Dr. Marianne O’Byrne

Dr. O’Byrne is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Ottawa Thrive Psychology and Wellness Centre. She is registered with the College of Psychologist of Ontario. She has several years experience with those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, loss, PTSD and other difficulties related to traumatic experiences.

Dr. O’Byrne is passionate about working with first responders in addressing occupational stress injuries, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Her training in cultural competency,  understanding and appreciation of the first responder populations, personal experiences with ride-along, and professional experiences conducting psychological evaluations during the constable selection process has taught her a lot about the lived experiences of first responders and about the avenues towards thriving in this line of work.

Thrive, focuses on providing a safe and compassionate environment to empower and guide adults and couples through their difficulties. Dr. O’Byrne utilizes evidenced based psychological approaches, including primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure.