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Does This Sound Like You?
You feel things deeply, maybe more than you let on. On the outside, you might look like you’re keeping it together, but inside, you’re often overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted by the effort it takes to function, connect, or just be.
Your mind races with thoughts you can’t turn off. You might struggle with focus, self-doubt, emotional burnout, or the quiet belief that something about you is just… too much or not enough.
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Maybe you’ve been shaped by past wounds, childhood experiences, trauma, or relationships where your needs weren’t met. Now, those old patterns show up in how you think, how you relate, how safe you feel in your own body and with others.
Perhaps you're constantly people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or questioning whether you're worthy of love, success, or rest. ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles often overlap in complex ways, and they don’t get better by just pushing through.
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Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or with your partner, you deserve a space where your full experience is welcome. Our therapists can help you understand your patterns, heal the wounds underneath, and build practical tools that fit your brain, your relationships, and your goals. Healing isn’t about perfection...it’s about finding a blissful balance.
If any of this sounds like you, you’re not alone.
And we’re here to help you...
Break Free from Worry & Overthinking
Learn how to quiet the mental noise, reduce racing thoughts, and finally feel more grounded in your daily life.
Improve Relationships
Whether in individual or couples therapy, you'll develop the confidence to set boundaries, communicate more honestly, and stop shrinking yourself for the comfort of others.
Manage ADHD Symptoms
We help clients with ADHD develop practical tools for focus, emotional regulation, and time management, while also building self-compassion and celebrating the strengths of a neurodivergent mind.
Heal from Past Wounds
Explore how early experiences shaped the way you show up in the world — and start the work of healing old patterns that no longer serve you.
Build Self-Esteem
Let go of harsh self-criticism and rediscover your worth. Therapy can help you develop a more compassionate, empowering relationship with yourself.
Break Unhealthy Coping Cycles
Discover unhealthy habits that are keeping you stuck, and learn healthier coping strategies to stop self-sabatoging behaviours.
Meet Our Team
Danielle Kranabetter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Virtual Only
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Individuals 16+ & Couples
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English
Anxiety, trauma, and relationship wounds can leave you feeling disconnected, from yourself, from others, and from the life you want to build. Whether you’re navigating the lingering impact of past experiences, struggling with self-doubt, or healing after narcissistic abuse, therapy can offer the space to reclaim your voice and your sense of safety.
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I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space where you can feel truly seen and supported. My approach is client-centered and integrative, blending CBT, ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based practices. I specialize in helping individuals heal from the emotional toll of toxic or narcissistic relationships, rebuild self-trust, and establish healthier patterns.
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Together, we’ll work to quiet anxious thoughts, strengthen your boundaries, and help you feel more grounded in who you are — not who others expect you to be.
Maryam Einshouka
Registered Psychotherapist MBBS, MHSc
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Virtual Only
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Accepting clients on waitlist only
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Individuals 13+, Couples & Families
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English & Arabic
It’s not always easy to open up about what you’re carrying — especially when the past feels too heavy, or the present feels stuck in patterns you don’t know how to change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, therapy can offer a path forward that feels safe, empowering, and healing.
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I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, with advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — a powerful modality that helps process and release the emotional impact of past wounds. I also draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to meet your unique needs.
In addition to individual work, I support couples in breaking unhelpful cycles, improving communication, and rebuilding connection using tools from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Imago Therapy. Whether you’re healing from past trauma or working to create healthier relationships, we’ll work together to foster lasting change and a stronger sense of self.
Homa Tabar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Virtual & In-Person Downtown Ottawa
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Individuals 16+ & Couples
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English, Farsi & Spanish
Trying to keep it all together, especially when your mind is always “on”, can feel exhausting. Whether you’re managing anxiety, struggling to focus, navigating complex relationships, or living with the weight of cultural or identity pressures, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
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I offer a compassionate, client-centered space where you can slow down and reconnect with who you are beneath the overwhelm. My approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and existential therapies, always tailored to your unique story and cultural context.
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I have a strong passion for working with neurodivergent clients, especially those with ADHD, helping you build personalized strategies for executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-compassion, without pathologizing the way your brain works.
I also work with couples, supporting partners in understanding each other more deeply, breaking out of reactive cycles, and fostering stronger emotional connections. Whether you're navigating anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or neurodiversity, we’ll work together to help you move from self-doubt to self-understanding, at a pace that feels right for you.
Husainat Bakare
Registered Psychotherapist
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Virtual
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Not Available
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Individuals 16+ & Couples
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English & Yoruba
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Life is a journey of numerous experiences. When we encounter obstacles, transitions, and adversity time and time again, life can begin to feel like too much to handle.​
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As your therapist, I will aim to help you process your experiences, heal, make appropriate and meaningful changes for your future, and become the best version of yourself. I am focused on providing therapy through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, culturally sensitive, and informed lens to all persons inclusive of BIPOC, minority, and immigrant communities. I am dedicated to ensuring that all my clients feel safe, respected, and supported in their journeys towards wellness with me.
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I support individuals navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and substance use, stress and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in compassion and cultural awareness, with a special focus on issues related to racial identity, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics. Whether you're experiencing burnout, loneliness, or simply looking to build healthier coping skills, I provide a supportive space to explore what’s holding you back and help you move toward lasting change.
*If you would like to be added to Husainat's waitlist, please let us know through email at admin@blissfulbalancecounselling.com*
Chose your therapist? Awesome!
Our Fees:
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): $180
Registered Psychotherapist & Social Worker (Individuals & Couples): $200
Lower fee options are available for clients without insurance coverage.
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(no HST is charged)
Please inquire with your provider if they cover services provided by Registered Psychotherapists or Registered Social Workers. Lower fee options are available for clients without insurance coverage. Please inquire with your therapist.
Start your healing journey today
Before I founded Blissful Balance Counselling, I found it difficult to find a therapist who understood my cultural background and that I just...clicked with. Through careful selection, I have cultivated a team of therapists who possess not only the knowledge and training but also the lived experiences necessary to effectively serve clients from diverse backgrounds. At Blissful Balance Counselling, we are committed to support you in navigating life's challenges, guiding you toward greater resilience and restoring balance and bliss in your life.
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-Rania Oustad
Clinic Founder & Registered Psychotherapist
ACCEPTED BY MOST INSURANCE
SERVING INDIVIDUALS 13+, AND COUPLES
​We treat:
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Stress, Self-esteem, Couples & more...
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No Waitlists
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Culturally Diverse Therapists
Not sure whom to book with? No problem. Fill out the form below and our patient care coordinator will get back to you in 24 business hours.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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​We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.