Alice Curitz

The common denominator in all the clients I work with is a longing for deeper, more intimate connections. 

Which makes sense. That’s what humans are wired for!

So when that wiring goes faulty, it can feel like the spark you shared with another person is beginning to dim. Maybe you’re living with someone who doesn’t feel like the person you fell in love with and your communication attempts seem to lead to conflict. Perhaps you and your partner are experiencing a mismatch in desire or life goals.

No matter what brings you to therapy, I’m here to support you in all of the ways you show up and whatever feelings surface. I want you to feel like, “I can bring anything to Alice. She just gets it. She gets me.” 

I’m excited to support monogamous and polyamorous relationships (both queer and straight) as well as business partnerships, friends, siblings, and families as they heal from disconnection and move towards an authentic and fulfilled dynamic. 

Relationship therapy is, quite literally, the thing that gets me up in the morning. I’m the kind of therapist who is always formulating how I can make my next session with you even better than the last. I’m never not excited to continue to grow and improve as a therapist (and a person).

Connection, intimacy, and well-being are my passions. I believe these are the things that help us heal and grow as humans. So much so that I designed a whole multi-day therapy intensive around them! Our intimate and closest relationships can shape the way we experience the world around us. When our relationships feel safe and secure, we often feel like we can tackle whatever life throws at us. Conversely, when our relationships feel unsteady, unfulfilled, or up-in-the-air, not only can that feeling become all-consuming, but we can also feel less able to navigate life’s ups and downs.

I’ll help you find the sweet spot in your relationship that reignites your spark and have that “aha!” moment that gives you greater clarity into who you are and what you desire out of life. It could be getting married, moving in together, relocating for a new job, or uncoupling amicably.

No two clients are the same and neither are the frameworks I use to help you make major shifts in your life. It’s that “Yes! New humans to work with!” excitement that makes the work we do together feel engaging and like anything is possible.

We may have shared experiences, but I can also offer a new perspective that you may not have considered. I always approach therapy through an integrative, intersectional, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, trauma-informed, feminist and attachment-based lens. I’m not here to tell you what is or isn’t true for you, but my lived experience and extensive training means that you don’t have to explain all the nuances of your circumstances to me.

I want you to feel like there’s been a monumental shift and change within. Like you’ve felt something different to get you closer to the life or relationship you desire. That way, the next time you experience a disconnection that throws you off balance, rather than feel controlled by it you’re empowered to take it on with the tools you have. 

My areas of focus are:

• Relationships

• Sex and Intimacy

• Gender and Sexuality

• Neurodivergence and Disabilities (particularly relationship pairings of Autism and ADHD)

• Self Esteem and Body/Sexual Confidence

I grew up in England but have travelled and lived all over the world. I moved to Canada in my early twenties and have lived in Ontario, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. My wife and I love exploring Canada's beauty by hiking with our dog and going on road trips whenever possible. We’re avid travellers, with a long list of places across the globe that we hope to explore. In my downtime, you'll find me in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, sipping hot chocolate while snuggled up with a good book, playing music in orchestras and bands, gardening, and spending time with loved ones.

I am grateful to live, work and play on unceded traditional Abegweit of the Mi’kmaq people. I continuously work on my allyship by listening to and learning from those with lived experiences different than my own, actively engaging in a variety of communities, and ongoing self-reflection.

Education, Training, and Professional Accreditation

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Linguistics, a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Adult Education, a Postgraduate in Communicative Disorders, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I am currently completing my PhD in Clinical Sexology. I’ve also trained under some of the world’s leading therapists, including Martha Kauppi, Terry Real, Emily Nagoski, Sue Johnson, Fiona O’Farrell, Jo Kort, and Dick Schwarz. 

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

I have extensive professional training in many evidence-based approaches: 

• Developmental Model for Couples Therapy (Advanced Level training with Fiona O’Farrell and Martha Kauppi)

• Relational Life Therapy (with Terry Real)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT Externship with Sue Johnson) for Couples, Families and Individuals

• Gottman Couples Therapy

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Advanced Gender-Affirming Primary Care (Level 3)

• Decolonizing Mental Health

• ASIST Suicide Prevention Training

• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

• Culturally Competent 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC and Interracial Couples Counselling

• Neurobiology and Brain Development

• Intersectional Grief Literacy (Level 1)

Get started with a FREE 15-minute discovery call

Therapy is a powerful tool for helping you get to where you want to be and how you want to feel. But it won’t stick unless you choose it for yourself. That’s why I feel it’s so important that you have agency in your mental health journey. 

The free 15-minute discovery call is your chance to introduce yourself, ask me questions, and determine if you feel we can build an authentic connection together. 

If you think we’re a good fit for each other, we can take the next step of booking your first session or scheduling a multi-day therapy intensive. 

Session Length and Fee:

Relationship sessions are up to 110 minutes in length with a fee of $380 per session.

Individual sessions are up to 75 minutes with a fee of $255, or up to 100 minutes with a fee of $340.

As a Certified Canadian Counsellor and Registered Clinical Counsellor, my services are GST and HST exempt.

Session Frequency

When working with couples and polycules, I recognize that everyone involved has a busy life outside of the relationship. 

The same goes for individuals wondering how to balance their work life and personal life to fit in therapy time. We’ll work together to determine the frequency of your sessions. 

Sometimes that means weekly or bi-weekly sessions to build momentum and do the work gradually. If you’re looking to repair and heal in a shorter timeframe than traditional weekly therapy allows, consider investing in one of my Individual or Relationship Intensives.