether from death, relationship changes, or major life transitions — can leave you feeling stuck or numb. Our grief counselling services help you process emotions safely, rediscover purpose, and move forward with compassion for yourself.
Stress Therapy & Emotional Regulation
In a busy city like Ottawa, it’s easy to feel constantly “on.” Our stress therapy programs help you understand your body’s stress responses, build emotional resilience, and learn coping strategies that make everyday life more manageable.
Trauma & EMDR Therapy
For those carrying the weight of past trauma, we offer trauma-informed therapy and EMDR to help you process painful memories and restore a sense of safety and control.
Inclusive & Identity-Affirming Care
Cultivate is proud to offer inclusive Ottawa counselling that affirms all identities. Our team works with BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other diverse communities, recognizing how identity and experience shape mental health.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s easy to start. Simply visit our contact page fill out the intake form, and share a bit about your goals or challenges. We’ll connect you with the therapist best suited for your needs — whether you’re looking for anxiety counselling, teen therapy, or couples therapy.
Common signs include persistent sadness, anxiety, irritability, loss of motivation, trouble sleeping, or difficulty managing relationships or work. You might also notice physical symptoms like fatigue or tension. If life feels harder than it should, therapy can help you regain a sense of balance and control.
Anxiety counselling can include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, or somatic techniques that teach you how to manage racing thoughts and physical symptoms of stress. Our therapists will help you find the best approach based on your unique experiences.
Teens may benefit from counselling when they experience ongoing sadness, anxiety, social withdrawal, changes in appetite or sleep, or difficulty focusing at school. Even without a “crisis,” teen therapy can help adolescents build emotional awareness, communication skills, and confidence.
We offer a range of options, including individual counselling, child therapy, teen counselling, couples therapy, grief therapy, depression counselling, and stress therapy. We also provide trauma-focused EMDR and group sessions.
We provide both in-person therapy at our downtown Ottawa location (184 Lisgar St) and secure virtual sessions for clients who prefer to meet online.