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Who I work with

Individuals
Older Adults / Seniors
Couples
Families

Therapy settings

In-person

Virtual

Phone

Availability

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
after 5pm

Languages Spoken

English
French / Française

Rates

Sliding Scale

I have some pro-bono spots.

Please inquire about availability of these reduced fee options.

Crystal Gomes

Student Therapist 

in 

Ottawa

ON
Fireside Psychotherapy
Accepting New Clients
Offering services in: Ontario
Practicum ends: December 31, 2026

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Get to know Crystal

Hi, I’m Crystal. I’m currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and working as a student therapist under clinical supervision.

I work with adults and youth 16+ who may be navigating trauma, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, or major life transitions. I also enjoy supporting clients who are trying to better understand how their identity, relationships, upbringing, and past experiences shape the way they move through the world today.

My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centred. I believe therapy does not have to feel overly formal or intimidating. Sometimes, it can simply be a space where you can slow down, speak honestly, feel less alone, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying.

I aim to meet clients with curiosity, compassion, and respect. Rather than telling you what to do, I hope to walk alongside you as we explore what feels difficult, what patterns may be keeping you stuck, and what kind of support or change may feel meaningful to you.

I offer in-person sessions in Ottawa and virtual sessions across Ontario. Sliding scale spots are available. I provide therapy in English and can offer support in French at an intermediate level.

Look forward to hearing from you soon!

Who I work with

Individuals
Older Adults / Seniors
Couples
Families

Therapy settings

In-person

Virtual

Phone

Availability

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
after 5pm

Rates

Reduced

I have some pro-bono spots.

Please inquire about availability of these reduced fee options.

A Note on Student Therapists:

Student therapists meet entry-to-practice standards of qualification (example from Ontario). Student therapists may be focusing their learning on treating a specific population, issue or use of a specific type of therapy.

These are the areas of practice on which
I am focusing my learning while in practicum:

Modalities

Cognitive-Behavioral
Humanistic
Somatic/Bottom Up
Solution Focused
Existential
Couples and Families
Mindfulness

Communities

BIPOC
Caregivers
Disability
Immigrant & diaspora
LGBTQ+
Men
Military
Neurodiverse
Religious/Spiritual
Secular
Trans & Non-Binary
Women
Perinatal/Prenatal

Issues

ADD/ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety (eg. Generalized/OCD)
Body Image
Burnout/Stress
Depression
Domestic Violence
Divorce
Career & Workplace
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Co-dependence
Couples & Discernment
C-PTSD & Trauma
Family Issues
Friendship
Grief & Loss
Intimacy & Sex
Life Transitions (eg. Breakups/Empty-nest)
Phobias
Religious Trauma
Self Esteem
Self Harm & Suicidality
Sexual Assault
Shame