Oria Collective
To rise. To begin. To become.
Oria is inspired by the Latin word oriri, meaning to rise, begin, or originate. It reflects our belief that understanding ourselves, our relationships, and the patterns that shape our lives creates the possibility for meaningful change.
Insight-driven, evidence-informed therapy for teens, adults, and couples. In-person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario.
Ottawa, Ontario
In-person and virtual therapy across Ontario
Who We Support
Support for life’s challenges and important relationships.
Evidence-informed therapy for teens, adults, and couples—offering space to feel heard, understand what’s happening, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
Adults
Support for anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, relationship patterns, life transitions, and feeling stuck or unsure of yourself.
Explore Adult TherapyTeens
Support for anxiety, big emotions, school pressures, friendships, confidence, family relationships, and navigating adolescence.
Explore Teen TherapyCouples
Support for communication, conflict, recurring patterns, emotional distance, rebuilding trust, and finding your way back to one another.
Explore Couples TherapyWhat Brings You Here
Many people begin here—when life starts to feel heavier than usual.
Together, we'll slow down, make sense of what's happening, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Explore Areas of SupportWorry, stress, or low mood are making everyday life feel harder.
You’ve been holding it together, but it’s starting to feel like too much.
The same conversations keep ending in the same place.
School, friendships, big emotions, or pressure to keep up are becoming hard to manage.
The same patterns keep showing up, even when you want things to be different.
Meet the Founder
Understanding shaped Oria.
When we understand what is happening beneath the surface, change becomes possible.
Oria Collective was founded on a simple belief: understanding creates possibility.
Founded by Deborah Headley, MSW, RSW, Oria brings together more than 25 years of experience in mental health—from direct clinical work in hospital and community settings to leadership within mental health services.
That experience continues to shape the way we work today: thoughtful, collaborative, evidence-informed therapy that combines practical support with a deeper understanding of the emotions, relationships, and recurring patterns beneath what is happening.
Therapy is adapted to the person and concern in front of us, drawing from evidence-informed approaches while keeping the work grounded in what feels useful, meaningful, and relevant to your life.
Evidence-Informed Therapy
Therapy isn’t
one-size-fits-all.
Sometimes therapy means practical support for what is happening right now.
At other times, it means slowing down to better understand the emotions, relationships, experiences, and recurring patterns beneath what is happening. Most often, meaningful work includes both.
That’s why Oria does not rely on a single method. We thoughtfully draw from a range of evidence-informed therapies, adapting the work to you, your relationships, your goals, and the concerns bringing you to therapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours influence one another while developing practical strategies for meaningful, lasting change.
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Strengthen emotional awareness, deepen connection, and better understand the feelings that shape experiences and relationships.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Explore how relationships, communication, loss, and life transitions may influence emotional well-being.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Build on existing strengths, recognize what is already helping, and identify realistic steps toward meaningful change.
Attachment-Informed Therapy
Understand how patterns of connection influence relationships, emotional safety, trust, and the ways we relate to ourselves and others.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Work within a safe, collaborative space that recognizes the impact of difficult experiences while supporting understanding, healing, and resilience.
Different approaches. Shared purpose.
We don’t begin with a therapy model. We begin with understanding what is happening for you, then draw from evidence-informed approaches that fit your goals, relationships, strengths, and what may help you move forward.
How Oria Collective Works
Starting therapy
shouldn’t be
complicated.
Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially when you are already feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
We keep the process simple, clear, and focused on helping you decide what kind of support feels right.
Book a Complimentary Consultation
Choose a convenient time for a complimentary 15-minute consultation through our secure online booking system.
Connect
Share a little about what brings you here, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.
Begin
Your first sessions focus on understanding what is happening, what matters most to you, and where practical support or deeper exploration may be most helpful.
How We Connect
Therapy that meets you
where you are.
Choose the setting that feels most comfortable and practical for you. Oria Collective offers in-person therapy in Wellington West, Ottawa, and secure virtual therapy throughout Ontario.
In-Person Therapy
Meet in a calm, private setting in Wellington West, Ottawa, for thoughtful, evidence-informed therapy grounded in clinical expertise, curiosity, and collaboration.
- Location
- Wellington West, Ottawa · Parking available
- Available For
- Teens, adults, couples, and families
Virtual Therapy
Connect securely from home, work, or another private space. Virtual appointments offer the same thoughtful, evidence-informed care with greater flexibility and no travel required.
- Service Area
- Available throughout Ontario
- Format
- Secure online video appointments
Clear information,
before you begin.
Beginning therapy is an important decision. Before your first appointment, you’ll have clear information about fees, payment, insurance coverage, and what to expect.
Session Fees
Fees vary depending on the type of therapy or support you are booking. Current rates are clearly listed so you’ll always know the cost before scheduling an appointment.
View Current FeesInsurance Coverage
Many extended health plans provide coverage for services delivered by a registered social worker. Coverage varies, so it’s always a good idea to confirm your coverage directly with your insurer before your first appointment.
A receipt will be provided after each paid appointment for you to submit to your insurance provider.
Payment & Receipts
Payment is processed at the time of your appointment. Most clients choose to securely save a credit card in Jane, our encrypted practice-management platform. This allows payment to be processed automatically after each session and receipts to be issued immediately.
If paying by credit card isn’t possible, Interac e-transfer can be arranged before your appointment. To keep appointments running smoothly, e-transfer payments must be received before the session begins.
Start with a
conversation.
You don’t need to know exactly where to begin or have everything figured out before reaching out.
A complimentary 15-minute consultation gives you a chance to share a little about what brings you here, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.