Parenting Issues

Divorce Therapy Ottawa


Children are affected by parental separation and divorce in different ways. Research has indicated that children react in different ways at different ages and that other factors than parental separation alone influence the degree to which a child’s adjustment can be affected by parental separation and divorce.


Psychologists can help parents to determine whether or not their child’s reaction to their separation is normal or is cause of concern. Psychologists can provide treatment for children and consultation to parents when the child’s adjustment is seriously affected. Psychologists can also help parents who cannot agree on parenting arrangement to determine what is in the child’s best interests by offering custody/access evaluations.

For more information on this topic, check out our ebook chapter: Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce

Gilmour Psychologists with Expertise in Separation Issues

Contact Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa to schedule a consultation with a psychologist who has an expertise in divorce issues.

Dr. Karen Davies, C. Psych.

September 17, 2022
Dr. Davies provides psychological services to individual adults, couples, children, and their families. She has had her own private practice since 1989, and for seven years prior to that worked as a supervised associate in private practice.

Dr. Deanna Drahovzal, C.Psych.

September 9, 2022
Dr. Drahovzal provides psychotherapy and assessment services to children, adults, couples, and families at Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa.

Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska, C.Psych., FIPA

August 28, 2022
Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families. She also conducts child custody and access assessments. In her psychotherapy orientation Dr. Chupetlovska brings together aspects from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, rational-emotive, and humanistic approaches.

Dr. Karima Lacène, C.Psych.

August 20, 2022
Dr. Karima Lacène provides psychological services, including assessment and individual therapy, to children, adolescents and adults. She works with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, adjustment to life stressors, self esteem and stress management. She also provides psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents and adults, including testing for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities.
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