Trauma therapy in Ottawa
You've been carrying this for a long time. You don't have to keep doing it alone.
If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty, doing everything for everyone while quietly wondering when it'll be your turn, you haven't ended up here by accident.
Book your free 15-minute consultation with Angela Mason, Registered Social Worker and trauma therapist in Ottawa. It's a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to see if we're a good fit.
Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario ·
Master of Social Work, Carleton University ·
In-person in Centrepointe and virtual across Ontario ·
Specialized training in ART and NARM ·
Currently accepting new clients ·
Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario · Master of Social Work, Carleton University · In-person in Centrepointe and virtual across Ontario · Specialized training in ART and NARM · Currently accepting new clients ·
A different kind of trauma therapist
A lot of people who reach out have tried therapy before. They sat across from someone for months, talked through what happened, and left feeling like nothing really shifted. If that's you, I want you to know that's not a reflection of you; it's a reflection of the approach.
From the very first session, I am forming a picture of your patterns, your themes, and the shape of your story. I don't just validate what you're going through. I help you understand it, work through it, and build the skills to actually feel different. You will always be in charge of the pace and direction, but we will always be moving toward something.
I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and the Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM), two evidence-based trauma processing approaches that are not widely available in Ottawa. ART in particular works quickly, and many clients notice meaningful shifts within just a few sessions, without requiring you to retell every painful detail out loud.
You might be here because...
You feel responsible for everyone around you and guilty the moment you try to put yourself first
You're burnt out in a way that sleep doesn't fix and you're not sure how much longer you can keep going
You shut down or snap during conflict and then spend hours replaying what happened
You've been managing on your own for so long that asking for help doesn't feel like an option
You know, somewhere, that this goes back further than just right now
These aren't character flaws. They're patterns, and they make complete sense when you understand where they came from. That's exactly what we work on together.
Who you'll be working with
Angela Mason is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Work from Carleton University, plus a three-year diploma in Behavioural Science. She has been working in the social services and mental health field since 1999.
Angela brings both professional training and lived experience to every session. Clients often describe feeling genuinely seen and understood in a way they haven't experienced before, and that experience of being truly met is itself part of the healing.
She offers in-person sessions at her office in the Centrepointe area of Ottawa and virtual sessions across Ontario.
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out is the hardest part. Everything after that, we figure out together. Book your free 15-minute consultation and let's see if we're a good fit.