Life Transitions Therapy in Ottawa
For adults facing a change that has unsettled more than expected. In person in Ottawa or by video across Ontario.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationFor adults facing a change that has unsettled more than expected. In person in Ottawa or by video across Ontario.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationEvery clinician is registered with a regulatory college — the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
We want therapy to be financially accessible for everyone. Reduced rates are available case-by-case based on need and availability.
We submit directly to most major insurers, so you don't pay out of pocket upfront.
Our office is in Ottawa. All client records are stored in Canada and handled under PIPEDA and PHIPA.
Therapy is a space to slow down and look at what's underneath. These are some of the patterns people bring into the room.
FOR WHEN SOMETHING FEELS OFF
You got what you wanted: the job, the move, the retirement date. Some people find the relief wears off quickly and something flatter takes its place, which can be confusing to admit.
A role that organized your week may have ended or changed shape. Without it, simple questions about how to spend a Tuesday can feel oddly hard to answer.
Friends and family often treat the change as settled news. If you're still unsettled months later, it can seem like you're the only one who hasn't caught up.
Life transitions therapy at Auren Wellness is for the stretch after something big has changed and the old routines no longer fit. The change might be one you chose, like a new job or a move, or one that happened to you. Either way, sessions give you somewhere to sort out what has shifted, what you miss, and what you want the next part of your life to look like.
The work is practical and reflective at once. Some sessions deal with the day to day: sleep, structure, how to fill or protect your time. Others go further back, to the parts of your identity that were tied to a role, a place or a routine, and what it means to let those change. Your therapist follows what is most pressing for you, at a pace you set.
We see adults in person in Ottawa and by secure video anywhere in Ontario. The pages below look at four common transitions in more detail. If the change has left you worn down for months, our burnout and exhaustion page may also fit, and teenagers going through a big change have their own page on life transitions in teens.
Email, phone, or fill out our booking form. There's no script and no pressure. You can share as much or as little as you want.
A real person, not a bot, will reply as soon as we can with a few options for a free 15-minute consultation.
We listen. You ask questions. No paperwork, no obligation. If we're not the right match, we'll point you toward someone who might be.
Direct billing where possible. Evening and weekend availability. Virtual or in-person in Ottawa.
Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Rates vary by therapist and are confirmed during your free consultation. We accept e-transfer and credit cards, and direct-bill most insurers.
Sliding-scale spots are available based on need. Ask during your free consultation.
Same 50-minute format, structured for two participants and shared concerns.
Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker services are covered by most extended health plans in Canada. We recommend confirming your specific coverage before your first paid session. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and most major insurers include coverage.
We direct-bill where your insurer allows it. Otherwise, you pay at the time of session and submit the receipt for reimbursement.
Every session generates a receipt listing the provider's license number, suitable for insurance reimbursement.
In-person sessions are held at our Ottawa office. Virtual sessions use a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform. You can switch between the two.
We ask for 24 hours notice on cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee.
After the free 15-minute consultation, your first paid session is intake-focused. Bring questions, anything you have already tried, and any goals you have in mind.
Everyone's experience is different. Explore the focus that fits what you're navigating, or book a free consult and we'll help you find the right starting point.
Book a free consultationQUESTIONS
Any change that reorganizes your daily life or your sense of who you are. Common ones include retirement, a move, children leaving home, a new career and a separation. You don't need the change to be recent, or to be sure it counts, to book a consult.
No. Many people come because something feels off and they want to understand it before it gets heavier. Others come to think through a change that hasn't happened yet.
It varies. Some people come for a handful of sessions around one decision; others stay longer while things settle. You and your therapist review how it's going as you go, and you can stop whenever you choose.
Psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker is not covered by OHIP. Many extended health and workplace benefit plans cover it, though plans differ on which credentials they reimburse. Check whether yours covers RP, RSW, or both.
No. You can book directly with a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker without a doctor's referral. Some insurance plans ask for one before reimbursing, so it is worth checking your policy.
Yes. Our therapists offer secure video sessions to clients anywhere in Ontario, and many people mix virtual and in-person visits depending on the week. Everything discussed stays confidential either way.
Therapy is a longer-term relationship. If you're in acute distress, please reach the services below first. They are free, confidential, and available right now.
