REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (Qualifying)
Emily Light
I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving that they may not fully understand. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, challenges with self-esteem, or difficulties in your relationships, therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, work through what feels overwhelming, and develop new ways of coping.
Available
English
Virtual
French
Individuals 15+ & Couples
MY THERAPEUTIC STYLE
Compassionate & Empowering
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and navigating your thoughts and emotions can leave you feeling alone or misunderstood. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, or relationship challenges, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where you can show up exactly as you are, without fear of judgment.
I work with individuals experiencing OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and addictions, alongside a range of other mental health concerns. Using a compassionate, collaborative approach, I draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, ERP, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help you better understand yourself, work through difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for everyday life. Together, we'll build on your strengths, work toward meaningful change, and help you feel more confident and empowered at a pace that feels right for you.
What Emily can help with
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
Burnout
Eating Disorders
Childhood Trauma
OCD
Grief
Substance Abuse Recovery
LGBTQIA+
Specialty
Trauma, PTSD & Anxiety
Emily takes a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and the lasting effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences, including trauma and PTSD. She recognizes how anxiety, unresolved trauma, and deeply rooted emotional patterns can impact daily life, relationships, and one's sense of self.
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Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emily helps clients better understand their experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.
Her approach is collaborative and empowering, balancing emotional exploration with practical strategies for meaningful change. Her goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported as they work toward greater confidence, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
Approaches
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Trainings
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EMDR
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CBT
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative Therapy
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Humanistic Therapy
EXPERIENCE
A culturally sensitive, client-centered space
Emily is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a University of Ottawa graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Before her work as a therapist, she was a childcare worker with the English Montreal School Board. Her internship experience was at PsyMontreal, where she supported university students through challenges such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and OCD.