Experiencing health anxiety can be difficult and isolating. Here, we will provide a more detailed explanation of what exactly health anxiety entails and how it becomes a pattern. We will also share tips on how to manage and challenge health anxiety.

Ending a relationship can feel really hard. It can feel hard, even if there is a part of you that knows the relationship is no longer right for you. There are so many reasons we stay in unhappy relationships. We’ll explore some of the most common ones and offer gentle reflections to help you check in with what you actually want and need.

Young adulthood can be this really interesting coming-of-age period, where it feels like everything and nothing is changing all at once. Here are some of our favourite words of wisdom and things to remember as you authentically navigate your unique journey.

"On paper,” Love Island may not seem like it has a lot to do with therapy or mental health. But week after week,  the show offers a surprisingly raw look into how we love, protect ourselves, and try to feel chosen. From a therapist's perspective, there's a lot to unpack under the drama.

Grief is a universal experience, yet it's one we often avoid talking about. When it arrives, it can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply painful. Understanding what grief is and how it shows up can offer a sense of steadiness in the midst of the storm. With greater awareness and self-compassion, it’s possible to move through grief in a way that honors both your pain and your resilience.

We are born with an innate need for attachment and connection. As babies, we crave closeness, so we turn to our caregivers to hold us and support us. As adults,  our need for connection is still very much present and takes place through the relationships we develop. But why do we need connection and how do we cultivate relationships that feel meaningful to us?

Change is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether it's a shift in career, relationships, routines, or personal identity, change can bring up a mix of emotions, from fear and uncertainty to excitement and possibility. This blog explores the fears we experience around change and offers strategies to move forward.

Therapy can be very helpful and impactful. Yet, many people are hesitant to take the first step and reach out for support because they’re unsure of what therapy actually involves. This blog will walk through some common questions and help clarify what you can expect from the therapeutic process.

Trauma can be defined as our response and feelings to a difficult event. Trauma is deeply personal, and each individual's experience of it is unique. Sometimes, when we experience trauma, we suppress it. We often resort to this as a defense mechanism or a way to protect ourselves in the moment.

The therapeutic relationship can be a really special one. It’s one of the only relationships where one person is the complete priority. Due to the nature of the therapeutic relationship, ending therapy can bring up many emotions. This blog explores the process of ending therapy, including what it may bring up, how you can reflect on your journey, and what it might look like to move forward with compassion.

We all carry internalized messages about what therapy is supposed to look like. Sometimes those ideas are shaped by stigma, culture, or what we've seen on TV. But therapy often looks very different from what we imagine. Let’s break down some common myths and bring a little more clarity to what therapy is really about.

Around 90% of women in America have struggled with their body image - a statistic that speaks to how deeply rooted this issue is. Understanding why so many of us feel this way is the first step toward healing. Our relationship with ourselves is the only one guaranteed to last a lifetime, which is why it’s so important to treat ourselves with more self-compassion, care, and respect.

We all have days when we just feel “off”. Sometimes, it may feel like you are sad for no reason. When this happens, it can feel scary, isolating, and even overwhelming. This blog explores why off days happen and how to navigate them with self-compassion and grace.

Most of us like being right. We like to be "right” in the way we think, the way we live our lives, and the way we communicate with others. It can feel good to believe that the way we do things is the correct way. But, having this mentality of needing to be right can also prevent us from learning, growing, and fostering healthy relationships with mutual understanding.

Social media’s effect on mental health isn’t black and white—it can be both supportive and harmful, depending on how we interact with it. In some ways, social media offers us a sense of community and allows us to stay connected. Yet, social media can also increase comparison culture and have negative impacts on our perceptions of ourselves.

It often feels necessary to spend time planning for the future or dwelling on the past. Our minds constantly race—thinking about what's next, analyzing what's already happened, and rarely settling into the present. Practicing mindfulness offers a way to pause, slow down, and truly experience life as it's happening. 

Families exist as a system. Family members often take on different roles to allow the system to function. These roles can shape how we see ourselves, interact with others, and respond to challenges. While they may have once served a purpose, these roles can also hold us back from growing into our most authentic selves. 

Finding out that your ex is seeing someone else can stir up a lot of emotions.  It’s so important to process these emotions with self-compassion!  Here are some ways to focus on your healing, reframe your thoughts, and prioritize yourself during this transition.

A good book can offer us a tremendous amount of comfort. They can help us make sense of our emotions, relationships, and difficulties. Here are five books that can provide a new perspective and change the way you view your own experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the innate connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT can benefit individuals who want to change unhelpful thought patterns, reduce stress levels, build confidence, and increase self-esteem.