What Counts as an Affair Now? Betrayal Trauma, Desire Discrepancy, and Modern Couples in Ontario
Couples arriving for therapy in Ontario are often asking a version of the same question, even if the words differ:[…]
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Feeling Slow Instead of Sad? When Depression Slows Your Emotional Processing
Many people who live with depression do not describe feeling sad all the time. They may describe feeling slow. Slow[…]
Read moreWhen Depression Looks Like Numbness, Withdrawal, or “I Don’t Know What I Feel”
Depression doesn’t always show up as crying or feeling sad. Many people come to therapy saying: “I feel disconnected from[…]
Read moreWhy Relationship Patterns Repeat (Even When You Know Better)
A lot of people arrive in therapy frustrated with themselves. They say things like: “I don’t understand why I keep[…]
Read moreEmotional Neglect and Attachment Trauma: When What Didn’t Happen Still Hurts
Many people who find their way to therapy don’t identify as having experienced trauma. They’ll often say things like, “Nothing[…]
Read more“My Childhood Was Fine”… But Why Do I Still Feel This Way?
Many adults start therapy with a confusing mix of thoughts that sound something like this: “Nothing terrible happened to me.”[…]
Read moreWinter Depression and Finding Joy: Not by Escaping Pain, but Making Space Beside It
Winter has a way of sharpening the edges of our lives. I felt it personally this week when my furnace[…]
Read moreAnxiety Therapy: Why Anxiety Doesn’t Go Away When You’re “Doing Everything Right”
You might be doing everything you’re supposed to do. You’re productive. Insightful. Responsible. You’ve read the books, tried the strategies,[…]
Read moreHow to Talk to Children About Family Estrangement: Honest Without Burdening
If you’re estranged from a sibling or parent and have children, you’ve likely considered this question:How much do I tell[…]
Read moreEstrangement and Low-Contact: When Is It Time to Call It Quits?
Navigating Chronic Family Conflict, Emotional Abuse, and Estrangement with Compassion If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve tried everything. You’ve[…]
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