Fireside Psychotherapy

02/25/2026

There are a lot of messages about masculinity, relationships, rejection, and respect coming from social media, friends, podcasts, and pop culture. It’s natural to wonder what your teen is absorbing, and how it’s shaping the way he thinks about girls and dating.

Healthy relationship skills don’t just happen. They’re modelled, discussed, and practiced over time.

Conversations about empathy, emotional intelligence, accountability, and consent matter. The way we speak about others, handle conflict, and respond to big emotions at home becomes part of their blueprint for future relationships.

If you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. These conversations can feel big, and they’re worth having.

Pull up a chair. We’re here when you’re ready!
Book a free consultation below:

📞 (343) 644-4357
🔎 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Owned by Alice Lurie, RP

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02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day can bring up more than just flowers and dinner plans.

For some, it brings connection and joy.
For others, it can stir up comparison, pressure, loneliness, hope, longing, or mixed feelings.

Social media, movies, and cultural expectations often show us one version of what love “should” look like. It’s easy to start questioning your timing, your relationship, or yourself.

If this season feels tender in any way, you’re not alone.

At Fireside Psychotherapy, our therapists often support clients navigating relationship stress, dating, comparison, self-doubt, and the emotional weight this time of year can carry.

Whatever Valentine’s Day brings up for you, your feelings make sense.

If you’re looking for therapy in Ottawa or virtual therapy in Ontario, support is available.

Pull up a chair. We’re here when you’re ready!
Book a free consultation below:

📞 (343) 644-4357
🔎 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Owned by Alice Lurie, RP

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02/14/2026

So, your teen is dating, and everything’s new. New love. New boundaries. New anxiety… for mom and dad. 😅

This is where they start learning what’s normal in a relationship: what feels good, what feels confusing, and what doesn’t align with who they are.

They don’t always know what’s healthy yet. They’re figuring it out in real time. Having a space outside of family and friends to process all of that can help.

At Fireside Psychotherapy, we work with teens in Ottawa to build confidence, boundaries, and healthy relationship skills. We also work with parents to understand what’s normal, what to watch for, and how to talk with their teens about love and relationships.

Pull up a chair. We’re here when you’re ready!
Book a free consultation below:

📞 (343) 644-4357
🔎 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Owned by Alice Lurie, RP

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02/11/2026

Meet Caitlin Kemmett- Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying here at Fireside Psychotherapy.

Many people enter therapy believing they're flawed, when in reality, they're responding normally to extraordinary circumstances.

We're expected to maintain emotional balance, stay productive, remain optimistic, keep informed, and make sound decisions - all simultaneously. It's no wonder you're exhausted.

The goal of therapy isn't to make you tougher or more resilient. Instead, it's about developing a deeper understanding of yourself in a rapidly changing world.

Pull up a chair. I'm here when you're ready!
Book a free consultation below
Fireside Psychotherapy
📞 (343) 644-4357
🌐 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

02/10/2026

Conflict can come up in relationships, but it’s how we fight that really matters.

As Alice shares in this conversation with Julie Findlay (Mom in the Know) from Ottawa In The Know, research shows that the first few minutes of a tough conversation often shape how it ends. When things feel heated, that’s usually a sign it’s not the right moment to jump in.

Approaching conflict with the mindset that you’re on the same team (even when you disagree) can make all the difference. Compassion, care, and timing matter, especially with the people we love most.

If you and your partner are finding it hard to navigate conflict, couples therapy can offer support, tools, and a space to slow things down and reconnect. ❤️

Pull up a chair. We’re here when you’re ready!

Book a free consultation below:

📞 (343) 644-4357
🔎 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Owned by Alice Lurie, RP
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02/03/2026

Currently Accepting New Clients.
At Fireside Psychotherapy, we believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. In the quiet moments of reflection and the brave conversations you choose to have, peace becomes possible. Our Ottawa-based team offers a warm, welcoming place to slow down, reconnect, and care for your mental wellness—without judgment and without pressure.

Whether you’re navigating life as an individual, strengthening your relationship through couples counselling, supporting your family, or helping a youth or student find their footing, we’re here to walk alongside you. Wellness isn’t about having it all together—it’s about knowing you don’t have to do it alone. Book your session and take the next gentle step toward calm, clarity, and connection.

🕊️ Individual • Couples • Family • Youth • Student Counselling
📍 Ottawa | Fireside Psychotherapy

428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
+1 343-644-4357
info@firesidepsychotherapy.ca
Owned by Ketchum Lurie
www.firesidepsychotherapy.ca

02/03/2026

Happy February!!
Fireside Psychotherapy is here for you this month.

As the air turns crisp and fresh, life can still feel full and demanding, with a lot on your plate and little time to pause.

This is your gentle reminder to book an appointment and give yourself space to breathe, reflect, and acquire practical tools that can help reduce stress and ease heavy thoughts.

We’re proud to be a local practice, rooted in the heart of downtown Ottawa, offering calm, compassionate support when you need it most.

428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
+1 343-644-4357
info@firesidepsychotherapy.ca
Owned by Ketchum Lurie
www.firesidepsychotherapy.ca

01/23/2026

Pull up a chair with Yolande ☕️
In this reel, she walks you through one of her go-to grounding exercises: something you can return to anytime you need to slow things down and feel more present.

Yolande is currently accepting new clients, and offers online and in-person sessions in Ottawa.

Pull up a chair. We’re here when you’re ready!
Book a free consultation below:

📞 (343) 644-4357
🔎 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Owned by Alice Lurie, RP

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01/20/2026

MEET Yolande Deschenes, one of Psychotherapy's practitioners who is currently accepting new patients. Check out her simple, easy to use practical suggestion for "Grounding" and gentle pressure.

Grounding is the process of establishing yourself in the present moment. An opportunity to catch up with "YOU".

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSXh-YsEduJ/?igsh=dGpwMW5uMXN2ZzF2

Pull up a chair. We're here when you're ready!
Book a free consultation below:
📞 (343) 644-4357
🌐 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

01/16/2026

Meet Caitlin Kemmett- Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Just one of our wonderfully talented professionals here at Psychotherapy.
Her words are ringing true for many of us right now.

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If you’re feeling flat, foggy, or emotionally offline right now, this isn’t a motivation issue.
After weeks of stimulation, social demand, and routine disruption, our nervous systems often dip.
Nothing needs fixing today.
You’re allowed to move gently back into yourself.

Pull up a chair. We're here when you're ready!
Book a free consultation below:
📞 (343) 644-4357
🌐 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario
📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.
👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

01/14/2026

Just a reminder to "EAT YOUR VEGGIES".🥰😘😍
Studies have proven that healthy diet choices lead to a healthy mindset
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Shopping for vegetables from local farms gets you out of the house and often into a small town or at least a lovely drive out of the city.

A change of scenery and fresh air is often a welcome distraction during these snowy, lovely colder months. supporting local farmers and getting to know them and learn about their growing seasons and getting recipes , can be a whole event unto itself.

Enjoy the season .
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01/14/2026

"We can not say this loud enough!"

January is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to pause and really listen to what’s going on inside.

Sometimes the noise in our minds gets loud. Stress builds, emotions spill over, and pushing through just doesn’t work anymore.

That’s often the moment your body and mind are asking for care, not silence. Therapy gives you a place to slow down, sort through the noise, and make sense of what you’re feeling in a way that feels safe and supported.

Asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s your superpower.

It takes courage to face what’s hard and choose healing instead of avoidance. At Fireside Psychotherapy, we’re here to walk with you through that process, at your pace. If January feels like the right time to take action, book a session with us and start the year by putting your mental health first.

428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
+1 343-644-4357
info@firesidepsychotherapy.ca

Owned by Ketchum Lurie
www.firesidepsychotherapy.ca