Find the right therapist covered by Desjardins insurance in Ottawa.
The fastest way to find a therapist covered by Desjardins insurance in Ottawa. See if a therapist is the right fit before you book with in-depth therapist videos and bios. Then, instantly schedule right in the First Session platform.

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Live in Ottawa? Connect with a Therapist in-person or online.
Licensed Therapists covered by Desjardins based and insured in Ontario. All Therapists on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.

Crystal Soares

Mike Stroh

Andrea Montello

Margarita Iarovaia

Jennifer Schofield

Thiviyan Sithganesan

Shannon Freud

Meagan Gallacher

Sara Kiss

Andrew Goldstein

Jim Squire

Khysandra Lee
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Sieran Yung

Lisa Schwartz

Caitlin Kemmett
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Michael Wassef

Alicia Mandel

Nicky Lightstone
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Jupiter Vaughan

Jacob Emanuel

C. Nicole MacLeod

Christine Scovell

Ashley Wass

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Jane Aure

Warren Elardo

Cayla Townes

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Caitlin Black

Dale Bricker

Stephanie Sideris

Halyna Polityka

Michael Appiah

Marra Sheldon
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Sabrina Sibbald

Sharissa Woon Sam

Natasha Sandy

Viktoria Vigh
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Elena Serra

Hayley Hope

Eda Mucaj

Sofia Diaz

Ahilia Singh Morales

Lauren Robertson
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Matthew Lam

Fawn MacInnis

Maria Chaplick

Wendy van Es

Rima Sehgal

Erica Berman

Tanya Beattie
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Kristin Michie

Michael Chu

Divya Gulati
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Jennifer Henderson

Sabrina De Araujo

Stephanie Neshcov

Ting Jiang

Lauren McCarley

Abhilesh Thomas Kollamparampil

Brant Stachel

Nayab Tahir

Steven Gestetner

Dennis Keefe

Ciara Williams
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Nisha Thakkar
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Lauren Browman
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Nicole Lobo

Stephanie Moncada

Justin Leung

Shane Pokroy

Atheesan Mahendrarajah

Tarni Kaur
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Ghazal Ghoddousi

Karla Rivera

Lior Papo

Julianna Harry

Amanda Webster-Singh

Sheema Khan

Nicholas Balaisis

Alicia Panchal

Jola Mecani

Becky Hills

Elena Maystruk
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Joe Gentile

Jacob Damelin

Sasha Lizárraga

Anka Krivokuca

Cassandre Quan

Michal Goldstein

Jordan Kritzinger

Rachel Bennett
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Stefan Milosevic
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Candice Frederick

Shannon Bradley

Grace Johner

Paula Fernández

Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Luigi Garde
Online therapy for you in Ottawa.
Out-of-province licensed Therapists covered by Desjardins insurance and insured to provide online therapy in Ontario. Timezone availability may vary.

Christy McLeod

Cathy-Jo Shortt

Courtney Doherty

Mohamad Shabib

Andras Lenart

Lydia Azaribe
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Jason Bains

Virlyn Collantes

Sarah Erwin

Kelsey Mathison

Nisha Sangwan

Samudyatha Hiremagalore

Lauren Kolyn

Lindsey Salloway

Anna Loch

Glory Mulera
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Michelle Belitzky

Kaitlin Stephens

Ean Burchell

Lotus Huyen Vu

Christina Faedo

Faraja Gaudin
Helping Every Therapy Seeker Find the Right Fit
Compatibility is the most important factor when choosing a therapist. But finding the right fit isn’t easy. First Session takes the time, guesswork, and emotional labour out of that process.
Search a curated Therapist network
Narrow your search to a list of rigorously vetted Therapists you’ll actually consider booking. Because finding a therapist covered by Desjardins insurance shouldn’t involve reading endless generic bios.
Assess for fit before you commit
Decide if a Therapist is the right fit for you before booking with interview videos and in-depth bios. No more switching or re-telling your private feelings and story.
Book directly (and instantly)
Schedule an available session or free consultation right from the First Session platform. No 3rd party intake calls or back and forth emailing required.
Free yourself from the stress of endless searching and switching
Frequently Asked Questions
First Session Therapists support individuals, couples, and families.
Every First Session Therapist is accredited and insured to provide online and/or in-person therapy in Ottawa.
Over 100 accredited and vetted Therapists are available on the First Session platform. They possess a diverse range of expertise including but not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Stress
- Relationships
- Parenting
- PTSD
For a complete list of specialities covered by First Session Therapists, visit our Therapist directory.
Many employer/group benefits and extended insurance plans therapy, but there are some important factors to consider. Your coverage will generally depend on the designation or license of each professional (ex. Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor).
Make sure to check each Therapist's profile page, under Insurance Coverage, to see what designations/coverage they fall under.
If you're unsure about coverage, read our full guide on how to find a therapist covered by insurance in Canada.
At First Session, we believe finding the right fit in a Therapist is the most important factor to feeling better and having a successful outcome from therapy.
Numerous research studies have proven that forming a strong client-Therapist relationship is more important than the type of therapy used.
To help you assess fit, every Therapist listed on First Session has a short introductory video you can watch to get a sense for who they are.
We've also put together a thorough guide to help you find the right Therapist, determine what the different designations mean, and what you should be looking for when assessing fit. Find the guide here.
Currently there are no in-person Therapists available in Ottawa.
However, it’s important to note that whether you pursue online or in-person therapy, the single most important factor is fit and long-term consistency.
Absolutely. We understand that one’s cultural background, age, sexuality, or gender identity can bring unique elements to the process of therapy.
To support every therapy seeker, we actively work to build a highly diverse and inclusive roster of therapists.
For questions or feedback on how we can improve these element of the process, send us a message.
You deserve more from therapy.
You made the courageous decision to reach your full potential. Find the right therapist to help get you there, and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.


