Talk about desire, sex and relationships with someone who actually gets it.
Warm, judgment-free therapy for women navigating changes in desire, their bodies, boundaries and relationships. With Kelsey Ross, MSW, RSW, and 10 years in sexual health.
No pressure, no commitment. A short call to see if we're a good fit.
In person in Springbank Hill, Calgary · Virtual anywhere in Alberta
Maybe some of this sounds familiar
- Sex has started to feel like one more thing on the to-do list.
- Your desire doesn't match your partner's, and it's become a source of tension.
- You keep having the same argument, over and over.
- Talking about sex with your partner feels impossible.
- You chase closeness or shut down, and the same pattern keeps showing up.
- You keep ending up in relationships that feel familiar in the wrong way.
- You've never really had the chance to learn what you like.
- You care for everyone so much that your own body feels like an afterthought.
- Shame about your body gets in the way of feeling close to someone.
- Saying no feels selfish, even when you need to.
- You've spent years taking care of everyone else and lost track of what you want.
- There's a part of you that you've never said out loud.
- You're starting over after a relationship ended and don't know what you want next.
- You tried therapy before, and it never felt like the right fit.
- You'd be embarrassed to bring this up with anyone, even a professional.
- You've thought about therapy for months, but it never felt "bad enough."
You don't need a crisis to deserve support. Common doesn't mean you have to live with it.
What we work on together
Every person arrives with their own story. These are the threads that come up most.
Desire & libido
Understand why desire shifts, what's getting in the way, and what you actually want.
Your body
Reconnect with your body and learn what feels good, safe and true for you.
Boundaries
Notice where your limits are and practise holding them, in the bedroom and beyond.
Communication
Find words for what you need, and say them without apologizing.
Attachment patterns
Understand why you chase or withdraw, and build steadier ways of connecting.
Whatever it is, you can say it here.
I'm Kelsey, a Registered Social Worker and therapist in Calgary. I've spent 10 years in sexual health, education and counselling, so conversations about desire, bodies and relationships are ones I have every day. Most of what people worry is "weird" or "too much" is far more common than they think.
My job is to make this feel safe, easy to talk about, and completely free of judgment. I draw on IFS-informed and EFT-informed work, CBT and mindfulness, shaped around you. You don't need the right words before you reach out. We can start wherever you are.
Kelsey Ross, MSW, RSW · Explicitly 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and sex-positive
How it works
Book a free 15-minute call
Pick a time online in about two minutes. Phone or video, whichever feels easier.
We talk about what's bringing you in
Share as much or as little as you like, ask your questions, and see how talking with me feels.
If it feels right, we book your first session
In person in Springbank Hill or virtually from wherever you are in Alberta.
Questions people ask
Only what you want to, when you're ready. You set the pace. Plenty of sessions are about boundaries, communication or simply understanding yourself better.
We can start wherever you are.
A free 15-minute call. No pressure, and no need to have it all figured out.
Prefer email? hello@embertherapy.ca