What is Addiction? If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction, you are not alone. Addiction is extremely prevalent in our society, with 35 million people enduring substance use disorders, and only one in seven people seeking treatment every year. You may ask...

As I embark on my new adventure of starting my own private practice, I am thinking of what it takes to be a great and effective therapist. Although many of us mental health professionals take specialized training and spend countless hours honing our skills, many of us...

Burn-out is not fun. Many of use are knee deep in burn out before we even recognize whats going on, myself included. If burn-out gets out of control or goes on for too long, it can lead to serious mental health issues as well as chronic fatigue. The best we can do is...

As a follow-up to my Youtube Video, here are some helpful strategies to help with social anxiety: Practice deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation to help control the anxiety Engage in CBT strategies such as encountering and challenging your unhelpful beliefs...

Back to school season is here, which can be both an exciting and stressful time for students. Whether you get straight A’s or are struggling to keep up, it is normal to feel some anxiety and have your concerns. However, significant amounts of stress can be bad for...

Panic attacks can be really hard to ride with. Sometimes it catches you out of nowhere like a sudden, overpowering wave crashing down on your one perfectly fine day. The feeling can escalate quickly and have you think you’re spiraling out of control. It all sounds...

It is important to accept that even couples in happy and healthy unions go through conflict sometimes. The only difference between them and unhappy partners is in how well they manage the situation and how strongly they’ve set a foundation of respect and friendship...

In any kind of relationship, it is normal to sometimes feel let down, hurt, and in some cases, betrayed. All it takes is a healthy bond paired with a grounded mindset to figure out the next step. If you have experienced being betrayed by someone you love, here are a...

Anger is defined as an intense emotion that sometimes involves a strong and uncontrollable response. The more overpowering the feeling, the greater the influence may be. For instance, many people often notice physical effects such as a faster heartbeat, higher blood...

Marriage therapy, also known as couples counselling, can sound daunting at first but keep in mind that even the happiest of couples hit a few roadblocks sometimes and there is no shame in needing help. In fact, seeking help goes to show how much you value and respect...