Our Team
Therapy
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Psychotherapist
Prior to commencing my career as a therapist I embarked on an explorative journey of personal growth. Having experienced the profound ways in which healing can emerge, I am passionate about supporting others in connecting with their inherent capacity for healing. With unwavering compassion and acceptance my goal is to offer you a place where you feel understood and safe to express yourself no matter your situation.I have a degree in addictions counselling and a master’s in counselling with a specializations in psychedelics and consciousness. I am passionate about innovating therapeutic approaches that catalyze the potential for change. I offer both traditional therapy as well as ketamine assisted therapy for people who have not found relief from other treatments.
I use a person-centred approach which prioritizes individual needs and comfort levels. Drawing on various trauma informed modalities including Parts work from IFS, Mindfulness Based CBT, Compassionate Inquiry, and Inner Child Work I am committed to facilitating psychotherapy in a way that embodies safety and connection.
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Jacob is a Registered Social Worker who has been working in the field of mental health care and addictions since 2015. Having transitioned from an earlier career in evolutionary-developmental biology, his psychotherapeutic approach is informed by evolutionary theory, attachment, polyvagal, narrative and somatic modalities. He is certified in CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing. Jacob has worked alongside individuals and facilitated therapy groups in a variety of clinical/ community/hospital settings. Jacob explores with clients the many ways in which invalidating and stressful social and physical environments contribute to the onset of nervous system dysregulation; leading to depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, PTSD, OCD and chronic physical pain. Jacob is excited to support clients using ketamine and other psychedelic medicines to restore a felt sense of safety and nervous system regulation, gain personal insight and new perspectives, and enable one’s innate healing capacity. He believes that ketamine can help “remind” our nervous systems what safety feels like. By cultivating connection to our authentic selves we can more easily strengthen our bonds with our loved ones, our community and nature. On the side, Jacob is a community organizer, plays guitar in a local funk band and enjoys trail running in Gatineau Park.
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I'm a registered psychotherapist with a warm, down-to-earth approach and a deep commitment to helping people navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and periods of change where greater clarity is needed. Drawing from both psychology and spirituality, my passion lies in translating profound insights into pragmatic, practical tools that help you live more fully, becoming more effective in your personal life, building higher relational capacity, and cultivating deeper, richer character.
Before entering this profession, I served as a first responder, which gives me firsthand understanding of the intense demands and unique struggles in that field. This experience drives my specialized focus on supporting first responders with PTSD, institutional betrayal, and moral injury, using evidence-based treatments tailored to these deeply complex issues.
My style is collaborative and non-judgmental, evidence-based approaches (such as EMDR, CPT, CBT, clinical hypnosis, and psychodynamic insights) with genuine empathy and compassion to create a safe space for healing. Whether you're seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, clarity during transitions, or lasting ways to live with greater purpose and connection, I'm here to support you with kindness and expertise.
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Amanda works with individuals navigating relational challenges, trauma, and disconnection—both in their relationships with others and within themselves. She believes healing begins in a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, safety, collaboration, and respect for each person’s agency and choice.
With over 15 years of experience as a registered nurse, Amanda brings a deeply compassionate, person-centred approach shaped by the courage and vulnerability of those she has worked alongside. Her practice is trauma-informed and culturally and identity-safe, with a strong foundation in attachment-based and emotional approaches. She supports clients in reconnecting with themselves, fostering a sense of safety, and moving toward greater integration and balance.
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Psychotherapist
Is there an aspect of your life that overwhelms you and leaves you feeling like you need help? Living life authentically often leads us to encounter these types of challenges. Sometimes we can trace the origin of our distress back to a particular event or experience such as a relationship or job dissatisfaction. Other times, the origins are more hidden and leave us scared and confused. This distress can take many forms, typically depression and anxiety. Talking openly in the safety and confidentiality of a therapeutic relationship can bring some relief.Humans have evolved to be social beings. Psychotherapy is both a healthy way to express our humanity, and a social process that contributes to our health. Expressing your suffering in a trusting relationship can lead to a healthy release of emotions and is a creative way to bring meaning to your distress, making it more conscious and manageable.
I offer an empathic and non-judgmental attitude as a basis for forming a collaborative relationship with you. The therapy I provide can help you experience life more deeply, enjoy more satisfying relationships, resolve painful conflicts, and better integrate all parts of your personality.
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For more than 20 years, I have supported growth both as a teacher and life coach, and today I carry that same spirit into my work as an intern psychotherapist. At my core, I bring a down-to-earth presence, creating a safe space to share your experiences.
As a Master’s student in Counselling and Spirituality at Saint Paul University, I hold a trauma-informed presence, guided by trust and curiosity, in our work together. With your needs as our compass, I draw from a range of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based CBT, and parts work to support growth in ways that feel meaningful to you.
Nature inspires me with its reminder that growth is not a straight path; it bends, pauses, and blossoms in its own rhythm. Having walked through seasons of change myself, I understand how challenging and transformative the journey can be, and I honor the courage it takes to walk this path.
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All things seek wholeness. We are wired to experience interconnectedness—with our inner parts, with others, with the Earth, and with the greater web of Life. Shame, loneliness, purposelessness, emptiness, pain, grief - much of our suffering stems from some form of disconnection: from parts of ourselves, our relationships, our communities, from the Land. Healing is, at its core, relational. My practice blends trauma-informed presence, decolonizing worldviews, somatic processing, and subconscious repatterning, to address the root causes of challenges at an embodied level. I integrate tools from NeuroAffective Relational Model, Integrated Attachment Theory, IFS, focusing, and inner child healing and I can incorporate expressive arts, movement, and body-based inquiry.
Medical
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Hi! I’m Lindsay. I provide warm, individualized, compassionate care. I truly believe that we all carry our own backpacks through life, in which there are stories, experiences, knowledge and wisdom that are unique to us.
I completed my Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Trent university where I completed my undergraduate thesis in Trauma-Informed Nursing Care.
My professional Nursing background is in Inpatient Surgery and Surgical Constant Care in Peterborough Ontario where I was able to help support my patients and their loved ones during critical and life changing times. In 2025, I decided to step away from the hospital setting and move back home to Ottawa to pursue Nursing with a more holistic lens, where I can tailor my care to my patient’s individualized needs and adopt an integrative approach to the care I provide.
I have a passion for health promotion and population health, and with deep knowledge of the social determinants of health, I strive to break down the barriers that prevent folks from receiving equitable care.
I believe we all have our own definition of what health means to us and that there are many ways to achieve that, including holistic and unique modalities. That is a snapshot of what is in my backpack- I’d love to learn about what’s in yours! I would be honoured to support you through your journey here with us at FlowState Therapy!
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I provide calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental care to support people through the deep work of healing. My approach is client-centered and rooted in the belief that care should honour the whole person—their mind, body, spirit, and story.
My nursing background is grounded in pediatric palliative care, where I had the honour of supporting children with complex medical needs and walking alongside their families through some of life’s most tender and challenging moments. That work deepened my belief in the power of relationship—the healing that can happen simply through presence, trust, and connection. I’ve developed a deep respect for the vulnerability and strength that coexist in these spaces, and a strong commitment to care that is attuned, relational, and grounded in meaning.
Building on this foundation, I aspire to become an art therapist, blending my clinical experience with my passion for the creative arts. I believe creative expression offers a unique and powerful way to support emotional integration and healing, complementing the attuned, relational care I have always valued.
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Founder & Clinic Manager, Flowstate Therapy
Hi, I’m Binyamin—Founder and Clinic Manager at Flowstate Therapy. I’ve been a Registered Nurse for over 15 years, starting out in the fast-paced world of emergency care. Those early years taught me how to stay grounded in chaos, think critically, and care deeply for people in their most vulnerable moments.
Later, I shifted into a role as a Nurse Consultant at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, working closely with first responders dealing with PTSD and other workplace-related mental health injuries. That experience opened my eyes to how complex, personal, and underserved mental health care can be—and it’s where I started asking deeper questions about how we can do better.
That curiosity eventually led me to explore alternative approaches to healing, including the emerging world of psychedelic therapy. While I haven’t gone through formal training (yet), I’ve spent the past few years immersed in research, learning, and hands-on experience in the field.
Flowstate Therapy is the result of everything I’ve learned so far: a space that brings together clinical care, compassion, and a belief that healing looks different for everyone. I’m here to support our clients, collaborate with an amazing team, and help build something meaningful for our community.
Psychology
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I am a Clinical Psychologist who works in assessment and treatment. I have more than 10 years of experience working with clients who live with anxiety or mood disorders, have experienced trauma, or who are living with chronic injury/health concerns. I believe it’s important to consider the whole person and to build on their existing strengths to create coping skills that are accessible for real-life challenges. I take an integrative approach that is informed by cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, emotion-focused therapy and internal family systems. I look forward to collaborating with you on meeting your goals and maximizing your psychological health in a supportive and affirming environment.
I work in Spanish and English. I’m a mom and I love to read and drink coffee not made by me.
https://innerwisdompsych.ca/
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I am a clinical psychologist. I provide assessment and therapy to adults. I specialize in helping those who are coping with an acute or chronic injury, those who are experiencing workplace stress and work-related injuries and trauma, and those dealing with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I have a strong interest in providing neuro-affirming care for autistic people and those with ADHD. My primary approach to therapy integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy with mindfulness and compassion-based as well as emotion-focused approaches. I emphasize identifying your strengths and assisting you to employ those strengths while learning and developing new coping strategies to help you reach your goals.
https://innerwisdompsych.ca/
Administration
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Art therapy student (Toronto Art Therapy Institute), embodiment wellness coach, clinic administrator at FlowState Therapy, facilitator at ACER Integration, and board member of the Psychedelic Puppet Show. Previously co-led Synthesis Retreats, guiding participants through transformative experiences. Holding safe spaces for mothers to reclaim their bodies, pleasure, and power, and to reconnect with their creativity and inner wisdom. With over a decade of experience integrating movement, breath, creativity, and Gestalt Therapy–Informed Practices into the preparation, facilitation, and integration of psychedelic experiences, Ona supports personal growth, self-awareness, and empowerment. Proudly serving LGBTQ+ communities and non-traditional relationships.
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Administrative and Project Coordinator
Mikaela brings a compassionate, client-first approach to her work at Flowstate Therapy. With a background in psychology and a strong foundation in mental health care, she is often the first point of contact for clients—providing supportive guidance, navigating treatment options, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming entry into care.
Mikaela is an aspiring therapist herself and brings her passion for caring for others on their mental health journey to work daily. She is skilled in empathetic communication, risk assessment, and connecting clients with appropriate resources and services.
She is deeply committed to trauma-informed care and is passionate about creating safe, accessible therapeutic experiences.
Volunteers
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Julien St. Pierre holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Their academic work reflects a strong interest in understanding the psychological and social dimensions of human experience, particularly how trauma, identity, and structural factors shape mental health. Julien plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, with the goal of becoming a therapist specializing in trauma and addictions.
They are deeply motivated by a desire to support individuals in meaningful, compassionate, and transformative ways. Julien has a strong interest in trauma-informed and integrative approaches to care, and is especially passionate about the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. They hope to one day contribute to the ethical and responsible integration of psychedelic therapies into clinical practice, viewing these modalities as powerful tools for healing, insight, and long-term recovery.
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Sina is a dedicated volunteer at FlowState Therapy and an aspiring occupational therapist with a strong interest in mental health and brain-based approaches to care. He studied Neuroscience and Mental Health at Carleton University, where he developed a deep curiosity about how the brain works and how mental health challenges can impact day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life.
At FlowState Therapy, Sina supports the clinic in a variety of roles, ranging from administrative tasks to direct client interactions, helping ensure a supportive and welcoming experience for clients and staff alike. He brings a diverse volunteer background, having worked with individuals across the lifespan and with a wide range of needs and challenges. Sina is passionate about learning from interdisciplinary teams and is committed to providing compassionate, client-centred support.
FlowState Therapy
Flowstate Therapy was created from a simple belief: everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care in a space that feels safe, grounded, and human. We combine traditional and emerging approaches—including therapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and integrative care—to help people move through pain, reconnect with themselves, and experience real, lasting change
Come As You Are
Flowstate isn’t just a clinic—it’s a space for transformation. Whether you're starting therapy for the first time, exploring psychedelic support, or returning to your healing work, we’re here to walk beside you.
Our new Space
A calm and comfortable space in the heart of downtown for healing and personal growth.
Insurance Coverage
We work with you and your insurance company to get you the best coverage possible.
Some insurers we’ve worked with:
Veterans Affairs and PCVRS
Canada Life
Medavie Blue Cross
Sunlife
Green Shield
Equitable Life of Canada
Pacific Blue Cross
Manulife
And more!
What we offer
Flow
…a mental state of deep immersion and focus on an activity, where a person experiences a sense of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process
