Field Trip Health’s Ottawa location team offers innovative and compassionate care through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, focusing on personalized and integrative treatment plans to support mental health and well-being.
Amanda Laprade
Registered Psychotherapist
I am a compassionate psychotherapist with 7 years of experience in helping individuals overcome emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University and I specialize in substance use
treatment and trauma-informed therapy. I am also trained in Motivational Interviewing and draw
from a variety of evidence-based techniques, including but not limited to EFT, attachment-based methods, polyvagal theory and CBT.
My approach is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental, creating a safe space for clients to explore their inner experiences and find the support they need. I value a trusting, collaborative and holistic approach to therapy that is tailored to your unique needs. My expertise extends to
areas including addiction issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief; and I employ various therapeutic interventions, including mindfulness, emotion-focused techniques, inner-child work, experiential exercises, and cognitive-behavioral methods. My goal is to empower
individuals to enhance self-awareness, develop coping skills, and build resilience for meaningful life changes.
Through personal experience I firmly believe in the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy as a tool and guide to foster healing, personal growth, and overall well-being. I’m dedicated to helping my clients achieve greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and personal fulfillment through a holistic approach, which includes psychedelic medicines, to
address both symptoms and underlying root causes of distress. My passion and dedication in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy lie in delivering compassionate and effective therapy, guiding individuals toward a more fulfilling and balanced life; and my work is guided by the belief
that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery.
When I am not providing therapy, I enjoy spending my time reading novels, connecting with
family and friends and watching my daughter grow and transform right before my eyes. She is my most precious gift and brings immense joy to my life.
I’m excited to support you on your path to emotional well-being, healing, and personal growth. Taking the first courageous step towards healing sets the course for a brighter future. I’m here
to walk this journey with you, helping you navigate the challenges you face. When you’re ready to embark on this path to positive change, I warmly invite you to reach out to me. Your healing journey begins with that first connection.
Jason Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist
My name is Jason Taylor. It is wonderful to meet you. I am a doctoral-level Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Ontario. I primarily work with those affected by mood concerns such as major depression, anxiety-based concerns such as Generalized Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, as well as interpersonal-related concerns. I largely see individuals ages 16+ in a private practice/clinical setting.
As a therapist, I often use a person-centered and holistic approach to my work. I curate the type of therapy modality I use to the particular concern that you bring forward. Various modalities that I have pulled upon in the past are emotional-focused therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapies including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), narrative therapy, art therapy, and internal family systems (IFS) (i.e. partswork).
One analogy I love to use when working with me is that I like to think of myself as a coach on a team. You are the player working hard to attain whatever goal you set for yourself. I will be there cheering you on and working alongside you to provide skills and tools to help you attain the goal. I often take on a collaborative structure and approach to working together, with clear goal-setting.
I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2025, and received my Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2022. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist and a Certified Integrative Relationship Therapist. When I am not in the workplace, you will often find me curled up with a good book in one hand and a cup of tea in the other.
Dr. Mario Nucci
MD, CCFP
Dr. Mario Nucci, MD, CCFP, is a dedicated and forward-thinking physician with a deep passion for mental health and medical innovation. With a focus on pioneering advancements in mental health care, Dr. Nucci has been at the forefront of psychedelic therapy for mental health conditions since 2016. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous academic lectures and clinical research, serving as an investigator in pivotal clinical trials exploring the benefits of psychedelics for mental health. His efforts have been instrumental in improving accessibility to these evidence-based treatments across Canada, solidifying his role as a leading figure in the evolving landscape of mental health therapy.
Dr. Esa Leinonen
Psychiatrist
Coming Soon!
Joy Kolic
Nurse Practitioner
Joy, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of expertise in healthcare and dedicated her career to Mental Health and Geriatrics. She earned her Masters in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner degree in 2017 and has since spent 6 years excelling in the Mental Health field. Joy is certified in Mental Health and Addictions from the University of Toronto.
Beyond her role as a Nurse Practitioner, she is a certified yoga teacher with a deep passion for yoga, meditation, and mindful movement, recognizing their positive impact on wellness and healing. Embracing a holistic approach to patient care, Joy is eager to assist you in achieving your wellness goals.
Rajveer Soos
Nurse Practitioner
Rajveer is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in the acute care setting as well as in the community, where her focus has always been to provide compassionate client-centred care. In the community she worked to serve marginalized populations, including indigenous and homeless individuals. Rajveer believes that optimal health requires a holistic approach in which there is balance within the mind, body, and spirit. She understands the impact of mental health challenges on individuals, families, and communities, and is passionate about helping individuals heal from deep-rooted patterns and traumas, in order to create lasting healing. In 2021, Rajveer completed Therapsil’s Psilocybin Practitioner Training for End-of Life care, where she gained deeper insight into the true healing potential of psychedelics. She is passionate about the work being done at Field Trip Health and the use of psychedelics to help individuals suffering from mental illness. She is optimistic about the direction and future of mental health care and excited to be contributing to this paradigm shift in the field.
Chelsea Griswold
Nurse Practitioner
Chelsea has eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse and about 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Trent University in 2017 with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and the University of Regina in 2023 with her Masters of Nursing in Primary Health Care. Chelsea has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including mental health and addictions, medical/surgical, and correctional nursing.
Chelsea’s personal nursing philosophy has been shaped by her nursing experience and training. She believes in a holistic approach with a focus on mental health as an integral part of a person’s overall health.
In her spare time Chelsea enjoys spending time hiking and exploring nature with her dog, Monty. Chelsea is also an avid gardener, and traveler. She has travelled to 17 countries so far and hopes to continue to travel the globe. Her other hobbies include sewing, cross stitch, crafting and thrifting.
Jasmin Banwait
Nurse Practitioner
Jasmin works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, ADHD and complex mood disorders. She commonly supports individuals who are navigating treatment-resistant depression, chronic stress injuries and long-standing psychological symptoms that have not responded fully to previous treatment approaches. Her clinical focus includes comprehensive psychiatric assessment, treatment readiness evaluation and supporting individuals considering structured and intensive mental health treatments.
Jasmine has worked across community mental health programs, public health services, primary care clinics and disability and occupational mental health consultation settings. She has extensive experience supporting individuals with complex psychiatric histories, severe mood disorders, trauma-related conditions and co-occurring substance use concerns. Her work involves detailed biopsychosocial assessments, mental health risk evalutations and careful review of medical and psychiatric histories to determine treatment suitability and safety. Her clinical approach incorporates evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma informed-care and structured psychiatric assessment practices.
Clients can expect a structured, collaborative and steady approach when working with Jasmin. She focuses on clear assessment, practical discussion of symptoms and treatment options, and pacing conversations in a way that allows difficult experiences to be explored while maintaining emotional safety. Sessions are organized, goal-focused and designed to help clients understand their mental health and make informed decisions about next steps in care.
Jasmin is a Nurse Practitioner registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. She holds a Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner from Athabasca University, a Master of Science in Education from D’Youville College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. Outside of clinical work, she enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors.
Elizabeth Beauchamp
Clinic Program Coordinator
Elizabeth has extensive policy experience from working in federal and provincial politics, as well as for the House of Commons, where she collaborated with various offices to advance statements, opposition day motions, and private members’ bills. Her time working for the Shadow Ministry of Defence remains an area of passion, focusing on topics such as Arctic security and mental health programs for CAF members. More recently, she greatly enjoyed working with youth in a non-profit mental health program, managing projects, handling administrative tasks, and assisting with client care.
Elizabeth hopes to explore and further develop mental health policy in the future at Field Trip Health. She looks forward to building networks with other medical offices to best support clients who could benefit from psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and continuing to build strong internal team collaboration.
At home or on the road, you will catch Elizabeth biking, hitting the gym, painting, or visiting a fun coffee shop with friends.
She enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and watching a solid drama. She is always keen to hear about a new interesting fact someone recently learned, or a song or album they are loving that week.
Call us at (613) 912-5333 or email us at ottawa@fieldtriphealth.ca
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