You'd never speak to someone you love the way you speak to yourself. My hope is that you leave here with a different relationship with yourself, one that's a little more understanding, a little less critical, and a lot more sustainable.
Less advice,
more clarity
You've probably already thought this through a hundred different ways. This is where we slow it down, make sense of what's actually going on underneath, and figure out what you want.
A space that's
just yours
No pressure to have the right words or a perfect plan. You show up as you are, we sort through it together, and you get to exhale a bit.
Real effort,
real change
We're not here to stay stuck in the same loop. We'll connect the dots, get clear on what matters, and start making changes that actually feel like your life.
Do you see yourself in this?
The real life stuff we can work on together.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Your mind doesn’t really slow down. You're exhausted by the spirals.
Perfectionism & People-pleasing
You put pressure on yourself to get everything “right” or put others first, losing sight of yourself.
Confidence &
Self-trust
You second-guess yourself constantly, even when part of you already knows the answer.
Stuck &
Disconnected
You think about things endlessly but still can’t seem to move forward in a way that feels real.
Burnout &
Life Transitions
You’re holding everything together on the outside but you're running on empty.
more calm and presence
confidence from within
boundaries that feel good
clarity and direction
energy and balance
and find...
A closer look
What's actually going on underneath
By the end of the day, you're mentally exhausted, not because so much happened, but because of how much energy went into anticipating, preventing, or solving problems that hadn't happened yet. Before long, you start noticing that same pattern showing up in other parts of your life, too. Once we connect those dots, things usually begin to make a lot more sense.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Day to day, this often looks like replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or feeling like you need the "right" choice before you can move forward.
You might already know what you want, and still immediately question it, ask everyone else what they think, or spend hours making sure you're making the "right" decision. Over time, you stop trusting yourself. Many people come to therapy wanting more confidence, but I've found that confidence isn't really the foundation. Self-trust is. When you trust yourself, confidence tends to follow.
Confidence & Self-trust
A lot of people confuse confidence with self-trust.
It's about the fear that a mistake, or disappointing someone, means something bad will happen, that you'll be judged, or that you're not good enough. Progress here isn't becoming someone who suddenly says no to everything. It's noticing yourself before you automatically say yes. It's setting a boundary without spending three days wondering if everyone hates you.
Perfectionism & People-pleasing
This usually isn't really about wanting everything to be perfect.
Sometimes it shows up as questioning a career or a relationship. Sometimes nothing looks wrong on paper, but something still feels off. Often, you're disconnected from yourself long before you realize it, and this work gives you the space to slow down enough to actually notice.
Stuck & Disconnected
This usually starts with losing touch with the simple check-in, "How am I actually doing? Is this still working for me?"
Burnout fits here too. A lot of the people I work with are so used to pushing through and carrying everything that they don't notice how much weight they're holding until something forces them to slow down.
Burnout & Life transitions
Transitions have a way of bringing existing patterns to the surface, a new job, becoming a parent, a relationship change, or just feeling dissatisfied with where things are headed.
The pattern that brought you here usually isn't the only one worth looking at. Once we start connecting the dots, things tend to make a lot more sense.
For you, on your own
Individual therapy in Ottawa
What it is
A space to slow down, get clarity, and move toward a life that feels more like your own.
Who it's for
For people who are capable and thoughtful on the outside, and quietly exhausted from constantly managing everything on the inside.
What the day-to-day looks like
There isn't really a typical session, because people aren't predictable, and neither is life. Some weeks, we'll work through something that happened a few hours before you walked in. Other weeks, we'll notice a pattern that's been quietly showing up for years. Some sessions end with more clarity, some end with more questions, and both can be valuable. I'm not working from a script. I'm meeting you where you're at while keeping an eye on where we're headed.
What success looks like
One of the first things people usually notice is that things finally make sense. You stop seeing yourself as someone who's "just anxious" or "just overthinks," and start understanding why those patterns developed in the first place. From there, people often notice they're overthinking less, trusting themselves more, setting healthier boundaries, and making decisions with more confidence. The goal isn't to never feel anxious again, it's to feel like anxiety isn't running your life anymore.
For the two of you
Couples therapy in Ottawa
What it is
Support to understand each other better and break the cycles that keep pulling you both back into the same argument.
Who it's for
For couples who keep having the same disagreement on repeat, or who've noticed the distance between them growing quietly.
Specific patterns or issues
Communication usually isn't the actual problem. It's where the problem shows up. I'm more interested in the pattern you keep getting pulled into, and what that pattern is trying to protect. A lot of the work is realizing you're often reacting to what something meant to you, not what literally happened.
What the day-to-day looks like
We slow the moment down enough to see what's actually happening underneath it, not just what was said, but what it triggered and why.
What success looks like
Once you can understand each other's experience instead of just defending your own, the whole conversation changes. Couples usually notice more trust, more teamwork, and conflict that doesn't spiral the way it used to.
My focus, my specialty
Anxiety counselling in Ottawa
What it is
Support specifically for the anxiety that shows up as overthinking, second-guessing, and a mind that doesn't really slow down.
Who it's for
Most people I work with already know they're anxious. They're not looking for someone to tell them that. They're trying to understand why they keep getting stuck in the same patterns, even when they already know what would probably help.
What makes this approach different
I'm usually less interested in getting rid of anxiety as fast as possible, and more interested in understanding why it's there in the first place. If anxiety keeps showing up in the same situations, there's probably a reason. I'm curious about what your nervous system learned to protect you from, and whether that strategy still serves you now. I don't think people need more self-criticism. I think they need more clarity, and clarity is usually where change begins.
What success looks like
People stop seeing themselves as the problem and start responding to themselves with a lot more compassion. It's not about eliminating anxiety completely. It's about anxiety no longer being the thing steering your decisions.
My approaches
Here's the therapy side of therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Understanding the emotions and patterns that keep you stuck.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helping you move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
Attachment & Relational Work
Exploring how your relationships and past experiences shape the way you move through the world.
Therapy with me is collaborative, curious, and grounded in helping you understand yourself more deeply.
The Vibe
How the work generally flows
We start where you are
No pressure to have the right words. We'll take the time to understand what you're carrying.
We get to the root
We'll gently explore the patterns, emotions, and experiences that keep you feeling stuck.
We create shifts
You'll gain insight, build practical tools, and start to feel more in control of your thoughts and choices.
Move forward
The goal is to feel more connected to yourself and the life you want to create.
Just in case you're wondering
Questions people ask before booking
How do I know if I need individual therapy or couples therapy?
If you're working through something within yourself, individual therapy. If it's something happening between you and your partner, couples therapy. Not sure which fits? That's okay, we can figure it out together.
How long does it usually take before things start to feel different?
It's different for everyone, and I'd be cautious of anyone who gives you an exact number. Some people notice a shift in the first few sessions. For most, it builds gradually. The goal isn't a fast fix, it's change that actually holds.
Is anxiety therapy different from general individual therapy?
It's individual therapy with a specific lens. We spend real time understanding why anxiety shows up the way it does for you, and whether it's still helping or just getting in the way.
Do I need to have a specific goal going in, or is it okay to just start talking?
It's more than okay. Most people don't walk in with a clear goal, and you don't need one to start. Some know exactly what they want to work on, others just know something feels off. Both are a fine place to begin.
