Caitlin Kemmett- Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying

03/11/2026

03/05/2026

Today's read: grief

Its a complicated beast. It disrupts, it challenges, it transforms us. Were told there are certain ways to do it and yet even that doesn't feel right for different reasons. Grief is deeply felt, is a universal experience and yet individual.

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02/25/2026

February always turns up the volume on relationships with others and with ourselves.

These were the things that stayed with me this month (besides the chokehold the Olympics and Paralympic Games had on our household)

TV 📺
Shrinking - the idea of supportive neighbours and balancing vulnerability with ourselves and others
The Pitt- Noah Wylie gracing our screens again and this quickly after season 1 was released. the tv gods do love us

Books 📚
(I'm trying to stop being chronically online, so here are this month's books)
The Grieving Body
The Anxious Generation
Remarkably Bright Creatures
The Briar Club

Podcasts👂
The New York Times - Modern Love
Deep Left Field

Listening to Harry Styles and Maggie Rogers.

May we all take the confidence of a toddler wearing a helmet, slipper and one sandal in the middle of winter into the month of March.



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👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

02/20/2026

End of the week reminder that even when we are hibernating, we are still growing.

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02/17/2026

You can't think yourself out of your feelings. You can't rationalize out of everything your experiencing. If no one has told you lately, all feelings are valid. That doesn't mean they don't affect you or impact your behaviours.


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📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

02/12/2026

Galentine's Day celebrates the friends who lift us up when life gets tough. They're the ones who see us for who we truly are, even when we forget ourselves.

Leslie Knope had the right idea. Having a strong support system, shared excitement, and people who genuinely care about you can shield you from life's hardships.

While romantic relationships are wonderful, it's often our friendships that provide the foundation we need to keep going. They offer a different kind of love that's just as important and meaningful.



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📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

02/11/2026

True closeness in relationships isn't about grand gestures or perfect conversations.

It's forged through the small, meaningful moments when we make amends, show genuine interest in each other, and respond with empathy to our partner's emotions.

No matter your relationship status - whether you're in a committed partnership, enjoying the single life, or navigating something in between - you deserve connections that provide a sense of security, stability, and authenticity. These are the foundations of truly fulfilling human relationships.


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📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

02/10/2026

Many people enter therapy believing they're flawed, when in reality, they're responding normally to extraordinary circumstances.

We're expected to maintain emotional balance, stay productive, remain optimistic, keep informed, and make sound decisions - all simultaneously. It's no wonder you're exhausted.

The goal of therapy isn't to make you tougher or more resilient. Instead, it's about developing a deeper understanding of yourself in a rapidly changing world.

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🌐 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).

02/04/2026

Currently Accepting New Clients.
At Fireside Psychotherapy, we believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. In the quiet moments of reflection and the brave conversations you choose to have, peace becomes possible. Our Ottawa-based team offers a warm, welcoming place to slow down, reconnect, and care for your mental wellness—without judgment and without pressure.

Whether you’re navigating life as an individual, strengthening your relationship through couples counselling, supporting your family, or helping a youth or student find their footing, we’re here to walk alongside you. Wellness isn’t about having it all together—it’s about knowing you don’t have to do it alone. Book your session and take the next gentle step toward calm, clarity, and connection.

🕊️ Individual • Couples • Family • Youth • Student Counselling
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01/26/2026

’re living in a BANI world one that is brittle, anxious, non-linear, and often incomprehensible.
Futurist Jamais Cascio coined this framework to describe why things can feel so fragile and overwhelming right now.

If you’ve been feeling unsettled, disconnected, or unsure of your footing, it’s not a personal failing. It’s a human response to a complex world.

Therapy can be a place to slow down, make meaning, and find steadiness within the chaos.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.



Pull up a chair. We're here when you're ready!
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🌐 firesidepsychotherapy.ca
📍 428 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

📌Posts are for education, entertainment and/or reflection only, not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

👋I am currently accepting new clients and can provide virtual (Ontario-wide) or in-person care (Centretown).