Dr. Charlotte Rimmer, C.Psych.

Psychologist

I am Dr. Charlotte Rimmer, I am a Clinical Psychologist at the Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa (CAFCO). I provide psychological services (i.e., assessment and psychotherapy) in both English and French.

My areas of practice include working with individuals who experience challenges with behaviour and emotion regulation, mood and anxiety symptoms, coping with medical issues/diagnoses, and working collaboratively with parents through parental coaching and consultation. I have developed a special interest and have received specialized training in the assessment of autism spectrum disorder, particularly in the early developmental period (0-6 years old).

I aim to provide neurodivergent-affirming care focused on supporting all clients with recognizing and leveraging their strengths, navigating their challenges, and empowering them to thrive as their authentic selves. I adopt an integrative and personalized approach, where therapy is tailored to each individual and their current needs. My practice is largely informed by developmental and attachment theoretical approaches. I draw upon evidence-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to promote meaningful change in client’s lives.

I am currently registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I completed my Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology at McGill University. I received clinical training in a variety of settings including university teaching clinics, schools, early intervention centres, rehabilitation centers (working with individuals who have auditory, visual, and motor impairments), and pediatric tertiary care hospital settings. I then worked at the Montreal Children’s Hospital where I specialized in completing developmental assessment with children who present with neurodevelopmental conditions (i.e., autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay), complex medical conditions, and extreme prematurity.

Clients I work with:

  • Children and youth aged 0-18
  • Parents

Areas where I can help:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Difficulties with emotion regulation
  • Perfectionism
  • OCD
  • Autism spectrum disorder assessments (with a special focus for children ages 3-6 years old)
  • Psychoeducational assessments (i.e. diagnosing Learning Disorders, ADHD, Giftedness)

Types of Therapy Provided:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)