Therapy · Somatic coaching
A steadier way back to yourself.
Thoughtful, whole-person support for anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and the patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
This might be you
You’re functioning, but you don’t feel like yourself.
From the outside, everything may look fine. But internally, you feel tired, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You may understand what is happening and still feel unable to change it.
Meet Mara
You don’t have to arrive with the right words.
Your thoughts, emotions, body, relationships, and history are not separate parts of your life. They are part of the same story.
My role is not to tell you who you are or what you should do. It is to offer a thoughtful space where you can slow down, notice what is true, and begin finding your own way forward.
Our work brings together thoughtful conversation, body awareness, and practical reflection. We slow down enough to understand what is happening, then create space for new ways of responding.
You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis, a perfect explanation, or a clear plan. We begin with what feels most present and build from there.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationships, identity, and change.
Integrative Therapist & Somatic Coach
M.A. Counselling Psychology
Trauma-informed and relational
Certified Somatic Practitioner
Online and in-person sessions
Serving clients locally and online
Services
Find out how I can help you get better.
I work with people who are ready to understand themselves more deeply, shift familiar patterns, and create a steadier relationship with their lives.
Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
Support for calming the constant mental noise and creating more room to feel steady, clear, and present.
Persistent worry
Racing thoughts
Emotional overwhelm
Difficulty relaxing
Fear of uncertainty
Burnout & Life Transitions
Space to understand what is no longer sustainable and begin creating a life with more energy, direction, and choice.
Work-related exhaustion
Major life changes
Loss of motivation
Identity shifts
Rebuilding daily rhythm
Relationships & Boundaries
Explore the patterns that shape your relationships and practice communicating with more honesty, clarity, and care.
Repeating relationship patterns
Difficulty saying no
Fear of conflict
People-pleasing
Building healthier connection
Self-Trust & Personal Growth
Reconnect with your values, needs, and inner direction so you can make decisions from a steadier sense of self.
Low self-confidence
Indecision
Perfectionism
Feeling disconnected
A more intentional life
“The goal is not to fix yourself. It is to understand yourself well enough to choose a different way forward.”
— Mara Rowan
Integrative Therapist & Somatic Coach
Client reflections
You can feel different.
The work is personal, but you do not have to do it alone.
Explore articles
Thoughts from my journal.
My process
A simple place to begin.
01.
Reach out
Send a message or book a first conversation. You do not need to know exactly what you need before we speak.
02.
Talk it through
We’ll talk about what has been happening, what you’re hoping for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
03.
Choose a starting point
Together, we’ll decide what kind of support makes the most sense for your goals and current season.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available online, with in-person appointments available in Ottawa.
What happens in the first conversation?
We discuss what has been bringing you here, what kind of support you are looking for, and whether working together feels like the right fit.
Do I need to know which service I need?
No. You do not need to decide before reaching out. We can talk through your needs and choose a starting point together.
How often do sessions take place?
Most clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions. The pace can change depending on your goals and circumstances.
How do I book a session?
Use the booking button to choose a time, or send a message through the Contact page and Mara will respond with the next available options.