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I work with individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships or noticing that long-standing patterns are no longer serving them. You may feel stuck in the same conflicts, disconnected from yourself or someone you love, unsure how to rebuild trust after infidelity or another betrayal, or beginning to see how childhood relational wounds are still shaping the way you connect, protect yourself, and respond to others. I also support people navigating crisis or the aftermath of traumatic experiences that have disrupted their sense of safety, trust, or connection.
People often reach out when they feel lost, stuck, disconnected, or disappointed in themselves or their relationships. Some are trying to make sense of what happens after trust has been broken through infidelity, secrecy, or another significant relational rupture. Others are beginning to notice how earlier relationships, family experiences, or attachment wounds continue to show up in adulthood through people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, fear of conflict, difficulty trusting, or repeating the same patterns in relationships. You do not need to arrive with a clear explanation; finding the words for what you are experiencing can be part of the work we do together.
I offer a warm space where we can approach your relational needs and fears with curiosity and compassion. Together, we look at how early attachments shaped your emotional world, how you learned to protect yourself, and which relational needs may have gone unmet along the way. With couples, this often means slowing things down to understand the emotional cycle you have become caught in and the fears and needs underneath it. I work at your pace, gradually exploring the roots of the struggle as understanding deepens.
My work draws primarily from Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFCT), psychodynamic therapy, and Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP). These approaches help us understand both what is happening in the present and the relational experiences that may be shaping it.
I approach each client’s story and way of experiencing the world with curiosity and attunement. My work across different populations and settings has shaped how I show up in the room. As a first-generation Turkish immigrant, I am especially mindful of how culture, family, and background can shape our relationships and sense of self. I offer therapy in both English and Turkish.
Chelsea Davis
I work with adults unraveling the impact of betrayal trauma, broken trust, and the relational patterns that took root long before the relationship they’re in now. Many of the people I support are trying to make sense of why earlier experiences like childhood trauma, attachment wounds, or growing up in homes where emotions weren’t safe, keep showing up in how they connect with others as adults. Whether you’re recovering from a partner’s infidelity, untangling the long shadow of a betrayal you haven’t fully named yet, or starting to see how old wounds keep getting touched in present-day relationships, this is the work I’m here for.
People often reach out after discovering a partner’s affair and not knowing how to live in their own life anymore. Others come in because they keep ending up with emotionally unavailable partners, or because they’ve “done the work” and still feel reactive, anxious, or shut down when things get close. Some are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or a major life transition that has surfaced things they thought were behind them.
Therapy with me is direct, collaborative, and grounded in honesty. I’ll name what I’m noticing, ask the questions that don’t always get asked, and bring humour and lightness in when the moment calls for it. My role isn’t to tell you what your story means; it’s to help you see it clearly enough to decide what to do with it.
My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), with elements of Narrative Therapy. Depending on what you bring in, our work might focus on the emotions underneath your reactions, the attachment patterns shaping how you relate, the different internal parts that show up in conflict, or the story you’ve been telling yourself about what happened.
I aim to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. I value honesty and compassion in the work we do together, and I often bring humour and lightness into the room when it helps people feel more comfortable and human in the process.
I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns keeping them feeling disconnected or stuck. I especially enjoy working with couples navigating communication difficulties, emotional or physical disconnection, intimacy and desire concerns, betrayal trauma and infidelity, and recurring conflict. I also work with individuals exploring relationship concerns, major life transitions, how earlier experiences and attachment patterns continue to shape adult relationships, as well as stress, anxiety, grief, caregiving, aging, and changing roles throughout adulthood.
People often reach out when something in their life or relationship isn’t working anymore. For couples, that may mean feeling more like roommates than partners, getting caught in conflict or avoidance, struggling with intimacy, or trying to find a way forward after infidelity or a breach of trust. You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Wanting something to feel different is enough of a place to begin.
I am warm, collaborative, and genuinely curious about the people I work with. Therapy with me is a conversation. I won’t sit silently and expect you to do all the talking, and I won’t assume one approach works for everyone. I’ll listen, ask questions, notice patterns, and sometimes gently challenge you when something seems worth a closer look. With couples, I’m interested in what’s happening underneath the argument. Rather than deciding who is right, we work to understand the cycle you’re caught in and what each partner may be needing or trying to communicate.
My approach is integrative and tailored to the person or couple in front of me. Depending on what brings you to therapy, we might focus on the patterns underneath conflict, strengthening emotional connection, navigating differences in intimacy and desire, or finding new ways of responding to one another.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent 18 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, most recently as a Major in Human Resources and Personnel Leadership. Supporting military members, veterans, and their families remains especially meaningful to me. My background in gerontology has also shaped how I think about relationships across the lifespan and how we continue growing and rediscovering ourselves throughout adulthood. Outside of work, life is busy with my husband, our three kids, and two dogs, usually with the next adventure already being planned.
I work with adults navigating the challenges of infidelity, betrayal, and relational trauma, often rooted in childhood wounds. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with emotional blocks, or carrying unresolved pain from the past, I’m here to support you.
Using evidence-based approaches like attachment-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, and CBT, I tailor our work to your needs. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your struggles, rebuild trust, and create pathways to meaningful and lasting healing.
I help clients address the impacts of betrayal trauma, relational childhood wounds, and difficulties stemming from emotionally unavailable or immature parents of adult children. Whether it’s strengthening relationships, navigating life transitions, processing grief, or working through trauma and C-PTSD, I’ll guide you toward clarity, connection, and resilience.
This work means the world to me, not only professionally but also personally. As someone who has experienced the impact of chaotic childhood events and betrayal trauma, I understand how deeply these experiences can affect adulthood. Understanding how they have shaped me and learning about my own nervous system has been a crucial part of my healing journey, which in turn motivates my work with clients. I look forward to accompanying you on your personal journey.
Who We Are
We’re Olive and Peanut—two canine companions who bring a little extra warmth and humor to the team. Olive is the spirited and rambunctious one, always ready for an adventure or a game of chase, while Peanut takes a more wise and responsible approach, ensuring everything (and everyone) is on track—including Olive. Together, we’re also allegedly in charge of the practice’s social media presence (if there’s a typo, blame Olive).
How We Help
Our contributions to the team include spreading smiles, keeping spirits high, and managing the important task of “content creation” (which mostly involves Olive photobombing Peanut’s attempts at professional headshots). Olive brings boundless energy and creativity, while Peanut ensures everything is balanced and aligned—though her approval process often involves snacks.
Challenges We Help You Overcome
Whether it’s by making you laugh with Olive’s zoomies or helping you feel grounded with Peanut’s steady presence, we’re here to remind you to take breaks, find joy in the moment, and not take life too seriously (or at least remember to caption your Instagram posts).
A Little More About Us
We love long walks, tasty snacks, and belly rubs (seriously, belly rubs). Olive specializes in squirrel patrol and making sure no moment is too serious, while Peanut focuses on thoughtful observation and keeping the snack distribution fair. When we’re not busy inspiring social media posts, you’ll find us napping, playing, or begging for just one more treat.
We specialize in helping individuals heal from infidelity, betrayal, and childhood relational wounds.
Our therapists meet you where you are and tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Offering in-person sessions in Ottawa and virtual therapy for clients across Ontario
