Ottawa Psychotherapy Services

Barb, a Canadian Forces Veteran, holds a Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy from the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy and is a certified Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) provider. Specializing in individual and couples therapy, Barb has a particular focus on supporting Veterans and their relationships. Her training includes art therapy, addictions (as a SMART Recovery Facilitator), trauma, Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic approaches such as focusing, mindfulness, and breathwork.
 

With years of experience as a Family Peer Supporter, Barb is highly skilled in applyingthe Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model to empower parents and caregivers.
Barb’s prior work as an executive coach brings focus and structure to her therapy work.

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Areas of Competence

• Art Therapy

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma and PTSD

• Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)

• Couple/Relationship Issues

• Veteran’s Health and Well-Being

• Traumatic Brain Injury (Including Post-Concussion Syndrome)

• EMDR

• Emotionally Focused Therapy - Couples

• Mindfulness & Breathwork

•  Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges

•  Health Issues Related to Trauma

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Please contact us to book an appointment with Barb.