Mental Health
I am passionate about normalizing mental health. Just as we all have physical health, we all have mental health—and both are deeply connected. Research continues to show how each influences the other. Books like The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk have helped raise awareness about how stress, trauma, and unhealthy environments or relationships can manifest physically in our bodies.
For some people, mental health challenges may be situational—such as coping with the death of a loved one, experiencing a stressful life event, or processing a specific incident like an accident. For others, these challenges may be rooted in childhood experiences, including trauma or unmet emotional needs. Today, many individuals and families are also navigating increased stress related to financial pressures, job demands, and uncertainty. These stressors can affect not only our mental and physical health, but also our relationships and overall sense of wellbeing.
Depending on our early experiences, the support we’ve received, and the difficulties we face, we may struggle with ongoing mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression. These challenges can impact daily functioning, self-esteem, relationships, and nearly every aspect of life. In some cases, long-term patterns—such as persistent depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, or trauma-related symptoms—stem from early environments where basic needs for safety, affection, belonging, and secure attachment were not met. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, lonely, or even hopeless.
How Can Therapy Help?
Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step toward healing. In a space that feels safe, accepting, and comfortable, you can begin to feel truly seen, heard, and validated. The therapeutic process involves walking alongside you and offering personalized support that honors the areas of growth you identify for yourself.
Therapy may include approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, as well as strategies that increase body awareness, grounding, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Over time, these tools can help you build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and feel more in control of your mental health and overall wellbeing.
Reaching out is a sign of strength. Through therapy, we can increase our capacity to move through difficult emotions, challenging situations, and even the physical symptoms that arise from stress or trauma. With greater understanding and practical strategies, you can regain a sense of agency and trust in your ability to navigate life’s challenges.
