Embodied Sexual Wellness and Psychotherapy

02/20/2026

Excited to share that Embodied S*xual Wellness and Psychotherapy will be attending the Women in Business Expo as a Trade Show Vendor for the third year in a row!

Such an honour to be part of an incredible group of women entrepreneurs, professionals, organizations, and community leaders.

Come visit and support amazing businesses and services on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 10:00am–4:00pm at the Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre
📍 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford

The event is FREE to attend and open to everyone!

With 50+ vendors, 6 inspiring guest speakers, swag bags for the first 100 attendees, giveaways, networking, and more — it’s the perfect way to celebrate International Women’s Day while connecting with our local business community.

Come out, say hello, and celebrate women in business with us!

🔗 https://womeninbusiness*xpo.ca

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02/20/2026

Looking for a mom’s night out?! Come join our workshop on March 6th! We will be talking about hormones, and I will be chatting about the way that hormones impact our relationship to our bodies and s*xual experiencing.

Check out to learn more and grab a ticket! We hope to see you there 🩷.

01/17/2026

Embodied S*xual Wellness and Psychotherapy was selected as the winner of the Canadian Choice Award in the individual counselling and therapy category for the second year in a row!

Thanks to all of our clients and community members who not only nominated us, but have supported us over the last few years! We are so grateful for you! 🩷

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

We are so excited to begin this group next week! Interested? We still have some spots open!

This group will be offered for 6 weeks, each week looking different. Curious about what’s happening week to week? Swipe to the second slide!

This group will be facilitated by Deanna Balberman, intern therapist and RP- Qualifying, and Taylor McConnachie, RP and CST.

Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm EST (we may go longer at times). Held virtually (you will receive a link for Zoom).

$120 for all 6 weeks.
We want to make this group accessible. If finances are a challenge, please let us know as we are offering this group at a sliding scale rate.

Email info@embodieds*xualwellness.com or deanna@embodieds*xualwellness.com to learn more and sign up!

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12/19/2025

It’s been a wild week but I have a cool update to share!
Thank you so much to our community and to everyone who nominated Embodied S*xual Wellness and Psychotherapy!

We are SO grateful for this recognition again this year!

*Please note that the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario does not allow us to share any voting information, ask for reviews or ask others to vote for us.

12/19/2025

✨A 6-week journey back to yourself ✨

This women’s group is a space to deepen confidence in your body, voice, relationships, and s*xuality- without shame, pressure, or “fixing.”

Together, we’ll explore self-trust, embodied confidence, relational patterns, and pleasure as a valid and worthy part of your life.

If you’re ready to feel more at home in yourself and more connected in how you show up with others, this space is for you!

This group will be facilitated by Taylor McConnachie (Registered Psychotherapist/AASECT Certified S*x Therapist) and Deanna Balberman (Student Therapist/Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying) and may be eligible for coverage under extended health benefits.

This group will be low fee and held virtually, open to any woman identifying person across Ontario.

Spots are limited | Email us at info@embodieds*xualwellness.com or deanna@embodieds*xualwellness.com for more information or to claim a spot! 💕💕💕

12/17/2025

We are so excited to welcome Fran to the team at Embodied S*xual Wellness and Psychotherapy ! Fran has 14 years of experience supporting individuals and couples in their journeys with deepening intimacy, pleasure and relational connections across life transitions.

Fran’s work approaches s*xuality not only as behaviour or function, but as a vital expression of identity, aliveness, and meaning. She welcomes clients who are curious about exploring desire, understanding how life changes impact intimacy, and cultivating more authentic and embodied s*xual lives- whether within monogamous or non-monogamous relationships.

Fran holds a post-graduate certificate in s*x therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies and has advanced training in relational and attachment-based approaches, including Levels 1–3 of Relational Life Therapy, Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems, an EFT couples externship, and DARE Level 1 attachment-based training.

Her clinical work includes supporting individuals and partners experiencing desire discrepancy, s*xual anxiety or shame, erectile difficulties and questions of masculinity, relational and s*xual disconnection, and the impact of transitions such as separation or divorce on intimacy. She also offers a s*x-positive, kink-affirming space for those exploring alternative relationship structures or expressions of s*xuality.

Clients describe Fran as grounded, thoughtful, and relational. She offers a space where complexity is welcomed and meaningful change can unfold through curiosity, honesty, and compassionate support.

Interested in learning more about Fran or scheduling a free consultation? Email us at info@embodieds*xualwellness.com

12/15/2025

This is the reality for so many women and gender diverse individuals. I have personally received this “suggestion” MANY times from various OBGYNs and specialists.

Finding a provider that doesn’t minimize your experiences or give you bu****it advice like “having a glass of wine to relax” can be challenging (unfortunately). S*xual pain is a very real experience for so many of us, and deserves to be taken seriously.

Need support from someone who isn’t going to gaslight the sh*t out of your experiences and will actually support you in navigating s*xual pain? We got you.

12/13/2025

Ahhhh, guess who’s going to Halifax in May! I’m so looking forward to presenting at the 2026 CCPA Conference on a topic I am incredibly passionate about! 💜

12/12/2025

This one is for every q***r person learning how to embrace and embody their s*xuality.

A reminder to take up space and reclaim pleasure.

What other affirmations would you add?

12/09/2025

The holidays get busy… but intimacy deserves a spot on the calendar too.

And one of the best gifts you can give (and receive) is making sure that spark doesn’t get buried under errands, events, and expectations. Prioritizing s*xual connection isn’t just about the physical- it’s about:

✨ feeling desired
✨ staying emotionally close
✨ reducing stress together
✨ keeping your partnership(s) playful and alive

This season, don’t just wrap presents- wrap your partner(s) in attention, flirtation, and the kind of energy that says “I choose you… even in the busiest moments.” 🔥

Prioritize the touches that linger, the kisses that say “we’re not done,” the stolen moments behind closed doors, and the kind of connection that keeps things deliciously warm when everything outside is freezing.

Make time for desire.
Make space for play.

Keep it spicy.

Need some extra support with prioritizing intimacy over the holidays? Schedule a free consultation with one of our s*x therapists.

💻 https://www.embodieds*xualwellness.com/
📧 info@embodieds*xualwellness.com