Meet Rhuah Psychotherapy
Meeting you exactly where you are—without judgment or pressure.
Meet Jenn Nelson, Founder of Rhuah Psychotherapy Services
With more than 27 years of clinical experience, I am an Ottawa-based Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO-approved clinical supervisor, and Certified Brainspotting Consultant. I have supported individuals with complex mental health and co-occurring substance-use concerns, including street-involved and marginalized populations, people experiencing significant emotion dysregulation, those living with chronic pain or profound grief, emergency and frontline workers, and healthcare professionals. I also provide clinical supervision and consultation to practitioners working with these and other populations.
These environments taught me an irreplaceable lesson: human resilience is extraordinary.
Walking alongside people in high-intensity, highly marginalized, and acute stress settings shaped me into a clinician who leads with deep compassion, steadiness, and profound respect for the courage it takes to survive. I don't expect you to walk into my office with answers or a polished story. I meet you in the realness of where you are today.
My Clinical Lens
My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework that respects your autonomy and your pace. I recognize that anxiety, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness are not "pathology"—they are your nervous system's intelligent ways of protecting you.
In our sessions at Rhuah Psychotherapy Services, we integrate specialized Trauma, Brainspotting & Somatic Therapies with practical tools from Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies (CBT & DBT) to help your body and mind transition from surviving to truly living.
I also provide CRPO-compliant Clinical Supervision & Consultation for qualifying therapists and healthcare professionals.
FAQs
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Sessions are typically 50 minutes in duration. The total frequency and length of treatment will depend on your individual clinical needs, goals, and personal rhythm. We offer a free initial 10-15 minute phone or video consultation to discuss your needs before we begin.
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Yes! The majority of my services are provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and are covered under most extended health insurance and benefit plans. Please check with your provider regarding coverage for Registered Psychotherapy.
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Payment is accepted via Visa, Mastercard, e-Transfer, and chip-enabled Debit. An official receipt will be issued upon payment for your records or insurance submission.
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Appointments are reserved exclusively for your session. We request 48 hours' notice for cancellations whenever possible, with a minimum 24-hour notice required. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee.
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All communications between client and psychotherapist are strictly protected by law. Information about our work together is confidential and can only be released with your written consent.
Note on legal exceptions: Confidentiality may only be breached under specific statutory circumstances required by law (e.g., imminent risk of serious harm to self or others, suspected child abuse, or court subpoena).