Elzbieta Letourneau

Gerard Vardy The Whitestone Clinic Ottawa Counsellor

Elzbieta Letourneau, RP

M.A. Counselling & Spirituality

Independent Contractor
Languages: English, Polish

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Elzbieta is a Registered Psychotherapist committed to creating a safe and trustworthy environment where you can achieve new sense of direction and clarity. She takes a collaborative and empathetic approach to therapy, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered every step of the way.

If you’re seeking a therapist who can create new solutions and help you navigate the complexities of life with confidence, Elzbieta is the right fit for you.

Should you desire to deepen the understanding of your behaviors, inner conflicts, and emotions through the perspective of the Autonomic Nervous System, she will be a great choice because of her interest in neuroscience, neuropsychology, and Polyvagal Theory. This approach is particularly helpful in treating trauma and any emotional “stuck places” you are experiencing.

Elzbieta works with Individuals (age 18 &up), Couples and Family members, and provides Group Therapy.

Elzbieta has a special interest in providing treatment to those who struggle with substance use disorders and addictions.

Elzbieta worked as an addiction counsellor at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre within the Meadow Creek Inpatient and Outpatient programs. It deepened her understanding of complexity of mental health diagnosis and addictions.  If you are looking to regain a sense of direction and control in life, Elzbieta will be a suitable choice. She is also committed to supporting family members of those who struggle with addictions and various mental health diagnosis.

Moreover, Elzbieta offers a compassionate space to reflect on the meaning of life for those in need to adapt to life with illness or other losses.  For 6 years, she worked directly with cancer patients at different stages of their treatment, assisting patients through their journey while witnessing great courage and resilience.

If you are looking to include spirituality in sessions because it is important part of your life, you can do so with Elzbieta. She is trained to incorporate spirituality to therapy and continues her own mystical journey.

Note that Elzbieta is not only trained in various theories and techniques, but also possesses the experience and skills sensitive to cultural diversity.

Elzbieta holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling and Spirituality (MA) from the Saint Paul University, and has a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Poland (University of Wroclaw).

She is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Elzbieta Letourneau is owner of private practice Elzbieta Letourneau Psychotherapy& Counselling.

Joined The Whitestone Clinic in 2018
CRPO Licence #001408

Modalities
  • Individual Therapy (age 18 &up)
  • Couple and Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy

 

Issues
  • Anxiety (Social anxiety, GAD, etc)
  • Depression
  • Self esteem issues
  • Addictions (Behavioural) and substance use disorders
  • Relational difficulties, infidelity, and betrayal
  • Trauma work
  • Sense of loss (various types), forgiveness (self and others)
  • Grief
  • Shame work
  • Adaptation to living with life-changing events.

 

Approaches
  • Positive Psychology
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Psychodynamic, Object Relations and Self Psychology
  • Polyvagal Theory (which informs you about nervous system functioning)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Gestalt
  • Focusing and Somatic techniques
  • Mindfulness