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Privacy at Another Path.
We take your privacy seriously. You are welcome to ask how your information is collected, used and protected.
Information we collect
We collect contact information to respond to enquiries and arrange appointments. When you begin therapy, we also collect information relevant to your care, consent, payment and insurance arrangements. Clinical records are managed through Jane, our practice-management platform.
How information is used
Information is used to provide care, manage appointments, maintain records, process payments and meet professional and legal obligations. Access is limited to people who need the information for their role. We seek consent where required and explain the limits of confidentiality before therapy begins.
Enquiries through this website
Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Enquiries submitted through the website are processed through its form service and generate an email notification to the practice. Email and website forms should not be used to send detailed clinical histories, identity documents or insurance documents. We can explain how to provide information through the appropriate clinic process.
The “Email us” button opens your own email application. It is not live chat, and enquiries are not monitored continuously.
Direct billing and insurance
Direct billing is available for eligible plans. With the necessary consent, information required to process a claim may be shared with your insurer. Eligibility and coverage depend on your plan and your provider’s designation. You can ask about the information involved before deciding whether to use direct billing.
Consent and young people
Consent is considered in relation to a person’s capacity and the applicable law. It is not determined by age alone. Where another person is legally authorized to make a decision, we clarify that role and the relevant privacy arrangements.
Access, corrections and questions
You may ask to access or correct your personal health information, subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions. You may also ask about consent, information sharing or a privacy concern. Contact us at info@anotherpath.ca. You may raise a health-privacy complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
Keeping records
Where an RP is the custodian of a clinical record, CRPO requires retention for at least ten years after the last interaction with the client, or ten years after the client’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later. Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with applicable professional and legal requirements.
Website data and third-party services
Website services may process technical information such as an IP address, browser information and usage data. An IP address is not necessarily anonymous. Services linked from this website, including Amazon and Jane, have their own privacy policies. Contact us if you have questions about the website’s current cookie or analytics settings.
Contact
Another Path Psychotherapy
428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0R8
343-313-1250
info@anotherpath.ca
A first conversation
Considering therapy?
You are welcome to contact us with a question or request a consultation. You do not need to have your story worked out first.
Request a free consultation →Have a question? Email us
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Open your email app →This opens your email app; it is not live chat. Please keep personal clinical details out of your enquiry.Psychotherapy in Ottawa and online across Ontario
Understand yourself. Change the pattern.
Start living as yourself.
When life no longer feels like your own.
You may be keeping everyone else happy, carrying too much, or returning to a pattern you want to change.
You do not need to have it all figured out to begin.
At Another Path, we make room for your story. Together, we explore what is happening, how the pattern developed, and what you want to do differently.
THE BOOK BEHIND OUR FOUNDING PERSPECTIVE
The Silenced Self
Psychodynamics of Suppressed Identity
By Gregory I. Smith, Clinical Director
How much of your life has been shaped by who you felt you had to be? Gregory’s book explores self-silencing, learned patterns and the work of reclaiming your voice.
Available to buy on Amazon.
Issues Treated
Relationship Difficulties
Navigating challenges in romantic and interpersonal relationships.
Family Conflict
Managing family conflicts by enhancing communication, understanding, and support.
Perfectionism / Fear of Failure and Judgement
Navigating the pressures of high standards and the fear of criticism.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Managing obsessive focus on perceived flaws in physical appearance.
Negative Self-Talk / Ruminations/ Catastrophizing/ Spiraling
Addressing persistent self-criticism, excessive worrying, and worst-case scenario thinking.
In person in Ottawa. Online across Ontario.
Individual therapy
Space to understand yourself, work through difficult experiences and change patterns that are holding you back.
Family therapy
Support to hear one another, work through conflict and build more helpful ways of relating.
Couples therapy
Explore what keeps happening between you, improve communication and work towards shared goals.
A shared approach. Space for your own path.
Another Path is led by Gregory I. Smith, R.P., C.C.C., Clinical Director and author of The Silenced Self.
Our work makes room for the person behind the problem: your history, relationships, identity and the patterns that once helped you cope.
Each therapist brings their own training and experience. We work with you to choose an approach that fits your needs and goals.
Getting started, one step at a time.
1. Start with a conversation
Book a free 15-minute consultation or ask us a question. We can discuss what you need and help you choose a therapist.
2. Talk about what matters
Your first session is a chance to share what brings you here, ask questions and decide what you would like help with. You can begin at your own pace.
3. Build your path together
You and your therapist agree on goals, explore patterns and practise changes that fit your life. Your feedback helps guide the work.
Insights, Stories, and Support: Ottawa’s Mental Health Blog
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THE SILENCED SELF: Why I Wrote This Book
The Silenced Self: Psychodynamics of Suppressed Identity by Gregory Ian Smith M.A., Psych. C., R.P., C.C.C.
When the self is shaped around performance, pleasing, and keeping the peace, the cost is often invisible at first. This blog explores identity suppression, relational trauma, and the quiet loss that can come from becoming who you had to be instead of who you are. The Silenced Self is now published. -
AI Therapy: Can Artificial Intelligence Really Understand Your Emotions?
When emotional distress or overwhelm shows up, it rarely does so quietly. It may arrive as relentless overthinking, panic that won’t settle, or a heaviness that makes getting out of bed feel impossible.
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Building Emotional Resilience: Tools from Therapy
“Resilience isn’t a trait. It’s a process.” — Ann Masten
Have you felt that it’s been one of those weeks where just getting through the day felt like a win? Maybe you’ve had an argument that won’t stop replaying in your head, been blindsided by bad news, or you’re carrying a quiet heaviness you can’t explain.
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Earning Love Through Effort: The Roots of Silent Overfunctioning and the Path to Healing
Think about the roles you often find yourself in. At work, at home, or with friends, are you the one organizing plans, picking up slack, checking in on everyone, and making sure things do not fall apart? If that sounds familiar, you might already know what silent overfunctioning feels like.
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Loving a Narcissist: Protecting Your Well-Being
We’ve all used the term "narcissist" to describe someone who seems overly self-centered —someone who constantly brags about their achievements, demands attention, or rarely stops to ask, "How are you?"
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Ottawa Psychotherapy for Glass Child Syndrome: Nurturing the Unseen Sibling
The Unseen Sibling in Families with Special Needs: Imagine being a child who feels invisible in their own home—not because they lack love, but because family dynamics demand most of the attention go to a sibling with special needs.
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Navigating Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Imposter Syndrome
In our pursuit of success and acceptance, we often encounter underlying challenges that go unnoticed.
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Neuroplasticity: What Your Brain Can Do for You
Have you ever wondered how your brain learns new information, tackles challenges, or recovers from injury? The answer lies in neuroplasticity—a concept where our brains reshape themselves through our thoughts and actions
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Exploring Addiction, Dependency, and Healthy Choices
This is your brain on Drugs.
In the late 1980s, a public service announcement took the United States by storm. The ad campaign featured a man holding an egg, uncracked and untouched, stating “This is your brain”.
