What's Included
Every engagement starts with a free consultation, sessions offered virtually or in person, a thoughtfully matched clinician, and service in English, French or Haitian-Creole.
One-to-One Counselling:
Counselling is individualized and agreed upon by the client and practitioner to address concerns, build coping skills and support emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive space.
Caregiver Coaching
Education, modelling and feedback to help caregivers understand a child or individual's mental health needs and build practical skills for everyday situations.
Mental Health Services
Supporting clients in navigating life's challenges through a collaborative, client-centered approach that recognizes strengths and helps create meaningful change.
ACT’s Mental Health clinicians support clients of all neurotypes, with specialized experience in supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as ADHD and autism.
We provide neurodiversity-affirming care that recognizes and respects each person’s unique strengths, needs, communication styles and lived experiences.
Whether you are seeking support for emotional wellbeing, navigating a new autism diagnosis, managing daily challenges, or strengthening family relationships, our team is here to help.
At ACT Learning Centre, our team supports children, youth, adults, and families at our clinic in Ottawa or virtually. All mental health services are eligible for OAP Core Funding and third-party insurance coverage dependent upon your plan.
Available at the following locations:
Colonnade (Nepean), Lancaster (Ottawa East), Kanata (Ottawa West), Virtually
What's Included
Every engagement starts with a free consultation, sessions offered virtually or in person, a thoughtfully matched clinician, and service in English, French or Haitian-Creole.
One-to-One Counselling:
Counselling is individualized and agreed upon by the client and practitioner to address concerns, build coping skills and support emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive space.
Caregiver Coaching
Education, modelling and feedback to help caregivers understand a child or individual's mental health needs and build practical skills for everyday situations.
What's Included
Every engagement starts with a free consultation, sessions offered virtually or in person, a thoughtfully matched clinician, and service in English, French or Haitian-Creole.
One-to-One Counselling:
Counselling is individualized and agreed upon by the client and practitioner to address concerns, build coping skills and support emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive space.
Caregiver Coaching
Education, modelling and feedback to help caregivers understand a child or individual's mental health needs and build practical skills for everyday situations.
Approaches We Use
We use evidence-based, developmentally responsive approaches tailored to each person, with common modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and others.
Conditions We Support
Our team has the training and expertise to assess and treat a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, identity exploration, challenges at school or home, self-regulation, grief, bullying, advocacy skills and executive functioning.
Funding
All mental health services are eligible for OAP Core Clinical Services funding and may be eligible for third-party insurance coverage.
Related Group Programs
ACT offers mental health group programs in Ottawa for children and teens. Each group meets weekly for 6 to 10 weeks, with new sessions beginning in the fall, winter and spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who delivers mental health services?
Regulated professionals including Social Workers (MSW), Registered Psychotherapists and a PhD mental health consultant.
What is offered?
Counselling, parent coaching, skills development, advocacy, system navigation, case management and groups.
Is it covered by OAP?
Yes.
