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Overall Quality Based on 1 reviews

Athem Houssein

Therapist specializing in Addiction in Ottawa, ON

Availability

Currently accepting new clients

About Athem

Athem Houssein, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker in Ottawa, ON. Areas of focus include Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Cancer, and Chronic Illness. Therapy approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), and Dialectical (DBT). Sessions are available in person and online via telehealth. Individual sessions are listed at $180 with sliding-scale fees available. Accepted insurance includes Aetna, Alberta Blue Cross, Alliance, Blue Cross, and Blue Shield. Sessions are offered in French. Athem was educated at Masters of Social Work, University of Ottawa.

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Practice Details

Credentials
MSW, RSW
Role
Registered Social Worker
Session Fee
$180 per session
Education
Masters of Social Work, University of Ottawa
  • Offers telehealth / online sessions
  • Sliding scale pricing available

Languages

French

Specialties, approaches & insurance

Specializes In

AddictionAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesCancerChronic IllnessCoping SkillsDepressionDivorceEating DisordersFamily ConflictFirst RespondersGriefOtherLife TransitionsMen's IssuesPeer RelationshipsOtherRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemStressTrauma and PTSDLGBTQ+TeenAdultsElders (65+)Bisexual AlliedGay AlliedHIV / AIDS AlliedImmuno-disordersIntersex AlliedLesbian AlliedLittle Person AlliedNon-Binary AlliedQueer AlliedRacial Justice AlliedSingle MotherTransgender Allied

Therapy Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-basedCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Cognitive Processing (CPT)Dialectical (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingNarrativePerson-CenteredPlay TherapyProlonged Exposure TherapySolution Focused Brief (SFBT)SomaticTrauma FocusedOther

Insurance Accepted

AetnaAlberta Blue CrossAllianceBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlueCross and BlueShieldCanada LifeChambers PlanDesjardinsEmpire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEquitable Life of CanadaFirst CanadianFirst Choice HealthFirst NationsGreat-West LifeGreen Shield CanadaGuardianHealth NetHomewood HealthJohnson Health PlanJohnston GroupLifeWiseManulifeMilitary OneSourcePacific Blue CrossRoyal Canadian Mounted PoliceSentara Health PlansSunLifeTELUS HealthThe Co-operatorsVeterans Affairs CanadaWSIB

1 Therapist Review

Quality

5.0
Oct 8, 2026
Would Recommend: YesFelt Heard: YesHelped w/ Goals: YesSessions: 13

I had a wonderful experience with Athem as my therapist. After more than 10 years away from therapy, I was anxious about opening up about unresolved trauma. Athem created a safe, nonjudgmental space where I felt heard and understood, while also challenging my unhealthy thought patterns. His compassionate yet honest approach helped me gain new perspectives and make meaningful progress. I highly recommend him :)

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