About Us
We offer Psychology and Psychotherapy for Executives, Physicians, High Performers and their families in Ottawa.
We are a group practice of registered clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals who share a passion for bringing out the best in individuals, our community, and our society. We are motivated by our shared values and research informed practices of psychology & psychotherapy..
About You
- Struggling with burnout, workplace stress, or the unique pressures of leadership?
- Our team understands the challenges faced by high performers.
Values
- We value practice grounded in the principles of Psychological Flexibility and Contextual Behavioural Science in a world where our knowledge is constantly evolving. We are committed to constantly evolving with the cutting edges of our profession.
- We value upholding the highest standards of professional practice and honouring our professional ethical codes.
- We value professional practices informed by psychological science and peer-reviewed research.
- We value inclusion and diversity as essential to human well-being and growth.
- We value building collaborations and loving, connected relationships.
- We value reflective practice that intends to unburden all from inherited structures that oppress or limit potential.
- We value the embodiment of mindfulness, compassion and ethical integrity in our daily life & work.
Vision
We intend to nurture optimal well-being and growth in individuals, our community, and our society.
Misson
Our mission is to serve your optimal well-being and growth through team excellence in the professional practice of clinical psychology and psychotherapy, guided by personal and professional integrity with our shared values.
Let Us Help
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CALL 613-656-3331 Monday to Friday 9 am to 4pm
IN PERSON We are at Suite 100 201 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Meet our team

Dr. Tripti Jaiswal
Supervised Practice Psychologist Ph.D.
Ph.D. (Panjab University)

Dr. Mari Shanahan Somerville
Supervised Practice Psychologist Ph.D.
Ph.D. (Concordia University)

Yastika Kamboj
M.A., Supervised Psychology Fellow
M.A. (McGill University)

Riley Desmarais
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
M.A. (University of Ottawa)

David Hesidence
M.Sc. (Queen’s University) Registered Psychotherapist MPA
M.Sc. (Queen’s University)
Faiza
Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice)
M.S. Clinical Psychology

Dr. Kimberly Sogge
C.Psych., Senior Clinician, Registered Psychologist
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Doctoral Residency (University of Texas)
M.Ed. (McGill University)

Dr. Paul Grunberg
C.Psych. Registered Psychologist
Ph.D., (McGill University)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours)
University of Guelph

Dr. Haleh Sanaei
C.Psych., Registered Psychologist (Supervised Practice)
Ph.D. (University of Shiraz)
M.Sc. (University of Ghazvin)

Randy Stevens
MA Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
M.A. (Yorkville University)

Alison Patrick
MSW RSW
MSW (San Francisco State University) Registered Social Worker

Dr. Olga Gale
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology
(Adler School of Professional Psychology Chicago)
Here for you.

Psychological Assessment
We offer psychologist led evidence-based psychological assessment services, including mental health, cognitive ability, academic achievement, career, as well as personality and work performance assessments. Our psychological assessments are conducted in a stepwise modular manner so that only the testing that you need is completed to optimize benefits to you for your investment.

Individual Psychotherapy
Our team of psychology & psychotherapy experts specialize in effective, evidence-based psychotherapies delivered in an individualized, collaborative and trauma-sensitive manner. We offer therapy options for adolescents and adults, in person in Ottawa, across Ontario and select other Canadian provinces virtually.
Your treatment plans are developed collaboratively with your ORIMH clinician, drawing from various therapeutic approaches based on your unique needs.

Group Therapy
Group skills training and group psychotherapy are effective, evidence-based, accessible and powerful means to psychological transformation. Ottawa River Integrative Mental Health regularly offers mindfulness, compassion-based, and trauma-sensitive group programs.
We provide specialized groups including Mindful Self Compassion, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for various concerns.

Couple & Family Therapy
Strong relationships with intimate partners and family members are some of the best gifts you can give yourself for health, wellbeing and longevity, as well as gifts you can offer to those you love.
We have expert clinicians trained to improve communication, overcome attachment traumas, deepen intimacy, and transcend stuck patterns in your relationships.