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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Felix is a highly esteemed Registered Psychotherapist affiliated with the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario. With an impressive educational background, including a doctoral pursuit in Counselling and Psychological Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality, Felix possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field.

Having dedicated over a decade to assisting youth and families as a skilled counselor, Felix brings a level of maturity, confidence, and profound insight to every mental health issue encountered. Believing in a holistic approach, Felix adeptly integrates spirituality into therapy sessions, catering to individuals of all religious backgrounds. Offering a culturally sensitive perspective, Felix ensures a comfortable and supportive environment for clients from diverse backgrounds.

Drawing from evidence-based interventions, Felix’s practice centers around a client-focused approach, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). This unique and integrative approach is designed to comprehensively address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, PTSD, self-esteem challenges, grief/loss, addiction, and couples counseling.

Uniquely skilled in building strong therapeutic alliances, Felix’s innate ability to establish rapport and create a safe space enables clients to feel heard and understood. Recognizing that sharing one’s struggles is the first step towards finding resolutions, Felix fosters an atmosphere of trust and facilitates clients in discovering their own solutions to life’s challenges.

In the compassionate hands of Felix, it is not merely a problem to have a problem, but rather a transformative opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Take the first steps towards healing and experience the profound impact of working with a psychotherapist who truly cares. You may be surprised to realize that within yourself lies the solution to the very problem that seemed insurmountable.

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I believe that my client’s are the experts on their own life and their experiences. My aim is to come alongside and work with client to help them realize their resilience and develop coping strategies to navigate life. Taking the time to build rapport and trust with my clients is a priority.

Much of my experience has been with neurodivergent populations including those with Autism and ADHD. I also have extensive experience working with children and youth through their developing years. I come from a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach but I also like to add a creative side and sometimes incorporate art and visuals.

As a neurodivergent person myself, I know that it can affect our daily functioning, how we view ourselves and how we interact with the world around us. By learning about how our brain works and building skills, we can gain confidence and break away from those negative thinking patterns. If you are looking for support and are interested in talking I would love to touch base and see how we can support you.

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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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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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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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Matea Kosar is a compassionate and culturally sensitive Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, bringing years of experience to her work with individuals facing a variety of challenges. She feels deeply honored to accompany her clients on their healing journeys, offering a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore the experiences that may be holding them back from achieving natural healing.

Adopting a collaborative and strengths-based approach, Matea draws from a wealth of educational, professional, and life experiences. Her childhood years spent during the war in Sarajevo have profoundly shaped her understanding of trauma and resilience. As a war survivor and immigrant, she brings a valuable perspective to her work, empowering clients to navigate their own difficult experiences.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Matea dedicates her free time to volunteering with Postpartum Support International, where she provides peer support to pregnant individuals and mothers. She focuses on enhancing their well-being and helping them develop a strong bond with their babies. She also specializes in supporting those who have experienced the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or birth.

By focusing on her clients’ strengths and resilience, Matea provides support to adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, as well as perinatal and postpartum mental health issues.

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