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Strengthening Connection

Relationship Therapist in Ottawa

Get Back on the Same Team

Relationships hold the potential for connection, growth, and healing—even in the midst of conflict or disconnection. In our work together, we’ll honor your relationship’s complexity while centering care, connection, and the possibility of transformation.

As we explore the impact of conflict, blame, and communication gaps, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of what your relationship needs to truly thrive. Drawing on your relationship’s values and the unique skills each of you bring, we’ll collaborate to help you find a way to get back on the same team.

I often work with relationships that may be marginalized, and am overjoyed to welcome queer, disabled, neurodivergent, non-monogamous and multiracial relationships in my practice. I’m also happy to support non-romantic relationships, including friendships. 

Whether you’re working through communication struggles, trust issues, sexual desire discrepancies, or simply looking to build a stronger connection, I’m here to help you find a path forward that feels authentic and fulfilling.

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Reconnect to your relationship’s values, skills and hopes.

Here are some of the things we can do while working together

Improve Communication

Build skills to express needs, set boundaries, and navigate difficult conversations.

Invite Accountability

Develop a practice of accountability in your relationships that keeps you in line with your ethics and integrity.

Navigate Conflict

Move through conflict while staying connected and centred on what’s important.

Explore Relationship Styles

Support for non-monogamy, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.

Deepen Intimacy

Cultivate more pleasure and joy in your relationship, both in and out of the bedroom.

Navigate Trauma

Understand the effects that trauma can have on your relationship and communication styles.

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FAQs

  • No. Therapy can be helpful for couples or individuals who simply want to strengthen their connection, improve communication, or explore their relationship dynamics more deeply.

  • Yes. I offer support for polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships, helping partners navigate boundaries, trust, and communication.

  • No. While I’m happy to see individuals virtually or in-person, I only see couples in-person in my centretown office.

  • My rate for individual and couples therapy sessions is $170 per 50-minute session or $245 per 80-minute session.

  • I generally offer sessions on weekdays from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

  • I provide therapy sessions in-person at my Ottawa office or online via a secure telehealth platform.

    For in-person sessions, my office is centrally located in Ottawa’s Centretown, on MacLaren St.

  • The office is on the first floor, with three large steps leading to the front door. There is a ramp that goes to the back door, but the doorways are too narrow for most wheelchairs to fit through. If you have any questions about office accessibility, please feel free to reach out.

  • I accept cash, cheque, or e-transfer. Payment is due on the same day as our appointment.

  • Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 48 hours' notice at no charge. If you cancel within 48 hours or do not attend your session, the full session fee will be charged.

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Let’s Build Stronger Relationships, Together

Whether you're working through a challenge, strengthening a partnership, or exploring a new relationship dynamic, therapy can help. The first step is filling out a short inquiry form.

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Ottawa, ontario

relationship therapist