Gottman Referral Network

About

I’m Julia, a psychotherapist who works with couples and individuals across Southern Ontario. I’m passionate about helping people build healthier, more intentional relationships whether that means working through challenges or investing in a relationship that is already strong.

In my work with couples, I support partners looking to improve communication, navigate recurring conflict, rebuild trust, deepen their connection, prepare for marriage, or move through major life transitions together. I also work with couples who aren’t necessarily in crisis, but want to better understand one another and be more intentional about the relationship they’re building.

My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. I believe insight is important, but I also want therapy to give you tangible tools you can use outside of the therapy room. My couples work is informed by the Gottman Method, drawing on research-backed strategies to help couples better understand their patterns, communicate more effectively, manage conflict, strengthen friendship and intimacy, and create a shared vision for their relationship.

I also work individually with people who want to better understand their relationship patterns, strengthen their sense of self, or change patterns that may be getting in the way of the relationships they want. My additional areas of specialty include OCD, anxiety, and self-esteem.

Ultimately, I see relationships as something we can actively build and invest in. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening between you, identify what needs to change, and develop the skills to create a relationship that supports the life you want to build together.