Wendy Spenst, M.E.d, RP
Registered Psychotherapist with CPRO
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Before booking an initial appointment, please call 613-983-3500 or email spenst.rp@gmail.com to review request for services.
Approved assessments are based on availability and area of expertise.
It is recommended booking appointments 3-4 weeks in advance to ensure availability of preferred session times.
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30 years experience in mental health & physical rehabilitation.
Research in mood disorders, brain injury, virtual therapy, transition services development for high risk patients.
Program Development for group therapy and transition services with The Ottawa Hospital.
10 years experience in group therapies related to adjustment to injury & family support
-Specializing in individual trauma reprocessing for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Disturbances, Concussions,
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA M.Ed Counselling (1999-2000)
CARLETON UNIVERSITY B.A. (HON) Psychology (1991-1995)
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Royal Ottawa/ The Ottawa Hospital (1995-2022)
25 years in health care providing therapy to clients with traumatic experiences and subsequent conditions related to depression, anxiety. adjustment and loss.
(2018- present) Private practice provided psychotherapy to trauma based injuries.
REGISTERED COLLEGE
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - CPRO (2017- present)
Registration # 005601
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Treatment Population: Adults (18+)
First Responders, Health Care Workers/Front Line Workers/ Military/Veterans. Therapy services for PTSD, Mood Disorders, Brain Injury/Concussion.
Expertise in Trauma Related Therapies. (EMDR/ CBT) stabilization and resource development.
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Fees Rate: 175.00 per 50 minutes/documentation time.
*Please note rate increase on March 30, 2024 to 195.00
Counselling and psychotherapy services are not covered through OHIP benefits.
Please verify if your insurance provider includes services from a Registered Psychotherapist
If your insurance policy requires a psychologist’s supervision please review your policy at assessment.
