Online Therapy in Ontario: What It's Like for Individuals and Couples
Getting to a therapy office every week isn’t always realistic. Here’s what the research says about online therapy, how it works for couples, and what sessions with me actually look like, plus how to figure out whether online or in-person is the better fit for you.
Attachment Styles: Why Relationships Can Feel So Hard (and How Therapy Helps)
Ever wondered why you feel anxious waiting for a text, or why you pull away the moment someone gets close? Those patterns often come down to attachment. Here's what the four attachment styles look like in dating and long-term relationships, and how therapy can help you feel more secure.
"It Wasn't That Bad": How Trauma Shows Up in Everyday Life
Downplaying what you've been through is more common than you might think. Here's how trauma can show up in everyday life, why shame and guilt keep us stuck, and how approaches like EMDR and CPT can help.
Why Couples Argue More as It Gets Colder (and How to Get Ahead of It Before the Holidays)
Noticing more tension as the days get shorter? Learn why couples often struggle in the colder months, what to watch for, and why starting therapy now helps.
How ADHD Affects Relationships, and What Actually Helps
If you or your partner has ADHD and the same few arguments keep resurfacing, it's rarely about a lack of love or effort. Here's what's actually happening underneath it, and what helps
How to Choose a Therapy Clinic in Hamilton, Ontario
Choosing a counselling clinic in Hamilton can be harder than it looks. Here's what to actually look for when comparing therapists, from credentials and specialties to training, fees, insurance, and finding the right fit.
Why I Became a Therapist: The Stories That Led Me Here
People apologize for taking up space with their own stories more often than you'd think, like they need permission for it. But hearing someone's story, really hearing it, has never once felt like a burden to me. It's the part of the work that I love most, and it's the reason I do it at all.
Understanding Trauma: How It Affects the Brain, Body, and Everyday Life
Trauma can affect much more than how you remember a difficult experience. Learn how trauma can influence the brain, nervous system, emotions, relationships and everyday life, and how therapy can help you process what you have experienced.
ADHD in Adults: When Everyday Life Feels Harder Than It Should
ADHD can affect much more than attention. Learn how adult ADHD can impact organization, motivation, emotional regulation, relationships, anxiety, and everyday life, and how therapy can help.
Is It Time for Couples Therapy? Signs Your Relationship Could Benefit
Wondering if couples therapy could help your relationship? Learn about common signs that it may be time to seek support, from recurring arguments and communication problems to feeling disconnected from your partner.
What to Expect When Starting Therapy
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Learn what the first steps can look like, how therapy can help with anxiety, ADHD, trauma and relationships, and why you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.