Most of us have emotions we would rather not feel. Anxiety. Anger. Shame. Sadness. Fear. When these emotions show up, our instinct is often to make them go away. We distract ourselves, overthink them, push them down, or try to convince ourselves that we...
Gratitude is one of those practices that sounds incredibly simple. Notice what is good. Appreciate what you have. Say thank you. But I think there’s something deeper happening when we practice gratitude. Gratitude shifts our attention. It asks us to slow down...
Have you ever tried to think your way out of anxiety, only to find that the racing thoughts, tight chest, or restless energy simply won’t settle? That’s because anxiety isn’t only a thinking problem. It’s also a nervous system experience. When...
As an EMDR therapist in Toronto, I work with many clients who feel outwardly functional but internally disconnected due to nervous system freeze. Functional freeze is a nervous system state where you continue to function on the outside while feeling emotionally...
Many people look forward to spending time with family. Others feel anxious weeks before the gathering even begins. If you’ve ever wondered why being around your family can bring up emotions that seem much bigger than the situation itself, you’re not alone....
If you’re struggling with anxiety that feels unexplained or overwhelming, you’re not alone. You might feel tense, restless, or on edge without a clear trigger. As a Registered integrative Psychotherapist in Toronto specializing in trauma and anxiety, I often see this...
