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Regulatory Body: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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Registration Number: #21085
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Services Offered In: English
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Services Offered In: In-Person (Ottawa Office) & Virtual (Ontario-wide)
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Primary Treatment Modalities: CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed, Compassion-Focused, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Somatic Therapy.
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Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Dissociation, Trauma, Spirituality, Relationship Issues
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Population: Teens (13+), Adults, Groups
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Direct Billing: No direct billing at this time.
‘I’m here to help you explore the depths of your being and embrace your most authentic self.’
Do you feel like the brightness of life has faded? Maybe anxiety shows up as racing thoughts or constant worry. Maybe depression has taken away motivation, joy, or connection. Maybe you feel disconnected, “numb,” or far away from yourself and the world around you. Do you ever wonder if things could be different? If it’s possible to feel safe, whole, and connected again? Sometimes it can be hard to see a path forward, especially when you’ve been struggling for a while.
I believe that healing is possible, and that no one should have to carry these struggles alone. I use a culturally sensitive, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed approach, drawing from CBT and DBT to help you understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and develop practical strategies for navigating them. Alongside this, I integrate mindfulness, yoga therapy, and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation and reconnection with yourself.
In therapy, my first priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where trust can grow. From there, we’ll work together to find strategies that can make the present feel more manageable, while also exploring the deeper experiences and patterns that may be shaping how you feel and respond. Sometimes therapy is about developing practical tools that make it easier to navigate everyday life. At other times, it can involve looking beneath the surface, developing new insights, and creating space for growth, meaning, and connection.
Supporting individuals through difficult and uncertain periods is my passion. My goal is to help you better understand what you’re experiencing, develop tools that make life feel more manageable, and create greater awareness and choice in how you move forward. Book a free 20-minute consultation today to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Book with Heather HERE.