{"id":57597,"date":"2025-06-23T08:59:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/?page_id=57597"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:54:05","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/fr\/domicile\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"57597\" class=\"elementor elementor-57597\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a3be2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a3be2e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66391fc\" data-id=\"66391fc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-947b759 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"947b759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85c729e animated-fast elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85c729e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn more About Us<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9805ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9805ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We\u2019re a team of dedicated therapists based in Ottawa, committed to helping teens, adults, and couples navigate life\u2019s challenges with resilience and support. Our approach is grounded in compassion, evidence-based practices, and the belief that therapy should be accessible, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. Here are some frequently asked questions about our clinic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-598ac17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"598ac17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e112510\" data-id=\"e112510\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9794665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9794665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da4e94f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da4e94f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn More About Our Ottawa Therapists<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103c8b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"103c8b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"485\">Have questions about starting therapy in Ottawa? You\u2019re not alone. Our FAQ section covers the most common questions we hear\u2014from how to book a session to what therapy looks like at our Ottawa clinic. Whether you\u2019re seeking individual therapy, <a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/couples-counselling-sessions-psychology-services\/\">couples counselling<\/a>, or support for teens, we\u2019re here to make the process clear and stress-free.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">We also explain important details about therapist qualifications, insurance coverage, and the different approaches we use\u2014like CBT, DBT, and EMDR\u2014right here in Ottawa.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61f4bf4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61f4bf4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-457e4de\" data-id=\"457e4de\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4e37c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b4e37c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn More About The Therapy Approaches We Use<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f8d81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2f8d81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"485\">Not every approach works for every person, and at Resiliency Clinic, we don&#8217;t believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Our therapists are trained in a range of evidence-based methods, so we can match the approach to you, not the other way around. Whether you&#8217;re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or longer-standing patterns that feel hard to shift, the videos below walk you through some of the approaches you might hear about during your time with us.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-680e848 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"680e848\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27749e8\" data-id=\"27749e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06d970e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06d970e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (BCT) and how is it used at Resiliency Clinic?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d29aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"31d29aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1137014457?h=4871869c6d&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency Clinic Oct Shorts - 1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2151df1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2151df1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/cbt-what-is-it-really-about\/\">Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<\/a> is one of the most well-researched, evidence-based approaches we use at Resiliency Clinic. CBT works by exploring the connection between your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical symptoms \u2014 all within the context of your environment. The core idea is that changing one can shift the others. This approach is especially helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, phobias, and a lot of everyday mental health struggles.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/cbt-what-is-it-really-about\/\"><em>Read our blog post on CBT.<\/em><\/a><\/p><p><em style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">CBT is available in-person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario and Quebec.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f8983a9\" data-id=\"f8983a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a3d2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01a3d2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and how does it work at Resiliency Clinic?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f56a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a3f56a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1137011457?h=43f0a07c4b&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479\/embed\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc831fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc831fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"220\">Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) grew out of CBT but was developed specifically for people whose emotions feel overwhelming or hard to control\u00a0 where the standard CBT toolkit wasn&#8217;t quite enough. DBT is particularly effective for longer-standing struggles, including self-harm, emotional dysregulation, personality-based difficulties, and patterns that feel deeply ingrained. It&#8217;s also helpful for anyone experiencing ongoing relationship challenges, instability at work, or risky behaviours they haven&#8217;t been able to shift with other approaches.<\/p><p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"220\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/how-dbt-skills-can-help-manage-adhd\/\"><em>Read our blog post on How DBT Skills Can Help Manage ADHD: A Therapist\u2019s Perspective.<\/em><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"220\"><em>DBT is available in-person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario and Quebec.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d70063\" data-id=\"4d70063\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5eef9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f5eef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is EMDR  (Eye Movement Desensitization &amp; Reprocessing) and can it help with Trauma?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee1023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bee1023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1137012053?h=c270a28e09&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency Clinic Oct Shorts - 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d6de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85d6de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">EMDR uses a structured process to help you revisit and reprocess difficult memories in a way that gradually reduces their emotional intensity. Over time, memories that once felt overwhelming become something you can hold without being pulled under by them.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&#8217;s particularly well-suited for long-standing trauma \u2014 childhood abuse, accidents, or other deeply distressing experiences that continue to affect daily life. Several therapists at Resiliency Clinic are trained in EMDR and offer it as part of their practice.<\/p><p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"220\"><em>EMDR is available in-person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario and Quebec.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f6da0b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f6da0b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0100c5\" data-id=\"f0100c5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a92872 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a92872\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More About Our Resiliency Clinic Team From Our Founder, Michelle Sorensen<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b2b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"33b2b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1061384909?h=6f6e2330fb&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency - Short 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1242285 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1242285\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"488\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/meet-our-team\/\">Our team<\/a> includes qualified, compassionate therapists across a range of designations: <strong>psychologist, registered psychotherapist, and registered social worker<\/strong>. All three can provide effective, evidence-based therapy. The differences come down to training and scope, and most often matter when it comes to insurance coverage, as some benefit plans cover one designation but not others. It&#8217;s worth checking your plan before booking.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"488\">Most of our therapists are registered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/crpo.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)<\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"488\"><em><strong>Not sure where to start?<\/strong> You can request a 15-minute complimentary consult with any of our team members <a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/book-appointment\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28507c9\" data-id=\"28507c9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988b7d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"988b7d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What If I Can't Afford Therapy? Are There Affordable Therapy Options?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df537a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"df537a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1061386485?h=df9060519d&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency - Short 4\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abc7f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abc7f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"788\">We understand that cost can be a barrier, especially for those without insurance coverage. That\u2019s why we often have <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"521\">intern therapists<\/strong> available. These are master\u2019s-level students in counselling and psychotherapy who are completing their practicum under supervision. Their sessions are offered at <strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"701\">reduced rates<\/strong>, allowing us to provide <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"766\">accessible, low-cost therapy options<\/strong> right here in Ottawa in person.<\/p><p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"788\">It&#8217;s also worth knowing that many extended health benefit plans cover therapy with registered psychotherapists and supervised interns. If you&#8217;re unsure what your plan includes, a quick call to your provider can clarify as coverage is more common than people expect.<\/p><p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"890\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/affordable-therapy-ottawa\/\">You can read about all the affordable options here<\/a>. If affordability is a concern, let us know. We\u2019ll do our best to find a solution that works for you.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0326bfb\" data-id=\"0326bfb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9e2e1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9e2e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does Success Look Like In Therapy and What Are The Benefits?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad38b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6ad38b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1061392895?h=dadead25ba&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency - Short 6\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-849d32c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"849d32c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are so many ways people can experience success through therapy and it\u2019s not just for those in crisis. Success might look like someone returning to work after burnout, navigating relationship struggles, or healing family dynamics that felt impossible to repair. These changes might not always be visible to others, but they\u2019re deeply meaningful\u2014like when a parent rebuilds a connection with their teen, or an adult child reconnects with a parent.\u00a0<\/p><p>Often, the benefits don&#8217;t stop there. When one person does meaningful work in therapy, the people around them feel it too. Therapy isn&#8217;t just an investment in yourself. It&#8217;s an investment in your relationships, your family, and the life you want to be living.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46e824f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46e824f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1774f5d\" data-id=\"1774f5d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351803e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"351803e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Skills Do I Build in Therapy?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6c9327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c6c9327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1137011905?h=246b1870b7&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency Clinic Oct Shorts - 5\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b08e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97b08e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"788\">Therapy isn&#8217;t just about talking through what&#8217;s hard, it&#8217;s about building the psychological skills to handle things differently going forward. Think of it like training for a sport: the more you practice, the more natural it becomes. The difference is that in therapy, we&#8217;re building inner skills rather than physical one.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">One of the most common and surprisingly challenging areas we work on is assertiveness. And it&#8217;s worth clarifying what assertiveness actually means, because it&#8217;s often misunderstood.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7e8359\" data-id=\"c7e8359\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e9b4dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e9b4dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do I Have To Be in Therapy Forever?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4778c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5c4778c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1061389296?h=2cd8b85a2c&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency - Short 5\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c6d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04c6d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"346\">Not at all. While we do offer ongoing support for those who want it, many of our clients engage in <strong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"283\">short-term therapy<\/strong> based on their goals, time, insurance coverage, or finances.<\/p><p data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"771\">Our goal is to help you build the skills and resilience you need to move forward confidently. Many clients \u201cgraduate\u201d from therapy and return for <strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"722\">booster sessions<\/strong> or additional support when new challenges arise.<\/p><p data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"845\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d12880\" data-id=\"7d12880\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-504fb70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"504fb70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Should I Expect In My First Session?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2381e50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2381e50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1138928935?h=03b8342f81&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resiliency Clinic Oct Shorts - 12 - 2\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b41c0f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b41c0f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">From the moment you reach out, your experience at Resiliency Clinic is individualized. You&#8217;ll be connected with the therapist you&#8217;ve chosen, and they&#8217;ll guide you through setting up your appointment so you&#8217;re not navigating it alone.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your first therapy session in Ottawa looks a little different from what most people expect. Rather than diving straight into the issue that brought you in, we take time to understand your whole story \u2014 your background, family history, relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you. Think of it less like a clinical intake and more like the beginning of a conversation that actually goes somewhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02f7aa3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02f7aa3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-665eb6f\" data-id=\"665eb6f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43cd899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"43cd899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45faf2 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-cta--valign-middle elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"c45faf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Resiliency Clinic best couples therapy clinic in Ottawa\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Resiliency_Clinic_Mar25_100-1536x1024.jpg)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBook An Appointment\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re wondering whether therapy could help you or someone you care about, reach out. <br>We\u2019re here to support you\u2014no matter where you\u2019re starting from.<br>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/resiliencyclinic.com\/book-appointment\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBook Here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df11344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"df11344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn more About Us We\u2019re a team of dedicated therapists based in Ottawa, committed to helping teens, adults, and couples navigate life\u2019s challenges with resilience and support. 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