Kayla Dawson, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Carleton University, providing therapy to adults 18+. With over 10 years of clinical experience in child welfare, schools, hospitals, and private practice, I support clients through grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, illness, caregiving, and life transitions. My collaborative, trauma-informed approach emphasizes trust and connection. I have a special interest in complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and complicated grief.
Conditions
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Infertility or Adoption
- Loneliness
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sexual Abuse
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
Provider's hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Saturday
By appointment only
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Professional associations
- The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Facility: Ottawa Centre for Resilience
Summary
We have NO WAIT for psychotherapy for children, adolescents, & families. Our seasoned team provides expert care for complex mental health, attachment, trauma, dissociation, parenting, & adoption. We use approaches like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, SMART, Brainspotting, & the Safe & Sound Protocol. We provide forensic and neuropsychological assessments. We help with challenges like big emotions & behaviours, self-harm, FASD, & problematic sexual behaviours. We also support families navigating divorce, including Voice of the Child & Section 30 assessments.
Business hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Wheelchair accessible
