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Black woman participating in a virtual therapy session with her BIPOC therapist in Ottawa, engaging with her therapist to explore personal growth and mental well-being

Struggling with negative thoughts, relationship conflict or stress? 

Our highly skilled therapists
are here for you.

We are a virtual only practice.

Book your free 20-minute consultation today.

Blissful balance counseling offers a wide variety of mental health services from skilled health professionals! They offer affordable options to receive mental health care as well. Everything is well organized! I often enjoy looking at their informative posts on social media! Definitely recommend to those seeking mental health services especially those with specific cultural needs.

- Rayah

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ACCEPTED BY MOST INSURANCE

SERVING  INDIVIDUALS 7+, AND COUPLES 

​We treat:

  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma,  Stress, Self-esteem, Couples & more...

  • No Waitlists

  • Culturally Diverse Therapists

About Us

Do any of these feelings resonate with you?

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  • Carrying the weight of trauma, and not knowing how to process it?

  • Struggling to navigate cultural, racial, or personal challenges?

  • Feeling anxious and trapped in patterns that hold you back?

  • Having a hard time setting boundaries with others?

  • Stressed trying to find a healthy work/life balance?

  • Living with depression

  • Experiencing relationship struggles that leave you feeling stuck?

​​​​​​If you relate to any of these, you are not alone. I've been there. 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 cultural 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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Photo of Rania Oustad, therapist in Ottawa providing in-person and virtual therapy for individuals

-Rania Oustad

Clinic Founder & Registered Psychotherapist

Our Services

Individual Therapy

Asian woman engaged in a therapy session in-person in Toronto, reflecting on her thoughts and emotions for improved mental well-being.

Struggling with anxiety, low mood, work/life balance, or boundaries? You’re not alone. Our experienced therapists offer personalized, confidential therapy to support your growth in a safe, non-judgmental space.

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Our team can help you with...

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Relationship conflict

  • Self-esteem

  • People-pleasing behaviours

  • ADHD management

  • Work/life balance

  • Childhood trauma

  • Navigating spiritual, religious or cultural challenges

Couples Therapy

Feeling stuck in the same cycle with your partner? Our couples therapists, Anna, Danielle, Husainat, and Maryam, have helped many couples break unhealthy patterns and restore harmony in their relationships.

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Our team can help you with...

  • Managing blended family dynamics

  • Improving communication

  • Increasing intimacy

  • Healing from infidelity

  • Premarital counselling

  • Premarital Christian or Islamic counselling

  • Navigating separation

  • Infertility

  • Grief and loss

Meet Our Team
Maryam Einshouka, a Muslim, Hijabi therapist in Ottawa, providing compassionate support during a virtual therapy session to help clients enhance their mental well-being

Maryam Einshouka

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MBBS, MHSc

 Maryam offers support with:

  • Couples Therapy- Explore unhealthy patterns and improve connection with your partner.

  • Family Dynamics- Build healthier relationships in complex family situations.

  • Anxiety & Stress Management – Find effective tools to manage overwhelming feelings, reduce anxiety, and restore calm.

  • Depression- Find support to manage feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue.

  • Trauma- Heal from past experiences and reclaim emotional stability.​

  • Spiritual & Religious Identity- Find guidance and support to explore questions of faith, purpose, and identity

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Maryam offers virtual services across Canada in English and Arabic.

Danielle Kranabetter, a therapist in Ottawa, providing compassionate support during a virtual therapy session to help clients enhance their mental well-being

Danielle Kranabetter

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Danielle offers guidance in:​

  • Self-esteem- Learn to challenge self-critical thoughts and develop self-compassion.

  • Healing from Toxic Relationships-Rebuild your sense of self, and foster emotional healing. 

  • Anxiety and Stress- Learn coping tools to help manage anxiety and stress symptoms.

  • Depression- Find support to manage feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue.

  • Trauma- Heal from past experiences and reclaim emotional stability.​

  • Couples Therapy- Explore unhealthy relationship patterns and improve connection.

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Danielle offers virtual services across Canada in English.

Anna Riddell, LGBTQ queer, french speaking therapist based in Ontario for virtual therapy sessions for individuals and couples therapy

Anna Riddell

Registered Social Worker, MSW

Anna can support you with:​

  • LGBTQ+ Issues – Receive affirming support to navigate identity, relationships, and personal challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ community.

  • ADHD Support – Learn strategies to manage focus, organization, and impulsivity with personalized tools and guidance.

  • Anxiety & Relationship Issues – Explore and manage the impact of anxiety on your relationships. Anna also offers couples therapy.

  • Parenting Support – Gain practical tools and compassionate guidance to navigate the challenges of parenting.

  • Prenatal and Postpartum Support – Find nurturing support to navigate the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and early parenthood.​

​Anna offers virtual services in Ontario in English and French.

Husainat Bakare, BIPOC therapist and Muslim therapist in Ottawa, offering compassionate support during a virtual therapy session to help clients improve their mental well-being.

Husainat Bakare

Registered Psychotherapist, C.C.C

Husainat can support you with:​

  • Chronic Trauma Support – Work through the lasting impacts of prolonged trauma with a compassionate approach.

  • Addictions & Substance Use Support – Develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward recovery in a supportive, empowering environment.

  • Anxiety & Relationship Issues – Explore and manage the impact of anxiety on your relationships. Husainat also offers couples therapy.

  • Self-Esteem & Confidence Building – Recognize your worth, embrace your strengths, and feel empowered in all areas of life.

  • OCD Support – Find effective strategies to manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.​

​Husainat offers virtual services across Canada in English and Yoruba.

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Chose your therapist? Awesome! 

Our Fees:

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): $180

Registered Psychotherapist & Social Worker (Individuals & Couples): $200

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(no HST is charged)

Please inquire with your provider if they cover services provided by Registered Psychotherapists  

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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.

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