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Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker

Elizabeth Kelen

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
280 Albert Street, Suite 203, Ottawa, ON K1P
(343) 312-6561
Let's Connect (343) 312-6561
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I work with couples struggling with big decisions, communication breakdown, and loss of closeness or trust after attachment injury or betrayal. When one or both partners are neurodivergent or sensitive to rejection, it might feel like neither of you can say anything right–the harder you try to work through an issue, the worse you both feel. For individuals 25+, I offer a warm, relational, depth-oriented approach for help with existential concerns, anxiety, and avoidance through an attachment lens. Please visit my website to learn more about how I work!
I offer longer-term, evidence-informed psychodynamic and existential treatment for individuals who are feeling stuck, but have not found CBT-like approaches helpful. By contrast, my couples work is usually 8-20 sessions, and is more structured, in recognition of the fact that treating a relationship is not the same as an individual.
Making appointments can be tedious! I invite you to send me a very short email from this page and we will find a time for a free telephone/video consult to make sure I'm a good fit for you.
Call or Elizabeth Kelen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 312-6561

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shine Mental Health Collective

280 Albert Street

Suite 203

Ottawa, ON K1P

(343) 312-6561

Hope & Healing Psychology

1750 Courtwood Crescent

Suite 305

Ottawa, ON K2C

Night owl here - I offer evening and weekend sessions, in-person and online!
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Marital and Premarital 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shine Mental Health Collective

280 Albert Street

Suite 203

Ottawa, ON K1P

(343) 312-6561

Hope & Healing Psychology

1750 Courtwood Crescent

Suite 305

Ottawa, ON K2C

Night owl here - I offer evening and weekend sessions, in-person and online!
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Marital and Premarital 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $170
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • SunLife
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As a Registered Social Worker, my psychotherapy and counselling services are covered under many extended health benefits. I will provide you with an invoice for each appointment that should provide all the information your insurer will need!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"
As a Registered Social Worker, my psychotherapy and counselling services are covered under many extended health benefits. I will provide you with an invoice for each appointment that should provide all the information your insurer will need!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 841145 Liz Kelen
  • Degree/Diploma from Johns Hopkins University BA, Writing Seminars / 2011
  • Attended University of Maryland Baltimore, MSW (Clinical), Graduated 2013
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I hold a Master's in Clinical Social Work (Mental Health Concentration) from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy with the Washington Baltimore Centre for Psychoanalysis in 2014-2015.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"
I hold a Master's in Clinical Social Work (Mental Health Concentration) from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy with the Washington Baltimore Centre for Psychoanalysis in 2014-2015.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
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Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Career Guidance
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Video Game Addiction
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Sadness and stress may increase the use of coping strategies that reinforce anxiety and rumination in the longer term, such as avoidance, isolation, rule-setting, and compulsive behaviours. I help clients to identify these patterns, their roots, and their alternatives.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"
Sadness and stress may increase the use of coping strategies that reinforce anxiety and rumination in the longer term, such as avoidance, isolation, rule-setting, and compulsive behaviours. I help clients to identify these patterns, their roots, and their alternatives.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
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Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

2 Endorsements

Sarah Crosby
Sarah Crosby
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Liz is a trusted and knowledgeable colleague, who has a wide breadth of experience supporting clients in a variety of settings. Her warmth, expertise, and commitment to client growth is exemplary.
Stefanie Oppenheimer
Stefanie Oppenheimer
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Elizabeth is a caring, compassionate, and deeply knowledgeable practitioner. She uses her extensive experience in diverse mental health settings to meet clients where they are at with tailored interventions and bring creativity to all her connections.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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I use a great deal of EFT in my couple's work, which means that we will focus on helping each partner establish a sense of emotional security in their relationship. My individual work is informed by depathologizing psychodynamic and relational approaches, and centres around helping people gain autonomy and authenticity in their experience of self.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"
I use a great deal of EFT in my couple's work, which means that we will focus on helping each partner establish a sense of emotional security in their relationship. My individual work is informed by depathologizing psychodynamic and relational approaches, and centres around helping people gain autonomy and authenticity in their experience of self.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Location

Primary Location

Shine Mental Health Collective

280 Albert Street

Suite 203

Ottawa, ON K1P

(343) 312-6561

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Hope & Healing Psychology

1750 Courtwood Crescent

Suite 305

Ottawa, ON K2C

(343) 312-6561

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Night owl here - I offer evening and weekend sessions, in-person and online!
Call for a free consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"
Night owl here - I offer evening and weekend sessions, in-person and online!
Call for a free consultation now - (343) 312-6561
Photo of Elizabeth Kelen, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Elizabeth Kelen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW