Accreditations & Specializations

Julia Vlaming:

Owner of Ottawa Art Therapy. Julia is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Professional Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA), and Behavioural IBI/ABA therapist (BCBA Supervised). She is responsible for programming, relief work, business communications and supervises her team of professionals to ensure quality care.

Julia specializes in working with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Attachment Disorder, PTSD, First Responders, RCMP, Armed Forces, Anxiety, Depression, Selective Mutism, Down Syndrome, Addictions, Burn Out, Anger Management, Alzheimer's & Dementia, Aboriginal Community, Refugees and culturally unique populations. Julia Vlaming is also qualified to supervise other psychotherapists in the field. Languages: English, Russian.

Mindy:

Art Therapist (CATA), Psychotherapist (RP, CRPO), Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Education (BEd), Masters of Education & Graduate Diploma in Environmental/Sustainability Education (MEd), Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy (Nov 2020).

Mindy is an Art Therapist specializing in individual and group Art Therapy that utilizes various directives and facilitates practice that involves connecting the experiencial piece of art making, problem solving and how we can better relate to our environment.

Anousha:

Psychotherapist (RP- Qualifying)(IP Supervised -CRPO), Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, Masters degree in Legal Studies with concentration in Psychology.

Specializations: Creative interventions within Psychodynamic and Cogintive Behavioural approaches; Attachment Therapy, Child Development, Intimate partner violense, Refugee support, Relational trauma; Invididuals who have experienced sexual volence; Children, youth, and adults experiencing anxiety.

Languages: English & Persian

Anousha is trained in a variety of approaches to psychotherapy and skill development. She is experienced in working with a variety of ages and populations and is passionate in finding an individualized approach to incleasing functionality and mental and emtional wellbeing.

Kelly:

Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) (RP-Qualifying), ABA/IBI - Services Certification, Certified CPI/NVCI Instructor (CRISIS Prevention), Masters in Counselling Psychology, CCPA member.

Skills and 8+ years experience in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), Individual sessions with children, youth, and adults, group counselling, and working in interdisciplinary teams servicing a range of populations. Works through the creative arts to ensure motivation and skill development. Currently completing her studies in Counselling Psychology and student member of CCPA. Working under supervision of Registered Psychotherapist.

skills

developed in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), individual CBT, group counselling,

and working in interdisciplinary teams servicing a range of populations: children and adolescents with

developmental or mental health disabilities, and adult offenders.

skills

developed in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), individual CBT, group counselling,

and working in interdisciplinary teams servicing a range of populations: children and adolescents with

developmental or mental health disabilities, and adult offender 

Shelli:

Administrative Assistant

Shelli facilitates our administrative services. She is responsible for billing, scheduling, and helping our creative practice run as smoothly as possible.

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INSURANCE & FUNDING

Info on insurance providers and funding accepted can be found under the Pricing section or by contacting us.

GROUPS:

Currently offering groups through community organizations, on or off site.

AN INTERVENTION FOR ALL:

Ottawa Art Therapy offers sessions for all individuals AND groups! If you, your child, your family, or your organization is interested in Art Therapy, please contact us.

MUSIC THERAPY: Sessions available, please contact.

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