Dre Arielle Buch-Frohlich • Psychologue • Ontario & Québec • Thérapie de couples ou individuelle • Liste d'attente pour janvier 2021 • Thérapie en ligne (Vidéo seulement)
01/15/2026
Hopping on the 2016 trend.
In 2016, I was just beginning my journey as a couples therapist. I was an intern at the MUHC S*x and Couple Therapy Program, presenting research at the SSTAR conference in Chicago, and deep in the process of writing my thesis.
And alongside all of that, life was full. I was dating my now husband, acting in a musical, and celebrating weddings for family and friends.
Professional growth and personal joy unfolding at the same time, even if I couldn’t fully see it back then.
What were you doing in 2016?
01/10/2026
As a psychologist, this is what I wish I knew to look for when I was dating.
For a long time, I thought a good first date meant sparks, chemistry, or instant excitement. What I know now is that green flags are often much quieter.
Emotional presence.
Eye contact.
Feeling listened to, not rushed or evaluated.
Respect for your pace and your boundaries.
On my first date with my husband, what stood out wasn’t a grand gesture. It was that he made eye contact and truly absorbed what I was saying. I felt seen. That mattered more than butterflies.
If you’re deciding whether a first date deserves a second one, check in with your body. Do you feel calmer as the date goes on?
Chemistry can grow. Emotional safety is the foundation.
What’s a green flag you noticed early on that made you want a second date?
12/31/2025
My 2025 exit song is just for you. *xualhealth
12/29/2025
“And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end.”
This year was deeply meaningful.
Building Anna & Salomon: S*x and Couple Health from the ground up was never a solo effort. It took care, vision, long days, and the steady presence of an incredible team of thoughtful, dedicated clinicians. I feel genuinely grateful to work alongside people who bring so much heart, integrity, and clinical care into the space every day.
I’m also thankful for the opportunities to share this work more broadly. Being invited to present at conferences, join panels, and participate in conversations on stages and shows throughout the year was an honour, and a reminder of how powerful collaboration and shared learning can be.
A heartfelt thank you to , whose creativity and care brought the branding to life and helped translate a vision into something tangible, warm, and meaningful.
At the heart of it all are my grandparents, Anna and Salomon. Their love, resilience, and support are the foundation this clinic was built on. None of this would exist without them, and I carry their story with me in everything I do. This work is done in their honour.
And to my husband. Thank you for your dedication, steadiness, and belief in this vision, especially on the long days when it felt heavy. None of this would be possible without your support.
Thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, collaborated, referred, showed up, and believed in this work. It truly takes a village.
Ending the year with deep gratitude, and looking ahead with excitement for what’s coming next.
12/27/2025
If you’re postpartum and looking for trusted guidance around s*x and healing, this is for you.
After giving birth, it’s very common for s*xual desire, comfort, and readiness for in*******se to change. While some people are medically cleared for s*x around six weeks postpartum, many do not feel physically or psychologically ready to resume penetrative s*x at that point. Healing is not just about tissue repair. It also includes pain, fear, hormonal shifts, exhaustion, body changes, and nervous system recovery.
For many couples, hearing this from a trusted health care professional matters. When guidance comes from a medical or mental health provider, it adds legitimacy and helps the message land as care and protection rather than rejection or distance within the relationship.
Intimacy in the postpartum period does not have to mean pe*******on. Especially with a new baby, little sleep, and limited time for nourishment, connection often happens in microdoses. Gentle touch, closeness, and moments of presence can support emotional and relational health during this transition.
Communication is key. Being able to talk openly about what feels possible and what doesn’t can reduce misunderstandings and support both partners during recovery.
In my own postpartum journey, I’m deeply grateful to my OB-GYN for her care and support. Pelvic floor physiotherapy was also an important part of my healing, helping me recover from vaginal birth and rebuild trust in my body.
Postpartum s*xual health deserves thoughtful, compassionate, and informed care.
12/24/2025
If holiday fights make you question your entire relationship, read this first.
As a psychologist who focuses on s*x and couples health, I see this every year.
The holidays bring more pressure, less rest, full calendars, family dynamics, travel, and often illness. When stress is high, our nervous systems are overloaded. Reactions come faster. Words land harder. Meaning gets distorted.
That doesn’t make holiday conflict a reliable measure of your relationship, your partner, or your future together.
In high-stress moments, many couples turn a fight into a verdict.
Is something wrong with us? Are we incompatible? Is this a red flag?
Often, it’s not.
De-escalation isn’t about ignoring issues or sweeping things under the rug. It’s about helping your body settle so you don’t take stress-driven reactions as truth about your worth, your partner’s intentions, or the health of your relationship.
Learning to slow the moment protects connection, perspective, and trust, especially during intense seasons like the holidays.
Save this. Share it. Come back to it when things feel heated.
Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich
Clinical Psychologist | S*x & Couples Therapy
12/18/2025
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12/10/2025
Ever feel like one small comment can set off the whole night?
There’s a reason it happens. When one partner reacts, the other often reacts right behind them. Not because you’re dramatic or too sensitive, but because your nervous systems are reading each other in real time.
A shift in tone. A look. A sigh. Your body picks it up before your brain has time to make sense of it. And suddenly, what started as a simple moment turns into protection mode for both of you.
The work isn’t to stop reacting. It’s to slow the space between the trigger and the response so things don’t escalate.
With the holidays coming and stress running a bit higher, try this small reset:
“Give me a second, I want to answer you well.”
It softens the moment and helps you both stay connected, even when emotions run high.
If your relationship feels tense or reactive lately, support can make a real difference.
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Dr. Arielle completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) as well as Extensive training at the S*x and Couples Therapy Service at the Allen Memorial Institute of Montreal.
She offers individual or couple services for communication issues, infertility, s*xuality, romantic relationships, post-partum, parenting skills and support, career counselling, anxiety and more.
Email dr.arielle.therapy@gmail.com or Visit drarielletherapy.com to set up an assessment and to save your spot on her Waitlist today.
Covid-19 Update as of October 2020: please note that all services will take place by video only.
Dre Arielle a complété son doctorat en psychologie clinique à l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Elle a complété sa formation clinique au service de thérapie s*xuelle et thérapie de couple au département de psychologie au centre universitaire de santé de McGill à Montréal, Québec.
Elle offre des services individuelles ou de couple, pour les questions relatives à la communication, l’infertilité, la s*xualité, les relations romantiques, les acquis parentales et le soutien parental, l’orientation professionnelle, l’anxiété et autres.
Veuillez envoyer un courriel à dr.arielle.therapy@gmail.com ou visiter son site-web drarielletherapy.com pour mettre en place une évaluation et enregistrer votre place sur la liste d'attente dès aujourd'hui.
Mise à jour Octobre 2020: SVP veuillez noter que tous les services se dérouleront uniquement par vidéo.
