About Us
Our Philosophy
Our Practitioners
Our Practitioners
At CBT Wellness Clinic of Ottawa, we believe that true wellness is a holistic approach that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. We strive to empower our clients to take control of their own health and well-being. We use an evidence-based approach rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other "Third Wave" approaches, including Mindfulness, DBT, and ACT.
Our Practitioners
Our Practitioners
Our Practitioners
Dr, Collins is a highly trained and experienced Psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating adults and adolescents with a broad range of difficulties. Read more about Dr. Collins below, to see if she is the right fit for you. Dr. Collins also has colleagues in-suite that she partners with if another provider is better suited for you
Our Services
Our Practitioners
Our Services
We offer Individual and Couple's Therapy for Adults and Adolescents (over age16).
Our Clinic is newly renovated, built-out with large, modern, inviting offices to allow for a tranquil vibe and nice views to the outdoors. We offer free 15-min video consultations (optional) to assess fit before asking you to complete new client paperwork.
Is Dr. Collins the right person to help you?
My Approach to Treatment:
I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and to provide you with personalized guidance and support. However, dedication is not always enough. Research suggests that a strong match between therapist and client accounts for roughly 50% of the treatment outcome, and the skills and methods we use account for the other 50%. Therefore, taking time to find the right provider is key.
For this reason, I view the first visit as no commitment, but rather a chance for you to see if you are comfortable with me, and a chance for me to collect meaningful history, listen to your difficulties, and understand your goals for treatment. I can then share a treatment plan with you, and after spending this time together, you can decide if we are a good match and if you would like to work together.
Experience:
I am a Clinical (and Health) Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in both Private Practise for myself and for others (e.g., 6 years with Ottawa Centre for Cognitive Therapy). Prior to private practise work, I worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at UT Southwestern Medical Centre in Dallas, Texas, where I enjoyed working with both inpatients and outpatients who experienced a variety of difficulties. I also enjoyed research and teaching, and provided clinical supervision to Doctoral Residents, Post-Doctoral Fellows, and graduate students in training.
Education and Credentials:
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Specializing in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine- UT Southwestern Medical Centre, Dallas, Texas
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology - University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Pre-doctoral Residency- Indiana University (IUPUI) School of Medicine
Bachelors of Arts (Psychology)- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Areas of Expertise and Interest
I would probably be a great fit if you are dealing with any of the following problems:
- Anxiety (e.g. panic attacks, Social Anxiety, OCD, Generalized anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, procrastination and Perfectionism)
- Depression, particularly recurring depression
- Anger
- Relationship difficulties
- Problems with self-acceptance (i.e., "low self-esteem")
- Problems with body image, including occasional binge-eating.
I am probably not the best match for you if you are struggling with:
- Eating disorders (i.e., severe restriction or frequent purging)
- Recurring self-harm behaviors or Borderline Personality Disorder
- Psychosis
- Problems with physical aggression
- Severe Addiction (drugs or alcohol)
- Autism Spectrum-related difficulties
If you are ready to start the journey...
Email Us to Arrange 15-min Meet and Greet (Free) or a 60-min Initial Visit with Dr. Collins
We look forward to seeing if we can help
