Dr Burgess is a Black, bilingual (French and English) GP-Psychotherapist located in the Ottawa, ON Area. Dr Burgess offers OHIP-covered mind-body based psychotherapy that is culturally-adapted to the Black population.
More information about her practice and how to refer to her is described on her website here: mindfulwithsyd.ca
Dr Burgess is a Black, bilingual (French and English) GP-Psychotherapist located in the Ottawa, ON Area. Dr Burgess offers OHIP-covered mind-body based psychotherapy that is culturally-adapted to the Black population.
More information about her practice and how to refer to her is described on her website here: mindfulwithsyd.ca
Joelleann (Joelle) Forbes, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker, a psychotherapist, and one of the co-founders of Hope Leads Mental Health Care. She provides therapy in Ontario, Canada and has various experiences in community healthcare, primary care, and private practice settings. Joelle provides counseling and psychotherapy to adults across the gender spectrum, 18 years and older. Her therapeutic approach highlights the importance of empowerment, healing generational wounds, and nurturing the authentic self. She has experience supporting clients with navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and various forms of oppression. Joelle aims to create a non-judgemental space to unpack past and present experiences that are contributing to mental health concerns, in hopes of finding a better way forward.
Joelle practices collaboration and compassion throughout the entire therapeutic experience. She has received professional training in culturally-adapted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma processing strategies. Not overexplaining, sharing a laugh, communicating through body language, and having compassion for the unspoken are just a few of the gems that come from Joelle’s experiences working with racialized communities.
Joelleann (Joelle) Forbes, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker, a psychotherapist, and one of the co-founders of Hope Leads Mental Health Care. She provides therapy in Ontario, Canada and has various experiences in community healthcare, primary care, and private practice settings. Joelle provides counseling and psychotherapy to adults across the gender spectrum, 18 years and older. Her therapeutic approach highlights the importance of empowerment, healing generational wounds, and nurturing the authentic self. She has experience supporting clients with navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and various forms of oppression. Joelle aims to create a non-judgemental space to unpack past and present experiences that are contributing to mental health concerns, in hopes of finding a better way forward.
Joelle practices collaboration and compassion throughout the entire therapeutic experience. She has received professional training in culturally-adapted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma processing strategies. Not overexplaining, sharing a laugh, communicating through body language, and having compassion for the unspoken are just a few of the gems that come from Joelle’s experiences working with racialized communities.
Welcome! Thanks for visiting my profile. Due to lived experience of mental health concerns and oppression of various levels, I am passionate about helping people grow in many aspect of their lives. I am a passionate Registered Social Worker who cares deeply about social issues and the impact they have on vulnerable populations, such as children, immigrants/refugees, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, those in poverty, and those incarcerated.
I especially enjoy working with Black Indigenous Persons of Colour (BIPOC), on the topic of mental health/illness and its intersectionality with gender, race, sexuality, age, disability, immigration/socio-economic status, and oppression. My approach is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and empathetic. Thank you.
Welcome! Thanks for visiting my profile. Due to lived experience of mental health concerns and oppression of various levels, I am passionate about helping people grow in many aspect of their lives. I am a passionate Registered Social Worker who cares deeply about social issues and the impact they have on vulnerable populations, such as children, immigrants/refugees, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, those in poverty, and those incarcerated.
I especially enjoy working with Black Indigenous Persons of Colour (BIPOC), on the topic of mental health/illness and its intersectionality with gender, race, sexuality, age, disability, immigration/socio-economic status, and oppression. My approach is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and empathetic. Thank you.
Lewis Perdicou is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and the owner of perdicou psychotherapy in Sudbury, and operating virtually across Ontario. They are a therapist, consultant, and group workshop facilitator. Lewis specializes in supporting people with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, and challenges facing the Black, Racialized, and Queer communities. Lewis has lived experience with mental health, and is both Queer and Black and they bring their intersectional identities into their therapy practice and public forums as part of their ongoing commitment to practicing in an honest and relational way.
Lewis Perdicou is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and the owner of perdicou psychotherapy in Sudbury, and operating virtually across Ontario. They are a therapist, consultant, and group workshop facilitator. Lewis specializes in supporting people with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, and challenges facing the Black, Racialized, and Queer communities. Lewis has lived experience with mental health, and is both Queer and Black and they bring their intersectional identities into their therapy practice and public forums as part of their ongoing commitment to practicing in an honest and relational way.
Care Cultivator is a perinatal psychotherapy service providing perinatal support to Black fathers.
Fathers also have the risk of experiencing ‘postpartum depression’.
Another term for this experience is Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), as you can experience low mood and increased worry at any stage of your parenting journey.
Fathers are as deserving of specialized care and support as mothers during this chapter in life.
Investing in your mental health before and after your child’s birth allows you to gain confidence in parenting, break cycles, and provide the nurturing care necessary for your family (and yourself).
Care Cultivator is a perinatal psychotherapy service providing perinatal support to Black fathers.
Fathers also have the risk of experiencing ‘postpartum depression’.
Another term for this experience is Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), as you can experience low mood and increased worry at any stage of your parenting journey.
Fathers are as deserving of specialized care and support as mothers during this chapter in life.
Investing in your mental health before and after your child’s birth allows you to gain confidence in parenting, break cycles, and provide the nurturing care necessary for your family (and yourself).
Establishing an environment where clients feel safe to share their story is of paramount importance. My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centred approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities. I have experience journeying with clients from diverse backgrounds and with those who have experienced trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and with patients and their families in an in-patient setting. I am an integrationist, because I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach.
I have a certificate in trauma-informed CBT, Levels 1 & 2 in EMDR, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II), Prepare-Enrich, and have utilized other modalities such as Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Existential Therapy, and DBT in an integrative way. I have also worked with survivors of sex trafficking for over a decade.
Your story is unique. I would be honoured to gently hold your story and journey alongside you, as you navigate through your life’s challenges. Be prepared to be gently challenged, and work on moving you closer to your therapeutic goals through talk therapy and/or experientially through EMDR.
Establishing an environment where clients feel safe to share their story is of paramount importance. My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centred approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities. I have experience journeying with clients from diverse backgrounds and with those who have experienced trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and with patients and their families in an in-patient setting. I am an integrationist, because I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach.
I have a certificate in trauma-informed CBT, Levels 1 & 2 in EMDR, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II), Prepare-Enrich, and have utilized other modalities such as Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Existential Therapy, and DBT in an integrative way. I have also worked with survivors of sex trafficking for over a decade.
Your story is unique. I would be honoured to gently hold your story and journey alongside you, as you navigate through your life’s challenges. Be prepared to be gently challenged, and work on moving you closer to your therapeutic goals through talk therapy and/or experientially through EMDR.
**OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY ACROSS ONTARIO**
I work with clients who are unhappy, distressed, or stuck as a result of molding themselves to fit expectations that others have of them and struggle with being themselves in their relationships. I help you become more firm and secure in who you are: your authentic selves and self-expression so that you can cultivate relationships that honour these things.
As a Black woman and trained Couple and Family Therapist, I approach therapy relationally and systemically. This means that I pay attention to how your contexts (e.g. society, culture, relationships, etc.)-past and present- influence your experience in various aspects of your life, including your mental wellbeing and relationships.
I work with you to support you in moving from where you are now to where you want be; we examine what might be getting in the way of you reaching that place and how you can navigate these challenges in ways that honour your authenticity.
My approach is grounded in the strong values I hold around social justice, anti-oppressive and trauma informed practice, intentionality, humour, and the therapeutic relationship.
I invite you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call to see if we would be a good fit.
**OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY ACROSS ONTARIO**
I work with clients who are unhappy, distressed, or stuck as a result of molding themselves to fit expectations that others have of them and struggle with being themselves in their relationships. I help you become more firm and secure in who you are: your authentic selves and self-expression so that you can cultivate relationships that honour these things.
As a Black woman and trained Couple and Family Therapist, I approach therapy relationally and systemically. This means that I pay attention to how your contexts (e.g. society, culture, relationships, etc.)-past and present- influence your experience in various aspects of your life, including your mental wellbeing and relationships.
I work with you to support you in moving from where you are now to where you want be; we examine what might be getting in the way of you reaching that place and how you can navigate these challenges in ways that honour your authenticity.
My approach is grounded in the strong values I hold around social justice, anti-oppressive and trauma informed practice, intentionality, humour, and the therapeutic relationship.
I invite you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call to see if we would be a good fit.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, or otherwise wanting to fix some behaviour, or area of your life, I can help. I help people who are looking to optimize areas of their life. I help people with ADHD who want to learn techniques to live a more structured life. I help people wanting relief from anxious thoughts that are holding them back from the people, places, and things that they love. I also help people seeking to improve their relationships, whether they be romantic, familial, or friendships. I help people who need to improve their communication skills, and who want to feel more confident in every aspect of their lives.
I primarily practice from a Biopsychosocial perspective. Modalities I will use in our work together can include CBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work, and Person-Centered Approach. I work with Individuals who identify as Non-Binary, Men, Women, Teens, and Young Adults. I take a collaborative approach and work with you to create a life with more happiness and joy.
I understand how difficult it is to reach out and get help, and that’s why you can always expect an empathetic, validating ally on your side to help you reach your goals. Let’s work together to help you get any blockages out of your way and have a better life. Take the first step and email me at mia@lotus-psychotherapy.ca
If you’ve been feeling stuck, or otherwise wanting to fix some behaviour, or area of your life, I can help. I help people who are looking to optimize areas of their life. I help people with ADHD who want to learn techniques to live a more structured life. I help people wanting relief from anxious thoughts that are holding them back from the people, places, and things that they love. I also help people seeking to improve their relationships, whether they be romantic, familial, or friendships. I help people who need to improve their communication skills, and who want to feel more confident in every aspect of their lives.
I primarily practice from a Biopsychosocial perspective. Modalities I will use in our work together can include CBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work, and Person-Centered Approach. I work with Individuals who identify as Non-Binary, Men, Women, Teens, and Young Adults. I take a collaborative approach and work with you to create a life with more happiness and joy.
I understand how difficult it is to reach out and get help, and that’s why you can always expect an empathetic, validating ally on your side to help you reach your goals. Let’s work together to help you get any blockages out of your way and have a better life. Take the first step and email me at mia@lotus-psychotherapy.ca
Hello, I am an experienced registered psychotherapist and I offer individual therapy services for a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction problems, relationship problems, grief, life transitions, etc.
I use a person-centered integrated approach and my techniques are inspired by several current theories, mainly humanistic and interpersonal. Because everyone is different, my interventions will vary according to your needs and preferences.
I guarantee you a safe and free of judgment space that will allow us to explore together what you are going through. My goal is to support you and find personalized solutions to create lasting changes, foster resilience, growth and insight.
Hello, I am an experienced registered psychotherapist and I offer individual therapy services for a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction problems, relationship problems, grief, life transitions, etc.
I use a person-centered integrated approach and my techniques are inspired by several current theories, mainly humanistic and interpersonal. Because everyone is different, my interventions will vary according to your needs and preferences.
I guarantee you a safe and free of judgment space that will allow us to explore together what you are going through. My goal is to support you and find personalized solutions to create lasting changes, foster resilience, growth and insight.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting and intimidating process. This is why I appreciate the strength and courage that it takes to reach out for help. I also admire the ambition and belief that positive change is possible. Therefore, I would be so honoured to support you in identifying your needs, goals, and taking these next steps with you. My goal is to build and maintain a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with you, so you can feel empowered and confident, in yourself and in your decision making.
I provide a comfortable and judgement-free space for you to be able to express yourself and grow. I work from a trauma-informed and person-centered lens so we can collaboratively work together and explore new and productive ways of coping, thinking, and communicating. While this process can be vulnerable and difficult at times, I also aim to bring in plenty of humour and laughter during our work together.
For more information on how I do individual or couple therapy, or if you have any questions, do not hesitate to book a free 15-minute phone consultation with me.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting and intimidating process. This is why I appreciate the strength and courage that it takes to reach out for help. I also admire the ambition and belief that positive change is possible. Therefore, I would be so honoured to support you in identifying your needs, goals, and taking these next steps with you. My goal is to build and maintain a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with you, so you can feel empowered and confident, in yourself and in your decision making.
I provide a comfortable and judgement-free space for you to be able to express yourself and grow. I work from a trauma-informed and person-centered lens so we can collaboratively work together and explore new and productive ways of coping, thinking, and communicating. While this process can be vulnerable and difficult at times, I also aim to bring in plenty of humour and laughter during our work together.
For more information on how I do individual or couple therapy, or if you have any questions, do not hesitate to book a free 15-minute phone consultation with me.
