• Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
• Canadian Certified Counsellor
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
• Certified Family Life Educator
• Certified adult educator

I believe in the infinite abilities that we all have for creating positive changes in our lives. My goal is to help my clients create a vision of the life and relationships they want, then work with them in overcoming their challenges and in making changes.

As an individual, couple and family therapist, I work mainly within a cognitive behavioural framework. My work is also strongly influenced by the training I have received in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Family Systems theory. I have been in private practice for about 14 years, first in Montreal, and for the past 5 years, in Ottawa. While in Montreal, I also  taught human relations oriented courses at both McGill University and Concordia University. These included interpersonal communication, group dynamics, sexuality, family life education, and public speaking. I presented workshops on a variety of topics including humour and play for adults, conflict styles, and personal growth.

I offer caring, collaborative therapy within a non-judgemental, supportive atmosphere.  Appointments are available both during the daytime and in the evening. My receipts are accepted by some, but not all, insurance plans. Free parking.

Some of the challenges I work with include:

• Distressed relationships
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Parenting
• Anger
• Personal awareness, self image, life direction.

If you would like more information, please visit my website www.js-therapy.ca , or call me at 613-878-9811.

Therapy that works!