13 Mar 26
High functioning Anxiety and Anxiety Therapy in Hamilton: When “Doing Fine” Isn’t Actually Fine
Individuals who suffer from high functioning anxiety are often invisible to others. On the outside,…
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6 Mar 26
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Understanding “Parts” Without Pathologizing Yourself
It is not uncommon for clients to come to therapy feeling frustrated and wanting to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2 Jan 26
The Rise of Virtual Therapy
Over the past decade, virtual therapy has gone from being a niche to a sought-after…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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19 Sep 25
How Therapy Combats Social Anxiety
What is Social Anxiety? Did you know that between 8-13% of Canadians will have experienced…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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20 Jan 25
How Somatic Therapy Helps Heal Trauma: An In-Depth Guide
Beginning your healing journey with somatic therapy can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness…
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