How to Know If You Need Therapy — And How Felt Sense Psychotherapy Can Help

Trauma-Informed Therapy in Ottawa, Ontario

If you’ve ever searched “Do I need therapy?”, “Why do I feel overwhelmed all the time?”, or “Therapist near me”, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because something feels off—in their body, relationships, or sense of self.

At Felt Sense Psychotherapy in Ottawa, we specialize in helping individuals and couples reconnect with themselves through trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatic therapy. Therapy here isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping your nervous system feel safe enough to heal.

Common Signs You Might Benefit From Therapy

People often wait longer than they need to before reaching out for support. You don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. Some common reasons clients seek therapy include:

    •    Feeling chronically anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally shut down

    •    Struggling with trust, boundaries, or relationship patterns

    •    Difficulty regulating emotions or recovering from conflict

    •    A history of trauma, childhood neglect, or emotionally unsafe relationships

    •    Feeling disconnected from your body, intuition, or sense of meaning

    •    Repeating patterns you understand cognitively but can’t seem to change

If these experiences sound familiar, therapy can help you move beyond insight into felt change.

What Makes Felt Sense Psychotherapy Different?

At Felt Sense Psychotherapy, we take an integrative approach that goes beyond talk therapy alone. Many clients come to us after years of “understanding” their issues but still feeling stuck.

Our work focuses on:

Nervous System Regulation

We help you understand your window of tolerance, emotional capacity, and stress responses so you can respond to life rather than react to it.

Attachment-Focused Therapy

Relationship patterns don’t come from nowhere. We explore how early experiences shape how you connect, protect yourself, and seek closeness today.

Somatic & Body-Based Therapy

Healing doesn’t happen only in the mind. We work with bodily sensations, emotions, and felt experience so change is embodied—not just intellectual.

Parts-Informed Work

We honour the protective strategies that helped you survive, while gently creating space for new ways of being.

Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Ottawa

We offer therapy for:

    •    Individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, identity shifts, or life transitions

    •    Couples struggling with communication, emotional safety, conflict cycles, or disconnection

    •    Adults healing from childhood trauma or emotionally unsafe relationships

Our therapists are trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), somatic approaches, and trauma-informed care.

Whether you’re seeking individual therapy in Ottawa or couples therapy in Ontario, our goal is to help you feel more regulated, more connected, and more yourself.

Do I Need Trauma Therapy?

Many people assume trauma therapy is only for extreme events. In reality, trauma can include:

    •    Growing up in emotionally unpredictable environments

    •    Chronic invalidation or emotional neglect

    •    Long-term relationship stress or unsafe dynamics

    •    Repeated experiences of feeling unseen or misunderstood

If your body stays on high alert—or shuts down—you may be carrying unresolved stress. Trauma-informed therapy helps your system learn that safety is possible again.

What to Expect When You Start Therapy

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. At Felt Sense Psychotherapy, sessions move at a pace your nervous system can tolerate. You won’t be pushed to relive experiences before your body is ready.

Clients often report:

    •    Greater emotional clarity

    •    Improved relationships and communication

    •    Reduced anxiety and reactivity

    •    Increased self-trust and self-compassion

Healing is not linear—but it is possible.

Looking for a Therapist in Ottawa or Virtual Therapy in Ontario?

If you’re searching for a therapist in Ottawa, trauma-informed virtual therapy in Ontario, or a practice that integrates mind and body, Felt Sense Psychotherapy may be a good fit.

We also offer:

    •    Intern therapists with lower-fee options

    •    A warm, inclusive, and anti-oppressive approach

    •    Both in-person and virtual therapy options (where applicable)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You just need a place where your experiences are taken seriously—by both your therapist and your nervous system.

Felt Sense Psychotherapy is here to support you.

👉 Book a consultation or learn more about our therapists today.

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