Laurel

Laurel Rowe

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

“I use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help individuals to uncover pathways toward positive coping and meaningful living. I have training in Prolonged-Exposure Therapy and Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support individuals navigating trauma.”

About Me

I help individuals uncover pathways toward positive coping and meaningful living. In our compassionate space, we gently explore your experiences. Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), I support you in finding clarity. For those navigating trauma, my specific training offers support for your healing journey. This approach helps you build resilience and find practical ways forward.

Approach

We move from conversation into practical experiments: in session we notice patterns, choose small, doable steps, and reflect on what matters most to you. In my Ottawa office or in English-language online sessions, pacing is collaborative and steady — we balance compassionate reflection with targeted practice, sometimes using gradual exposure when memories or situations feel overwhelming. Between meetings I often suggest brief exercises to try in daily life so therapy stays connected to real-world moments. This approach tends to suit adolescents and adults seeking thoughtful, skills-focused change.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    A psychotherapist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a registered psychotherapist.

Qualifications

Yorkville University

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Psychotherapist

Service Area

My Office

In-person & Online

Centretown

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada