Rippeyoung & Associates

Rippeyoung & Associates We are a bilingual psychotherapy practice focused on compassionate care for a diverse community. Located in the west end of Ottawa

Amidst all the clatter and chaos of life, hearing yourself can be very hard. Whether you are having difficulties with your work, your personal relationships, or you have a sense of unrest in yourself, we will work together to develop a therapeutic approach to address your needs. With empathy and understanding, I will work to help you develop the skills and tools needed to cope with life's challeng

es, so that you can find a way back to yourself. My services are available in English and in French.
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Thérapies individuelles, de couple et familiales pour les adultes et les adolescent(e)s

Parmi le bruit et le chaos de la vie quotidienne, il peut être très difficile de s’écouter soi-même. Que vos préoccupations soient liées à votre travail, à vos relations personnelles ou à un sentiment de malaise que vous éprouvez, nous travaillerons ensemble dans le développement d’une approche thérapeutique adaptée à vos besoins. Travaillant avec empathie et compréhension, mon objectif sera de vous aider à développer les capacités et les outils nécessaires pour faire face aux défis de la vie et de vous retrouver vous-même. Mes services sont aussi disponible en français, ainsi qu'en anglais.

🤍 New on the Blog: Supporting a Partner Through Infertility — What Really HelpsInfertility is more than a medical journe...
05/23/2025

🤍 New on the Blog: Supporting a Partner Through Infertility — What Really Helps

Infertility is more than a medical journey—it’s an emotional one that can deeply affect both partners in a relationship.

Our latest blog explores how to show up with compassion, empathy, and presence during this incredibly difficult time. Whether you're the one undergoing treatment or supporting someone who is, this post offers guidance on:

✔️ Navigating infertility as a shared experience
✔️ Validating each other's emotions
✔️ Avoiding toxic positivity
✔️ Maintaining connection and intimacy through it all

Infertility can strain even the strongest partnerships—but with care and open communication, couples can stay connected through the uncertainty.

💬 Read the full post here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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🧠 New on the Blog: Understanding Teen Risk-Taking — Why It Happens and How to Support Better DecisionsWhy do teens seem ...
05/13/2025

🧠 New on the Blog: Understanding Teen Risk-Taking — Why It Happens and How to Support Better Decisions

Why do teens seem to take so many risks—and what can parents or caregivers do to help?

In our latest blog post, therapist Vanessa Cardinal explores the brain science behind teenage decision-making, why risk-taking is a normal (and even necessary) part of development, and how adults can guide teens toward choices that build confidence, independence, and resilience.

✨ What’s going on in the teenage brain
✨ Why not all risks are bad
✨ How to support teens in making thoughtful decisions

If you’ve ever asked, “What were they thinking?”—this one’s for you.
📖 Read the full post here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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🧠 New on the Blog: The Power of Thought – Using CBT to Shift Unhelpful Thinking PatternsEver catch yourself stuck in a c...
05/06/2025

🧠 New on the Blog: The Power of Thought – Using CBT to Shift Unhelpful Thinking Patterns

Ever catch yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts like “I’m failing as a parent” or “I am a failure”? You’re not alone—and there’s a way through.

In our latest post, we explore how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that impact mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and more.

🌱 Learn how your thoughts shape your emotions
🛠 Discover simple ways to challenge and reframe negative self-talk
💬 Find out how CBT can support mental wellness and emotional resilience

If your thoughts are weighing you down, this is a great place to start.
📖 Read the full post here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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🌪️ Why Is Emotional Regulation So Hard for Teens?And how can we actually help?Our latest blog post by Registered Psychot...
04/23/2025

🌪️ Why Is Emotional Regulation So Hard for Teens?
And how can we actually help?

Our latest blog post by Registered Psychotherapist Vanessa Cardinal dives into the emotional world of adolescence—from the brain development behind those big feelings to the skills that can truly support teens in managing them.

💬 Teens aren’t just being “moody”—they’re navigating a developmental stage where emotions can feel overwhelming and hard to control. Understanding this can shift how we support them.

📘 In this post, we explore how Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers real, effective tools to help teens build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their inner world.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or teen yourself, this one’s worth the read. 💛

👉 Read the full post here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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🌱 New on the Blog: Rediscovering Yourself After ParenthoodBy Leily Shafaee MillwardBecoming a parent can be one of life’...
04/22/2025

🌱 New on the Blog: Rediscovering Yourself After Parenthood

By Leily Shafaee Millward

Becoming a parent can be one of life’s most beautiful experiences—but it can also quietly shift how we see ourselves. Many parents, especially mothers, find themselves wondering: Who was I before this? And where did that version of me go?

In our latest blog post, Leily explores the often unspoken experience of identity loss in parenthood—the invisible shift from “me” to “mom” or “dad”—and offers gentle, validating reflections on how to begin reconnecting with yourself.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from who you once were, or like you’re trying to find yourself again in the midst of it all, this one’s for you. 💛

📖 Read the full post here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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📣 New Blog Post: The Role of Peer Relationships and Technology in Teen Mental Health 🧠📱Adolescence can be a whirlwind of...
04/16/2025

📣 New Blog Post: The Role of Peer Relationships and Technology in Teen Mental Health 🧠📱

Adolescence can be a whirlwind of change—and for today’s teens, friendships and technology play an enormous role in shaping their mental health and self-esteem.

In our latest blog, we explore: ✨ How peer pressure and social comparison impact teen identity
✨ The double-edged sword of social media—connection and anxiety
✨ Practical ways adults can help teens build resilience, self-worth, and balance

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this blog offers compassionate insight into the modern teen experience—and how we can show up for them in meaningful ways. 💬

👉 Read it here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog
📍 As always, feel free to share with anyone who might find it helpful!

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🌿 New Blog: The Challenges of New Parenthood 🌿Becoming a parent is often described as magical—but it can also feel overw...
04/08/2025

🌿 New Blog: The Challenges of New Parenthood 🌿

Becoming a parent is often described as magical—but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely.

In our latest blog post by Leily Shafaee Millward, “The Challenges of New Motherhood and Parenthood: Finding Your Way Through the Transition,” we explore the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that many new parents experience—and why it’s completely normal to struggle.

From sleep deprivation and strained relationships to the pressure of societal expectations, this piece offers validation, gentle coping strategies, and a reminder that you are not alone.

✨ Struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.

📖 Read the full post here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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💙 New Blog: The Emotional Element of Pregnancy Loss 💙Pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage or stillbirth—is an expe...
04/02/2025

💙 New Blog: The Emotional Element of Pregnancy Loss 💙

Pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage or stillbirth—is an experience that carries profound emotional weight. The grief that follows is often complex, deeply personal, and unpredictable. For many, it’s not just the loss of a pregnancy, but the loss of dreams, hopes, and an envisioned future.

In our latest blog, we explore the emotional impact of pregnancy loss, the unpredictable waves of grief, and the journey toward healing. We also share ways to honour the loss, navigate triggers, and find support in a world that doesn’t always know how to talk about this kind of pain.

If you or someone you love has experienced pregnancy loss, you are not alone. 💙 Healing is not about “moving on” but about learning how to carry grief with love and self-compassion.

🔗 Read the full blog here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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🧠 How Early Relationships Shape Self-Esteem 💙The way we see ourselves isn’t something we’re born with—it’s shaped by our...
03/31/2025

🧠 How Early Relationships Shape Self-Esteem 💙

The way we see ourselves isn’t something we’re born with—it’s shaped by our earliest experiences. From the validation (or criticism) we received as kids to the friendships and societal messages we absorbed, these influences help form our self-esteem—sometimes in ways we don’t even realize.

In our latest blog, Vanessa Cardinal, a psychotherapist at our practice, explores how childhood experiences can impact self-worth well into adulthood—and how therapy can help rewrite these narratives.

🔹 Why early relationships matter
🔹 How past experiences shape self-esteem
🔹 Practical strategies for rebuilding confidence

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or feelings of “not being enough,” this one’s for you. Read the full blog here: www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

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🧠 New Blog Post: Building a Strong Therapeutic Alliance 💙One of the strongest predictors of success in therapy isn’t a s...
03/24/2025

🧠 New Blog Post: Building a Strong Therapeutic Alliance 💙

One of the strongest predictors of success in therapy isn’t a specific technique or approach—it’s the relationship between therapist and client. When trust is present, real change becomes possible.

In this blog post, we explore:
✅ What makes a strong therapeutic alliance
✅ Why trust is essential for growth
✅ How therapists can build rapport—especially with teens who may be hesitant to open up

If you’re curious about the power of the therapeutic relationship, read the full post here 👉 www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

For therapists and clients alike, trust is the foundation. Let’s build it together. 💬💛

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✨ New Blog Post: Is Everyone a Narcissist? Let’s Set the Record StraightIt’s amazing to see mental health conversations ...
03/12/2025

✨ New Blog Post: Is Everyone a Narcissist? Let’s Set the Record Straight

It’s amazing to see mental health conversations happening more and more—whether on social media, in schools, or in workplaces. But with that growing awareness, some terms (like narcissism) are getting thrown around way too loosely.

As a psychologist, I wanted to set the record straight. Despite what you might hear online, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) affects about 1% of the population—not everyone who sets a boundary or takes a selfie.

In this blog post, we break down:
✅ What narcissism actually is (and isn’t)
✅ Why overusing this term can cause harm
✅ How to better understand people’s behaviours without mislabeling them

If you’re curious to learn more, check out the full blog post here 👉 www.matthewrippeyoung.com/blog

Let’s keep talking about mental health—with compassion and accuracy. 💬💛

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Dafter, MI

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12:45pm

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+16135969197

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