Mental Health Services in Nepean

A Space to Be Yourself

You shouldn’t have to trek all the way downtown to find world-class mental health support. And you certainly shouldn’t have to settle for a clinical, sterile environment just because you want professional care.

At Rippeyoung & Associates, we are proud to call Nepean home. We are a West End practice built for West End people, busy professionals, parents, creatives, and everyone in between.

We know that walking into a therapy office can feel intimidating. That’s why we’ve ditched the "medical clinic" vibe in favour of something that feels more like real life. We are a team of real people, musicians, former corporate pros, and parents, who happen to be highly trained mental health professionals.

Your West End Mental Health Hub

Why choose a local Nepean practice? Because therapy works best when it fits seamlessly into your life. Located on Morrison Drive, we are a convenient "home base" for your mental health journey. We don’t do "clinical cold" or "stuffed shirt" academic nods. We offer a space where you can take off the mask, drop the "I'm fine" act, and get real support from people who understand that life is messy.

How We Help: Practical Tools for Real Life

We don’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, we use evidence-based tools tailored to your specific situation. Here is how we support our Nepean neighbours:

• Navigating Anxiety & Stress The Approach: We move beyond basic stress management. Using tools like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we help you stop fighting your thoughts and start living your life. We help you identify triggers and build the resilience to handle whatever the week throws at you.
• Getting Unstuck (Depression Support) The Approach: When motivation vanishes, we help you find it again. Our focus is on identifying root causes and using small, values-based actions to help you reconnect with the things (and people) that bring you joy.
• Couples & Relationship Health The Approach: Relationships are complex, especially when balancing the demands of work and family. We provide a neutral ground to rebuild trust.
• Geoff Taylor uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners look beneath the surface of recurring arguments to find the attachment wounds driving the conflict.
• Leily Shafaee Millward specializes in the unique relationship challenges surrounding infertility and the transition to parenthood.

Emotional Regulation & Resilience The Approach: For those who feel emotions intensely or are navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), we offer structure and skills. Our associate Vanessa Cardinal utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to teach distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Meet Your Nepean Team

We are a multidisciplinary team led by Matthew Rippeyoung, the practice’s registered Psychologist. We are united by a belief that therapy should be a collaborative, human experience.

Estaban Rivera

Esteban Rivera: If you want someone who understands the courage it takes to sit in the chair, look to Esteban. With over a decade of experience as a client himself, he specializes in trauma and life transitions with humility and honesty.

Geoff Taylor

Geoff Taylor: Bring your full self to the session. As a former touring musician and audio engineer, Geoff brings a creative, non-judgmental vibe that is perfect for those who don't resonate with traditional "medical" therapy.

Leily Shafee Millward

Leily Shafaee Millward: Leily knows the importance of being truly heard. With a background in communications, she helps you explore old coping patterns and offers a supportive space, and she also specializes in therapeutic support regarding fertility and parenting journeys.

Vanessa Cardinal

Vanessa Cardinal: Therapy doesn't have to be devoid of humour. Vanessa works with adults and adolescents (13+), creating a warm environment where there is room for the hard stuff, the hopeful stuff, and even a laugh when needed.

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.

Finding "Your Person" in Nepean

The most important factor in therapy is the connection you have with your therapist. We want you to find "your person", someone you feel safe being vulnerable with. Let’s save you time and money. A wrong first appointment is expensive and frustrating. We encourage you to reach out first so we can ensure you are matched with the associate who best fits your personality and needs.

 Ready to get started?

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

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OTTAWA, ON K2H 8S9
P 613.596.9197
F 613.596.6499
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Ready to get started? You can book a session using our online scheduler below, or just give us a call or send an email. Our assistant will help guide you through the process.