Title: Registered Psychotherapist Credentials: M.A.C.P., BSS, R.P. Language Spoken: English Location: In person (Ottawa) & virtual across Ontario
So many people I meet come to therapy feeling tired… tired of struggling with food, their body, or the constant pressure to be “okay.” Often, these patterns began as ways to cope, to feel safe or in control, and over time they start to take up too much space.
I support adolescents, adults, and families in navigating these complex transitions; from growing up, to finding independence, to rebuilding trust in yourself and in relationships. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in curiosity. Together, we’ll make sense of how your relationship with food and self developed, and begin to gently create new ways of caring for yourself that feel more free, flexible, and authentic.
Therapy is not about fixing who you are, it’s about remembering your capacity for connection, nourishment, and growth, even after hardship. My goal is to walk alongside you as you rediscover safety in your body and confidence in your own path forward.
Individuals (16+), Couples
As someone who has lived through the complexity of an eating disorder, I understand not only the unrelenting demands it carries, but also the fear that can arise when imagining life beyond it. At one point, it felt like I needed the eating disorder to survive, a fragile structure that provided control and safety in a world that often felt overwhelming. Over time, and through deep personal and professional healing work, I came to see that what once felt protective had become an obstacle to truly living and thriving.
Today, my work is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience, and in a profound respect for the many ways people find to survive. I hold deep reverence for the resilience of the human spirit and the sacredness of each person’s healing journey. My approach is rooted in cultural humility and the belief that there are many valid paths to recovery, each person carrying their own innate wisdom toward wholeness.
It is my honour to accompany others who are seeking to loosen the grip of the eating disorder, reconnect with their body’s intelligence, and rediscover the fullness of who they are meant to be.
What I value most about working at The Balanced Practice is being part of a team that shows up both as skilled clinicians and as humans. Each practitioner brings not only deep expertise in eating disorders but also a genuine commitment to compassion, collaboration, and cultural humility. We support one another in holding space for our clients’ healing, not just through evidence-based care, but through presence, curiosity, and heart.
Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Over the past five years, she has worked in a range of mental health settings, supporting individuals through experiences of depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and personality-related challenges. Her work has included facilitating workshops, support groups, and mentoring programs through the Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre and the Manitoba Mood Disorders Association. She has also provided individual psychotherapy at Thoughtworks Therapy, offering a compassionate and collaborative approach to help clients move toward greater emotional resilience and self-understanding.
Call The Balanced Practice at (613) 695-0306 to set up an appointment with Sarah today!
We offer different services in order to meet you exactly where you are at and provide you with the most appropriate level of support to reach your goals (no one-size-fits-all here). Our team works closely together and with other healthcare professionals to make sure we can provide you with the very best care.
Here at The Balanced Practice, we get it. We believe that you deserve more joy, more connection, and more fulfillment. After all, life is meant to be experienced fully (and not spent feeling stuck in our own heads). And we want to help, our team is available during the day and into the evening!
