Have you personally experienced the feelings of being alone, stuck, confused, directionless, or not knowing who to turn to when you need someone the most? Afraid of burdening those you love with the issues you are facing or fear of others not understanding you? If the above captioned how you might be feeling, I would be happy to work with you to explore the issues troubling you and that you will not be going through the emotions on your own. One of the most difficult yet courageous steps when seeking therapy is reaching out. I strongly believe that no significant therapeutic progress can be achieved without first having a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. I normally approach much of my work from a Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, or Solution-Focused approach - but as each client and their concerns are unique in their own way, I am also quite versatile in my approach. I have worked with many individuals ranging from ages 7 - 65+ from diverse populations to help them work through a variety of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, self-harming behaviors, and substance misuse. I have experience working with those in the LGBTQ community and marginalized groups. Specializations : Anxiety, Depression, Forensic/Legal Involvement, PTSD, First Responders/Veterans PTSD, Intergenerational, Sexual, MVA, BPD, Substance Use

Hi, I’m Spencer Nageleisen (he/him)! When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll find me cooking up a storm in the kitchen, spending time with my partner, out on a walk listening to a podcast, watching TV or reading. My journey into psychology began with a captivating high school class, igniting a passion for understanding human behavior. Graduating from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor of Science in psychology laid the groundwork for my professional path. In my early twenties, I confronted a sense of stagnation and sought clarity on living authentically. Therapy became my lifeline, guiding me towards personal liberation. Inspired by this transformative experience, I pursued a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and became a registered psychotherapist. Now, I specialize in supporting both youth and adults through various life challenges. Through my own personal (as a queer man) and professional experiences with therapy, my practice centers on anti-oppression principles and is explicitly affirming of queer identities. I have experience working with diverse youth and adults on a variety of issues. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support and I welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities. My experiences working with marginalized populations has provided me with the drive and desire to recognize individual strengths, opportunities for post-traumatic growth and seek social justice action. I recognize that many individuals may face systemic socioeconomic barriers to care and will seek to find opportunities to improve access to care. Allow me to accompany you with empathy and compassion as you overcome the “stuckness” in your life. I want to help you to achieve fullness of life, purpose and meaning. Together we can explore what it means for you to begin to live your truth, whatever that may entail.

Ms. Melanie Fuller is completing her master’s thesis, titled ‘Reflections of high-conflict co- parenting before, during, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,’ for her Counselling Psychology degree at Athabasca University. Before starting her master’s degree, Ms. Fuller earned her B.A. honours degree, specializing in psychology, at the University of Ottawa, with a focus on the developmental impacts of childhood trauma across the lifespan. September 2019-August 2020, Melanie co-facilitated a men’s trauma group and worked extensively with diverse clientele (17+) at the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma. Ms. Fuller continues to work with individuals who experience symptoms of childhood trauma, along with post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), particularly the impact of these symptoms on their relationship with self and others. Ms. Fuller provides a warm, non-judgemental, collaborative, strengths-based ‘approach in her work with her clients. In her sessions and treatment planning, she integrates current state-of-the-art, evidence-based techniques and strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy (NT), and The Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM). When Melanie isn’t collaborating with others to meet their life goals, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, sports (skiing, tennis, swimming), finding the latest comedy jokes, and gaining inspiration from music (new and old) as she animates films, draws, paints, and designs.

Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Equivalency of degrees verified by World Education Services (WES) for Canadian standards Areas of focus : Counseling using trauma-informed models and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Solution focused Therapy, DBT, Couples therapy, Crisis intervention, Risk assessment, Safety planning,Refugee counselling, Immigrants, LGBTQ2S+ friendly.

Therapy is a process that allows you to understand yourself and heal from within becoming the best version of you. At Nūrish, we provide a warm space for clients that want to work on concerns including eating disorders, trauma, OCD, anxiety, burnout/stress, ADHD, and chronic illnesses in the Ottawa/Ontario region.. Seeing the change in my clients from the first day they sit in my office chair to the last is why I do what I do! I utilize a person-centred approach with evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Techniques.

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, worry excessively, overly stressed/tired, easily irritated, struggle with emotional regulation, experience relationship difficulties, struggle with ADHD symptoms, always feeling on edge, feel lost, have a hard time making meaningful connections, difficulty adjusting to situations, struggling with a significant loss, or poor self image? And want to release your fears & anxieties, develop effective coping skills, be able to feel like your past experiences don't feel as painful, experience a less stressful life, rediscover yourself, have a much happier life and improve your overall wellbeing. I have years of experience treating a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, emotional dysregulation/anger, self esteem issues, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and other behavioral, cognitive and emotional problems. I work within evidence based and integrative approach. I provide a safe, nurturing and nonjudgmental space so together we work to create a pathway to break the patterns that keep you stuck, and make sense of the well meaningful patterns to help improve your quality of life and overall wellbeing. I am culturally sensitive and draw upon client's strength to reinforce personal resources and build resiliency.

Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University and am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2 020. My pronouns are she/her. I work from a holistic lens, attempting to bring insight and understanding to issues from a wide range of perspectives. My approach is rooted in self-compassion and non-judgmental awareness. I operate predominately from an Internal Family Systems (IFS/ Parts Work) lens, and also incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Attachment Focused Therapy.