Trauma- and Attachment-Informed Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults & Families
We walk alongside children, teens, adults and families with compassion and understanding, with specialized support for those navigating Type 1 Diabetes, adoption, and permanency journeys. Together, we build connection, safety, and resilience for everyday life.
You’re in the right place if…
Parenting feels harder than you expected.
Your child or teen is struggling with anxiety or big emotions.
Your family is navigating Type 1 Diabetes.
You're on an adoption or permanency journey.
You are an adult adoptee looking to understand, process or make sense of your adoption or permanency journey
Trauma is affecting relationships or everyday life.
You simply want a safe place to heal and grow.
Who We Support
Children & Teens
Adults
Families
Our Approach
At Connected Roots Therapy, we believe healing happens through safe, supportive relationships. Whether you're navigating the effects of early adversity, developmental trauma, difficult life experiences, or challenges in relationships, we provide compassionate, trauma- and attachment-informed care that meets you where you are.
Our therapists understand how trauma and attachment experiences can shape emotions, behaviour, relationships, and the nervous system across the lifespan. We work collaboratively with children, teens, adults, and caregivers to build safety, strengthen connection, and foster resilience. Through individualized, body-based and relationship based approaches, we help individuals and families move toward greater understanding, healing, and hope.
Our Specialties
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Type 1 Diabetes & Mental Health
Supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating the emotional impact of diabetes.
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Adoption & Permanency
Attachment-informed therapy for adoptive, kinship, customary care, foster, and permanency families.
Why Connected Roots Therapy?
What makes us different?
✔ Trauma- and attachment-informed care
✔ Specialized expertise in Type 1 Diabetes, adoption, and permanency
✔ Many of our therapist have lived experience within our specialties
✔ Caregiver involvement when appropriate
✔ Relationship focused and body based approaches to healing
✔ Therapy tailored to each individual and family
✔ In-person therapy in Ottawa and virtual across Ontario
How It Works
1. Book a free consultation.
2. Meet with a therapist.
3. Begin therapy at your own pace.
Simple.
Meet Our Team
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Sara Coyle
Registered Social Worker, Owner & Clinical Director
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Erin Beatty
Care Coordinator
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Jean Skelton
Registered Social Worker
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Wrenna Prest
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Danielle Guevara
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Joanne Tucker
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
