Meet Mae
Welcome! I’m Mae, a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. I offer in-person services in Ottawa and virtual services across Ontario to teens (16+), adults, and couples. I primarily work with issues related to abandonment, anxiety, depression, LGBT+ issues, life transitions, rejection, stress management, and trauma.
As your therapist, I want you to know that all parts of you are welcome here. This is your invitation to come as you are. There is no part of you that doesn't belong — even the parts you haven’t spoken to in a while.
My passion for therapy is rooted in my own experiences with adversity and loss. I believe we must accept that hardships, much like happiness and enjoyment, are a part of life, and instead of dwelling on what we can't change, we must shift our focus to what we can change. This does not mean that we should not feel for our past selves — the parts of us who have endured difficulties and may still be in pain; on the contrary, it means that we are applying what we have learned so we can move forward.
For some, choosing to reach out is easy; for others, there is a weight to asking for help. Believe it or not, by being here, you’ve already taken the first step. I welcome you to take the next by contacting me for a consultation.
I’m currently accepting new clients, and I would love to meet you!
Qualifications
Master of Counselling [2024] — Athabasca University
Master of Arts [2020] — Concordia University
2025-2026 — Somatic Experiencing Beginner I, II, & III
2025 — How to Identify and Treat Dissociation
2025 — Internal Family Systems [Level One Training]
2025 — The Gottman Method [Level One]
2024 — Anxious Grief: Strategies for Working with the Missing Stage of Grief
2023 — Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training [ASIST]
Meet Shanelle
Welcome! I'm Shanelle, a Registered Psychotherapist licensed in Ontario. My journey to becoming a therapist began with a deep desire to offer others the kind of support, compassion, and understanding I once longed for myself. I know that life can feel overwhelming at times, and I also know how meaningful it is to have someone who truly listens, cares, and walks alongside you without judgment.
When we're carrying emotional pain, it's natural to look for ways to cope or escape, even if only for a little while. Those strategies often help us survive difficult moments, but over time they can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, our emotions, and the people we care about most.
At the heart of my work is the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and accepted. If you're struggling with feelings of self-doubt, loneliness, grief, anxiety, or emotional pain, you don't have to carry it all on your own. Whatever you're facing, you deserve a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.
Healing isn't about having all the answers or making perfect changes overnight. It's about taking one courageous step at a time. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and move toward the life you want to create.
It is a privilege to be invited into your story, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you begin your journey toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
I provide in-person and virtual therapy sessions to individuals (12+). My areas of expertise include Trauma, PTSD, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Anger, Life Transitions, and Disordered Eating.
Qualifications:
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2026 - Emotionally focused couples therapy certification course
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2025-2027 - Somatic Experiencing (Beginner I, II, & III)
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2025 - Confidently Handle Couples on the Brink of Disaster
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2025- Gottman Method [level 1]
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2025 - Somatic EMDR Certification
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2025- Binge Eating Disorder: Clinical Interventions to Treat Underlying Trauma, Body Shame, and the Diet/Binge Cycle
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2025 - Disordered Eating: Somatic, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness Interventions for Lasting Recovery
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2025 - Shame-Informed Treatment Certification
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2024 - Grieving Our Lost Childhood (a sensorimotor psychotherapy approach)
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2024 - Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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2023 - Inner Critic to Inner-Companion
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2023 - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
I completed my Master of Arts and Counselling Psychology (Honours) from Yorkville University.
Availability Update - I am accepting clients for afternoon sessions (12:00PM - 5:00PM)
Our Approaches
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Internal Family Systems
IFS creates a connectedness between clients inner and outer worlds through accessing the Self. Additionally, IFS helps clients access and heal their protective and wounded inner parts.
Somatic Experiencing
When people experience stress, shock, and trauma, it accumulates in their bodies. SE therapy assists in helping clients notice, release, recover, from these feeling states, encouraging resilience.
Mindfulness Practices
We incorporate mindfulness techniques to help individuals and couples cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and enhance emotional resilience.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT helps individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, it encourages acceptance, self-awareness, and emotional resilience while promoting change.
EMDR therapy entails changing how a traumatic memory is stored in the brain.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy promotes personal growth and self-actualization while focusing on the human experience. This approach values authenticity and enables clients to embrace their true selves.
Trauma Informed
We use a trauma-informed approach that focuses on understanding trauma. This method fosters a safe environment, allowing clients to feel respected and empowered. By recognizing trauma signs, we tailor our techniques to support healing and resilience, building trust for effective therapy.
Gottman Method
The Gottman Method helps couples improve their relationship and emotional connection. It emphasizes understanding partner's perspective, enhancing communication, and building friendship and trust. Couples are assisted in identifying patterns and fostering positive interactions that create a lasting change for a healthier relationship.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Rooted in attachment theory, EFT seeks to establish a closeness with one's own personal feeling states and others.
Services
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15 min
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1 hr 30 min
Let's Get in Touch
It would be a pleasure to hear from you!
You're free to contact us to schedule a consultation, book a session, or simply to inquire about the therapeutic process.
Contact Information
Phone
Address
Mae: (343) 342-4540
Shanelle: (613) 366-6751
356 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON, Suite. 201