Sarah is a Licensed Social Worker who utilizes a person-centred approach to provide unwavering support to individuals. Her vast knowledge and expertise in managing various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, emotion regulation, and self-esteem, make her an exceptional resource for her clients’ healing, wellness and personal growth. Her clients can rely on her to be a powerful ally in their journey toward overall well-being. She is currently accepting new clients at our Ottawa location.

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Police Officer and registered Social Worker. She has over 19 years of experience in frontline intervention in the following fields: legal/law, child protection (D.Y.P.), mental health, personality disorders, addictions, conjugal violence, interpersonal relationship counselling, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and youth work.

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Melissa Hickey is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) student with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Social Worker with the College of Ontario Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) supervised by Ulla Woodard (MSW) who has several years of experience. She creates a calm and supportive environment by developing a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients.

Melissa has had direct clinical experience in providing individual therapy to adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, burnout, work related stress, relational issues, and cultural issues. 

Melissa approaches her clinical work from a strength-based and person-centered lens. She tailors her approach and intervention based on each client’s unique needs. She practices from a variety of modalities such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Schema Therapy.

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Tim, a seasoned psychotherapist in Ontario for over 20 years, specializes in aiding individuals facing emotional and relational challenges that impact their lives. He offers effective strategies to regulate overwhelming emotions and foster resilience, supporting individuals dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Tim welcomes those who integrate faith as a source of strength and listens empathetically, aiming to facilitate relief, growth, and enhanced coping skills. While he primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy, Tim employs various strategies tailored to help clients achieve their goals and commends their courage in seeking support.

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Danica is a Registered Nurse, Psychotherapist who takes a holistic approach to counselling to include both mind and body with influence from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has experience counselling adolescents with focus on anxiety and depression, counselling in a women’s health clinic including advocacy for women’s rights as well as experience in acute psychiatry. She focuses on relationship with Self by: increasing your feelings of self worth, self-confidence, self-acceptance and independence. This will be done by exploring how your thoughts, experience, behaviours and emotions influence your day to day, and how that can be explored to achieve your personal goals.

Please check with your provider to determine your coverage for nurse psychotherapy.

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Rachel is a Registered Social Worker with OCSWSSW. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. Rachel has supported clients in many different life domains. She has experience helping clients with addiction and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. She is also well versed in supporting those experiencing trauma and seeking appropriate ways to heal through psychotherapy practices. Rachel always ensures her clients feel welcome through her warm and positive energy. Rachel is currently accepting new clients of all ages at our Ottawa location in person or virtually.

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Natasha has experience working with children, youth, and adults. Viewing your concerns from a trauma-informed lens, Natasha will incorporate elements from different approaches such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical therapy. Natasha strives to create a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your needs and goals. She is currently accepting new clients at our Ottawa location.

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Myles, a graduate of McGill University holding a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Cybercounseling certification, brings his knowledge to the forefront in addressing anxiety, health anxiety, stress management, and burnout. Additionally, he specializes in promoting well-being through the establishment of healthy boundaries in both personal relationships and the workplace. In his therapeutic environment, Myles nurtures personal development and resilience, offering clients a transformative and enriching experience.

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Jessica is a registered Social Worker in Quebec (online and in person) and Ontario (online only) and holds a Masters of Social Work. She is passionate about social justice and guiding people on their evolutionary path to self-actualization. She specializes in crisis interventions, working with extreme or altered mental states, often known as psychosis, and attachment-based theories, but she also has experience in couples interventions, interpersonal relationship improvement, and an intercultural approach. She has worked in residential treatment centers as well as with crisis intervention units and in youth empowerment. She works with empathy, sensitivity and a nonjudgmental attitude to help each person achieve their therapeutic goals.

Jessica est une travailleuse sociale qui est passionnée par la justice sociale et par guider les personnes sur leur chemin d’évolution vers l’actualisation de soi. Elle est spécialisée dans l’intervention de crise, travailler avec les états mentales altérés ou extrêmes, autrement connu comme la psychose, et la mobilisation des théories basés sur l’attachement, mais a aussi de l’expérience en intervention de couple, l’amélioration des relations interpersonnelles et une approche interculturelle. Elle a travaillé en ressource d’hébergement, dans une équipe d’intervention de crise et dans l’empowerment des jeunes. Elle travaille avec l’empathie, la sensibilité et le non jugement afin d’aider chaque personne à atteindre leurs objectifs thérapeutiques.

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Welcoming Lisa Spillman, a certified life coach, Certified Brain Trainer (certified in Neurofeedback technology), and a certified personal trainer, as the Director of Holistic Wellness at RISE Anxiety and Depression Clinic Toronto. With a profound commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, Lisa has transformed personal adversity into a beacon of hope.

Passionate about holistic wellness, her dedication lies in empowering individuals to achieve well-being through an emphasis on the vital connection between gut health and the mind-body relationship.

Through compassionate care, her goal is to assist individuals in breaking barriers that hinder their pursuit of a fulfilling life. Your journey towards well-being begins here.

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Robert Wise is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of RISE Anxiety & Depression Clinic. He has effectively employed a blend of education, work experience, and an insatiable passion for success to help people achieve their goals. He is also a Mental Health instructor at McGill University.

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