About Me
My name is Almarine Thomas.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Worker, guided by the professional standards and ethical guidelines set forth by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I actively engage in professional development to stay updated on evidence-based best practices and clinical interventions.
With over 20 years of dedicated experience as a therapist, I specialize in assisting individuals, couples, and families in navigating mental health and relationship challenges from faith-based (Christian) and non-faith-based perspectives. My integrative approach combines methods from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide customized support for your unique journey.
I also offer clinical supervision to qualified and registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists per the standards of CRPO and OCSWSSW. My expertise includes working with clients who have experienced complex trauma, communication and relationship challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and parenting challenges.
My Philosophy
You are the expert on your own life. I am here to help you uncover obstacles to improvement and discover the valuable insights needed for breakthroughs. Everyone deserves a life filled with joy, peace, love, and hope. Do you feel stuck? Are you ready to find meaning and learn new skills to enhance your life? I provide a safe, collaborative, and confidential environment to support your healing journey. Together, we can work towards helping you thrive and live with purpose and intention.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT targets current problems and can help you to understand the connection between your thoughts/ thinking, emotions/feelings and actions/behaviours. These impact your beliefs about yourself, your environment and, the people in your environment. Also, CBT helps you to uncover and implement strategies to improve your mindset by targeting negative, irrational and unhelpful thoughts that keep you from thriving. Because this approach is problem-focused and practical it is more effective for someone ready to improve their behaviour and attitudes.
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Fees and Appointments?Individual therapy appointments are priced at $150/50 minutes. Family and couples therapy sessions cost $185/75 minutes, while clinical supervision is available for $135/75 minutes. Extended health care plans may cover some sessions, so please confirm with your provider for details. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs. For information on seminars and workshops, feel free to contact me. I’d love to hear from you at 613-979-4894!
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Cancellation/No-Show PolicyIf you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please do so through your profile/ account https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/breakthroughcps/booking. I understand that unexpected situations can occur, resulting in missed appointments. However, please note the following policies: 1. If you cancel or reschedule an appointment with less than 24 hours' notice or do not attend your scheduled appointment, you will be charged the regular session fee. 2. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late without notifying me, the session may be cancelled, and the fee will still apply.
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Appointment Location?Virtual sessions are conducted via Owl Practice or Microsoft Teams, while in-person sessions occur at 1151 North River Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 3W5.
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BookingTo book an individual, couples or family therapy session, you must create an account at https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/breakthroughcps/booking to access my calendar. To book a free 15-minute consultation, contact me at 613-979-4894.
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Contact Me
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact me by phone at 613-979-4894 or by email. Please note that email is an insecure form of communication. Indicate your preferred mode of communication—email or telephone—and exercise caution in your correspondence.