Virtual Therapy In Ontario, Canada In Person Therapy in Hamilton & London
Navigating through this busy, overwhelming world can feel like a lot to manage. When momentum starts building, oftentimes, so do our emotions. Many of us go through life reacting to things around us. We don’t always know what we are feeling, or why we are feeling this way. That can lead to feelings of confusion,… Continue reading How Psychotherapy Helps with Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness
Anxiety is more than just racing thoughts and worry; it’s a full-body experience. This means that transformative healing has to include both the mind and the body. One of the most important and validating first steps in managing anxiety is understanding the loop that’s happening inside you. For instance, when your brain has a fearful thought—like “What… Continue reading The best therapy approaches for managing anxiety & CBT work together to reduce anxiety
What is Online Therapy? Online therapy, sometimes called teletherapy or telepsychology, is mental health care delivered through the internet. In these sessions, you meet with a licensed therapist remotely—usually by video, phone, or text—rather than traveling to an office. Online therapy is not automated or AI-based; you are meeting with a trained professional who provides guidance,… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Online Therapist for Your Needs
Online therapy, also known as virtual therapy, teletherapy, or telehealth, is a format of receiving mental health services through telephone or video call. Even though many professionals and clients have had to adjust from in-person to online therapy during COVID-19, this type of format has been around for much longer than you might think (Moudatsou et… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Online Therapy: What You Need to Know
Trauma isn’t just “in your head” but did you know it lives in the body too? You might notice it as a tight chest when you’re stressed, a knot in your stomach before a difficult conversation, or feeling on edge for no apparent reason. Trauma can cause our nervous system to stay in a constant state… Continue reading How Trauma Manifests in the Body and How Somatic Therapy can help
About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) “I’m so OCD” – we’ve all heard someone say this at one point or another. But OCD does not just reflect a person’s preference for keeping things organized or clean. While people with OCD may obsess over the possibility of being contaminated by germs or fuss about tasks being done in a… Continue reading How Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Effectively Treats Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is Social Anxiety? Did you know that between 8-13% of Canadians will have experienced social anxiety within their lifetime (Statistics Canada, 2015)? Social anxiety, sometimes referred to as social phobia, is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. It also tends to be more common among those who are autistic,… Continue reading How Therapy Combats Social Anxiety
Therapy is often seen as a vulnerable and intimidating decision, whether motivated by a particular life experience, the need for a safe space to express their feelings, or the yearning for self-improvement, joining the therapeutic experience can become a life-altering experience. As therapists, our goal is to attend to your needs and support you through… Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask Your Therapist in the First Session
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly used forms of psychotherapy today and is a combination of two therapeutic modalities, cognitive therapy and behavioural therapy. The essential foundation of CBT outlines the relationship between our thoughts, our feelings, and our behavior. What is Cognitive behavioural therapy? CBT is a short-term form of psychotherapy,… Continue reading Understanding CBT: How It Rewires Your Thought Patterns
Written by: Mary Vuksanovic- Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying First, I was to commend you for being brave in taking this first huge step towards improving your mental health and well being. You are probably feeling nervous about what to expect in your first therapy session and this is completely normal! I often hear the question “how… Continue reading Psychotherapy 101: What to Expect in Your First Session
