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I have woken up to feel the weight of the world on my shoulders more than ever these past weeks. Most days, it feels like all I can do is tread water just to stay above the surface. I’ve come to think of this as a collective “uncertainty fatigue.” We are all submerged in this…

In the journey of life, we all encounter moments of “stuckness”—those times when challenging thoughts, difficult emotions, or unhelpful patterns seem to hold us captive. While traditional therapy often focuses on changing or eliminating these internal experiences, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a refreshing and powerful alternative. ACT is a unique, evidence-based psychotherapy that…

The arrival of Spring brings the hope of bloom and warmer weather, summer and new beginnings.Spring is a time for renewed energy, drive, and enthusiasm. Summer brings rest, relaxation and vacation! By now the dust has settled on our New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps now is the time, away from the societal pressures, to start on…

The good life is a process, not a state of being… The direction which constitutes the good life is that which is selected by the total organism, when there is psychological freedom to move in any direction. —Carl Rogers Living a life of aligned with your values means: Freedom You can stop carrying baggage Get…

I often will see people come for psychotherapy because they are experiencing a sense of being  lost, trapped or stuck in their lives. You feel as if no matter what you do, you cannot make the progress towards the things that give you fulfillment. You want to make the changes that will get you out…

At a time when loneliness is almost at epidemic levels in our society, it is more important than ever to evaluate your connection to others. It may be that you have many social connections through work, home life, and social media but still feel lonely. It might be that you are missing deep, personal connection…

Access to mental health care is not a privilege; it is a right. Making Mental Health Care Accessible: My Commitment to Affordable Psychotherapy Access to mental health care is not a privilege; it is a fundamental human right. Yet, for many Canadians, the cost of support remains a significant barrier. Reports continue to highlight that…

Feelings of being a failure, inadequacy and self-doubt accompanied by situations of uncertainty can leave us with feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation. In these states we may come to doubt our own skills and abilities. It can be a source of overwhelm and a major challenge to overcome. It can feel extremely discouraging and…

As we enter into the first week of September, and the summer comes to a close, the importance of self-care and having appropriate boundaries around our time becomes more important than ever. The creation and maintenance of boundaries for taking care of the self as well as the incorporation of healthy activities is an important…

Self-compassion involves showing ourselves the same degree of kindness that we would show a friend. The self-compassion exercises recommended by Kristin Neff (2011) have been helpful within my personal and professional work. One such principle helps me to view personal challenges outside of isolation and instead recognize these setbacks as a shared aspect of the…