Willow Roots Therapy - Counselling Services

09/30/2026

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S*x educator Emily Nagoski describes an "emotional floor plan," where our feelings are like rooms in a house:

🌱 Rooms that support desire: Care, Play, Lust
🌱 Rooms where we get stuck: Panic, Grief, Boredom

Stress, loss, conflict, or feeling disconnected can make desire harder to reach. And desire often doesn't appear on its own. Many people move from Care ➡️ Play ➡️ Lust.

Instead of asking "What's wrong with me?" try asking:

✨ Which room am I spending most of my time in?
✨ What helps me feel safe, connected, and playful?
✨ What might help me move toward a different room?

Low desire isn't a failure. It's information.

At Willow Roots Therapy, our Ottawa therapists help couples understand desire, reconnect emotionally, and approach intimacy with curiosity instead of pressure. We offer in-person couples therapy in Ottawa and virtual sessions across Ontario.

📍Read the full blog and book a consultation. Link in bio.

09/24/2026

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Feeling disconnected from your partner? Date nights alone may not be enough to restore the intimacy you crave. Discover how to deepen your emotional connection with intentional conversations and presence. Click here to read more in our latest blog!

https://willowrootstherapy.ca/couples-therapy-ottawa-emotional-connection/

09/02/2026

🌱🌱🌱 Growing roots at a new location! 🌱🌱🌱

We have moved into a bigger space with an even cozier feel. Every detail of our new offices was chosen with one goal: helping you feel at ease the moment you walk in. Safe, comfortable, and a little bit like home.

Take your time in our waiting room before your session starts. Settle into our comfortable chairs, sip a warm cup of coffee or tea and let the soft music and the sound of our water fountain help you un mind before you meet with your therapist.

We can't wait to to welcome you to our new space at 280 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Reach out today to start your journey with us by clicking at the link in our bio.

06/29/2026

05/29/2026

This is a reminder that the people that matter the most are the people that know us and we know the most. They are the ones that we need to have mutual support with, respect, consideration, compromise and a safe space with. The ones we can be vulnerable with.

If you don't feel you have the tools that encompass the above or grew up in an unhealthy environment where your coping mechanisms perhaps are harmful to you or others, you can learn differently. You can rewire a lot of those maladaptive processes. It takes practice and to have the right support system.

Therapy can be a good place to start working on those systems needed.

*The speaker is referring to the people that can consider these things, that value kindness and that want to have a healthy relationship. This does not apply to abusive relationships where the best outcome is to not be in them.*

03/10/2026

02/10/2026

New blog out!
You can read it at:
https://willowrootstherapy.ca/mental-health-blog-ottawa/

09/14/2025

Willow Roots Therapy | Ottawa, ON

Inclusive, compassionate therapy for individuals & couples.
We help with anxiety, relationships, trauma, ADHD & more.

In-person (Chapel St) & virtual
Free 15-min consult
willowrootstherapy.ca

05/20/2025

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As parents, it’s natural to want to keep our children safe. But when protection turns into overprotection, even with the best intentions, it can hold kids back from developing essential life skills.
Overprotective parenting often shows up as micromanaging, preventing failure, or stepping in at the first sign of discomfort. While meant to help, this approach can unintentionally hinder a child’s confidence, independence, and resilience.
Children who aren’t given space to take healthy risks or solve problems may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or low self-esteem. Over time, they can become fearful of failure and overly reliant on others for decision-making—making it harder to thrive as teens and adults.

So, how do we find the balance between caring and controlling?

In our latest blog, “Overprotective Parenting: How Good Intentions Can Hold Your Child Back,” we explore:
Why some parents become overprotective
Signs you may be doing more than guiding
The long-term impact on your child’s development
Ways to support your child’s growth while still feeling connected and involved

If you’re a parent navigating these questions, you’re not alone—and there’s no shame in reassessing your approach. A few small changes can make a big difference in your child’s confidence and well-being.
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Want extra support in parenting with more balance? Our team is here to help.
Head to willowrootstherapy.ca to read our bio or book your appointment with a Registered Psychotherapist for in-person or virtual sessions!