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Athem Houssein

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Located In: Ottawa

Session Format: In-person, Online, Telephone

Bio: Whether you’re dealing with emotional regulation, harmful coping patterns, or the impacts of life transitions, I provide holistic, adaptive support tailored to your unique needs. I also work with children and teens facing emotional and behavioral challenges, helping families restore connection and harmony. My practice is grounded in creating safe.

I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help, but you deserve support that honours your unique story and respects your journey. When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you with care and compassion while using tools tailored to your needs. Healing begins with a single step—and reaching out could be the beginning of something transformative.

Areas of Practice: ADHD, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Career, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Education, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Hoarding, Internet Addiction, Intimate Partner Violence, LGBTQ+ Related Issues, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital Concerns, Men's Issues, Neurodivergence, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Personal Growth, Racial Identity, Racialized Violence, Racism, Relational Concerns, Relational Endings, Religious Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Shame, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trans Experience, Trauma, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Grief, Video Game Addiction, Weight Concerns, Workplace Concerns

Languages Spoken: French, Somali

Session Format: In-person, Online, Telephone

Provides Services for and/or Direct Billing: Blue Cross, Greenshield, MEDAVIE Blue Cross, Non-Insured Health Benefits, Sliding Scale, Sunlife, TelusClaims

Sliding Scale: yes

Professional Designation: Registered Social Worker ( RSW)

Professional Association: OCSWSSW

Provinces Served: Ontario

Accepting New Clients: Yes

Therapist's Racial Identities: African, Arab, Black

Therapist's Gender Identities: Man

Age Groups: [0-6] Toddlers/Preschoolers, [11-13] Preteens/Tweens, [14-19] Adolescents/Teenagers, [20-64] Adults, [6-10] Children, [65+] Elders

Session Type: Families, Groups, Individuals, Relationships

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