Starting therapy is a brave and meaningful step. Once you are in it, a natural question often comes up. How do you know if it is actually helping?

Life feels expensive right now. Groceries, rent, gas, even a quick coffee with a friend can add up faster than expected. But for many people I work with, it is not just the cost of living that feels heavy. It is the mental load that comes with it.

The end of summer can bring feelings of restlessness or sadness as routines shift and days shorten. This post shares simple, practical ways to ease the transition, maintain balance, and carry the joy of summer forward into the months ahead.

Feeling stuck or burnt out? Reconnecting with your self-worth is often the first step in healing. Here's what that can look like, gently and honestly.

Do you feel like you’re always on high alert, even in safe situations? Do past experiences affect your ability to connect with others or feel at peace? You’re not alone. The weight of trauma can be overwhelming, but healing is possible.

Some common medications — including SSRIs, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers — can make it harder for your body to cool down, recognize thirst, or keep enough fluids in your system. That means you could be more at risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke.

Society teaches men to push through, bottle things up, and keep going no matter what. But mental health challenges don’t make you weak. They make you human.

Living with ADHD as a queer adult can come with unique challenges — and powerful strengths. But so often, queer folks with ADHD feel misunderstood or misdiagnosed.

Learn how our queer-affirming nurse practitioners across Ontario, Nova Scotia, PEI, and BC provide safe, validating care for gender-diverse clients through HRT, assessments, and collaborative support.

When therapy isn’t just “accepting,” but truly affirming, something powerful happens.

Learn how masking affects Autistic and ADHD individuals, why unmasking safely matters, and how to start reconnecting with your authentic self.

Learn how neurodivergent burnout differs from occupational burnout and depression. Discover causes, signs, and strategies that actually help.

Our team is growing, our services are expanding, and we’re making it even easier to access the support you need!

Here’s how to pre-cope your way to a holiday season that doesn’t leave you crying into your hot cocoa.