JULIA PROUSE

• Member of the College of Nurses of Ontario (#09378620)
• Bachelor of Nursing Science
• Master of Public Health
• Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Member of the Society for Sex Therapy & Research (SSTAR)
• Queer-identifying and neuro-affirming therapist

When things don’t go as planned in the bedroom, do you find yourself asking, “Is there something wrong with me? Am I sexually broken?” Or maybe you wonder if there’s something wrong with the relationship, thinking, “If I loved my partner, I would want to have sex with them… right?” Do you worry that if you don’t figure this out, you might risk losing your partner? When you try to talk to your partner about issues, does it feel like it only makes things worse? Do difficult conversations leave you feeling misunderstood, discouraged and alone?

You are not alone. Together, we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, make sense of what’s happening and help you reconnect with your partner and your sexual self.  As my client, you can expect a therapist who is warm, approachable and insightful. Many have described me as “easy to open up to” – I think it has something to do with my informal tone, quirky sense of humour and radically non-judgemental nature.  You can bring your true self to therapy, no filter or masking required. Together, let’s explore what’s going on for you, gain some insight and use evidence-based tools to tackle whatever’s standing in the way of the life you want to live.

My toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I have spent most of my career working in a public health sexual health clinic. While the clinic’s goals were to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections, I was drawn to the psychological and social aspects of sexual health. I loved it when someone came in for STI testing feeling nervous and maybe ashamed, but then (after being validated rather than judged) left laughing and saying, “That was surprisingly fun!” Eventually, I gathered up my courage and made the switch to psychotherapy, where I can fully focus on what truly lights me up: helping people feel seen, heard and valued.

Outside the clinic, I live in Kingston with my wife and our son. I am obsessed with nature and love hiking, trail running and backcountry canoe camping. I have been known to hug the occasional tree…

*Please note that our clinicians work with many issues, some not listed here. Our Intake Coordinator will work with you to find the best therapist for your needs. Please contact her directly (admin@trihealthclinic.com) if you have any questions.