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After the Salsa on St. Clair Shooting: Common Trauma Responses and How to Cope
In the wake of the Salsa on St. Clair shooting in Toronto, many people are trying to make sense of what happened. Whether you were at the festival, witnessed the
Dating After Infidelity: Learning to Connect Again After an Affair
One of the milestones many couples look forward to during affair recovery is learning how to date one another again. For many, it represents the progress they’ve made and a
Dissociation After Trauma: Understanding Depersonalization and Derealization
Dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization are common trauma responses that can happen after childhood trauma, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, PTSD, chronic stress, or overwhelming life experiences. If you’re a trauma survivor
Your Eating Disorder Might Not Be About Food: The Link Between Sexual Trauma and Disordered Eating
Many survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual violence struggle with eating in the aftermath of their trauma. Sometimes it begins shortly after the assault. Sometimes it begins
Healing Attachment Trauma: What Therapy Looks Like and What Actually Helps
If you’ve struggled with relationships for years, it can start to feel like your patterns are permanent. Maybe you’ve tried to “fix yourself” by being more confident, more independent, more
Anxious, Avoidant, or Disorganized? Understanding Attachment Styles in Adult Relationships
Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were constantly chasing closeness… or constantly trying to escape it? Maybe you want connection more than anything, but
Struggling With Sexual Behavior
Sexuality is complex, and for many men it can feel confusing or overwhelming. Some sexual behaviours are healthy and consensual within the right context. Others may be private or require
Navigating the Aftermath of Hurting Someone You Love
If you have hurt your partner, even once, you may be carrying a mix of emotions that are difficult to name. Shame. Confusion. Fear. Defensiveness. Regret. You might be asking
Mindfulness in Times of Unrest: Finding Peace in the Dumpster Fire
These are challenging times. With so much happening around the world, it’s easy to feel the weight of uncertainty – stress, worry, and that sense of “what might happen next.”
How Trauma Shows Up in the Body: Understanding the Nervous System’s Response and How to Find Relief
Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories – it also lives in our bodies. Many survivors logically know they are safe, yet still feel on edge, tense, numb, and overwhelmed.
What’s the Difference Between Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Focused Therapy?
Trauma can leave a deep and lasting impact on a person’s life, and not every therapeutic approach addresses it in the same way. When you walk into a therapy session
How to Spot Secure Attachment in Dating (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Okay, tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re so excited about someone new. The texting is fun, the vibes are good… but then, slowly, you find yourself second-guessing everything. Why do they
Is Online Therapy Right for You? A Healing Guide for Young Adult Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Being a young adult is already full of pressure—from figuring out who you are to managing school, work, and relationships. If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, those pressures can feel even
Navigating Intimacy with Chronic Pelvic Pain
When sex and intimacy feel difficult, it can be distressing, confusing, and even painful. I know how important, and often complicated, these parts of our lives can be. Chronic pelvic
Why People Cheat: It’s Not Always What You Think
Why Did This Happen? Understanding Infidelity as a Search for Self Infidelity isn’t always about the other person — sometimes, it’s about the parts of ourselves that we’ve lost. When
What We Wish More People Knew About Sex After Sexual Trauma
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: What it’s actually like to navigate sex after sexual trauma. For many survivors, sex can feel confusing — even years
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma in South Asian Immigrant Families
As a South Asian psychotherapist, I often work with people who share similar cultural backgrounds and experiences. One of the most significant yet unspoken challenges I’ve encountered – both personally
5 Ways to Heal Shame and Reclaim Your Self-Worth
Shame is a powerful emotion, one that can leave us feeling small, unworthy, and stuck. It creeps into our thoughts, influencing our self-talk and shaping the way we see ourselves.