Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over a decade of experience as a Child and Youth Worker and frontline community mental health practitioner, supporting neurodiverse and neurotypical children, youth, adults, and families across a range of vulnerable and complex contexts.
She works with adults and parents (18+) navigating anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, identity (including neurodiverse identity), coping patterns such as people-pleasing or perfectionism, and life transitions, using a neuroaffirming and individualized approach.
Sara’s approach is integrative, and grounded in a gentle psychodynamic lens, creating a space that feels safe, comfortable, and paced to each client’s needs. She meets clients where they are, honouring their lived experiences, while supporting insight, growth, and meaningful change. Her work draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based approaches, and person-centred therapy.
She prioritizes a warm, collaborative, safe and non-judgmental environment where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over a decade of experience as a Child and...
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Lisa is a speech-language pathologist with fifteen years experience across diverse clinical environments, including school boards, rehab centers, and community-based care. Since launching her pediatric private practice in 2022, she has been dedicated to empowering children and teens—starting from birth—with evidence-informed, play-based support for speech and language development.
Lisa champions a family-centered, strengths-based approach and integrates child-led, neurodiversity-affirming practices into every session. Her focus is on building functional communication skills through naturalistic, therapy, helping families feel confident and supported at every stage.
Passionate about early intervention and preventative care, Lisa also facilitates parent-infant groups in Ottawa and online, guiding new caregivers in responsive interaction and early communication strategies.
She is fluent in Spanish as a second language and can offer some services in Spanish
Lisa is a speech-language pathologist with fifteen years experience across diverse clinical envir...
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Fadwah is an empathetic and patient individual dedicated to providing respite care with compassion and understanding. With a deep passion for supporting families, she strives to make a meaningful difference in the community by offering comfort, encouragement, and reliable care. Through her work, Fadwah aims to create a positive impact in the lives of those she supports, bringing kindness and commitment to every family she works with.
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Megan is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in psychology and a deep passion for working with children and families. Specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), she is dedicated to creating safe, inviting, and warm connections with both children and their families. With compassion and empathy at the core of her practice, Megan prioritizes building a strong bond with the child as the foundation for finding the right solutions for their unique needs. She also utilizes American Sign Language (ASL) and Proloquo to support children, ensuring effective communication and connection.
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Carol is a mental health counsellor who works with school-age children and their parents. Carol has Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and she is in process of registering as RP in Ontario. She applies play-based therapy, CBT and DBT strategies, solution-focused techniques, and creative expression to create a safe, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming environment. Carol brings over 12 years of experience in classrooms and clinics, along with an international and multicultural perspective, and loves seeing children gain confidence, feel proud of themselves, and succeed. Sessions can also be offered in Arabic.
Carol is a mental health counsellor who works with school-age children and their parents. Carol h...
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Adja is a Registered Psychotherapist and Neuropsychiatric Coach with a strong foundation in education. She is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Adja’s therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centred, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT.)
When working with neurodivergent clients, Adja employs a solution-focused methodology that is adaptable to meet the unique needs of individuals across various age groups. She places the highest priority on building a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship, fostering a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood.
Adja is dedicated to guiding her clients through life’s challenges, helping them build resilience, and working together to navigate their personal growth in a compassionate, collaborative manner.
Appointments can be offered in Spanish.
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Dr. Esther Rapoport, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with close to 20 years of experience practicing psychotherapy and psychological assessment with adults. They specialize in gender and sexuality and has published extensively on these subjects. Dr. Esther has a wealth of experience working affirmatively with neurodivergent (particularly autistic-identified) adults and trains other professionals in neuroaffirmative approaches. At Second Nature, Dr. Esther offers psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessment, individual psychotherapy and consultation for parents of neurodivergent children, as well as workshops for professionals on neuroaffirmative assessment and treatment.
Dr. Esther Rapoport, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with close to 20 years of experience practi...
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Amanda is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Her experience spans both educational settings and clinical practice, giving her a deep understanding of the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults.
Amanda brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a mother of four, offering a grounded and compassionate understanding of the everyday challenges families face. She approaches her work with warmth, empathy, and a neuroaffirming perspective, creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported.
She integrates Child-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, thoughtfully tailoring each session to the individual. Amanda provides a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, make sense of their experiences, and build practical, sustainable coping strategies.
Clinical Focus: Anxiety, ADHD, Emotional regulation, Relationship struggles, Grief, Emotional awareness, Life transitions
Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults
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Tanja, is an Occupational Therapist (OT) who helps children and youth improve their ability to perform daily tasks. An occupational therapist will play a crucial role in helping young individuals adapt to their environment, develop essential skills, and enhance their overall quality of life.
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Indyanna is a gentle-hearted instructor therapist and hairstylist with a gift for connecting with children exactly where they are. With over 10 years of experience in hairstyling and a deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care, she specializes in creating calm, respectful, and sensory-aware haircut experiences for neurodivergent children—including those with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and anxiety.
After witnessing how traditional salon environments often overwhelmed children with sensory sensitivities, Indyanna saw that a haircut could be something more than a routine service—it became a relationship, a ritual, and a moment of trust. Her approach is slow, flexible, and deeply attuned to each child’s comfort. Whether that means cutting hair on the floor, allowing breaks, or simply starting with a hello and no scissors at all, Indyanna works from a place of patience and compassion.
Trained in trauma-informed care and sensory integration principles, she partners closely with families to honour each child’s unique needs and preferences. Her space is not just a salon—it’s a sanctuary where meltdowns are never met with judgment, and every small step is celebrated.
When she’s not behind the scissors, you’ll find her creating visual supports for her clients, teaching in the Second Nature classroom, acting as a respite worker, or advocating for more inclusive services for neurodivergent kids.
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Chelsea is a mental health counsellor who works with children, youth, and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, and self-doubt. She takes a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming approach, working with children, families, and individuals using evidence-informed counselling approaches. Chelsea creates a warm and collaborative space where clients feel supported in making sense of their experiences, reconnecting with the wisdom of their bodies, and discovering new ways of coping that are both authentic and sustainable.
Chelsea is a mental health counsellor who works with children, youth, and adults experiencing anx...
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Maria is a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in working with couples and individuals (12+) on conflict management, non-violent communication, and emotional regulation. She applies a non-pathologizing and cooperative approach to create a safe, client-centered environment to assist clients in finding connection, meaning, and clarity. Maria holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and is registered with the College of Registered
Psychotherapists of Ontario (registration number 13142). For more details, please see official website. New clients welcome
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