OUR PRACTICE AND PHILOSOPHY

A Little About Us

Borovay Psychological Services has been serving patients in the Ottawa area for over 40 years. Dr. Rena Borovay started her private practice in 1987 and her daughter, Dr. Lindsay Borovay, joined the practice in 2008. They worked collaboratively offering psychological services to the Ottawa community until Dr. Rena Borovay's retirement in 2019. Dr. Lindsay Borovay continues to offer psychological services and has expanded the practice to include other highly skilled professionals who align with the Borovay's values and approach toward service provision.

The current team takes great pride in providing high quality, client-centric care and deeply value their clients' health and wellbeing.

Our Philosophy:

We believe the strongest relationships - especially between parent and child -  are built through awareness, empathy and mutual understanding. When families become more attuned to each other's experiences, they can create deeper connection and more meaningful communication. Rather than focusing solely on behavior, we aim to understand the underlying needs driving it, allowing the whole child (and whole individual) to be seen more clearly. 

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At Borovay Psychological Services, when working with children and adolescents, we take a holistic, systems-based approach, and believe that many childhood challenges are best addressed within the broader family context. While we may work directly with children and teens, we also, when appropriate, collaborate with and coach parents to support lasting change.

We work with families to identify the patterns and relationships that influence behavior, with a focus on strengthening attachment and connection. We help parents to better understand how their approach can support or hinder secure relationships and we work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote self-regulation, healthy boundaries, and clear communication that  enhance stronger and more resilienct family bonds.

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Similarly, our work with adults is guided by understanding the individual experience and how it functions within a system. Our goal is to work collaboratiely with our clients to assist in achieving greater emotional awareness and insight that supports continued growth in all aspects of their life.