Clarissa Williams

Office Hours & Location

Nepean

Tuesday 3-7pm, Wednesday 3-7pm, Thursday 10am-3pm, Friday 10am- 3pm

Practice Areas

Individual

Anxiety
Depression
Workplace stress
Coping
Eating disorders
Happiness and positive psychology
Postpartum depression
Sexual abuse
Sex addictions
Post-partum issues

Couple/Marriage

Couple and marriage therapy
Post affair
Pre-marital preparation
Same sex and LGBTQ couples
Poly couples
Separation and divorce
Optimal sexuality and pleasure
Sexual issues
Sexual dysfunctions

Family

Teen counselling
Poly families
Blended families
Families with children
Families with teenagers
Families with aging parents

Approach

My approach as a therapist is a blend of solution-focused and experiential therapy. While I am a quick thinker eager to find solutions to personal or relationship problems, I remain present with my clients in their current experience.

Goals are addressed in a collaborative, on-going fashion. My straightforward nature and my ability to see a client’s full potential contribute to a positive, caring and supportive environment. My main areas of expertise are anxiety and depression, sexual issues and communication skill building with individuals, couples, and families.

I have attended several sexuality conferences that focus on a diverse range of topic from working with members of the LGBTQ community to optimal sexuality and pleasure. My academic interests and pursuits lie in the area of sex therapy. I am supervised by Dr. Martin Rovers, Psychologist.

Professional Memberships

In the process of applying for CRPO and CCPA

Education & training

BA Psychology from University of Ottawa 2010
MA Psychology from Trent University 2015
MA Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University 2017
Intensive Sex Therapy Training 2015
Applied Suicide Skills Intervention Training 2016
Buddhist Psychology and Mindfulness 2016
Expressive Arts in Therapy 2017
E-Mental Health: Using Technology for Treatment 2017

Clarissa Williams