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Relationships offer a better environment for comprehending and addressing sexual problems, and relationship therapy and sex therapy are related. Contrary to popular belief, you must address your sexual issues in addition to your relationship troubles if you want your sexual problems to go away.

Mego Nerses - Psychotherapist in Ottawa

Mego Nerses

Med, RP, CCC

Mego Nerses - Trauma psychotherapist Ottawa
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Sexuality and gender identity

How can therapy help me understand and accept my gender identity or sexual orientation? and, How do I find a therapist who specializes in treating issues related to sexuality and gender identity?

Online psychotherapy offers a powerful, and effective option for those who are struggling with mental health problems.

The Strongest People Are Those Who Win Battles We Know Nothing About

There are various ways to form partnerships (s). Every relationship is unique, and there are numerous methods you might manage to get what you want and need.

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Couples Therapy

Helping couples strengthen their relationship and resolve conflicts, by identifying and working through their issues in a safe and supportive environment.

Individual Trauma Therapy

Psychotherapy or talk therapy can help you work through and resolve your personal issues, gaining insight into behaviours, beliefs, and feelings, by developing coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and better ways of interacting with the world around you.

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Imago Relationship therapy (IRT)

Imago therapy focuses on childhood experiences that might impact relationships you have as an adult.

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Solutions-Focused Therapy

Solutions-focused therapy can be a great tool when couples have an identified issue or conflict they want to resolve healthily.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The different types of CBT are forms of therapy that help you identify unhealthy thought or behavior patterns and then find better ways to cope.

What is Couples Therapy?

A type of psychotherapy is couples therapy (also known as talk therapy). Couples in romantic relationships are treated by professional therapists with clinical experience; these therapists are frequently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).

The Advantages of Couples Therapy

Discover healthier ways to effectively communicate.
When your bond is strong, you feel like you’re part of a team. You can feel empowered and able to take on anything that comes your way with the support of your partner.
A healthy partnership requires trust. Emotionally focused therapy can help you establish or recover trust in each other, regardless of whether it has been damaged or you haven’t been able to connect on the deep level you want to.
It can be difficult, upsetting, and time-consuming to try and “repair” things on your own. A therapist can speed up the process of relationship improvement compared to trying to do it on your own.
My intention during the sessions is to help you empathically join in on your partner’s journey and witness their inner experiences. By doing so, you will become emotionally connected.
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Now providing virtual sessions all over Ontario and Quebec.

A long career in psychotherapy and extensive experience working in social service agencies allowed me to build a set of core competencies that I confidently use to help my clients process their past traumas and move forward in life. If you need help overcoming your emotional and life challenges, or you’re suffering from trauma caused by torture, persecution, or violence, book a consultation today.

Mego Nerses - Psychotherapist in Ottawa

Mego Nerses

Med, RP, CCC

who should to think about couples, Relationships & Sex therapy? Any relationship can benefit from couples therapty, including:

Couples therapy can help a happy couple going through a transitional or stressful time, stop problems from getting worse, or just give them a “check-up.”

Straight or gay relationships

Interracial relationships

College relationships

Relationships with a significant age gap

Relationships at any stage

Straight or gay relationships

Interracial relationships

Young teen or college relationships

Relationships with a significant age gap

Relationships at any stage

Some Therapy - FAQs

The majority of couples leave therapy with a better grasp of their relationship dynamics and the skills needed to communicate and address problems with their partners. Uncertain about what to anticipate from therapy? We clarified the procedure for you.

Getting started
The initial counseling session often starts with basic interview questions concerning the history of the relationship. You’ll probably delve deeply into the backgrounds, values, and cultures of each partner as well. If necessary, the therapist or marriage counselor may do crisis intervention during the initial sessions.

The topics that will be the focus of treatment may also be started by the therapist. Setting treatment objectives and the format for each counseling session in this way is successful.

Ongoing sessions
Your therapist will assist you in gaining understanding of the factors that are producing issues in your relationship while you are in therapy. They’ll help you and your partner see your parts in unproductive conversations. Your perception of the relationship and each other will alter as a result of your increased understanding of relationship problems and distress.

Couples therapy exercises outside sessions
While gaining understanding is crucial, altering behaviors is also a key component of couples counseling. Couples therapists frequently give homework to their clients so that they can apply the techniques they are learning in therapy to their everyday interactions.

A specific type of psychotherapy is sex therapy. It extends the scope of conventional talk therapy to cover a variety of sexual issues, such as erectile dysfunction, problems obtaining or maintaining arousal, communication difficulties with your partner during sexual activity, and much more.

According to sex therapists, sexuality is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. They place a strong emphasis on sexual freedom in terms of fantasies, thoughts, and behavior.
When addressing sexual issues, sex therapists take a non-pathologizing stance. This implies that any issues you have are handled as manageable conditions rather than incurable illnesses.
Sex therapy allows you the time and space to reflect on your lifetime’s worth of sexual experiences, as well as your current sexual activities and your priorities for future sexual expression.

By addressing underlying issues like stress, anxiety, trauma, or confidence issues, sex therapists assist you in overcoming the psychological causes of sexual dysfunction.
When you visit a sex therapist, you learn how to: be open and honest with your partner, identify the cause of any sexual problems or difficulties, and take steps toward a more liberated, joyful, and fulfilled sex life.

Sex therapists are licensed experts that can help with any sexual issues a client may be experiencing. They are trained to take into account and assess your situation. They then develop a therapy strategy to assist you in overcoming your obstacles.
In order to address the biological, psychological, and social variables that influence your sex life, sexual desire, and sexual relationships, your treatment plan may employ a variety of different approaches and tactics.

Every type of talk therapy creates a nurturing and instructive environment. A sex therapist works with you to develop a deeper understanding of sex and your sexuality, improve your communication skills, and assist you in better managing any sexual difficulties you may be experiencing.
Your sex therapist creates a welcoming and supportive environment for you to develop and evolve. In the majority of sessions, they will offer you homework to complete in between sessions. These have been thoughtfully created to provide you the knowledge, comprehension, and confidence you need to deal with your problem or worry.

Too frequently, couples put off seeking counselling until their union is seriously strained. This is not to imply that couples therapy won’t eventually be successful. However, the harder it may be to mend a relationship the longer you wait. People may postpone therapy for a variety of reasons. For example, they might:

  • Have a misunderstanding about what couples therapy is
  • Not understanding the purpose or significance of seeking support early on
  • Believe that couples therapy is only useful for serious issues like infidelity or addiction.
  • Consider it a last-ditch effort before giving up on the relationship.
  • Be concerned about the therapist “taking sides.”
  • Consider it a means of forcing their partner to change because “they are the problem.”
  • Not fully comprehending the benefits of couples therapy in treating a wide range of relational issues
  • Be unaware of how instrumental therapy can help improve relationship satisfaction, which can have an effect on your mental well-being.
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427 Gilmour Street, First Floor
Ottawa, ON K2P 0R5

380 Hunt Club Rd unit 101
Ottawa, ON K1V 1C1

Booking Hours - Gilmour Street

For the downtown location on Gilmour Street, Please choose either Tuesdays or Wednesdays to book in-person sessions. Mondays and Thursdays are online only.

Booking Hours - Hunt Club

Please choose only Fridays or Saturday mornings Online or in-person. Reserved only for patients of Santé Health Alliance Medical Clinic. A referral is required from your family doctor at Santé Health Alliance.

Contact Details

Phone: +1 613 266.6 203
Fax: +1 613 212.8878
Email: mnpsychotherapy@gmail.com

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About MEGO NERSES

I am an Ottawa-based Registered Psychotherapist and have a full-time private practice. In the past, I worked in social service agencies for many years. I offer individual, relationship, and sex therapy in English, Arabic, and Armenian to adults 18+, and I do not work with minors.

In 2011, I earned a master’s degree in Counselling from the University of Ottawa. I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario (CRPO#001132) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. In addition, I am a Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA#3058). My clinical training focuses on relationship and sex therapy and trauma/PTSD. Since 2013, I have been at Algonquin College as a seasonal professor, teaching courses in mental health and addiction.

I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to publish peer-reviewed articles and contribute chapters concerning Counselling, coming out, and trauma related explicitly to LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers to Canada. I have presented numerous workshops and continue to offer trainings nationally and internationally on the mental health of LGBTQI+ and SOGIE refugees and asylum seekers.

In 2020, I launched my online learning platform to offer courses to clinicians who work with the refugee population. Learn more about my elearning platform at www.mnelearning.ca

Professional expertise

Early in my professional career, I specialized in individual therapy and served clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD and grief. Since then, I have taken my clinical work to a higher level and gained expertise in four areas: PTSD and Trauma, Sexuality and Gender Identity, Sex and Relationship Therapy, and Refugee mental health issues. I have received various trainings in these areas since choosing to specialize. As an example, I received training from Division 56, Trauma Psychology, Physicians for Human Rights, and the Global Institute of Forensic Research in writing immigration evaluations for immigration courts. Furthermore, I have completed multiple trainings in trauma/PTSD therapy and relationship therapy (Poly. Kink). I have participated in numerous training opportunities in the field of sex therapy, sexuality, and gender identity. 

I am a LGBTQI+/poly/kink/CNM supportive and informed therapist.

Therapeutic approaches
In addition to Narrative Exposure Therapy for PTSD (NET), I have also been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and Experiential Therapy and Focusing. I integrate social justice and rights-based principles into my work as a trauma-informed therapist.

Awards
In recognition of my dedication to helping LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in Canada, I received the 2017 Humanitarian Award from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

AffiliationsI have an international affiliate membership with Division 56, Trauma Psychology, the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Global Institute of Forensic Research.

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