Find the right therapist covered by Empire Life insurance in Ottawa.
The fastest way to find a therapist covered by Empire Life 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 Empire Life based and insured in Ontario. All Therapists on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.
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Candice Frederick

Eda Mucaj

Grace Johner

Ting Jiang

Khysandra Lee

Jacob Emanuel

Jennifer Schofield

Sara Kiss
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Jennifer Rocha

Jola Mecani

Elena Maystruk

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Becky Hills
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Joe Gentile

Julianna Harry
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Jupiter Vaughan

Nicholas Balaisis

Erica Berman

Andrew Goldstein

Shannon Freud

Lauren McCarley

Viktoria Vigh

Lior Papo

Marra Sheldon

Halyna Polityka
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Amanda Warr
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Nicole Lobo

Shane Pokroy
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Kelly Budenz

Crystal Soares

Alanna Kiser

Stephanie Sideris

Ciara Williams

Steven Gestetner

Marie Schoppen

Michael Appiah

Nicky Lightstone

Gwyneth Hodgins

Jane Aure

Warren Elardo

Lauren Robertson

Emily Duggan
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Stefan Milosevic

Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Andrea Montello

Margaret Hux

Abhilesh Thomas Kollamparampil

Sofia Forman

Alicia Mandel

Jennifer Henderson

Tanya Beattie

Jacqueline Groves

Sasha Lizárraga

Terence To

Lisa Schwartz
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Sieran Yung

Sabrina De Araujo
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Jim Squire

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Christine Scovell

Maria Chaplick
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Nisha Thakkar
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Lauren Browman

Thiviyan Sithganesan

Fawn MacInnis

C. Nicole MacLeod

Dale Bricker

Anka Krivokuca

Daisie Auty
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Michael Wassef

Shannon Gagnon

Aimee Pudifin

Alexandra Kljuseva

Divya Gulati

Alicia Panchal

Atheesan Mahendrarajah

Ahilia Singh Morales

Mike Stroh
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Sabrina Sibbald

Margarita Iarovaia

Rachel Bennett

Shannon Bradley

Michelle Mammoliti

Rima Sehgal

Michal Goldstein

Emma Cheuk

Jacob Damelin

Natasha Sandy
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Ariella Boehm

Lindsay Kudlow

Justin Leung

Paula Fernández

Michael Kang

Kelsey Rogers

Stephanie Moncada
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Matthew Lam
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Elena Serra

Brant Stachel

Cayla Townes
Online therapy for you in Ottawa.
Out-of-province licensed Therapists covered by Empire Life insurance and insured to provide online therapy in Ontario. Timezone availability may vary.

Kelsey Mathison

Nisha Sangwan

Lauren Kolyn

Glory Mulera

Ean Burchell

Christy McLeod

Samudyatha Hiremagalore

Courtney Doherty

Virlyn Collantes

Cathy-Jo Shortt
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Michelle Belitzky

Kaitlin Stephens

Melissa Melnychuk

Diane Brussell

Anna Loch

Andras Lenart

Mohamad Shabib

Sarah Erwin
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Jason Bains
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 Empire Life 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.


