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Couples &
Families
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Counselling and Psychotherapy in Ottawa and Surrounding Areas
We are not what happened to us, we are what we wish to become.
— Carl Jung
Are intrusive thoughts streaming through your mind?
We recognize the frustration these thoughts can bring, and we are here to help you move forward!
We offer a warm, welcoming environment where you are not only heard but where you are truly seen and understood.
Together, we’ll explore your feelings and navigate the challenges you face by uncovering things that resonate with you.
Our Commitment
At Another Path Psychotherapy, we're all about creating a welcoming place where everyone can feel at home, no matter where they come from. We strive to build a supportive and understanding community that helps you through your challenges.
Here, you’ll find the strength and understanding you need to grow and thrive, all tailored to suit your personal needs.
Issues Treated
Relationship Difficulties
Navigating challenges in romantic and interpersonal relationships.
Family Conflict
Managing family conflicts by enhancing communication, understanding, and support.
Perfectionism / Fear of Failure and Judgement
Navigating the pressures of high standards and the fear of criticism.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Managing obsessive focus on perceived flaws in physical appearance.
Negative Self-Talk / Ruminations/ Catastrophizing/ Spiraling
Addressing persistent self-criticism, excessive worrying, and worst-case scenario thinking.
Our Services
One Step at a Time
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy offers a warm, non-judgmental space where you can work one-on-one with a therapist. You'll explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, focusing on making meaningful changes that enhance your mental well-being.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy provides a warm, supportive setting where families can come together to address their challenges. Through open discussions, each member gains a deeper understanding of the issues at hand and learns effective strategies to enhance family dynamics.
Couples Therapy
Our couples therapy offers a supportive setting where you and your partner, guided by a therapist, enhance communication, modify unhealthy behaviors, and leverage your relationship's strengths.
Who We Are
Every journey is unique, and the right therapeutic approach can profoundly transform your path. As integrative psychotherapists, we draw on a variety of modalities tailored to your specific needs. Our sessions go beyond conversation. We draw on the strengths of cognitive-behavioral therapy, schema therapy, narrative therapy (your story), mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic insights to name a few. This diversity in practice, allows for deeper understandings that foster personal growth and resilience.
Start Your Path Here!
Reach out
You have the flexibility to begin your therapy experience right away or opt for a free discovery consultation to discuss your needs.
Intake Appointment
During our first session, we'll take the time to understand what brought you to therapy, explore both your current situation and past experiences, and work towards your goals.
Moving Forward
Once we've set your goals, our ongoing sessions will focus on reaching them. We'll use therapeutic techniques tailored to your needs, helping you develop coping strategies that will lead you to better understand your behavior patterns, and foster meaningful change.
Insights, Stories, and Support: Ottawa’s Mental Health Blog
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THE SILENCED SELF:When Belonging Costs You Your Identity
Authentic Identity Reclamation (AIR) and the Psychodynamics of Suppressed Identity
An integrative psychotherapy model and forthcoming
The book is forthcoming in 2026
By Gregory Ian Smith M.A., Psych. C., R.P., C.C.C. Registered Psychotherapist Clinical Director, Another Path Psychotherapy Ottawa, Ontario
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AI Therapy: Can Artificial Intelligence Really Understand Your Emotions?
When emotional distress or overwhelm shows up, it rarely does so quietly. It may arrive as relentless overthinking, panic that won’t settle, or a heaviness that makes getting out of bed feel impossible.
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Building Emotional Resilience: Tools from Therapy
“Resilience isn’t a trait. It’s a process.” — Ann Masten
Have you felt that it’s been one of those weeks where just getting through the day felt like a win? Maybe you’ve had an argument that won’t stop replaying in your head, been blindsided by bad news, or you’re carrying a quiet heaviness you can’t explain.
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Earning Love Through Effort: The Roots of Silent Overfunctioning and the Path to Healing
Think about the roles you often find yourself in. At work, at home, or with friends, are you the one organizing plans, picking up slack, checking in on everyone, and making sure things do not fall apart? If that sounds familiar, you might already know what silent overfunctioning feels like.
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Loving a Narcissist: Protecting Your Well-Being
We’ve all used the term "narcissist" to describe someone who seems overly self-centered —someone who constantly brags about their achievements, demands attention, or rarely stops to ask, "How are you?"
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Ottawa Psychotherapy for Glass Child Syndrome: Nurturing the Unseen Sibling
The Unseen Sibling in Families with Special Needs: Imagine being a child who feels invisible in their own home—not because they lack love, but because family dynamics demand most of the attention go to a sibling with special needs.
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Navigating Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Imposter Syndrome
In our pursuit of success and acceptance, we often encounter underlying challenges that go unnoticed.
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Neuroplasticity: What Your Brain Can Do for You
Have you ever wondered how your brain learns new information, tackles challenges, or recovers from injury? The answer lies in neuroplasticity—a concept where our brains reshape themselves through our thoughts and actions
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Exploring Addiction, Dependency, and Healthy Choices
This is your brain on Drugs.
In the late 1980s, a public service announcement took the United States by storm. The ad campaign featured a man holding an egg, uncracked and untouched, stating “This is your brain”.
