Mental Health Services for Centretown

A Sanctuary Just 15 Minutes Away

Living in Centretown places you at the heart of Ottawa. But when it comes to mental health, you shouldn't have to settle for a clinical, sterile environment just because you want professional care. Sometimes, healing requires stepping out of the downtown noise and finding a space where you can truly hear yourself.

Rippeyoung & Associates is that space. Located just a short 10-15 minute drive west of Centretown, we offer a "home base" for your mental health journey. We’ve ditched the "medical clinic" vibe in favour of an environment that feels like real life, offering you a quick escape from the city core to a place where you can take off the mask and drop the "I'm fine" act.

Comprehensive Care, Close to Home

We don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Our team provides specialized care using evidence-based tools tailored to your specific situation, including:

• Trauma & PTSD Support: Reclaim your life from past experiences with Therapy for Trauma, PTSD Counselling, and EMDR Therapy.
• Mood & Anxiety Management: We help you navigate Anxiety and Depression using proven modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Relationship Health: Whether you need Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, or individual Relationship Counselling, we provide a neutral ground to rebuild trust.
• Emotional Regulation: For those feeling emotions intensely, we offer structure and skills through DBT Therapy (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy).

Meet Your Therapy Team

We are a team of real people—musicians, dancers, former corporate pros, and parents—who happen to be highly trained mental health professionals. We know that the most important factor in therapy is the connection you have with your therapist. Here is who is ready to welcome you:

Esteban Rivera

Esteban Rivera: If you are looking for a therapist who combines professional insight with lived understanding, look to Esteban. His practice is rooted in honesty, courage, and humility. Esteban creates a space where you feel safe to speak openly and explore new perspectives at your own pace.

Esteban brings over a decade of personal experience as a client himself. Having worked through trauma, attachment wounds, and anxiety, he understands the courage it takes to sit in the chair. He draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centred Therapy to help you navigate complex trauma, identity exploration, or major life transitions.

Geoff Taylor

Geoff Taylor: Geoff works to create a collaborative space where you can explore life's bigger questions without fear of judgment. His approach is primarily psychodynamic, helping you look beneath the surface to understand the experiences shaping your life today.

Geoff brings a unique "real world" vibe to therapy. As a former touring musician and audio engineer, he understands the creative mind and the pressures of performance. For couples, Geoff uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners look beneath the surface of recurring arguments and heal attachment wounds. He is committed to helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion.

Leily Millward

Leily Shafaee Millward: Leily knows the importance of being truly heard. Her goal is to offer a supportive space built on trust, where you can explore old coping patterns and uncover your inherent strengths. Leily takes an integrative approach, drawing from cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapies to make sessions practical and personal.

With a background in communications and public relations, Leily specializes in the unique relationship challenges surrounding infertility and the transition to parenthood. She also supports adolescents (13+) and adults through anxiety, trauma, and identity exploration, ensuring you feel seen and understood.

Vanessa Cardinal

Vanessa Cardinal: Therapy doesn't have to be devoid of humour. Vanessa creates a warm environment where there is room for the hard stuff, the hopeful stuff, and even a laugh when needed. She works with adolescents (13+) and adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges.

Vanessa's approach blends humanistic therapies with evidence-based tools like DBT and ACT, ensuring your treatment doesn't feel "cookie-cutter." Whether you are untangling old patterns or just trying to figure yourself out, Vanessa offers empathy and genuine care to help you envision a future that feels like your own.

Why Choose Us For Mental Health Services?

At Rippeyoung & Associates, we understand that every individual and relationship is unique. Our experienced therapy team is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your specific needs. Whether you are seeking support individually or as a couple, we work collaboratively to create a safe, compassionate space where growth and healing can flourish.

Your first sessions will focus on building trust and understanding your story—what brought you to therapy, the challenges you face, and your goals moving forward. With this foundation, we develop a customized treatment plan using proven approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), systemic therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Personalized Approach: We adapt our methods to fit your unique circumstances, recognizing that no two journeys are alike.
Diverse Expertise: Our therapists bring a broad spectrum of skills, including trauma recovery, mood and anxiety management, relationship counselling, and emotional regulation.
Flexible Access: Offering both in-person sessions in Ottawa and secure virtual counselling, we make it easy to prioritize your mental health regardless of your schedule or location.
Multilingual Support: To help you express yourself authentically, our team provides therapy in English, French, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

In-Person and Virtual Sessions Available

We offer in-person counselling at our Ottawa office and secure virtual sessions for clients who prefer the comfort and convenience of meeting from their homes. This flexibility makes maintaining continuity and prioritizing your relationship easier, even with busy schedules.

Multilingual Support

We're proud to offer therapy in English, French, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. We know that being able to express yourself fully and comfortably in your language can make a meaningful difference in how supported you feel.

Start Your Journey Today

You don't need to stay stuck. A short drive from Centretown can make a world of difference. Our goal is to empower you and your loved ones to build stronger connections, improve communication, and develop coping strategies that foster lasting well-being. Reach out today to start your path toward positive change with a therapist who truly understands your needs.

Rippeyoung & Associates

Location: 1150 Morrison Drive, Suite 205, Ottawa, ON K2H 8S9 (Nepean)
Phone: 613.596.9197
Email: info@matthewrippeyoung.com

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P 613.596.9197
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