Chantelle McEwen, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Independent Practice & Clinical Supervisor
Individual Adult & Youth (12 +)
English
Session fee: $225
Sliding scale: Yes, limited spots.
Online
Chantelle's Favourite Therapy Quote:
“Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection”
-Brene Brown
I believe that feeling genuinely seen, heard, and understood can be an important part of the therapeutic process. I offer a compassionate, person-centred space where you can slow down, explore what you are experiencing, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Practice Areas
My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. As a person-centered therapist, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, values, goals, and choices without having someone else tell you how you should live your life. Rather than imposing my own views or solutions, I work collaboratively with you to discover approaches that feel authentic and meaningful to you. I believe people have an inherent capacity for growth; that developing greater self-awareness, self-trust, and self-efficacy can help us move towards the life we want. My role is to support this process while respecting your autonomy and pace.
Education & Experience
I am a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Carleton University. I have previously worked in community settings supporting pregnant/parenting youth as well as part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on adolescent anxiety. For the last 3 years I have been focusing on developing knowledge and skills in the area of complex trauma (CPTSD) and continue to engage in continuing educating opportunities.
Therapeutic Approach
The Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM) is a somatically oriented approach designed to heal the lasting impacts of complex trauma. The effects of attachment/developmental trauma may impact self-image/self-esteem, self-regulation and the capacity to have meaningful relationships. This can show up in many different ways, for example, people pleasing, highly critical of self, anxiety, depression, fear of abandonment, perfectionism, anger, burnout, difficulty trusting others, hypervigilance, substance abuse, disordered eating, self-sabotage, chronic pain and intergenerational patterns of abuse. NARM offers healing by addressing both the mind-body connection and relational dynamics (within self and others) so that individuals can support themselves to heal and reclaim their lives.
About Chantelle
Outside of my clinical work, I have been fortunate to share my love of movement and creativity through teaching dance for the past 20 years. Dance continues to be a meaningful source of creativity, connection, and fulfillment in my life. I also value time spent with family, whether travelling and creating new memories together, or simply slowing down with a good cup of tea. These moments of creativity, connection, and presence are important parts of who I am both personally and professionally.
Office Location: N/A
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Address
Suite 240, 1101 Prince of Wales Dr.,
Ottawa, ON, K2C 3W7
