Individual
Psychotherapy
Always providing evidence-based therapy techniques, I do individual therapy with children (ages 7+), youth, and adults. Some areas I frequently work with include Anxiety, Chronic Illness/Type 1 Diabetes, and major life transitions such as divorce, parenting struggles or adjusting to University life.
Type 1 Diabetes Counselling
As someone living with Type 1 Diabetes, I am aware of the daily challenges that it can present. Being diagnosed at age 4 fundamentally impacted my life, and this has informed my practice in many ways. ​
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I work with individual clients and families and would love to speak with you regarding the support you may need to live your best life with diabetes for you or your loved one.
Virtual Therapy
I provide online secure video- conferencing services and telephone services that are PHIPA compliant and adhere to all the privacy regulations in Canada. I am able to provide services to residents of Ontario.
My Approach
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The best counselling work happens in a safe and non-judgmental space while working hard to find the best form of communication for each client. Evidence-based treatment is at the core of my practice, and I always operate from a client-centered and strengths-based approach to therapy. Using clinical judgment and experience helps customize my psychotherapeutic interventions depending on client concerns, personality, and goals. Some of those interventions may include:
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Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
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Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Interpersonal Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Mindfulness-based techniques.
About me
Bringing over a decade of experience working with children, youth, and adults, both in a counselling and teaching capacity, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) whose experience ranges from working with high-risk youth in residential, secure treatment, and school-based settings. Prior to opening my own private practice I worked for several years in a group private practice in the West end of Ottawa.
Living with Type 1 diabetes since the age of four has informed my practice, and outside of work I find solace in the outdoors and any sort of creative project. I value nature, connecting with people in ways that will be meaningful to them, and finding balance in life.
Getting Help
There are many things that bring people to therapy, and below are 5 areas that I work with a lot. If you click on the link it will bring you to articles and resources on the subject area that may be of interest to you!
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Anxiety
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Self Esteem
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Type 1 Diabetes
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Mental Health
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Parent Resources
Stress Management
CONTACT ME​​​​​​
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Fax: 613 280 1363
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Email: christinekeown@protonmail.com
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 4734
Ottawa Postal Station E
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5H9
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