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Meet Our Team

At Willow Roots Therapy, our compassionate and experienced therapists in Ottawa are dedicated to providing personalized care to individuals, couples, and families. Each member of our team brings deep knowledge in mental health and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for healing and growth.

sophia nicoli registered psychotherapist

Meet Sophia

Your Guide to Healing & Growth

With a holistic approach to therapy, Sophia tailors her sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family. Grounded in Family Systems Therapy, she also integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, and Psychodynamic Therapy to create a supportive and personalized experience.

Sophia specializes in relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, communication skills, ADHD in adults, intimacy issues,andlife transitions.She works collaboratively with clients to developpractical treatment plans,offering tools and strategies to navigate life’s complexities with confidence.

  • Currently accepting clients to waitlist
  • Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) & Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (CAMFT).
  • Services available in English & Greek.
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andrew zhu registered psychotherapist

Meet Andrew

Healing the Present by Understanding Your Past

As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Andrew creates a compassionate space where every client’s story is valued. He believes that every behaviour and reaction makes sense within the context of one’s experiences, and that it’s never too early or too late to seek support. Through his work, Andrew helps clients understand the impact of past wounds to foster healing in the present.

Andrew specializes in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and goal-setting. For couples, he provides guidance through communication challenges and recovery from infidelity, focusing on rebuilding trust and deepening emotional connection.

In his practice, Andrew integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. His collaborative approach ensures that each treatment plan is tailored to clients’ goals while remaining mindful of time and financial accessibility.

  • Currently accepting clients
  • Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
  • Certified EMDR Therapist
  • Associate Member of the Canadian Association of Couple and Family Therapists.
  • Services available in English & French
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ro connor registered psychotherapist

Meet Ro

A Warm and Grounded Space for Connection, Reflection, and Growth

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Ro offers a warm, direct, and compassionate approach grounded in authenticity, emotional safety, and meaningful connection. She helps clients better understand their emotions, strengthen their sense of safety, and develop deeper connections with themselves and others.

Ro supports individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, sexual concerns, life transitions, parenting issues, and perinatal mental health. With a particular interest in sex therapy, she uses an emotion-focused and attachment-based approach to help clients explore intimacy, desire, communication, and connection in ways that feel safe, empowering, and aligned with their values.

  • Currently accepting clients
  • Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) (Qualifying)
  • Services available in English
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Melissa Dunn, Registered Psychotherapist in Ottawa

Meet Melissa

Creating Stronger Connections Through Understanding and Change

Relationships can become difficult when the same patterns of conflict, miscommunication, or disconnection keep repeating. Major life transitions, grief, betrayal, and changing family roles can make it even harder to feel understood and connected to the people who matter most.

Melissa works with couples, families, and individuals who feel stuck and want to create meaningful change. She helps clients explore the emotions, needs, and patterns shaping their relationships, with a focus on building greater understanding, stronger connections, healthier boundaries, and practical ways to move forward.

  • Currently accepting clients
  • Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) (Qualifying)
  • Services available in English
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bonney elliot clinical associate

Meet Bonney

Clinical Supervision & Consultation

As a masters-prepared Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, Bonney brings a relational, experiential and trauma-informed approach to her work. Licensed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Clinical Supervisor with the CCPA, she provides expert guidance for therapists seeking professional growth.

With expertise in family systems, narrative therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, brainspotting, and somatic experiencing, Bonney specializes in supporting clinicians working with trauma, grief, chronic illness, and expanded states of consciousness. She is passionate about fostering deeper therapeutic connections and enhancing the well-being of both therapists and their clients.

  • Supervision & Consultation for Therapists at Willow Roots Therapy.
  • Integrative approach incorporating somatic therapy, transpersonal psychology & mindfulness.
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Bethan Kondric

Meet Bethan

Your First Point of Contact

As Clinic Manager and part of the Client Care Team, Bethan helps ensure the seamless operation of our practice, allowing our therapists to stay focused on providing exceptional care. With a background in both clinical and client-facing roles, she understands how important it is for every client to feel welcomed, heard, and supported from their very first interaction.

Bethan is often the first point of contact for those seeking mental health services in Ottawa. Whether you have questions about our therapists and services or are ready to book your first appointment, she’ll guide you through the process with patience, kindness, and respect.

  • Providing compassionate support & smooth clinic operations.
  • Lover of books & quality time with her pups.
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