Sometimes when we are struggling we look for answers to complex questions, we often become bewildered as to where to look. As when we look for the meaning of life, the answer is in the question itself, it is “MEANING”. And to know this provides us great benefit, as everything we do in life comes…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques for Reducing Marijuana Use: A Guide for Ontario Counselling Clients” – We can successfully apply this approach virtually across Ontario to help you reduce your use or change your habits. Marijuana use has become increasingly popular in society, and many individuals seek assistance in reducing their consumption for various reasons.…

Psychotherapy is a valuable tool for addressing a wide range of mental health issues. One emerging trend in therapy is the incorporation of video games as a therapeutic tool. While video games have traditionally been associated with negative effects such as addiction and aggression, recent research has shown that video games can have positive effects…

As a therapist, I have worked with people from all walks of life and professions. One group of people that often goes overlooked in discussions about mental health is those who work in the trades. These hardworking individuals often face unique challenges that can impact their mental well-being, and it’s important to recognize and address…

More and more people seem to be burdened with some sort of mental illness or condition.  The medical industry, where much of the psychotherapy is conducted, seems hooked on palliative ‘solutions’ such as medication and curtailed programs of manualized ‘sausage-machine’-style psychotherapy which assume that every patient is the average patient.  There’s no time to actually…