Life Coaching Therapists in Ottawa, ON
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Then, self-compassion soothes and brings a sense of warmth and comfort to all areas of life.
Change starts with the relationship that we form in the therapy and then continues by building useful skills in and outside of our sessions. In practice this means that I fit best with clients who are interested in (1) understanding more about their thoughts and emotions while also (2) taking clear steps to improve their mental and physical well-being. My job as the therapist is to provide a warm and caring environment to support the client in this process.
Then, self-compassion soothes and brings a sense of warmth and comfort to all areas of life.
Change starts with the relationship that we form in the therapy and then continues by building useful skills in and outside of our sessions. In practice this means that I fit best with clients who are interested in (1) understanding more about their thoughts and emotions while also (2) taking clear steps to improve their mental and physical well-being. My job as the therapist is to provide a warm and caring environment to support the client in this process.
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I encourage compassion for seIf, exploration of shame, imposter syndrome, grief and secondary trauma, practical look at life balance with movement towards valued living.
Helpers, healthcare workers, teachers, social workers and caregivers in general are some of the most compassionate and dedicated people I know. They are so dedicated to the folks they support they often don't realize the effect it has on their own emotional health and well-being. Working the front lines of social services for 20 years, I witnessed the impacts of workplace stress, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and full body and emotional burnout that can come from this unique work.
I encourage compassion for seIf, exploration of shame, imposter syndrome, grief and secondary trauma, practical look at life balance with movement towards valued living.
Helpers, healthcare workers, teachers, social workers and caregivers in general are some of the most compassionate and dedicated people I know. They are so dedicated to the folks they support they often don't realize the effect it has on their own emotional health and well-being. Working the front lines of social services for 20 years, I witnessed the impacts of workplace stress, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and full body and emotional burnout that can come from this unique work.
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You deserve to feel clear, calm and be able to live a joyful and purposeful life.
Anxiety, a low self image or troubling habits can stop us from living up to our full potential. Maybe you are feeling it at work, in relationships, parenting or what you do in your spare time. Perhaps you are not following your passions because you are scared or feel unworthy or don't really know what your passions are. Well, the good news is that you are not giving up on your dreams. You are here! As a social worker and life coach, I have been helping my clients to uncover and follow their dreams to a peaceful, happy and fulfilled life for over 20 years. I believe in my clients' potential and I believe in you.
You deserve to feel clear, calm and be able to live a joyful and purposeful life.
Anxiety, a low self image or troubling habits can stop us from living up to our full potential. Maybe you are feeling it at work, in relationships, parenting or what you do in your spare time. Perhaps you are not following your passions because you are scared or feel unworthy or don't really know what your passions are. Well, the good news is that you are not giving up on your dreams. You are here! As a social worker and life coach, I have been helping my clients to uncover and follow their dreams to a peaceful, happy and fulfilled life for over 20 years. I believe in my clients' potential and I believe in you.
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As a career counsellor I support and guide my clients in a reflective and strategic process, helping them to identify and leverage the power of their lived experiences and diverse talents. I work with clients who are seeking perspective, clarity and customized approaches as they navigate change, challenges, and fulfillment in their career lives. I coach clients who are experiencing stress/burnout to discover and integrate positive and sustainable solutions. I assist young adults in building the foundations for a career life. I help clients redefine and create new work after age 60, and map out personally meaningful next steps.
As a career counsellor I support and guide my clients in a reflective and strategic process, helping them to identify and leverage the power of their lived experiences and diverse talents. I work with clients who are seeking perspective, clarity and customized approaches as they navigate change, challenges, and fulfillment in their career lives. I coach clients who are experiencing stress/burnout to discover and integrate positive and sustainable solutions. I assist young adults in building the foundations for a career life. I help clients redefine and create new work after age 60, and map out personally meaningful next steps.
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Regardless of why you require my help, we will work together to find the solutions to help you to feel empowered and stronger in your life.
Hello! My name is Nicky Texeira and I am currently an intern, on my journey of completing the Master’s in Arts Counseling and Psychotherapy at Yorkville University. I use a humanistic, person-centered approach to allow for personal, self discovery. I provide the space and freedom for my clients to express themselves at a comfortable pace. Cynthia Schoppmann, the owner of CJS Psychotherapy and Consulting Services and Registered Psychotherapist, will be my supervisor throughout the process.
Regardless of why you require my help, we will work together to find the solutions to help you to feel empowered and stronger in your life.
Hello! My name is Nicky Texeira and I am currently an intern, on my journey of completing the Master’s in Arts Counseling and Psychotherapy at Yorkville University. I use a humanistic, person-centered approach to allow for personal, self discovery. I provide the space and freedom for my clients to express themselves at a comfortable pace. Cynthia Schoppmann, the owner of CJS Psychotherapy and Consulting Services and Registered Psychotherapist, will be my supervisor throughout the process.
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Marc James Whitehouse
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1R (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients for Virtual Sessions. Specialized working with Men, Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Executives. Have you been struggling to feel fulfilled? Are you feeling emotionally exhausted? Are you feeling flat? Is it exceedingly hard to accomplish almost anything? Has it started to impact your relationship and family life? Do you think you would benefit from a space to prioritize and develop new foundational skills to reignite your passion for work, family and life. My approach specializes in improving emotional communication, reflecting deeper on your goals and purpose, and strategizing ways to perform at a high level.
Accepting New Clients for Virtual Sessions. Specialized working with Men, Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Executives. Have you been struggling to feel fulfilled? Are you feeling emotionally exhausted? Are you feeling flat? Is it exceedingly hard to accomplish almost anything? Has it started to impact your relationship and family life? Do you think you would benefit from a space to prioritize and develop new foundational skills to reignite your passion for work, family and life. My approach specializes in improving emotional communication, reflecting deeper on your goals and purpose, and strategizing ways to perform at a high level.
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Coaching is not a replacement for therapy, but rather, it's like having a personal cheerleader and accountability BFF that reminds you of your personal goals and help find your inner compass.
Are you putting everyone else needs above your own? Are you an entrepreneur dealing with anxiety/stress? Are you a mom having trouble finding yourself back to you? Maybe you are struggling with baby blues? Or maybe you are "stuck" in a role, forgetting sometimes that you also are a person, a friend or a colleague? Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your emotions when they reach the boiler point? Would you enjoy having more self-worth to love & invest in you as well? What about having more time for what truly lights your heart? Or do the things you promised you'll do "sometime later" while holding less guilt and shame ?
Coaching is not a replacement for therapy, but rather, it's like having a personal cheerleader and accountability BFF that reminds you of your personal goals and help find your inner compass.
Are you putting everyone else needs above your own? Are you an entrepreneur dealing with anxiety/stress? Are you a mom having trouble finding yourself back to you? Maybe you are struggling with baby blues? Or maybe you are "stuck" in a role, forgetting sometimes that you also are a person, a friend or a colleague? Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your emotions when they reach the boiler point? Would you enjoy having more self-worth to love & invest in you as well? What about having more time for what truly lights your heart? Or do the things you promised you'll do "sometime later" while holding less guilt and shame ?
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Her coaching plan will set you up for success.
Are you experiencing a “rough patch” with your partner? Are you having challenges with bickering & arguments, intimacy, sexual, trust, parenting & financial issues? It is so tricky when you may feel like roommates instead of a loving, connected couple. How about engaging in positive & respectful communication? Wouldn't you love to find that initial spark that you once had? Marie-Claire is a seasoned coach who offers evidence-based solutions and ENGAGING and FUN solutions to some of the most common problems couples face. Check out this testimonial: https://bit.ly/3qZvNFa Book a free 15 min call.
Her coaching plan will set you up for success.
Are you experiencing a “rough patch” with your partner? Are you having challenges with bickering & arguments, intimacy, sexual, trust, parenting & financial issues? It is so tricky when you may feel like roommates instead of a loving, connected couple. How about engaging in positive & respectful communication? Wouldn't you love to find that initial spark that you once had? Marie-Claire is a seasoned coach who offers evidence-based solutions and ENGAGING and FUN solutions to some of the most common problems couples face. Check out this testimonial: https://bit.ly/3qZvNFa Book a free 15 min call.
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Martha Dougherty
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, BEd, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1G (Online Only)
Together we can create meaningful change in your life.
I am only accepting clients for Clinical Supervision and/or consultations. I am no longer accepting clients for individual psychotherapy.
Together we can create meaningful change in your life.
I am only accepting clients for Clinical Supervision and/or consultations. I am no longer accepting clients for individual psychotherapy.
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I'm an ICF certified life coach in Positive Psychology.
Are you struggling with addiction or disconnected from others? Are you looking to improve relationships, mood and personal well being? Using a realistic, non judgmental, client centered approach, I help my clients overcome addiction, anxiety and ADHD to explore resiliency and rewrite your narrative. I believe that being honest, giving feedback, feel understood and validated, you are more able to accept yourselves and better understand your needs. I can help you move away from the scripts you have learned and discover a desirable and measurable change. I offer a free 15 min video/ phone consultation to new clients.
I'm an ICF certified life coach in Positive Psychology.
Are you struggling with addiction or disconnected from others? Are you looking to improve relationships, mood and personal well being? Using a realistic, non judgmental, client centered approach, I help my clients overcome addiction, anxiety and ADHD to explore resiliency and rewrite your narrative. I believe that being honest, giving feedback, feel understood and validated, you are more able to accept yourselves and better understand your needs. I can help you move away from the scripts you have learned and discover a desirable and measurable change. I offer a free 15 min video/ phone consultation to new clients.
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I provide warm, heart-connected and empathetic counselling, coaching, mediation and hypnotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I concentrate on "wholistic" healing and empowerment rather than on being clinical and "helping". Basically, I form what I call a "Healing Partnership" with the people who come for my services. I tend to be quite eclectic and bring a wide range of skills, techniques, modalities and wisdom to each counselling interaction. Please contact me to enhance your life and to make the most of each moment.
My favourite slogan is: "Listening well is the most eloquent sign of caring."
I provide warm, heart-connected and empathetic counselling, coaching, mediation and hypnotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. I concentrate on "wholistic" healing and empowerment rather than on being clinical and "helping". Basically, I form what I call a "Healing Partnership" with the people who come for my services. I tend to be quite eclectic and bring a wide range of skills, techniques, modalities and wisdom to each counselling interaction. Please contact me to enhance your life and to make the most of each moment.
My favourite slogan is: "Listening well is the most eloquent sign of caring."
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Life is full of challenging moments, but you don’t have to overcome them alone.
Accepting NEW patients. I have 15 years+ of experience supporting children (4+), youth, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, ODD, self esteem issues or relationships concerns. I help couples & families resolve conflict, enhance communication, effectively co-parent and set healthy boundaries. I can help you too! I am accepting new clients for individual, couples and family therapy via phone and video. Next day appointments available. I offer free consultations to ensure good fit. Daytime & evening openings. I look forward to hearing from you!
Life is full of challenging moments, but you don’t have to overcome them alone.
Accepting NEW patients. I have 15 years+ of experience supporting children (4+), youth, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, ODD, self esteem issues or relationships concerns. I help couples & families resolve conflict, enhance communication, effectively co-parent and set healthy boundaries. I can help you too! I am accepting new clients for individual, couples and family therapy via phone and video. Next day appointments available. I offer free consultations to ensure good fit. Daytime & evening openings. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Kurt Steeves
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1G (Online Only)
I offer coaching services for life transitions, working towards goals, and supporting organization, planning, and strategizing.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Queer, pagan, and polyamorous service provider at Pink Opal Counselling. I provide virtual services only. My services are trauma-informed, and grounded in anti-oppressive, feminist, and Queer theories. I have education and training specific to social services, SFBT, mental health, family studies, Queer studies, and psychology. I hope to work with members of the Queer community, those engaged with ethical non-monogamy, and those who may practice alternative spiritualities.
I offer coaching services for life transitions, working towards goals, and supporting organization, planning, and strategizing.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Queer, pagan, and polyamorous service provider at Pink Opal Counselling. I provide virtual services only. My services are trauma-informed, and grounded in anti-oppressive, feminist, and Queer theories. I have education and training specific to social services, SFBT, mental health, family studies, Queer studies, and psychology. I hope to work with members of the Queer community, those engaged with ethical non-monogamy, and those who may practice alternative spiritualities.
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Would you like to move up in your career, change jobs or improve your leadership skills? Are you struggling with work life balance? Want to clarify your vision - professionally or personally? Are you ready to be a stronger leader that can easily communicate with senior leadership as well as inspire your team?
Would you like to move up in your career, change jobs or improve your leadership skills? Are you struggling with work life balance? Want to clarify your vision - professionally or personally? Are you ready to be a stronger leader that can easily communicate with senior leadership as well as inspire your team?
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As a qualified Career Coach, I have over 10 years experience in helping motivate more than 7000 clients to chart career paths and maintain healthy life choices.
My clients range in age and experience from young people seeking to enter the workforce to individuals in mid-life seeking a new career direction. I have extensive experience in helping individuals cope with work-related stressors and in developing strategies for maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle.
As a qualified Career Coach, I have over 10 years experience in helping motivate more than 7000 clients to chart career paths and maintain healthy life choices.
My clients range in age and experience from young people seeking to enter the workforce to individuals in mid-life seeking a new career direction. I have extensive experience in helping individuals cope with work-related stressors and in developing strategies for maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle.
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I am passionate in helping Individuals transform their relationships, overcome grief and trauma, and achieve overall life improvement. My desire as a therapist is to help individuals deepen their self-understanding, developing more control in their lives, and explore their beliefs. Assist couples along their way to experiencing connection and deeper intimacy. My approach is a combination of neurobiology, philosophy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, ACT, art therapy and various other psychological theories to offer an integrative approach to meeting client needs, all practiced from an experiential emotion-focused perspective.
I am passionate in helping Individuals transform their relationships, overcome grief and trauma, and achieve overall life improvement. My desire as a therapist is to help individuals deepen their self-understanding, developing more control in their lives, and explore their beliefs. Assist couples along their way to experiencing connection and deeper intimacy. My approach is a combination of neurobiology, philosophy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, ACT, art therapy and various other psychological theories to offer an integrative approach to meeting client needs, all practiced from an experiential emotion-focused perspective.
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Your struggles are real, your fears are daunting, you want to regain control of your life but it's hard.
I can help when your mental and physical health are affecting your wellbeing. I will help young and mature adults navigate some of the most significant life challenges such as addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, loss, post-traumatic stress, racial trauma and other challenges associated with life, school, and the workplace that may affect your mental health.
Your struggles are real, your fears are daunting, you want to regain control of your life but it's hard.
I can help when your mental and physical health are affecting your wellbeing. I will help young and mature adults navigate some of the most significant life challenges such as addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, loss, post-traumatic stress, racial trauma and other challenges associated with life, school, and the workplace that may affect your mental health.
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Tania Karine Lemoine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, MSSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Are you, or a loved one, suffering from disordered eating? Is your relationship with food and body image getting in the way of the life that you want? Are you feeling powerless, dicouraged or scared at the idea of breaking the vicious cycle that has been at the center of your life for too long? Are you feeling ambivalent about change, and would like a safe place to share your thoughts and emotions with an experienced therapist? You are not alone. Despite the challenging journey, full recovery is possible. Seeking professional help towards recovery and wellnes is well worth it.
Are you, or a loved one, suffering from disordered eating? Is your relationship with food and body image getting in the way of the life that you want? Are you feeling powerless, dicouraged or scared at the idea of breaking the vicious cycle that has been at the center of your life for too long? Are you feeling ambivalent about change, and would like a safe place to share your thoughts and emotions with an experienced therapist? You are not alone. Despite the challenging journey, full recovery is possible. Seeking professional help towards recovery and wellnes is well worth it.
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Joanna Harding-Duggan Adhd Wellness Coach
BA, DipCS, PCC, ATC, HCA-RHC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2P
Waitlist for new clients
My practice specializes in ADHD coaching, which means I understand the complexity of ADHD.
If you are an adult with ADHD/Executive functioning or Wellness challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or discouraged, I can help. Through education, fostering awareness, and the creation of meaningful goals, the coaching process I offer can shift you from stuck to successful.
My practice specializes in ADHD coaching, which means I understand the complexity of ADHD.
If you are an adult with ADHD/Executive functioning or Wellness challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or discouraged, I can help. Through education, fostering awareness, and the creation of meaningful goals, the coaching process I offer can shift you from stuck to successful.
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Purvaja Sekar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1G (Online Only)
At the heart of it, I'm a people-person who’s passionate about self-development and empowering others to lead a life to their fullest capabilities, no matter what circumstances look like. I'm a second-generation South Asian female that has had to navigate through many different cultural challenges, so I understands the difficulties that come with needing to hold different identities, all at once. This is why I make sure that my full attention is on you during sessions, ensuring that I'm bringing compassion, vulnerability and a completely unbiased view.
At the heart of it, I'm a people-person who’s passionate about self-development and empowering others to lead a life to their fullest capabilities, no matter what circumstances look like. I'm a second-generation South Asian female that has had to navigate through many different cultural challenges, so I understands the difficulties that come with needing to hold different identities, all at once. This is why I make sure that my full attention is on you during sessions, ensuring that I'm bringing compassion, vulnerability and a completely unbiased view.
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.