You may have been called “too sensitive” or “too much” growing up. Partners, friends, family or colleagues may have made you feel like your deep feelings were a burden for them. The reality is that you are simply wired to feel life deeply. The world around you can often be an overwhelming experience! There are […]
STRATEGIES TO AVOID FALLING FOR TOXIC DATING PATTERNS “Why do I keep falling for the same type and patterns over and over again? Dating is exhausting.” I hear these comments and experiences often, and I’ve experienced these types of dates myself as well, including as a seasoned therapist who has worked with plenty of people […]
Despite growing awareness around mental health, many men still hesitate to seek therapy. Some avoid it until they hit a breaking point—whether it’s the collapse of a relationship, a crisis at work, or a battle with addiction or anxiety that becomes too heavy to carry alone. The question is: why? The Unspoken Rules of Masculinity […]
Is Your Life on Autopilot? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you running the same patterns repeatedly, even when you consciously want something different? You may hit invisible walls when trying to break a habit, achieve a goal, or react differently in certain situations. If so, you’re not alone. Often, the root lies deeper than […]
I refer to emotional abuse as ‘hidden’ because it is given far less recognition than other forms of abuse, such as physical or sexual. The victim is often blamed. They are “oversensitive” and basically not able to “take it, like other people do”. What is Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is an emotional attack on another […]
First, let’s dispel some myths. Hypnotherapy is not about being controlled or losing consciousness. Instead, it involves guiding a person into a relaxed state of focused attention, often called a trance. In this state, the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to suggestions, allowing therapists to help clients explore and change unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, […]
In my years as a therapist I have heard the above statement many times. What does it actually mean? Many people dealing with, for example, depression symptoms have put themselves inside a little box marked “Depressed Person”. They will go to therapy for depression but can never emerge from the box because. “That’s who I […]
The Story Behind the Couch A decade ago I was buried in my digital-marketing agency, juggling deadlines like flaming torches. I kept telling myself, “Once the next big client project is completed, life will chill.” Spoiler: It didn’t. The plates just spun faster—clients, kids, relationship turbulence, that restless itch whispering “Is this it?” The turning […]
Therapy is about developing mental fitness rather than focusing on mental illness. Over the years I have become aware that one of the biggest problems I face as a Toronto therapist is the negative attitude of people towards emotional and psychological health. Compare it to the attitude towards physical health. The attitude towards physical health has […]
In my Toronto therapy practice I have heard many people say this. Change can be very difficult and frightening. I speak to them about real change as opposed to cosmetic change. Real Change Happens on a Deep Level – Many people come to me to make a change in their lives. For example they look at […]
