Ms Mae McCarthy

Registered Psychotherapist

“In my work, I support teens, adults, and couples with emotion regulation, stress management, and coping with trauma. As your therapist, I want you to feel comfortable coming to sessions as you are. Every part of you is welcome here, even the parts that are in pain, and the parts you haven't spoken to in a while.”

About Me

Navigating stress, difficult emotions, or past trauma can feel overwhelming. I guide teens, adults, and couples to explore these experiences. You'll find a truly accepting environment where every part of you is welcomed. We work together to develop practical ways to manage feelings and build resilience. My aim is for you to feel fully seen and supported as you move towards greater calm.

Approach

When overwhelm shows up in your life, I invite a gentle exploration of what helps you breathe and act differently. Sessions in English are offered from my Ottawa office or online, and we move at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of what you can carry. Together we track patterns, practice brief regulation skills, and try small, practical experiments to shift reactions to stress, trauma reminders, and relationship triggers. This steady, collaborative way of working often suits teens, adults, and couples looking for calm, practical support.

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Basic Information

Ottawa, Canada

Services

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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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
•Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Registered Psychotherapist
A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Qualifications

Athabasca University

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapisst of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

Service Area

Ontario Counselling and Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada