Couples often seek therapy when they are experiencing a rupture in the romantic attachment bond.  EFT therapy can help with an exploration of unmet needs and longings for each partner in the relationship. Some questions that can assist both partners in understanding how they experience each other's accessibility are identified using the acronym A.R.E. : Is the partner - Accessible (Can I reach you?) An example is being present for your partner rather then shutting down. Is

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a type of short-term treatment used to improve attachment and bonding in adult relationships. Sue...

The change process through EFT has three stages. The EFT process guides the therapist and helps them track progress when working with a...

I've noticed an increase in clients seeking a therapist who understands a child-free lifestyle. The decision to remain child-free or...

Whether you're experiencing a crisis or just looking to enhance and strengthen your communication, it could feel like you and your...

A kindness meditation can help to increase self-compassion and emotional resilience. It can also cultivate positive emotions. This type...

If you've exhausted all options and reached the end with infertility you might feel an uncertainty about what comes next. My experience of accepting childlessness after infertility started by recognizing and addressing the disenfranchised grief that accompanies the experience of being childless following infertility.  I didn't do that work alone, therapy helped me move forward and remember that grief and happiness can coexist together. As you begin on the path of acceptance,

I always recommended to set up a consultation call sometimes called a discovery call, before having a therapy appointment. The call is...

This brief video illustrates how you might feel during episodes of panic or anxiety. While you may sense danger or be in "fight or flight" mode when anxiety strikes, these sensations will eventually diminish. What you're experiencing is your nervous system's natural reaction to stressful situations. Watch more here: Understanding anxiety symptoms:

Okay, so for most of us the idea of self- esteem is something we pay a little amount of attention to, for instance, we may be aware that...

This is a video intro I posted back in 2016 around the time I opened the practice, click on the link below to view, UPDATED video coming...

One of the most important things we can do for stress is challenge the way we think, and this can be done using awareness and therapeutic...

As a social worker and therapist (and human:), I understand how challenging these difficulties can be. Many families seek out therapy when children or teens are having difficulty adjusting to family changes, when they are making changes, having difficulty at school, having challenges with emotional regulation, behavioural issues, health issues, or stress management. In therapy sessions, the family will be able to work on problem-solving while learning coping tools and havi

Infertility treatments and the journey to building a family can be difficult for some. Some women may be waiting to start the journey...

So you may be asking what the heck is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy? “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) gets it name from one of...

For some people, the thought of having that initial therapy session may be especially difficult. In that case, using virtual sessions may...

Please see the video below as it relates to both chronic pain and taking opioid medications. If you have been taking opioid medications...

This is a great little video based on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help explain some of the ways anxiety may come up for people, and some helpful tips on moving forward when you are feeling stuck.

As summer ends and sunny days turn longer, darker and cooler, some people may notice a slight change in their mood.  You may feel a...

I know that for most of us we could spend a little less time on our cell phones. But the truth is that since most of us have our phone with us the majority of the time, it can be a helpful tool. There are quite a few apps available for download on iPhone or android to help you cope with mental health issues and wellness day to day. These resources can help you learn more about symptoms related to mental illness, stress or even provide ideas for activities to help get you goin