.png)
Valley of Growth Psychotherapy
1900 City Park Drive, Suite 300, Ottawa, K1J1G7
Meet Valérie Boisvert, Registered Psychotherapist
Valérie Boisvert, M.Ed., RP
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #15402)
English & French
Ottawa, Ontario
Valérie Boisvert is a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist offering in-person trauma-focused psychotherapy and sex therapy in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario. She works with adults and young adults (16+) experiencing the lasting effects of PTSD or childhood trauma, including sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. You may be struggling with anxiety, shame, self-blame, people-pleasing, difficulty trusting others, emotional numbness, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your body. Her trauma-focused approach integrates EMDR and IFS therapy to help you better understand your experiences, develop new ways of coping, and reconnect with yourself at your own pace.
.png)
A Trauma-Informed Space for Growth
Valley of Growth Psychotherapy offers a compassionate, safe, and empowering space for survivors of childhood and sexual trauma to explore the lasting effects of their experiences, overcome challenges rooted in the past, and cultivate personal growth. The work will be grounded in greater safety, choice, empowerment, resilience, and self-compassion, helping you reconnect with yourself and move beyond the valleys of trauma.
Who do I work with
Valérie works with adults and young adults (16+) navigating the lasting effects of childhood and sexual trauma.​ You may be seeking support with:
​
Trauma & Emotional Well-Being
-
Shame, self-blame, or low self-worth
-
Anxiety, flashbacks and emotional overwhelm
-
People-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries
-
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
-
Emotional numbness or dissociation
-
Difficulty regulating emotions
​
Sexuality & Intimacy
-
Sexual shame or anxiety
-
Changes in sexual desire
-
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
-
Feeling disconnected from your body during intimacy
-
Difficulty feeling safe or present during sex
-
Body image, sexuality, or intimacy concerns
-
Communicating sexual needs and boundaries
How We Can Work Together
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused approach that can help you process distressing experiences and memories that continue to affect how you feel, think, or respond in the present.
IFS (Internal Family Systems) and parts work can help you better understand the different parts of yourself that developed in response to difficult experiences. Together, we can approach these parts with curiosity and compassion while building greater self-understanding and self-trust.
Sex therapy provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, sexual well-being, and your relationship with your body. This may be particularly relevant for individuals whose experiences of trauma have affected their relationship with sexuality, intimacy, or their sense of safety in their body.
FAQ
Do I have to talk about everything that happened in my trauma?
No. You are always in control of what you choose to share. Therapy moves at your pace, with an emphasis on safety, choice, and control. You do not need to share details before you feel ready.
What can sex therapy help with?
Sex therapy can support concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, sexual shame, desire, arousal, orgasm, body image, or feeling safe and present during intimacy. It can also be helpful when past experiences or trauma affect your relationship with sexuality.
What is EMDR therapy, and can it help with childhood and sexual trauma?
EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that can help you process distressing experiences and memories that continue to affect you in the present. It can be used to address the lasting effects of childhood and sexual trauma.
Do you offer therapy in French and English?
Yes. Valérie offers psychotherapy in both French and English, allowing you to choose the language in which you feel most comfortable expressing yourself.
Can therapy help if I feel disconnected from myself or my body?
Yes. Trauma can sometimes affect how we relate to ourselves, our emotions, and our bodies. Therapy can provide a safe space to reconnect with yourself, build self-understanding, and develop a greater sense of safety and self-trust.
Not sure if we're a good fit?
Schedule a free 20-minute virtual consultation to ask questions and see whether my approach may be right for you.