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MHASO, Mental Health and Addiction Services of Ottawa

Kim Bulger

M.S.W., M.P.A., Psychotherapist

Addiction recovery, relationship repair, and workplace resilience—delivered with steadiness, clarity, and respect.

I provide an inclusive, non-judgmental space for adults and couples facing addictions (alcohol, drugs, pornography, gaming, gambling), relationship strain, grief and major life changes, workplace burnout/harassment, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD/CPTSD). My approach is practical and collaborative. She will set realistic goals, start with stability, and move at a pace that respects your timing and capacity.


Therapy is a partnership: we set meaningful goals, choose the approaches that fit, and review progress together. Expect clear guidance, doable practices, and compassion without judgment.


A holistic + integrative perspective

“Holistic” means we work with the whole person—body, mind, relationships, culture, work, and daily routines.

“Integrative” means I draw from several evidence-informed therapies in a coordinated, flexible way so care fits your life.

  •  Body: stress patterns, sleep, somatic skills (grounding, breath, gentle movement).

  •  Mind & emotions: thinking patterns, feelings, values, and meaning-making.

  • Relationships: conflict/withdrawal cycles, trust repair, co-parenting, intimacy.

  •  Culture & community: identity, land/community ties, supports you choose.

  •  Work & routine: boundaries, harassment/bullying responses, return-to-work, steady habits.


What I help with:

  • Addictions: alcohol, drugs, pornography, gaming, gambling (harm-reduction or abstinence-focused).

  • Relationships: communication breakdown, high conflict, betrayal/attachment injuries, parenting support.

  • Life transitions: separation/divorce, bereavement, retirement identity, parenting/adult-child dynamics.

  • Workplace distress: chronic stress, burnout, bullying/harassment, moral distress, return-to-work.

  • Trauma/PTSD: stabilization, regulation, and recovery.


    Inclusive, culturally responsive care

I welcome all adults and have deep experience with Indigenous clients, Veterans and first responders, and older adults. I am available for virtual appointments.

Therapy Types

Top Specialties

Expertise

EFT & Gottman (indiv/couples) Brainspotting CBT & ACT Somatic + mindfulness/visualization Person-centred; trauma-informed

Relationship repair (communication, conflict, trust) Addictions: alcohol, drugs, porn, gaming, gambling Life transitions: divorce, grief, retirement Relapse prevention & harm reduction Adult wellbeing across the lifespan

Stress regulation & skills PTSD, CPTSD, moral injury Mood, motivation, values-aligned change Parenting & family systems Identity, purpose, routines that hold



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