General Therapy FAQs

  • Our first session is about getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll explore your goals, your story, and what you’re hoping to get from our work together. It’s a collaborative, gentle beginning. There's no pressure to share more than you’re ready to.

  • The length of therapy depends on your goals and what feels right for you. Some clients come for short-term support during a transition, while others value longer-term therapy to deepen self-understanding and sustain growth.

  • You might notice small shifts feeling more grounded, communicating more clearly, or responding differently to stress. Growth often happens gradually, and I’ll check in with you regularly about what feels helpful.

  • Yes, I offer both in-person and secure online sessions across Ontario and BC to make therapy more accessible and flexible.

For New Mothers

  • I support mothers in navigating the emotional changes that come with pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. This might include postpartum anxiety or depression, identity shifts, or relationship changes. My approach is attachment-based and compassionate focused on helping you feel grounded, connected, and supported.

  • Absolutely. Many new mothers experience a sense of loss or disconnection from who they were before. Together, we can explore this transition with warmth and curiosity, helping you reconnect with yourself while finding balance in your new role.

  • Many mothers feel surprised by how overwhelming this transition can be. You’re not alone, the early months often bring intense emotions, exhaustion, and identity shifts. In therapy, we can explore these feelings with compassion and help you reconnect with yourself while adjusting to this new chapter.

  • Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to talk openly about your experience whether that’s worry, sadness, irritability, or guilt. Together, we’ll understand what’s happening beneath the surface, strengthen your emotional support, and build tools to help you feel more present and steadier.

  • Yes. It’s common for couples to feel more distant or easily triggered after a baby arrives. We can explore how to stay connected through stress and fatigue, communicate needs effectively, and rebuild closeness as partners and parents.

  • That inner pressure is something many mothers carry. Therapy can help you understand where that voice comes from, soften perfectionism, and cultivate more self-compassion. 

  • Yes. Motherhood can feel isolating, especially without nearby family or community. In therapy, you have a space to be witnessed, understood, and supported. We can also explore ways to rebuild connection and find practical and emotional sources of support.

  • In many cases, yes especially for new mothers in the postpartum period. We can create a calm, supportive environment where you can attend to your baby’s needs and still receive the care you deserve.

For Couples

  • I work with couples at all stages whether you’re navigating conflict, disconnection, major life transitions, or simply wanting to deepen your bond. My approach draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on repairing and strengthening emotional connection. I also pull from Gottman Method Principles to ensure we're covering communication skills, conflict management, and strengthening friendship and connection within the relationship.  

  • That’s common. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and understood. The process isn’t about blame but about understanding the patterns that keep you stuck and learning new ways to reach for each other.

  • It varies. Some couples benefit from focused work over a few months; others choose to continue longer to deepen connection and maintain progress.

For Families

  • I see families as systems, each person’s emotions and behaviours affect the others. My approach helps family members understand one another’s needs, improve communication, and rebuild trust and connection.

  • That depends on the situation. We may meet together to explore shared patterns and separately to allow each voice to be heard. We’ll decide what works best for your family’s goals.

  • It varies. Some couples benefit from focused work over a few months; others choose to continue longer to deepen connection and maintain progress.

  • That’s okay. Even small changes in one relationship can ripple outward. We’ll start where there’s openness and build from there.

  • Co-parenting is when separated or divorced parents work together to raise their children. It focuses on cooperation, communication, and keeping the child’s well-being at the centre.

  • Children thrive when parents work as a team. A consistent, respectful, co-parenting relationship helps kids feel secure, reduce stress, and supports emotional and behavioural health.

  • Family therapy gives parents a structured and supportive space to work together rather than against each other. A therapist helps parents improve communication, reduce conflict, and stay focused on what their children need most. Therapy also supports parents in setting shared goals, building consistent routines between homes, and navigating emotional challenges that can make co-parenting stressful.