Where to Get Therapy in Ottawa, ON

If you or your child is struggling with mental health, confidence, or relationships it might be helpful to give therapy or counselling a try. In Ottawa, therapists can be found through both private and publicly funded services. Learn more below!

Private Therapists in Ottawa, ON

In Ottawa, Ontario, one way to obtain therapy is through private practices. The cost or “session fee” varies depending on the level of training/experience of the psychotherapist and may be covered by extended health benefits/insurance.

There are LOTS of private therapy practices in Ottawa, We recommend contacting group practices when looking for a good therapist. Group practices have multiple psychotherapists working together in one setting, at least one of which is likely to be a great fit for you or your child. We’ve listed some of the group practices where you can find a psychotherapist below!

We’re admittedly a little biased and have to mention ourselves first. Our clinical director worked as a psychologist in Ottawa and realized the high need and long wait times for many in and around the city. She founded our ONLINE group practice, the Ontario-Wide Psychology Clinic (OWPC), in order to make therapy more accessible to those in need. At OWPC, we provide virtual/online therapy to children, adolescents, and adults! Our skilled psychologists and psychotherapists help those with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD, eating disorders, and more. Because we’re a virtual clinic you can easily meet with an online psychotherapist whether you live downtown Ottawa or in Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Westboro, Manotick, Gloucester, etc. All you need is a good wifi connection!

Prefer in-person therapy? See below for some group practices with psychologists and psychotherapists in Ottawa that offer in-person therapy.

Psychologists providing therapy and assessment to children and teens in Ottawa
Therapy for teens and adults in Ottawa
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults in Ottawa
Child Therapists and Child Psychologists in Ottawa
Therapy and counselling for children, teens, and families in Ottawa - work with psychologists and social workers
Eating disorder therapists in Ottawa and therapy for children and adults

You can also find a good psychologist or therapist in Ottawa by searching Psychology Today ; it’s one of the largest databases of therapists, including psychologists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists.

Publicly Funded Therapists/Counselling in Ottawa, ON

Free therapy and mental health services are available to some depending on age and presenting concerns, although there may be a wait time. Therapy through these services is usually available to anyone in the Ottawa area, including people living in the Glebe, Alta Vista, Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Westboro, Manotick, Gloucester, etc.

Therapy or Counselling For Children/Teens in Ottawa

Therapy for Children/Teens in Ottawa is available through the following:

Therapy For Adults in Ottawa

Therapy for Adults is available through the following:

Single-Session Therapy

Counselling Connect , Family Services , and The Walk-In Counselling Clinic also offer free single sessions to both youth and adults. Click on each of the above to learn more.

Interested in Working with one of our online psychotherapists at OWPC?

Step 1: Browse our psychotherapists’ profiles OR connect with our Intake Team to find the perfect therapist for you/your child

Step 2: Book an appointment

Step 3: Complete the digital intake forms (we email these to you along with a link to access your first appointment).

Questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions here or contact us.