Mr. Gerald F. Joy, Social Worker, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) approved provider, MSW, RSW, RMFT OttawaTherapy.org Private practice (individual) Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Registered with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)


Gerald Joy is a Social Worker / Psychotherapist with over 10 years training and experience working with individuals, couples and families, in diverse settings such as; community, medical and educational systems.

Gerald provides services for: Individuals, Couples and Families; Parenting and Family Work; Separation and Divorce; Child Custody Assessments; Relationship Counseling; Anger and Emotional Management; Assertiveness; Anxiety and Depression: Restorative Practice Circles; Group Work (when appropriate); and is a Registered Mental Health Provider with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).

Gerald has a gentle, methodical, and eclectic approach, with roots from: Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), with Advanced Training in EFT.