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.

Shannon Bradley

Mike Stroh

Andrea Montello

Steven Gestetner
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Amanda Warr

Kelsey Rogers

Halyna Polityka

Ting Jiang

Sheema Khan

Lauren McCarley

Ahilia Singh Morales

Warren Elardo

Paula Fernández

Jennifer Henderson

Grace Johner

Maria Chaplick

Tanya Beattie

Daisie Auty

Jennifer Schofield

Anka Krivokuca

Michael Appiah

Margaret Hux

Margarita Iarovaia

Gwyneth Hodgins

Marra Sheldon

Emma Cheuk

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Alicia Mandel

Dale Bricker

Lior Papo

Crystal Soares

Jane Aure

Eda Mucaj
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Matthew Lam

Viktoria Vigh
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Kelly Budenz

Natasha Sandy

Andrew Goldstein

Ciara Williams

Alexandra Kljuseva
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Lauren Browman
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Ariella Boehm
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Sabrina Sibbald

Jim Squire

Shannon Freud

Rachel Bennett

Lisa Schwartz

Sasha Lizárraga

Abhilesh Thomas Kollamparampil
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Candice Frederick

Lauren Robertson

Thiviyan Sithganesan
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Sieran Yung

Michal Goldstein

Justin Leung

Julianna Harry

Shannon Gagnon

Alicia Panchal

Nicky Lightstone

Divya Gulati
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Joe Gentile

Elena Maystruk

Nicholas Balaisis

Jacob Damelin

Christine Scovell

Marie Schoppen

Stephanie Moncada
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Jennifer Rocha

Khysandra Lee
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Jupiter Vaughan

Alanna Kiser
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Nicole Lobo

Cayla Townes

Erica Berman

Sofia Forman

Shane Pokroy

Michelle Mammoliti

Fawn MacInnis

Jacob Emanuel

Sara Kiss
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Nisha Thakkar

Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Jola Mecani

Emily Duggan

Aimee Pudifin

Jacqueline Groves

Terence To
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Michael Kang
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Stefan Milosevic

Stephanie Sideris

Lindsay Kudlow

Sabrina De Araujo

Becky Hills

Dennis Keefe
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Elena Serra

Atheesan Mahendrarajah

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Rima Sehgal

C. Nicole MacLeod
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.
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Michelle Belitzky

Sarah Erwin

Glory Mulera

Mohamad Shabib

Courtney Doherty

Virlyn Collantes

Lauren Kolyn

Christy McLeod

Kaitlin Stephens

Kelsey Mathison

Ean Burchell

Cathy-Jo Shortt

Diane Brussell

Nisha Sangwan
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Jason Bains

Andras Lenart

Samudyatha Hiremagalore

Anna Loch

Melissa Melnychuk
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.


