Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Ottawa
At Centretown Psychotherapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered mental health services tailored to individual needs. Our team of experienced therapists, led by Clinical Director Joanna Williams Olsen with over 20 years of expertise, specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges through evidence-based approaches. We prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel heard and supported, offering both standard and reduced-fee therapy options to ensure accessibility.Our practice combines psychodynamic and client-centered methodologies, emphasizing empathy, self-discovery, and long-term healing. Located in downtown Ottawa, we serve adults and youths with both in-person and virtual sessions, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience through genuine therapeutic connections.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical expertise in trauma and mental health.
- Our client-centered approach prioritizes your unique therapeutic needs.
- Reduced-fee services ensure accessible mental health care.
- Diverse team specializes in attachment, trauma, and cultural transitions.
- Supervised graduate therapists provide affordable, high-quality care options.
Associations and certifications
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions provide a safe space for adults and youths to explore emotional challenges. Using client-centered and psychodynamic approaches, we address depression, anxiety, and trauma through tailored treatment plans. Clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness while building resilience for long-term mental wellness.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling helps clients process complex experiences like abuse, PTSD, and sexual assault. Our therapists employ gentle, phased approaches to rebuild trust and reduce symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance. Emphasis is placed on stabilizing daily routines and fostering self-compassion during the healing journey.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts. We help partners understand attachment dynamics and rebuild trust through emotionally focused techniques. Sessions address issues like infidelity, life transitions, and recurring relationship patterns affecting intimacy.
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to manage symptoms like racing thoughts and panic attacks. Therapists help clients identify anxiety triggers while developing grounding exercises and thought-challenging strategies for improved daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy addresses persistent low mood through behavioral activation and self-esteem building. We explore root causes of hopelessness while implementing structured routines to combat isolation. Treatment emphasizes rediscovering purpose and reconnecting with meaningful life activities.
People
Joanna Williams Olsen
Clinical Director
Registered Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience specializing in trauma, abuse recovery, and self-esteem issues. Supervises all clinical operations and provides advanced therapeutic interventions for complex cases.
Michelle Desjardins
Registered Social Worker
30-year veteran in child/family therapy specializing in developmental trauma and ADHD. Integrates Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and CBT to address attachment issues and life transitions for individuals and families.
Myriam Cimon
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers mindfulness-based therapy for young adults struggling with anxiety and depression. Creates safe spaces for clients to explore vulnerabilities while building resilience through meditation and breath-work techniques.
Mahtab Kharratzadeh
Intern Therapist
Master's candidate in Counselling Psychology providing culturally sensitive therapy for anxiety and relationship challenges. Uses Emotionally Focused Therapy and Schema Therapy while offering sessions in English and Farsi.
Samantha Beaudoin
Intern Therapist
Person-centered therapist supporting clients through life transitions and identity exploration. Combines attachment theory with practical coping strategies, offering services in both French and English to diverse populations.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We primarily use client-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approaches tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide both in-person and virtual therapy options for client convenience.
Are your reduced-fee services covered by insurance?
Some extended health plans cover our $75/session reduced-fee therapy – check with your provider for details.
What populations do you specialize in?
We work with adults, youths, immigrants, and military families addressing trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Can I change therapists if needed?
Yes, we facilitate smooth transitions to different therapists based on client preferences or evolving needs.
Reviews (1)
Toronto Creative Writing Services
Dec 04, 2020
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Great Supervisor and Psychotherapist. Compassionate and empathetic, a great listener and communicator. Thank you Joanna for the therapeutic experience.
