Welcome to Mana Therapy
Understanding yourself
is the first step
toward change.
At Mana Therapy, we offer individual psychotherapy in Ottawa to support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, BPD, and life transitions — a space to explore patterns, understand your inner world, and move toward greater clarity and steadiness.
Meet Our Team
Finding the right therapist matters!
At Mana Therapy, our team is made up of compassionate, dedicated clinicians who bring unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to their work. Together, we create a supportive space where you can feel understood, respected, and empowered to grow.
How Individual Psychotherapy in Ottawa
Can Support Your Healing
We work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin creating meaningful change.
Emotional Overwhelm
Gain greater clarity and emotional steadiness when emotions feel intense, confusing, or hard to manage.
Identity &
Self-Worth
Explore who you are, how you see yourself, and the deeper patterns shaping your sense of worth and belonging.
Relationship
Patterns
Understand recurring relational dynamics, attachment wounds, and communication struggles with greater awareness.
Life
Transitions
Move forward with greater security and stability whether navigating separation, grief, or major life change.
Who We Help
Navigating life’s challenges, with support that fits you
People come to Mana Therapy for many different reasons—from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to working through deeper emotional patterns. We’ll work with you to find the support that feels right for where you are.
Explore some of the concerns we commonly help people navigate.
Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Patterns
- Ongoing worry, panic, or social anxiety
- Specific fears or phobias
- Chronic stress, overwhelm, or burnout
- Low mood, sadness, or loss of motivation
- Intense emotions or difficulty regulating reactions
- Self-esteem struggles and harsh self-criticism
- Borderline personality patterns or emotional instability
- Bipolar mood changes (Type I or II)
Relationships, Identity & Life Transitions
- Relationship challenges and communication difficulties
- Parenting stress and family conflict
- Life transitions, uncertainty, or feeling lost between chapters
- Self-exploration, identity, and personal growth
- Cultural identity, belonging, or experiences of discrimination
- Navigating major life changes, separation, or shifting roles
Trauma, Attachment & Recovery
- Trauma, including childhood and relational experiences
- Sexual abuse or assault recovery
- Grief, loss, and complicated mourning
- Dissociation and feeling disconnected from yourself or others
- Healing from long-standing emotional wounds
- Personality patterns impacting relationships or emotional stability
Attention, Habits & Daily Functioning
- ADHD-related challenges and executive functioning difficulties
- Sleep struggles linked to stress or emotional overwhelm
- OCD-related patterns and intrusive thoughts
- Skin-picking or hair-pulling behaviors
- Emotional eating or challenges with food and regulation
- Substance use or behavioral coping patterns
Work, School & High-Pressure Environments
- ADHD strategies and support for focus and organization
- Work or school stress and performance pressure
- Navigating demanding roles or high-responsibility environments
- Burnout and difficulty maintaining balance
- Returning to work after stress-related leave
Men’s Mental Health & Emotional Patterns
- Difficulty expressing emotions or feeling misunderstood
- Anger, frustration, or emotional shutdown
- Pressure to appear strong or manage everything alone
- Relationship struggles and communication challenges
- Stress related to work, responsibility, or providing for others
- Identity, purpose, and redefining what strength means
- Navigating separation, fatherhood, or changing roles