MN Psychotherapy Services

05/30/2025

I am sharing this upcoming webinar if you are interested. I am one of the speakers on the panel.

Refugee claims based on s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, and s*x characteristics have specific challenges.

05/24/2025

Q***r refugee relationships are rarely discussed in therapy or any q***r spaces.

Here are some important points to remember:
Many LGBTQ+ refugees enter relationships while still:

1- Awaiting refugee status.
2- Maybe dependent on partners for housing, financial stability, or community protection.
3- Navigating isolation, rejection and resettlement.

These create asymmetrical power dynamics, which may blur lines between support, coercion, and consent.

A relationship with an LGBTQ refugee isn’t just about love. It’s about unlearning. It’s about building safety where there used to be fear.

Do you agree with me? Write your comments.

Feel free to call me for a free consultation and free therapy sessions.

613.266.6203.

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04/30/2025

Next week, a colleague and I will present a session at the Ottawa Immigration Law Conference on “Breaking Bad News to Clients: Legal Strategies and Coping with the Stress.” I’ll be focusing on self-­care strategies for lawyers.

We’ve all experienced that moment when the law doesn’t go our clients’ way, and delivering the news can feel like carrying someone else’s heartbreak.

If you are attending, let's connect afterward, and please stop by and say hello!

Send a message to learn more

04/15/2025

Check out the latest events I'm leading with enthusiasm and purpose.

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Mego Nerses - Ottawa Psychotherapy Services is a private practice psychotherapist based in Ontario, Canada. Offering one-on-one and online counseling to clients 18+ in English, Arabic, and Armenian; and helping individuals searching to make authentic, meaningful, and mindful choices about how to liv...

03/01/2025

Your truth matters. Your safety matters. Your identity is valid. 💙🏳️‍🌈

📌 If you haven’t received your IRB hearing date yet, join our support group:
🔗 https://www.megonerses.com/refugeelgbtqsupportgroup/

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💬 Have you been through an IRB hearing? What helped you feel more prepared?

Feel free to contact me if you have questions
613.266.6203
mnpsychotherapy@gmail.com

02/16/2025

🆘 To Those Living in Fear Right Now: You Are Not Alone. 💔🏳️‍🌈

Many refugee claimants in Canada are feeling deep fear, uncertainty, and grief as deportations intensify just across the border. The fear of losing safety and being sent back to danger is a weight no one should carry.

To our LGBTQ+ refugee community: I see you. I hear you. I stand with you. 🫂

🌿 You deserve safety. You deserve dignity. You deserve to be here.

If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, or fear, please reach out to trusted community groups and mental health support. Reach out to me for support!

💙 Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay supported.


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12/31/2024

With the turning of the year, I wish you all moments of clarity and strength as you continue to shape your path, guided by the stories and hopes that define you. May this year bring balance—between rest and action, solitude and connection—and an unwavering belief in your worth.

Wishing you a year filled with meaning, peace, and gentle joy.

Warm Regards,
Mego Nerses MEd, RP

10/27/2024

Amid the stressors of daily life, we often need moments of calm and tranquility.

Access this concise, free course to learn effective techniques for regulating your nervous system:

Introduction: The Importance of Nervous System Regulation

https://www.megonerses.com/course/introduction-the-importance-of-nervous/

08/30/2024

🌪️ Are You Avoiding Your Emotions? 🌪️

It's easy to push our feelings aside, especially when life gets overwhelming. But avoiding emotions doesn't make them disappear—it only buries them deeper. 😔

When we ignore our emotions, they often resurface in unexpected ways: stress, anxiety, and even physical symptoms. 🌱 Healing begins with acknowledging how we feel, no matter how uncomfortable it might be.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself. What are you feeling right now? Give yourself permission to experience it fully.

Here is the link to my mini-course:
https://www.megonerses.com/course/mindful-emotion-acknowledgment/

07/02/2024

Join Our Online Support Group!

🌈 **LGBTQ+ Refugees Hearing Support Group** 🌈

Are you an LGBTQ+ refugee navigating the hearing process? Join our online support group starting in September 2024!

📆 **Starting September 2024**

✨ **What We Offer:**
- A safe and supportive online space
- Guidance through the hearing process
- Trauma-informed, Refugee-informed
- Peer support from others with similar experiences
- No cost involved!

🔍 **Find Out More & Register Now!**
📞 **Contact Us:** (613) 266-6203
📧 **Email:** info@megonerses.com
🌐 **Website:** [www.megonerses.com](http://www.megonerses.com)

🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to connect, share, and support each other! Share and Circulate.

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For a detailed look at our services, visit our website or contact us directly. We're here to help!

You can register here: https://www.megonerses.com/refugeelgbtqsupportgroup/

06/05/2024

Ever wonder why some relationships feel incredibly secure while others can be a bit rocky? This might be explained by Attachment Theory, a psychological framework that explores how early relationships with caregivers shape our interactions and bonds with others throughout life. 🧠💞

-Secure Attachment: Individuals feel confident and trust that others will be there for them. They enjoy healthy, balanced relationships.
-Anxious Attachment: These individuals crave closeness but often worry about being abandoned or unloved.
-Avoidant Attachment: Preferring independence, they might distance themselves emotionally to avoid vulnerability.
-Disorganized Attachment: A mix of behaviors; they might seek closeness but also fear it due to past traumas or inconsistent caregiving.

Understanding your attachment style can lead to more fulfilling and resilient relationships. It’s never too late to grow and improve how we connect with others! 🌱✨

🔍 Research Insights: Studies show that secure attachment is linked to better emotional regulation and relationship satisfaction (Cassidy & Shaver, 2016).

❓ Engage with Me: What do you think your attachment style is? How has it influenced your relationships? Share your thoughts below! 👇💬

05/14/2024

This approach is uniquely suited to address a wide range of issues by helping individuals engage directly with their feelings and memories in a transformative way.

🎭 Common Issues Addressed by Experiential Psychotherapy: 🎭 I use this approach often to address:

1-Trauma and PTSD: By re-enacting traumatic experiences in a controlled environment, clients can confront and reprocess emotions they might have suppressed, facilitating healing.
2-Anxiety Disorders: Activities that provoke anxiety in a safe space can help clients learn to manage their anxiety more effectively.
3-Depression: Experiential therapy can help uncover hidden emotions and conflicts that contribute to depression, offering a new pathway to engage with life more fully.
4-Relationship Issues: Techniques like role-playing can improve communication skills and empathy, helping resolve conflicts and misunderstandings.
5-Substance Abuse and Addiction: Through experiential engagement, clients can explore the underlying emotional and psychological reasons for their behaviors, supporting recovery and relapse prevention.
6-Grief and Loss: Expressive activities give voice to grief and facilitate the healing expression of loss.
7-Self-Esteem Issues: Experiential methods can boost self-confidence by empowering clients to take action and experience success in therapy sessions.

Clients in these therapy sessions often express feelings of catharsis and empowerment. They verbalize insights such as, "I never realized how much that affected me," or "I feel like I can finally let that go." These sessions can be intensely emotional, reflecting the powerful connection between the therapeutic activities and personal breakthroughs.

Contact me to learn more about experiential psychotherapy.