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.

05/22/2026

“i just shut down” might actually mean:

⚠️ overwhelmed
⚠️ emotionally flooded
⚠️ no idea how to explain what’s happening internally
The good news? Emotional skills can be learned 💙

05/08/2026

Men’s mental health matters 🧠💙

Sometimes “I don’t know” is a real answer.
For many men, expressing emotions was never taught as a natural skill. It can take extra questions, reflection, and safety to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Instead of shutting down the conversation, maybe we stay curious a little longer 🤝✨

04/22/2026

If we want men to open up, we have to change how we listen 👂
Too often, when men do speak, they’re met with jokes, quick fixes, or silence 🤐 That teaches them it’s not safe to say more.

Opening up isn’t just about courage. It’s also about what happens next.

04/02/2026

Hot take: ChatGPT is not your therapist.👀

Helpful? Sure.
A replacement for therapy, human connection, and being truly known? Not even close

What do you think? Where do we draw the line, if any ?

03/31/2026

Closure doesn’t always come in a conversation and NOT every ending gets an explanation 🫠
Do you think closure helps people move on, or makes it harder?

Let me know what you think in the comments 👇

03/23/2026

“When it feels like a puzzle… you’re already stuck in it.”
Closeness + hurt = confusion.
And confusion keeps you attached longer than you deserve.

03/20/2026

You didn’t miss the red flags because you’re naive.🚩
You missed them because they didn’t feel like red flags at the time.

What’s a “red flag” you only recognized in hindsight? Drop it below, someone else might need to see it. 👇 🚩

03/10/2026

Missing someone doesn’t mean you’re stuck in the past.
It means you allowed yourself to truly connect. ✨ So give yourself grace, because detaching from a bond can take time.

03/08/2026

Happy International Womens Day!✨
Behind every path forward, there are women who helped light the way.

The ones who share their insight.
Who challenge us to grow.
Who believed in us before we fully believed in ourselves.

This International Women’s Day, we're reflecting on the power of Give to Gain & how much we all benefit when people show up for one another.
If there’s someone in your life who should pause and acknowledge the women around them, send this along as a gentle reminder 🌟

03/05/2026

Are relationships worth it? 🤍
They can be messy, vulnerable, and sometimes really hard… but they can also be one of the most meaningful parts of our lives.

03/03/2026

I recently sat down with Authority Magazine for an interview.
Here’s a quick clip from our conversation — hope this resonates! ✨

Address

1150 Morrison, Suite 205
Ottawa, ON
K2H8S9

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16135969197

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