Welcome,

If you are looking for client-centered, trauma-sensitive therapy services in French or in English, you've come to the right space.

Life can feel overwhelming, chaotic and lonely at times, but you don’t have to face all your challenges alone. Together, we will figure out how to lighten your load so you can feel better prepared to face life's hurdles. I am based out of Ottawa for in-person sessions, but also provide services online across Ontario to young adults & adults (14+) experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms among other things.

Let's start with a free 15 minute consultation

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My name is Olivia Gilmer-Chekosky and I am a bilingual Clinical Social Worker (MSW. RSW) & Yoga Teacher. I primarily work with youth (14+) and young adults looking to be supported with their overwhelm, life transitions and trauma. I also have a special interest in working with artists and am please to have partnered with Artconnect to support artists from all walks of life.

I believe in a holistic approach to health and wellness and think it is crucial to look at the individual as a whole being capable of healing if given the tools, safety and time to do so. I strongly believe that most symptoms and patterns of behaviour stem from past experiences that the body and brain have held on to survive.

I have experience working in community, hospital and school settings and bring this knowledge and experience with me into my private practice.

I believe every individual has an inherent ability to heal and to come back to Self and I look forward to witnessing this process.

Through somatic approaches, EMDR or talk therapy, we will find what works for YOU!

About Me

I acknowledge that I am practicing on the unceded territories of the Anishnaabe, Algonquin People and in recognizing my power and privilege, I am commited to practicing from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and anti-racist lens.