With a strong foundation in nursing, health sciences, and digital health, I am a dedicated registered nurse with experience in oncology, community health, and perioperative care. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep passion for patient advocacy and healthcare navigation, committed to ensuring individuals receive the highest quality, evidence-based healthcare. Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy gardening, sports, and being around family and friends.

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO and have completed a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. I offer compassionate support to individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs, creating a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your relationship, I strive to foster a sense of empowerment and connection along your journey.

I have a special passion for working with those navigating ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Neurodivergence presents both strengths and challenges, and I am committed to helping clients better understand themselves, build self-compassion, and develop practical tools to support their well-being. I offer a non-judgmental space to gain insight and create meaningful change.

In addition to working with individuals, I am passionate about helping couples strength their relationship. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing conflict, rebuilding trust, navigating life transitions, reconnecting after distance, addressing relationship dynamics related to neurodivergence, or seeking effective conflict resolution, I work with couples to enhance communication, deepen emotional connection, and cultivate a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. My approach draws on evidence-based practices to support couples in creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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Dr. Mark Leonhart is a psychologist completing his supervised practice under the supervision of Dr. Bellefontaine. He works primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) orientation, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), but he integrates useful elements of other approaches which focus on aspects of “in the moment” experiences. He provides evidence-based interventions to individual, adult (18+) clients in the areas of mood, anxiety, grief and loss, and adjustment to significant life changes.

Dr. Leonhart is particularly interested in working with individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress, or operational stress injury.

Dr. Leonhart gained experience providing assessments and psychotherapy to individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities as well as myriad problems with anxiety, mood, obsessive-compulsivity, trauma, and life stressors in a variety of clinic and hospital settings. His completed training in private practices in Montreal, Waterloo, and Ottawa as well as in a campus clinic (University of Waterloo Campus Wellness). He gained experience at inpatient units (McGill University Health Centre General Hospital / OCD Clinic, Homewood Health Centre Traumatic Stress Injury & Concurrent Disorders Program) and outpatient programs (McGill University Health Centre OCD Clinic and CBT Unit).

Dr. Leonhart views clinical work as rooted in the science of how and why people think, feel, and act. With empathy, warmth, and nonjudgment, interventions can be tailored to best meet a person’s needs based on unique experiences, beliefs, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing. Collaboratively, he works with clients to help them address underlying reasons for the problematic patterns they experience and develop healthier alternatives. Over time, clients are encouraged to take increasingly active roles as they learn how to interpret and react to situations more adaptively. Clients can become empowered to help themselves. The goal is to help clients be less distressed, feel better, and get back to doing what they want to be doing.

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO and completed a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. I grew up in the Ottawa area and have a hospitality background and a diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science. My experiences have allowed me to work with individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. I am particularly passionate about grief work as I have endured significant loss and want to use my experience to help others, whether the loss is a person, pet, job, relationship or loss of identity. I often incorporate humour into sessions as it can be a powerful tool in overcoming hardship. I believe people are resilient and would like to support others on their journey.

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Life can throw all kinds of challenges our way, especially in the current unpredictable climate we live in. I’m so glad you’ve made it here—your mental health matters.

My approach centres on providing you with a kind, non-judgmental space to focus on your wellness. My work is tailored and adaptive to your individual needs and values, while recognizing the healing power of genuine and empathetic human connection. In tailoring my approach for you I will draw on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), narrative approaches and anti-oppressive perspectives. During our work together, we will hone your strengths while developing new tools to support you in living a meaningful life according to your values and goals.

I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Carleton University, and with training in psychology. I have experience as a social worker in clinical settings such as at The Ottawa Hospital, in sexual health with Ottawa Public Health, and in supervised private practice. My education and experience equip me to help identify and address systemic barriers affecting your health and wellbeing, while working collaboratively towards the life you want to build.

I would be grateful for the opportunity to walk with you and support you during your journey. Let’s connect!

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My aim is providing a compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, and trusting therapeutic relationship to my clients. I strive to empower you to overcome your personal emotional barriers to improve overall mental health, develop life skills and inner strength, and move on successfully. My work is client centered using a variety of modalities such as CBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy, either individually or in combination according to your unique needs. I have experience working outside of Canada with a diverse clientele presenting with a variety of issues.

In my work experience with children, teens and adolescents who have faced traumatic events including childhood emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, I help my clients to get over the trauma and anxiety arising because of abuse and become positive and resilient in their lives. I have also been working with young adults struggling with relationship issues, and individuals looking to gain more understanding of themselves and be more productive.

I understand children and youth can express their fears, sadness, anxiety or stress as acting out behaviours, aggression, anger or hyperactivity. I help children express their emotions and feelings through play therapy combined with talk therapy. I work with families and parents as partners in the treatment process. I offer child and youth therapy to refugee claimant children who may have experienced trauma or witnessed violence prior to arriving in Canada.

I have had the privilege of coming from a different country and occupying different jobs that allowed me to experience meaningful engagement with many people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, and life stages. Interacting with diverse cultures has profoundly enhanced my compassion and humility for all humanity. This invaluable experience has shaped my personal journey towards helping others seek clarity and direction, finding balance and a deeper understanding of oneself.

In my free time, I love to read books, enjoy cooking and experiment with new recipes, socializing with friends and going on drives around town to explore hidden natural beauties in and around Ottawa.

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As your therapist, I am here to create a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental environment where you will feel comfortable sharing your experiences. I believe that therapy involves not only addressing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors but also helping you uncover strengths and learn new skills to tackle the challenges you may face. My aim is to help you close the gap between where you are now and where you envision yourself at the end of our work together.

I work collaboratively with clients to develop a plan tailored to each individual’s needs, using a goal-oriented approach.

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Dr. Sarah Bellefontaine is a clinical, health, and counselling psychologist who works primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective, including training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She often integrates tools from Emotion-Focused, Dialectical Behavior, and Interpersonal Therapies to complement her work. She offers evidence-based services to individual, adult (18+) clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and adjustment to significant life changes.

Dr. Bellefontaine is particularly interested in working with individuals with chronic health conditions, or who are adjusting to health-related difficulties. She has experience working with individuals with a number of health concerns including, but not limited to cancer, viral hepatitis, HIV, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and post-concussive syndrome. She enjoys helping her clients find meaning in their lives and transition from simply surviving to living.

Dr. Bellefontaine’s special interest is in working with women who are experiencing difficulties in the pregnancy and postpartum periods, and throughout the transition to parenthood (including, but not limited to perinatal depression, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and birth trauma).

Dr. Bellefontaine has worked providing assessments and psychotherapy to individuals experiencing a variety of challenges, including a wide range of mood, anxiety, and health issues. She has experience working in multiple clinic and hospital settings including several private practice settings, a Family Health Team, the Montfort Hospital (Clinical Health Psychology Service and Mental Health Services), the Ottawa Hospital (Infectious Diseases and Viral Hepatitis Programs), and the Royal Ottawa Hospital (Mood Disorders Program).

When not in the office, you can find Dr. Bellefontaine enjoying the outdoors through camping, hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and archery. She is also often found stealing snuggles from her two pet bunnies.

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