Postpartum Depression Therapy in Ottawa
Therapy for postpartum depression in Ottawa — in person and online.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationTherapy for postpartum depression in Ottawa — in person and online.
✓ 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
Everyone said this would be the happiest time, and instead there's sadness, numbness, or dread — and a deep guilt for feeling that way.
A depletion that rest doesn't touch, alongside tearfulness, irritability, or anxiety that can spike without warning.
Intrusive, distressing thoughts are a common and treatable part of postpartum depression and anxiety — and naming them with someone safe is often the first relief.
Postpartum depression is different from the short-lived 'baby blues' of the first couple of weeks; it's more intense, lasts longer, and interferes with daily life. Therapy at Auren Wellness meets you in the reality of new parenthood — the sleep deprivation, the identity shift, the isolation — without judgment. We draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is well supported for perinatal depression, to work with the low mood, the anxious or intrusive thoughts, and the enormous adjustment of this period. We can work around a feeding schedule and meet virtually so you don't have to leave home. Where medication is a consideration — including while breastfeeding — that's a conversation for you and your physician, and we're glad to coordinate. If your symptoms ever include thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please treat that as urgent and use the crisis resources below right away.
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.
QUESTIONS
The baby blues are common, mild, and pass within about two weeks of birth. Postpartum depression is more intense, lasts longer, and interferes with daily life and bonding. If low mood, anxiety, or hopelessness persist beyond two weeks or feel severe, it's worth reaching out.
It can begin any time in the first year, not just right after delivery. Some people notice it in the early weeks; for others it emerges months later, sometimes around weaning or a return to work. It's treatable whenever it appears.
Yes. Virtual sessions mean you can meet from home with your baby nearby, and we'll work around feeding and nap schedules. The aim is to make getting support as manageable as possible in this period.
Not necessarily. Many people recover with therapy alone. If medication is worth considering — including options compatible with breastfeeding — that's a decision for you and your physician, and we're happy to coordinate. Therapy and medication can also work well together.
Intrusive, distressing thoughts are common in postpartum depression and anxiety and don't mean you'll act on them or that you're a bad parent — but they deserve support. Please tell someone. If you ever feel at risk of harming yourself or your baby, treat it as an emergency and use the crisis resources on this page immediately.
Yes. Postpartum depression isn't limited to the parent who gave birth. Partners and fathers can also experience low mood, irritability, and withdrawal after a baby arrives, and adoptive parents can be affected too. Support is available for any new parent, and for couples navigating it together.
Sessions are 50 minutes and typically range from $150 to $225 depending on the therapist, confirmed during your free consultation. OHIP generally doesn't cover psychotherapy with Registered Psychotherapists or Social Workers, but most extended health plans do. Auren offers direct billing to many insurers and provides receipts for reimbursement, and sliding-scale spots are available case-by-case based on need.
Yes, and many new parents prefer it. Secure video sessions mean no travel, no childcare logistics, and the flexibility to meet during naps or feeds. Your baby is welcome on screen. If you'd rather get out of the house, in-person sessions at our Ottawa office are available as well.
No need to wait. Low mood and anxiety during pregnancy are common and treatable, and getting support early can make the postpartum period easier. The same therapist can work with you through pregnancy and beyond, so the support is already in place when the baby comes.
It varies. Some parents find a couple of months of regular sessions gives them what they need; others want longer support through the first year and the transitions it brings. There's no set program length. You and your therapist review what you need as you go, and you can pause or finish whenever it feels right.
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.
