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Notes on therapy, and on practice

We write about two things: making sense of mental health support if you're looking for it, and the practical side of running a practice in Ontario if you provide it.

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Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired: Why It Deserves Real Support

There is a phrase that has quietly woven itself into the fabric of our daily vocabulary, serving as a casual answer to how we are doing: "I’m just so burnt out." We say it when we have had a long week…

October 5, 2026

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Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired: Why It Deserves Real Support
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Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired: Why It Deserves Real Support

There is a phrase that has quietly woven itself into the fabric of our daily vocabulary, serving as a casual answer to how we are doing: "I’m just so burnt out." We say it when we have had a long week…

October 5, 2026

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The First 60 Minutes: What to Really Expect in Your First Therapy Session

There is a quiet kind of courage in booking your very first therapy appointment. It rarely feels dramatic. More often, it looks like opening a laptop late at night, searching for a therapist, hesitati…

September 29, 2026

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The Architecture of Peace: A Guide to Setting Boundaries Without Guilt

In the quiet corners of counseling practice, I often encounter a specific kind of exhaustion. It isn’t the tired eyes of someone who stayed up too late, it’s the spiritual depletion of someone who has…

September 25, 2026

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Finding Your Match: A Friendly Guide to Picking The Right Therapist

Deciding to begin therapy is comparable to deciding to work out. You've been considering it for some time, you know it's healthy, and you're finally ready to act. However, when you launch an insurance…

September 15, 2026

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Taking the Lead: A Guide to Advocating for Yourself in Therapy

Stepping into a therapist’s office—whether that office is a cozy room with a velvet couch or a digital window on your laptop—is a courageous act of self-care. It marks the moment you decide that your…

August 31, 2026

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Why Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength, Not Weakness

In uncertain times like these, people silently survive to balance their home life, work challenges, and self-care. People are so busy juggling life, family, and work that every day feels like a strugg…

July 13, 2026

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