What is Social Anxiety & How Do You Treat It?
When you think about social anxiety, does the word shy come to mind first? Timid, perhaps? For most people, they assume that social anxiety is just being shy or someone being afraid to meet new people. Unfortunately, social anxiety goes far beyond feeling shy around other people. From time to time, it’s common for most […]
Reflections-2023
Happy New Year! The start of a new year is a time of looking forward and reflecting back. It is a time where we take stock, check in, and determine new directions. Many of us begin to feel overwhelmed and stressed by having to develop resolutions and set out to accomplish them. Remember, you don’t […]
Wired To Connect
Do you ever ask yourself, “How can I or why can’t I create long lasting and meaningful connections with others? Ever wonder if your partner is still the right fit? If you are feeling distanced or disconnected from some of the important people in your life, you are not alone. During the COVID pandemic as […]
Emotional Vulnerability: The Path to Connection
As a therapist, I am honoured to be given a window into your lives. I get a glimpse into both the deep vulnerability, the pain and the suffering as well as tremendous resilience I am fortunate to witness time and time again. I have immense gratitude to you, my clients, for allowing me to walk […]
Spring 2023 As seasons change, so can you.
Spring is finally here, and with it comes a new season of growth and renewal. As the flowers start to bloom and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to focus on your mental health and take some steps to improve your overall wellbeing. Focus on Mental Health Spring is finally here, and with […]
The Body Remembers: How Your Body Stores Trauma
The phrase “out of sight, out of mind,” sounds great in theory. If you aren’t thinking about something, then it can’t cause you distress, right? We wish this were true. Unfortunately, even when you push something out of your mind (or try to) it can still impact you. Trauma, especially, has a profound effect on […]
How to Help Your Teen Navigate Anxiety
As adults, we often look back at our teenage years with relative fondness. Sure, there were hiccups and hard times. There were the challenges that come with growing up, such as peer pressure, societal standards, and preparing for the future. Overall, though, most of us do end up looking back at this time and thinking […]
3 Ways to Help Prevent PTSD in First Responders
First responders often have a natural sense of duty to serve and protect the general public. They are the unsung heroes of our nation for all that they do to help the people of our nation. Taking care of other people in their time of need comes at a cost, though. While they do a […]
