Therapy for Women in Ottawa
✔ For teen girls 12+, women (18+), and older women (60+)
✔ In-person therapy in Ottawa
✔ Virtual therapy anywhere across Ontario
✔ Available in English & Français
Life asks so much of women
“Do it all. Wake up at 5 AM. Workout. Drink a green smoothie. But also get enough protein. Take your vitamins. Walk your dog. But don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. Wouldn’t want any wrinkles. Get your steps in. Go to work. Smile. Run a business. Take care of the kids. Spend time with family. Don’t forget about your friends. Make the birthdays special. But above all, look effortlessly beautiful at all times.”
Care deeply.
Nurture endlessly.
Achieve, create, support, and adapt.
Carry invisible responsibilities… and do it with a smile on your face.
The pressure is too much. We are drawing that line in the sand. Enough is enough. It’s time to stop the nonsense.
For generations, women have been taught to pour themselves into the lives of others, often before they have been given the space to ask, What do I need? What do I feel? What kind of life do I want to create?
At Cup of Tea Psychotherapy, we believe therapy can be a space where you return to yourself.
We offer specialized therapy for women, including teen girls (12+), women (18+) and older women (60+), who are navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and reproductive mental health concerns.
We help women feel more confident in health, decisions, and relationships.
Feel at peace in body, mind, and soul.
Are you ready to leave all the things you think you should be behind, and finally live your healthiest and most authentic life, comfortable in your own skin?
are you the girl that…
✔is so tired of being “good”… the “good girl”, the “good sister”, the “good wife”, the “good employee”, craving space to just BE without pressure.
✔feels so anxious all the time but just can’t stop worrying… you worry about your relationship, how to get your protein in, and when to wash your hair.
✔struggles with body image… you’re tired of comparing yourself to impossible beauty standards, and just want to feel comfortable in your own skin.
✔is trying to figure out her career… you’ve worked hard, you’re not where you thought you’d be, and you’re tired of feeling stuck and burnt out.
✔drinks at night to cope with stress… it’s just a glass of wine, not “a problem,” but it’s becoming a pattern you don’t feel great about.
✔loses her temper with people she loves… you don’t want to yell, you don’t want to be that girl, and you’re ready to change it.
✔is wondering how to cope with ADHD… you want to get organized but you just can’t keep a routine or a clean space, let alone stay consistent with goals.
✔takes care of everyone but herself… you carry the load, you show up, and you’re exhausted from doing it all.
✔knows something needs to shift but doesn’t know where to start… life is “fine,” but not actually fine, and you’re ready for a real change.
✔wants to be a better partner, mother, friend, or woman… not perfect, not superhuman - just better than you’ve been feeling lately.
✔is overwhelmed by the pressure to “be a good mom”…you love your kids, but not the constant mom guilt and unsure how to make space for you
What is Therapy for Women?
Therapy is a space that belongs to you. There is nothing you have to talk about, and nothing you cannot talk about.
While healing is a deeply human experience, women often move through life carrying unique emotional, biological, relational, and societal experiences. Therapy for women recognizes these layers and creates room to explore them with care and compassion.
Therapy for women can be:
An act of choosing yourself after years of putting others first.
A place to explore what fills your cup, and gently notice what has been leaving you feeling depleted.
An opportunity to meet yourself with compassion instead of criticism.
A space to reconnect with your needs, your values, and the parts of yourself that may have been softened, silenced, or set aside along the way.
Areas of expertise and interest
Anxiety, depression & mood disorders
Addiction
Personality disorders (e.g. Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder)
Chronic Illness
Eating disorders
Emotional regulation
Embodiment work
Highly Sensitive Person Trait (HSP)
Interpersonal relationships (e.g. family conflict, codependency, communication, romantic relationships)
Perfectionism, procrastination, self-criticism & self-esteem
Self-discovery work
Sexuality & related topics
Sleep & insomnia
Spiritual / religious integration & existential issues
Trauma (PTSD and c-PTSD), childhood trauma, sexual trauma recovery
Women’s reproductive mental health, including severe PMS, PMDD, fertility journeys, pregnancy transitions, and postpartum support
2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Our Approach
Our therapists use a holistic, integrative, and trauma-informed approach. This means we draw from different evidence-based therapies to meet you where you are, honour your pace, and recognize that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process.
When we work with women, we consider the biological and cultural realities that shape how stress, mood, and anxiety show up. Hormonal rhythms, including the menstrual cycle, can also play a meaningful role in how women feel day to day. We also acknowledge the added pressures many women face. For example,
Everchanging and impossible to achieve beauty standards that impact self‑esteem,
Unspoken expectations in marriages and families,
Disproportionate responsibility for household tasks and the mental load.
These dynamics can create frustration, exhaustion, and a sense of carrying more than others realize. Therapy is a space where we make sense of these patterns together, connecting the dots between lived experience, cultural context, and emotional wellbeing.
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To help you soften the voice of your inner critic and develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.
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To explore the different parts of yourself with curiosity, compassion, and understanding.
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To build practical tools for emotional regulation, coping, and navigating life’s challenges.
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To help you reconnect with your values and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
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To explore the problem-saturated and inherited narratives that shape our lives so we can reconnect with stories grounded in our values, resilience, and possibility.
We also happily welcome conversations about culture, spirituality, religion, and identity when these are meaningful parts of your story.
We help women feel more confident in health, decisions, and relationships.
Feel at peace in body, mind, and soul.
Are you ready to leave all the things you think you should be behind, and finally live your healthiest and most authentic life, comfortable in your own skin?
Cup of Tea Psychotherapy
therapy for women by women
therapists
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Chloé LaFontaine
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ Trauma & c-PTSD ○ ADHD ○ Stress & burnout ○ Grief ○ Therapy for women ○ Self-esteem ○ Self-discovery ○ and more!
Français & English
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Yocabed Semere
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ ADHD ○ Self-Esteem ○ Life transition ○ Perfectionism ○ People-Pleasing ○ Identity, Family, and Cultural Expectation-Related Stress ○ Therapy for Women ○ and more!
English
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Ingrid Sànchez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ Body image ○ Trauma & c-PTSD ○ ADHD ○ Addiction ○ Stress & Burnout○ Grief ○ Therapy for women ○ Cultural identity ○ and more!
Français, English & Español
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Emily Howell
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ ADHD ○ Burnout ○ Relationships ○ Trauma ○ Self-esteem ○ Perfectionism ○ Therapy for women ○ Grief ○ and more!
English
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Mackenzie Mayled
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with teens (12+) & adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ ADHD ○ Burnout ○ Grief ○ Relationships ○ Trauma ○ Perfectionism, procrastination, self-esteem, self-criticism ○ Therapy for Women ○ and more!
English
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Allison Currier
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
Works with teens (16+), adults (18+) & First Responders
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ ADHD ○ Burnout ○ Relationships ○ Trauma (PTSD) ○ Perfectionism, procrastination, self-esteem, self-criticism ○ Therapy for Women ○ and more!
English & bonne compréhension du français
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Andi Gedeon
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with teens (16+) & adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ ADHD ○ Attachment ○ Burnout ○ Grief ○ Relationships ○ Trauma ○ Perfectionism ○ Therapy for Women ○ and more!
Français & English
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Bianca Picciano
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
Works with adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ Depression ○ Trauma & sexual trauma ○ Relationships ○ Caregiver stress ○ Chronic illness ○ Grief ○ and more!
English
Waitlist for new clients
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Chantal Riel
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor
Works with adults (18+)
In-person & virtual
Anxiety ○ ADHD ○ Trauma & (c-)PTSD ○ Work-related stress & burnout ○ Therapy for women ○ and more!
Français & English
Waitlist for new clients
Virtual or in person Therapy?
Support should fit into your life — not become another thing you struggle to make room for.
At Cup of Tea Psychotherapy, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy because we believe care should feel accessible, flexible, and comfortable.
Our cozy office is located in the Glebe neighbourhood of Ottawa, where you can step away from the pace of daily life and into a space designed for reflection and healing.
For those who prefer the comfort of home, virtual therapy allows you to connect with your therapist from anywhere in Ontario.
Whether you are sitting with a blanket on your couch, taking a quiet moment during your workday, or creating space for yourself while travelling within the province, therapy can meet you where you are.
Our services are available in both English and Français.
Frequently asked questions
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Some experiences are shaped by the unique ways women move through the world — from societal expectations and pressure to “do it all,” to relationship patterns, caregiving roles, and reproductive health experiences.
If you are navigating challenges connected to perfectionism, people-pleasing, boundaries, PMDD, pregnancy, postpartum changes, fertility, or other women’s mental health concerns, working with a therapist who understands these areas can provide meaningful support.
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Yes. While our office is located in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood, our Registered Psychotherapists provide secure, confidential virtual therapy to women throughout Ontario.
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Psychotherapy services are not currently covered under OHIP. However, many private and employer-provided insurance plans offer partial or full coverage for Registered Psychotherapists (RP).
We recommend checking directly with your insurance provider to understand your coverage. You will receive a receipt after each session that can be submitted for reimbursement.
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Think of it as the first sip of tea. A chance to connect and see if we feel like the right fit.
You will have the opportunity to share what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and learn more about what support could look like.
There is no pressure and no obligation — simply a first step toward finding the care that feels right for you.