Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Maybe you’ve been thinking about reaching out for a while. Maybe you know something in your life needs to change, but you’re not quite sure where to begin. Or maybe you’ve already scheduled your first appointment and are wondering, What am I supposed to talk about? What […]
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. Your heart races, your thoughts speed up, emotions feel bigger than usual, and it can seem impossible […]
The Triple Network Model: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and How EMDR Can Help Intrusive thoughts can feel sudden, repetitive, and difficult to control. They may arrive as unwanted images, worries, memories, or impulses that feel distressing even when a person knows they are not choosing them. For many clients, understanding what is happening in the brain […]
Finding Calm in the Storm: Using the Soft Gaze and Safe Place Visualisation to Restore Emotional Balance Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. […]
It’s 9/11, the 25th anniversary, and the airwaves and social media are filled with remembrance. Of the victims. The heroes. The helpers. I sit quietly with my morning tea, sunlight gently streaming through the window, and read the stories of those who were there. It’s afternoon, and I’m entering the halls of the Québec parliament, […]
Behind the shame and secrecy surrounding out-of-control sexual behavior, sex and pornography addiction—clinically referred to as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)—is rarely about lust. It is primarily about emotional regulation. Understanding why this compulsion develops, its deep connection to early childhood trauma, and how specialized therapy works can break the silence surrounding this mental health struggle. Why […]
If you have tried trauma therapy before and still feel stuck, you are not broken. Traditional talk therapy may not fully address PTSD and complex PTSD. EMDR therapy helps the brain process traumatic memories so they no longer feel like a current threat. Learn why therapy may not have worked before and how trauma-focused treatment […]
Supporting a partner who has experienced sexual trauma can be both a deeply compassionate and challenging journey. You may feel a strong desire to help them heal, yet find yourself unsure of the best way to provide comfort and understanding. The truth is, navigating this path requires patience, empathy, emotional attunement, and a willingness to […]
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As a clinician, my primary goal is to help clients experience meaningful relief in a way that feels safe, empowering, and respectful of their pace. Over the years, I’ve trained in and utilized a variety of evidence-based approaches, always paying close attention to what truly helps clients move forward, not just intellectually, but emotionally and […]
