Intersections Therapy Collective

10/02/2025

Attention Federal Employees & Retirees! 💼🧠

Our clinic now offers Canada Life PSHCP direct billing for psychotherapy services! This means eligible clients can have their sessions billed directly to their plan—no upfront payments, no paperwork hassles, just support when you need it.

Whether you’re looking for individual therapy, couples support, or specialized mental health care, our therapists are ready to help. Focus on your well-being—we’ll handle the billing!

📍 In-person at our Centretown clinic with free onsite parking
💻 Virtual sessions also available

Send us a message or book a session today to get started!

https://intersectionstherapycollective.janeapp.com/ #/list

09/10/2025

📣 Meet Our Clinical Interns: Jessica & Liam

We are pleased to welcome Jessica Fraser and Liam MacDonald, experienced Registered Social Workers (RSW) currently completing their Master of Social Work (MSW) practicums with us from September 2025 through May/June 2026. They bring a strong foundation of clinical experience, along with a thoughtful and supportive approach to their work with clients.

Jessica and Liam are now accepting new clients at a reduced rate of $35–$80 per session, with receipts available for insurance coverage. They offer virtual sessions on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and in-person sessions in Ottawa on Fridays from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

We are delighted to have them on our team and look forward to the valuable contributions they will bring to our community.

📅 Book a free consultation:

Jessica Fraser: https://intersectionstherapycollective.com/users/jessica-fraser

Liam MacDonald: https://intersectionstherapycollective.com/users/liam-macdonald

08/24/2025

🌈 Pride Month 🌈

At Intersections Therapy Collective, Pride is more than a celebration—it’s a commitment. As a practice led by and for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, we stand in solidarity with our community every day of the year.

We honour the courage, resilience, and joy of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, and we remain dedicated to creating safe, affirming, and healing spaces for all.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride

08/22/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Sarah on successfully completing her clinical placement with us at Intersections Therapy Collective! We’re so grateful for the dedication, warmth, and skill she brought to her practicum, and we’re thrilled to welcome her as an Associate starting this September!

Sarah is now accepting new clients:
✨ In-person on Fridays 12–7 pm
✨ Virtual sessions Fridays 12–7 pm

Read more about Sarah here: https://intersectionstherapycollective.com/users/sarah-janssen

Book a free consultation with her here: https://intersectionstherapycollective.janeapp.com/locations/ottawa-clinic/book #/staff_member/25

08/19/2025

🌈 Parenting 2SLGBTQ+ Youth: Free Webinar BY Pleo - Family Peer Support

Join Elizabeth & Erin for Call Me Who I Am, a safe, judgment-free conversation for parents and caregivers on supporting kids’ identities.

📅 Aug 26, 1:30–2:30 PM | Aug 27, 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Zoom | Free & Recorded

Register:
Aug 26 → https://ow.ly/wHX550WChPj
Aug 27 → https://ow.ly/rShh50WCiAg

08/18/2025

Thank you, Centretown CHC | CSC du Centre-ville!

We’re so grateful to have this vital service right here in our Centretown neighborhood. ANCHOR provides in-person, trauma-informed mental health crisis response for individuals 16+ — available 24/7, 7 days a week, free and confidential.

📞 Call 2-1-1 to connect with support.
📍 Service area: Ottawa River (north), Rideau Canal (east), Trans-Canada Highway (south), and Preston Street (west).

An incredible resource helping our community feel safer and more supported. 💙

07/27/2025

✨ Our therapists don’t just “wing it” ✨

While some folks collect stamps or take up pottery, our team is out here collecting certifications, attending workshops, diving deep into lifelong learning like it’s a competitive sport. 🧠📚💪

From trauma-informed care to the latest in attachment theory and somatic approaches, they spend countless hours (and dollars!) investing in their growth—because every client deserves thoughtful, up-to-date care.

So here’s to the late-night webinars, the scribbled notebook margins, and the quiet passion behind every session. We see you, therapists. And we’re grateful. ❤️

06/16/2025

💔 There is grief in accepting someone won’t change.

It’s not just about letting go of a person. It’s about grieving the hope you held… the version of them you wished they could become… the conversations you dreamed of having… the relationship you tried so hard to build.

Accepting that someone may never see things the way you do — may never grow in the way you hoped — can feel like loss. Because in many ways, it is.

But choosing acceptance over fantasy is one of the most freeing acts of self-care.

Honor your grief. Make space for your disappointment. And then, reclaim your peace.

— Inspired by the words of 💬

06/02/2025

We believe Wab Kinew is so cool! 😎

On a serious note, he inspires us to do better—and to reflect on what it truly means to center Indigenous voices across all domains.

At our practice, we are actively learning and unlearning each day to better serve our Indigenous clients. Culturally responsive, intergenerational trauma-informed, and anti-colonial practice is the backbone of our services for Indigenous children, youth, and families.

If you require NIHB-covered psychotherapy, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

05/17/2025

🌟 We’re growing — and we’re thrilled to introduce three new Associate Clinicians to the Intersections Therapy Collective team! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming Olivia, Meghan, and Joseph, all Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying), who bring heart, skill, and fresh energy to our practice.

Each of them offers individual therapy and is passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, anxiety, and more — all from an affirming, client-centered lens.

✨ Now accepting new clients on a sliding scale.
📍 Virtual and in-person options available.

Welcome to the team, Olivia, Meghan, and Joseph! We’re so excited to have you here. 💛

04/22/2025

So many of us at ITC are inspired by EFT and practice it with couples and families day in and day out. Dr. Sue Johnson’s work has transformed how many clinicians approach therapy today. Emotions are at the heart of our relationships and attachment bonds. If you’re interested in exploring how EFT can support your relationship, please contact our clinic—we’d be happy to connect with you. 💜

🕊️ Honouring Sue Johnson – One Year On 🕊️

Today marks one year since the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson — founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy, visionary, mentor, and beloved member of our community. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire the work of thousands around the world.

In honour of Sue, we’ve created a special commemorative edition of the ICEEFT newsletter, filled with reflections, memories, and tributes from colleagues and friends across the globe. This extended issue spans 54 pages and stands as a heartfelt celebration of the impact she made — and continues to make.

The commemorative newsletter will be shared exclusively with ICEEFT members this week.

Thank you for remembering Sue with us. 💙

04/04/2025

🚨 Exciting News! We Now Offer Direct Billing! 🚨

We’re happy to announce that our clinic now provides direct billing for eligible clients with insurance benefits! 🎉

✨ No more waiting for reimbursements—your sessions can be billed directly to your insurer! ✨

If you're interested in using this service, simply email us a copy of your primary benefit card, and we’ll take care of the rest. 🙌

Have questions? Feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help! 💙