Joseph Ruberto
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · Master's (University of Ottawa, 2025)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying))
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Joseph is an approachable and caring Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). He is passionate about supporting clients through life’s challenges by offering a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic space.
His approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and client-centered care. Joseph believes in walking alongside his clients, empowering them to explore their experiences, strengthen resilience, and foster emotional well-being. Each session is focused on creating a meaningful connection and working collaboratively to promote healing and personal growth.
CLINICAL FOCUS
Joseph supports adolescents (16+), young adults, and adults who are navigating a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety: Understanding symptoms and building effective coping strategies
Depression: Providing space to express difficult emotions and reframe negative thoughts
Low Self-Confidence: Enhancing self-esteem through a strengths-based lens
Grief and Loss: Supporting healthy emotional processing and honoring loss
Trauma: Offering trauma-informed care that supports safety and healing
Motivation and Procrastination: Addressing everyday challenges and fostering change
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Joseph uses a collaborative and evidence-informed approach that is personalized to meet each client’s needs. His therapeutic work is informed by:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Strengths-Based and Humanistic Approaches
Joseph adapts his methods to suit each individual’s preferences, pace, and goals—creating a supportive and effective therapeutic process.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Joseph began his mental health journey as a volunteer at a distress center, where he supported individuals experiencing poverty, disability, loneliness, and suicidal ideation. These early experiences deepened his belief in the importance of accessible and compassionate mental health care.
He further developed his clinical skills through a practicum at the From Intention to Action (FITA) program at Carleton University, where he supported post-secondary students facing depression, trauma, low self-esteem, academic stress, ADHD, and interpersonal difficulties. His work focused on helping clients enhance well-being and build the skills to reach personal and academic goals.
Primary Practice Location
MindSpa Mental Health Centre
1900 City Park Dr Suite 202
Ottawa, Ontario K1J 1G7
Phone: (613) 592-1001
Website: https://themindspa.ca/team-member/joseph-ruberto/ (opens in new tab)
Years of Experience
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