Hi, I’m Bekah.

I’m a Registered Social Worker at Child, Adolescent and Family Centre of Ottawa. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate different needs and preferences.

My approach is relational and strengths-based, rooted in the belief that every person’s experience deserves to be heard, understood, and respected.

I have a particular interest in supporting children and families navigating emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and experiences of grief and loss — including families making their way through systems that aren’t always easy to navigate. I always try to create a space where clients feel safe to express themselves, make sense of their experiences, and build on their existing strengths and skills.

Working with parents and caregivers is a passion of mine. My work is grounded in attachment theory, and I use Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to help strengthen family bonds, support caregivers in becoming a source of safety and comfort for their children, and repair ruptures along the way. Supporting the whole family system is often key to helping a child thrive.

I strive to create an affirming, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families, and support young people through identity exploration with openness and respect.

Creative and holistic approaches show up throughout my work, drawing on my background in yoga and theatre, as well as my love for nature and the outdoors. I also incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and I am continuing to explore somatic approaches to support emotional regulation and mind-body connection.

Facilitating groups and working one-on-one with children and youth has given me experience building relationships that feel engaging, collaborative, and responsive to each person.

As a parent of four, I understand the complexity, joy, and challenges that come with family life. This perspective informs my work and deepens my commitment to supporting families in a compassionate and practical way.

Services I offer:

• Psychotherapy for children, youth, and families
• Parent coaching for parents/caregivers

Areas of practice:

• emotion regulation and frustration tolerance
• anger and impulse control
• ADHD
• anxiety and perfectionism
• identity exploration and values
• family dynamics and parent-child relational work
• life transitions
• grief and loss
• self-esteem
• social skills
• sibling and family conflict
• birth and fertility trauma

Language: English

Language: English