Amanda Carver Psychotherapy

Amanda Carver Psychotherapy is a clinic located at 317 Catherine St in Ottawa, offering psychotherapy and counselling services by phone, by video, and in person. The practice is reachable at 613-552-1842 and operates within Ottawa's broader network of mental health and wellness clinics.

A local presence for mental health care

Psychotherapy clinics occupy a particular place in a city's fabric: unlike a retail shop or a restaurant, they are sought out quietly, often at moments when someone is navigating a difficult stretch of life. In a city the size of Ottawa, with its mix of federal public servants, students, young families, and long-time residents, the need for accessible, private counselling spaces has grown steadily. A clinic situated on Catherine St sits within reach of downtown-adjacent neighbourhoods, giving people in surrounding areas a nearby option rather than requiring a longer trip across the city.

The rhythm of a therapy practice also reflects the rhythm of the community it serves. Ottawa's seasonal swings — long winters, a compressed but busy summer, the return-to-routine pressures of September — often coincide with shifts in how people seek support. Clinics offering both in-person and virtual formats have become part of how residents fit care into schedules shaped by commuting, shift work, or family obligations, without needing to choose between convenience and consistency.

Services offered

The clinic provides individual therapy, family and parenting support, anxiety-focused work, and EMDR, along with clinical supervision for other practitioners.

Individual therapy

Sessions are structured around the concerns a person brings in, which may include stress, low mood, career uncertainty, self-esteem, grief, relationship patterns, parenting challenges, identity exploration, or perinatal and postpartum transitions. The approach centres on working through these layers at a manageable pace rather than isolating a single issue.

Family and parenting support

Support is available for families navigating conflict, periods of strain, or the day-to-day pressure of parenting. Work with adolescents is also offered, including those experiencing learning differences or difficulty with emotional regulation, with the aim of helping both the young person and the surrounding adults find steadier footing at home.

Anxiety-focused work

For people experiencing persistent worry, racing thoughts, physical tension, or panic, sessions focus on building practices suited to the individual rather than offering a generic list of coping tools, so that responses can be applied in real time.

EMDR

EMDR is offered as a structured approach involving bilateral stimulation — such as guided eye movements or tapping — used alongside brief recall of a memory, sensation, or fear. It is applied to trauma-related experiences as well as panic, phobias, and certain OCD-related patterns.

Clinical supervision

Individual and dyadic supervision is available for practitioners looking to expand their clinical skills, particularly around anxiety and trauma work grounded in nervous-system-informed approaches.

Appointment formats and accessibility

Services are available in person at the Catherine St location, or remotely by phone and video, giving residents across the Ottawa area flexibility in how they attend sessions.

This flexibility matters in a city where commuting distances vary widely — from downtown apartments a short walk from Catherine St to suburban and rural households further out. Offering virtual appointments alongside in-person visits reflects a broader shift seen across Ottawa's clinics in recent years, where care needs to travel to the client as much as the client travels to the clinic. Payment for services is arranged directly with the clinic through various payment methods.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Amanda Carver Psychotherapy located?

The clinic is located at 317 Catherine St in Ottawa, Ontario.

Does the clinic offer virtual appointments?

Yes, services are available by phone and video in addition to in-person visits.

What kind of concerns are addressed?

Sessions cover a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, family and parenting challenges, grief, relationship patterns, and trauma-related experiences addressed through approaches such as EMDR.

Is supervision available for other practitioners?

Yes, individual and dyadic clinical supervision is offered for practitioners looking to develop their skills in anxiety and trauma-focused work.