Meet Dr. Ottawa

Dr. Ottawa Easingwood has more than 20 years of counselling experience.  She holds a masters degree, two doctorate degrees and a ph.d in counselling.  Dr. Ottawa Easingwood has memberships in several professional organizations including the Canadian Professional  Counsellors Association.  She has worked in a cross-cultural context in Canada’s north and as a sessional instructor/lecturer  at Grant Macewan University for 7 years, as well delivered workshops and  grief & loss therapy groups for work/business environments.

Dr. Ottawa Easingwood believes that every relationship is worth giving it the time and opportunity to change.   Dr. Ottawa believes that everyone has value and a right to be heard in a safe and non-judgemental environment.  We will work together to find the best solution for your situation.

Couple

To help resolve issues -  the same issues keep coming back.  “Is it possible to get past these issues?”

Moving past the affair – “Is it possible to start again?”  “Is it possible to get over the pain and the fear that it will happen again?”

More intimacy – There is very little physical intimacy and I feel emotionally disconnected from my partner.  “Can I have a more intimate relationship with my partner?”

To help improve communication skills, - we know what we mean, what we want to say but it comes out differently or inappropriately.  There are times when our frustration levels are

Family

In/laws/extended family, - my parents in law are overly involved in our relationship, and I feel that my spouse always chooses what my parents in law want.  “Can we get our relationship directed to just the two of us?”

Exs and children -  I understand that my partner has responsibility to his/her children, however, I feel that the ex deliberately tries to sabotage our relationship, through our financial situation  and our personal couple time?  I really love my partner, is there any hope for us?

Individual

Anger management – I am having trouble with my over-reactions.  I keep everything bottled up, and then something happens where I just lose it.  I don’t like who I become during those times, and I often regret the things that I say and do to those I love.   “Can I get some skills and help for dealing with my emotions?”

Stress/anxiety – I feel overwhelmed most of the time, and I am unable to accomplish the things that I need to do.   As a result I am getting further behind, and that gets me more stressed.  “Is there any help for me to get in control of my life again?