Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Psychological Services in Ottawa
Borovay Psychological Services has been dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of children, adolescents, families, and adults for over 40 years. Our practice specializes in addressing emotional, behavioural, and educational needs through comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational assessments, therapeutic interventions, and educational support. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where clients receive tailored care grounded in evidence-based practices. Our team of experienced professionals employs a holistic approach to identify underlying challenges and develop practical strategies for academic, social-emotional, and personal growth.With a focus on client-centric care, we prioritize fast turnaround times for assessments and offer virtual coaching services to support executive functioning. Our philosophy emphasizes understanding the whole individual within their familial and social systems, fostering empathy and connection to address presenting concerns effectively. The practice, founded by Dr. Rena Borovay in 1987 and now led by Dr. Lindsay Borovay, continues to expand its services while maintaining a commitment to quality and accessibility.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Counselling Services
Educational Support
ADHD Coaching
Parent Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in psychological assessment and therapy in Ottawa
- Our assessments include practical recommendations tailored to academic or work environments
- We use an integrative, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy and counselling
- An on-site educator specializes in supporting children with learning disabilities and ADHD
- Virtual coaching services address executive functioning challenges for adolescents and adults
Services
Psychological Assessments
Our comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational assessments identify learning disabilities, ADHD, cognitive strengths/weaknesses, and social-emotional challenges through standardized testing, clinical interviews, and observations. We provide detailed reports with practical recommendations for academic, workplace, and personal development. Tailored to children, adolescents, and adults, these assessments help create targeted intervention plans to maximize individual potential.
Counselling Services
We offer evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and interpersonal challenges using integrative approaches like CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Services are available for individuals, children, adolescents, and families, with treatment plans customized to address specific concerns and promote emotional resilience and healthy relationships.
Educational Support
Our educational services include multisensory instruction, homework support, and skill-building for students with learning disabilities or ADHD. We focus on evidence-based interventions for reading disabilities, executive functioning coaching, and test preparation to improve academic performance while fostering self-confidence and engagement in the learning process for children and adolescents.
ADHD Coaching
Specialized coaching services address executive functioning challenges like time management, organization, and task initiation for adolescents and adults with ADHD. We also offer self-regulation coaching for stress-related issues and parent coaching to support children's executive functioning development through practical, goal-oriented strategies.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching services focus on enhancing family dynamics and supporting children's executive functioning skills through collaborative strategies. We help parents develop effective communication techniques, implement structured routines, and foster emotional connections to address behavioural challenges and promote positive development in children and adolescents.
People
Dr. Lindsay Borovay
Psychologist and Clinical Director
Dr. Lindsay Borovay leads the practice with over 15 years of experience in psychological assessment and therapy, specializing in child and adolescent mental health. She continues her mother's legacy while expanding services to include multidisciplinary professionals.
Sharon Reichstein
Psychometrist
Sharon Reichstein conducts psycho-educational assessments with expertise in evaluating learning disabilities and cognitive functioning, providing detailed analyses to inform personalized intervention strategies for students of all ages.
Marie-Helene Gavinski Molina
Psychometrist
Marie-Helene Gavinski Molina specializes in administering and interpreting psychological assessments, focusing on identifying academic and emotional challenges to develop comprehensive support plans for children and adolescents.
Sharon Aitken
Educator
Sharon Aitken provides academic support and instructional strategies for students with learning disabilities, implementing evidence-based interventions to improve literacy skills and classroom performance through multisensory teaching methods.
Joy Gandell
ADHD/Executive Coach
Joy Gandell offers coaching services focused on executive functioning skills, helping adolescents and adults develop organizational strategies, time management techniques, and self-regulation practices to improve daily functioning and productivity.
Questions
What types of psychological assessments do you offer?
We provide comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults to identify learning disabilities, ADHD, cognitive function, and social-emotional challenges using standardized testing and clinical observations.
Do you offer therapy for both children and adults?
Yes, our therapeutic services include individual and family counselling for anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and parent-child relational issues using evidence-based approaches like CBT and emotion-focused therapy.
What educational support services are available?
We offer academic skill-building, homework support, and multisensory instruction for students with learning disabilities or ADHD, along with test preparation and executive functioning coaching to improve organizational skills.
Are virtual coaching sessions available?
Yes, we provide virtual coaching for adolescents and adults focusing on executive functioning, self-regulation, and stress management, including specialized support for students facing academic challenges.
How long has your practice been operating in Ottawa?
Borovay Psychological Services has served the Ottawa community since 1987, initially founded by Dr. Rena Borovay and currently led by Dr. Lindsay Borovay with a team of skilled professionals.
What makes your approach different from other psychological services?
We combine holistic assessment with a 'whole child/individual' systems perspective, addressing both presenting behaviours and underlying needs while emphasizing family collaboration and practical, actionable strategies for long-term success.
