A softly lit, warm consulting room with a comfortable cream armchair, soft linen textiles, a potted plant, and gentle sunlight casting soft shadows, warm sand tones.
A softly lit, warm consulting room with a comfortable cream armchair, soft linen textiles, a potted plant, and gentle sunlight casting soft shadows, warm sand tones.

In-person in Ottawa & Virtual Across Ontario

Therapy paced to your nervous system

A gentle, evidence-based approach to trauma recovery. Access specialized EMDR therapy for children, teens, and adults in person or online.

Specialized Care

EMDR & Psychotherapy

Support tailored to every stage of life, designed to help your brain file difficult memories away as past history.

Adult Psychotherapy

Teen Psychotherapy

Child Psychotherapy

Process unresolved trauma and find relief from chronic stress in a secure, gentle environment.

Support for adolescents navigating anxiety, school stress, and emotional regulation.

Age-adapted, gentle trauma therapy to help children process difficult events safely.

Evidence-Based Outcomes

A structured path to relief

20 min

free initial consultation

100%

secure virtual platform

Ottawa

in-person clinic space

Begin with a simple conversation

We start with a twenty-minute virtual consultation. No pressure, just a safe space to see if we are the right fit for your recovery.

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Your Therapist

Gentle pacing, clinical expertise.

Athem Houssein

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

In-person & Virtual

Whether you're dealing with emotional regulation, harmful coping patterns, or the impacts of life transitions, I provide holistic, adaptive support tailored to your unique needs. I also work with children and teens facing emotional and behavioral challenges, helping families restore connection and harmony. My practice is grounded in creating safe.

I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, but you deserve support that honours your unique story and respects your journey. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you with care and compassion while using tools tailored to your needs. Healing begins with a single step and reaching out could be the beginning of something transformative.