Ever wonder why a sudden noise makes your whole body go full exorcism? That’s fear — not just in your mind, but vibrating through your entire system. When your nervous system detects a threat (real or your cat knocking something over at 3 AM), your body launches into survival mode: heart racing, breath shallowing, muscles […]

Is it possible that, still to this day, I think to myself, ‘I cannot believe people come to ME to share their deepest thoughts and worries’?  Yes.  Everyday.  I think about this all the time and have developed quite a relationship with a sense of imposter syndrome. I value that feeling a lot. I share […]

As a counselling practicum student, I knew there would be challenges; but I never expected for the hardest part to be waiting for clients to show up.  Hello…are you there??  Whether it was for a new client or returning clients, building a case load has been slower than expected, and a bit discouraging – how […]

Lately, a few clients have mentioned the ongoing stigma around therapy, so I wanted to take a moment to talk about it. There are some common misconceptions that might be holding people back from seeking support, and it’s worth exploring them. One of the most frequent beliefs I hear is that therapy is only for […]

The anxiety is real!!  Will I ever get a handle on it?  After a few weeks in practicum, I am still trying to figure out if I sound like a therapist (whatever that means) or a nervous nellie?  Finding your ‘therapist voice” is like trying to find the right outfit to the party where the […]

This week, I was reminded that silence isn’t something to fix. In one of my sessions, a client became quiet and really paused. As usual, I felt the familiar internal urge to talk and fill the space. Even though it took me everything, I waited and in that silence, something meaningful happened and I could […]

I was recently asked what my favorite part of being a therapist is, and oftentimes, I have the tendency to focus on the big, ah-ha moments but today I would like to share some of my favorite micro-moments of therapy. When I think of micro-moments, I think of subtle yet powerful moments that elicit growth, […]