“Not Good Enough”: Understanding Relational Trauma and Where It Comes From
“I’m not good enough.” For some people, this is an occasional passing thought. For others, it’s a constant, low-level hum that lives…
Compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety, relational trauma, and life's most tender chapters. In-person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario.
"Courage starts with showing up
and letting ourselves be seen."
You may be feeling:
You may be holding it all together on the outside, but inside you constantly feel tense, reactive, guilty, or exhausted. You are not a failure. None of this means you are broken. It just means you have been doing so much, for so long, without enough support.
Specialized, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experience and needs.
Anxiety is your nervous system trying to protect you. Together we explore what it has been guarding, help your body learn it is safe enough to rest, and rebuild your life beyond survival mode.
ExploreTrauma reshapes how we see ourselves and the world, and lives in the body long after the moment has passed. Through evidence-based approaches, we work together to process your experiences and restore a sense of safety, from the inside out.
ExploreThe wounds of growing up with an emotionally immature parent, or loving someone who is narcissistic, self-focused, or emotionally unavailable, are real, even when invisible from the outside. Find your voice, reclaim your story, and rebuild a sense of self that belongs to you.
ExplorePregnancy and postpartum are profound transitions. You deserve support whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or the emotional weight of new parenthood.
Explore"Your pain is a compass guiding you to the parts of yourself most in need of love." - Kyle Hulehan
Every aspect of our work together is guided by an understanding of how trauma shapes the nervous system, the mind, and the body.
You are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offering tools, perspective, and unwavering support.
I draw from modalities with strong research foundations, including EMDR, somatic therapy, and IFS/parts work, tailored to your needs.
This is a space where old wounds soften, self-trust strengthens, and a more grounded, confident life begins.
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Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect and see if we're a good fit.