Bringing high-quality, evidence-based psychological and mental health services in the Ottawa region.

Empowering your mental health

GROWTH

COLLABORATION

EMPOWERMENT

An inclusive, affirming clinical approach

Julia Ryan Psychology offers mental health services to individuals across the lifespan. We aim to help clients understand themselves and feel empowered to make changes that support their wellbeing and life goals. Our collaborative, flexible, and integrative approach emphasizes genuine, caring relationships that honour each client’s lived experience and values. As a client-centered and inclusivity-focused practice, we are committed to culturally responsive, evidence-based care that recognizes the impact of culture, identity, and systemic factors on mental health. 

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Hi! I'm Dr. Julia.

I’m Dr. Julia Ryan, a registered clinical and school psychologist and the clinical director of Julia Ryan Psychology. I built this practice around a belief that good psychological care begins with truly understanding people. Our team offers assessment and therapy across the lifespan, combining evidence-based approaches with the time and care needed to understand each person’s unique strengths, experiences, challenges, and hopes for themselves. We value curiosity, collaboration, and an appreciation for the many different ways people think, learn, feel, and experience the world.

I also believe deeply in the importance of connection and community. That belief shapes how we work together as clinicians, the mentorship and support we offer one another, and the opportunities we create for clients to connect, learn, and grow alongside others. Above all, my hope is that everyone who comes to us feels genuinely understood, finds support that fits their needs, and experiences our practice as a place where they belong.