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27 Feb 26

EMDR Therapy at Vital Minds Hamilton: What Happens in an EMDR Session?

If you’re considering EMDR therapy at our clinic in Hamilton, you may be wondering what…

20 Feb 26

Grief Is Not Linear: Why “Moving On” Is a Myth

People often think of grief as something we eventually get over. Friends, family, and workplaces…

13 Feb 26

Emotional Response and Prevention (ERP): A Powerful Treatment for OCD

Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and confusing. Many people with OCD…

6 Feb 26

The Importance of Therapeutic Alliance: Why Your Relationship with Your Therapist Matters

When people think about therapy, they often think about techniques, interventions, and therapeutic approaches. Even…

30 Jan 26

Daily Strategies for Managing OCD and Reducing Compulsions

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming, when dealing with cycles of intrusive thoughts…

23 Jan 26

Understanding OCD: Facts, Myths and Treatment Options

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, often gets misrepresented in the media. The stereotypes that are seen…

16 Jan 26

Understanding Psychotherapy: What It Is and How It Works

Once surrounded by mystery and stigma, psychotherapy is now widely recognized as an effective way…

9 Jan 26

How to Find the Right Therapist for Your Mental Health Needs

One of the most important steps towards improving your mental health is finding a therapist…

2 Jan 26

The Rise of Virtual Therapy

Over the past decade, virtual therapy has gone from being a niche to a sought-after…

26 Dec 25

CBT vs. Other Therapy Approaches: What Makes It Unique?

Introduction Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health…

31 Oct 25

How Psychotherapy Helps with Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness

Navigating through this busy, overwhelming world can feel like a lot to manage. When momentum…

24 Oct 25

The best therapy approaches for managing anxiety & CBT work together to reduce anxiety

Anxiety is more than just racing thoughts and worry; it’s a full-body experience. This means…

17 Oct 25

How to Choose the Right Online Therapist for Your Needs

What is Online Therapy? Online therapy, sometimes called teletherapy or telepsychology, is mental health care…

10 Oct 25

The Pros and Cons of Online Therapy: What You Need to Know

Online therapy, also known as virtual therapy, teletherapy, or telehealth, is a format of receiving…

3 Oct 25

How Trauma Manifests in the Body and How Somatic Therapy can help

Trauma isn’t just “in your head” but did you know it lives in the body…

26 Sep 25

How Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Effectively Treats Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) “I’m so OCD” – we’ve all heard someone say this…

19 Sep 25

How Therapy Combats Social Anxiety

What is Social Anxiety? Did you know that between 8-13% of Canadians will have experienced…

9 Sep 25

10 Questions to Ask Your Therapist in the First Session

Therapy is often seen as a vulnerable and intimidating decision, whether motivated by a particular…

24 Mar 25

Understanding CBT: How It Rewires Your Thought Patterns

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly used forms of psychotherapy today and…

20 Jan 25

Psychotherapy 101: What to Expect in Your First Session

Written by: Mary Vuksanovic- Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying First, I was to commend you for being…