Online Therapist in Ottawa & Ontario For Eating Disorders & Anxiety

Online Therapy in Ottawa & Across Ontario for Eating Disorders, Anxiety & More!

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Connect from the comfort of your own home—online therapy offers privacy, flexibility, and specialized support for anxiety, eating disorders, and more. Now accepting new clients!

Therapist in Ontario offering online therapy for eating disorders and anxiety

If food noise feels loud, rest feels undeserved, or your mind just won’t slow down — I hear you.

At Modern Mind Therapy, I specialize in treating high-functioning anxiety and eating disorders. I'll support you in quieting the mental noise and reconnecting to a life that feels authentic and free.

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Online Counselling and Therapy in Ottawa

Eating Disorders & Body Image Therapy

Find peace with food & your body.

Find freedom from food rules, body shame, and the exhausting cycle of disordered eating.

I support adults, teens, and children in healing from eating disorders with compassion, evidence-based care, and a focus on lasting recovery.

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ANXIETY & Stress Therapy

You don’t have to hold it all together.

Learn how to quiet your mind, manage stress, and feel more grounded in daily life.

I help clients navigate high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, social anxiety, and constant worry with practical tools that actually work.

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PERSONAL GROWTH & WELLBEING THERAPY

Build Confidence & Navigate Your Emotions with Ease

Therapy can help you understand yourself better, manage emotions with more ease, and build a stronger sense of self-worth.

We’ll focus on the tools & insights you need to feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled in your everyday life.

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Eating Disorder & Body Image Therapy

Find freedom from food rules, body shame, and the exhausting cycle of disordered eating. I support adults, teens, and children in healing from eating disorders with compassion, evidence-based care, and a focus on lasting recovery.

Anxiety & Stress Therapy

Learn how to quiet your mind, manage stress, and feel more grounded in daily life. I help clients navigate high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, social anxiety, and constant worry with practical tools that actually work.

Personal Growth & Wellbeing Therapy

Therapy can help you understand yourself better, manage emotions with more ease, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. We’ll focus on the tools and insights you need to feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled in your everyday life.

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Finding the best version of yourself is right at your fingertips.

If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re tired of feeling stuck in your own head.

You might look like you’re doing “fine” on the outside, but internally you’re exhausted from constant overthinking, self-criticism, food rules, or the sense that you’re always falling behind.

Maybe you’ve tried to fix it by being stricter, pushing harder, or holding yourself to higher standards — and instead, things only felt heavier.

You’re not broken — you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together.

Therapy doesn’t have to be about fixing you. It can be about learning how to work with your brain and body instead of fighting them, so life feels more manageable, flexible, and sustainable.

Together Let's Quiet The Noise...

Let Go...

Of the food guilt, the body pressure, and the need to always “do better.”

Tune In...

To what your body and mind actually need — not what diet culture or perfectionism tells you.

Feel Whole Again...

As you rebuild trust in yourself and create space for calm, confidence, and joy.

Online therapist in Ontario providing support for eating disorders, anxiety, and stress

What Therapy With Me Is Like

Therapy doesn’t have to be cold, clinical, or confusing. Around here, it’s real, collaborative, and rooted in both compassion and brain science.

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We’ll chat briefly to make sure we’re a good fit and answer any questions you have.

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We’ll explore what’s bringing you in, talk about your goals, and begin mapping out a plan that feels right for you.

3. Ongoing Support

Together, we’ll build insight, learn practical tools, and create space for healing—at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

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Eat without guilt or rules

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The best version of yourself is within reach. Book a consultation today or reach out with any questions—I’m here to help you find freedom and balance.

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Let’s be real… hustle culture isn’t “motivating” — it’s exhausting. Our bodies weren’t designed to always hustle.

We evolved to move, rest, and recover — not to live in constant overdrive. But hustle culture tells us we must do it all, all the time, or we’re failing.

For women and moms especially, the cost is real: stress, dysregulated nervous systems, burnout, and that creeping feeling of being disconnected from ourselves.

Rest isn’t lazy. Slowing down isn’t failure. Softness isn’t weakness. You don’t have to earn your worth.

Save this post for the days you need a reminder that sustainable, peaceful living > constant pushing. 🤍

#burnoutrecovery #momsmentalhealth #womenandwellnes #nervoussystemregulation #therapytalk

Learning to sit with yourself—really be alone with your thoughts, feelings, and even the uncomfortable stuff—is one of the most powerful things you can do for your mental health.

It gives your mind a break from the noise, helps you actually notice what’s happening inside, and lets your body and nervous system settle. Over time, it makes you more grounded, aware, and resilient—so life’s ups and downs don’t hit as hard.

Being at ease in your own company isn’t selfish. It’s a skill that builds clarity, confidence, and healing. The more comfortable you get with yourself, the more fully you can show up in the world—and in your own life. 🫶🏻

#therapistthoughts #psychotherapy #ontariotherapy #mindset #growthmindset

Orthorexia often hides behind “wellness” culture—and that’s what makes it so easy to miss.
If food rules are running your life instead of supporting it, that’s not health.

Recovery isn’t about eating perfectly—it’s about living fully.
💬 Save, share, or reach out if this resonates.

#mentalhealth #psychotherapy #orthorexia #healthandwellness #eatingdisorderecovery

If your brain won’t shut off lately, it’s not because you’re “bad at relaxing.”

Overthinking and anxiety aren’t random — they’re your brain’s way of trying to control uncertainty. It’s trying to predict the future, prevent mistakes, and keep you safe. The problem? That control is an illusion. You never really had control — all you had was anxiety.

The goal isn’t to shut your thoughts down. It’s to notice them, step back, and respond differently. A few things that help:

• Name the thought without arguing with it (“That’s my anxious brain trying to control things”)
• Shift your focus to what you actually can control
• Take one small, grounding action instead of waiting to feel calm first

You don’t need a quiet mind to feel steady.
You just need to practice a new relationship with your thoughts — even while anxiety is still there.

Sometimes, noticing that is enough 🤍

#psychotherapy #mentalhealth #ontariotherapy #anxietytherapist #moderntherapy

Grounding isn’t just a “calm down” tool — it’s one of the most powerful skills you can develop. 🙌🏼

Life throws stress, tough conversations, and overwhelming feelings at us every day. Without grounding, emotions can hijack your decisions, reactions, and relationships. Anxiety, anger, or sadness can feel urgent and real — even when they’re not based in reality.

Grounding gives you the space to pause, reconnect with reality, and access Wise Mind — the balance of emotion + logic. When you’re grounded, you can:

✅ Respond instead of react, even under pressure
✅ Make decisions based on facts, not fleeting feelings
✅ Break cycles of worry, guilt, or overthinking
✅ Stay steady in work, relationships, and daily life

Think of grounding as your emotional reset button. Even a few seconds can interrupt a spiral, help you check the facts, and let you act with intention instead of impulse.

💡 Pro tip: Grounding isn’t escaping your feelings — it’s learning to hold them, understand them, and use them wisely.

#Grounding #WiseMind #EmotionRegulation #MindfulnessSkills #EmotionalResilience

Mental Health Isn’t Always About Digging Deeper!

Most of us think healing means unpacking every feeling, analyzing every thought, or “fixing” ourselves all at once. But sometimes mental health often starts with simple, consistent actions that support your day-to-day wellbeing.

💛 Move your body in a way that feels good. Even a short walk or stretching can calm your nervous system.

💛 Prioritize rest and recovery. Sleep, breaks, and downtime are not optional—they’re essential.

💛 Check in with your basic needs first. Hunger, hydration, social connection, and a safe environment set the stage for everything else.

Sometimes, stability is more powerful than insight. Progress can feel small, even boring—but that’s the work that actually lasts. 🫶🏻

Let’s talk about self-trust. 💭

It’s not about never doubting yourself.
It’s about knowing that even when anxiety shows up or things don’t go as planned, you can handle what comes next.

Self-trust is built through small, doable actions—
listening to your body, honoring your limits, and responding to yourself with curiosity instead of criticism.

You don’t need more reassurance.
You need more evidence that you can handle discomfort—and that evidence is built one moment at a time.

That’s how confidence actually grows. ✨

Anxiety isn’t the problem — the struggle with it is.

The more we try to control, eliminate, or “fix” anxiety, the louder it gets.

ACT teaches us something different:
You can make space for anxiety without letting it run your life.

Anxiety can come along — it just doesn’t get to drive. 🤍

Mindset shifts don’t have to be dramatic to be life-changing.
They’re often quiet. Subtle. Practiced over time.

Here are 7 simple perspective shifts that can help you move forward with more clarity, self-compassion, and resilience — especially if you tend to be hard on yourself or stuck in “all-or-nothing” thinking.

You don’t need to master all of them.
Start with one. Revisit it often. Let it evolve.

Swipe through →
Save for later 🤍
And notice which one feels hardest (that’s usually the most important place to begin).

#mindsetwork #psychotherapy #emotionalwellbeing #mindsettips #growthmindset

Merry Christmas to all my incredible clients from Riggs (my very festive pup) & I 🤍

Whether today feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, I hope you’re able to offer yourself a little extra kindness. Wishing you gentleness, grounding, and moments of calm today. ✨

I’m so grateful to support you. 🫶🏻

This season can make everything feel a little harder — especially motivation. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t show up first. Action does. Even a 2-minute task counts. One tiny step can shift your whole day. ✨

Action → momentum → motivation. 🙌🏼

#psychotherapy #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #ontariotherapy #anxietytherapist #psychology #mindset #motivation #cogntivebehavioraltherapy

Sometimes the hardest part is starting. You don’t need perfect conditions. You’re capable. Do the thing your future self will thank you for. 🤎

#mentalhealth #mindset #motivation #overcomingperfectionism #psychotherapy #counsellingonline

Navigating food during the holidays can feel overwhelming — especially with pressure, comments, guilt, or old patterns showing up.

This guide is meant to bring you back to ease, permission, and intention instead of rules or restriction.

You deserve to enjoy the season without food taking over the whole experience. ✨
Save this for when you need a grounding reminder.

Stay tuned — a video is coming soon where @pouliotrd and I dive deeper into this topic and share more gentle reminders and strategies to help you manage food stress this season. 🫶🏻

We see it all over TikTok:
“Set boundaries by cutting people out.”
“Protect your peace — block and move on.”

But real, sustainable boundaries? They’re usually a lot gentler than that.

Boundaries are filters, not walls. They help you stay connected in ways that feel safe, respectful, and manageable — not disconnected.

And YES, of course, in certain situations, creating distance or ending contact is absolutely the healthiest choice. But most of the time, boundaries sound more like:

✨ “I’m not available for that conversation.”
✨ “I need a bit more space today.”
✨ “I want to stay connected, just more slowly.”

You don’t have to disappear to honour yourself.
You can stay in the relationship and protect your energy — that’s the real power of boundaries. 🤍

#mentalhealth #boundaries #psychotherapy #mentalhealthcounseling #anxietytherapy #mentalhealthandwellbeing

New Bog Post on GLP‑1 Medications and Mental Health ⬇️

https://www.modernmindtherapy.ca/post/glp-1-medications-and-mental-health-what-women-need-to-know-about-ozempic-hunger-and-mood

You think you’re just “low maintenance”…

But really, you learned not to take up space.

You don’t want to “bother” anyone.

You keep it together. You stay chill.

But “chill” can be code for “my feelings were never safe.”

You don’t have to earn love by being effortless — you just have to be honest. 🫶🏻

#psychotherapy #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #moderntherapy #psychotherapist #highfunctioninganxiety

A little reminder for all you incredible moms 🫶🏻
Mom guilt can be loud — but it doesn’t always tell the truth. When it pops up, gently ask yourself: Is this real guilt, or just pressure dressed up as guilt?
Doable is enough. You’re enough. 🤍

You don’t need more rules — you need more trust.

Gentle nutrition isn’t “eat whatever.”

It’s asking: What would feel best in my body right now — physically and emotionally?

When your choices come from connection instead of control, that’s when real balance forms. ✨

Let’s build habits that feel good — and actually last. 🫶🏻

#mindfulnutrition #foodfreedom #intuitiveeatingcoach #healthyrelationshipwithfood #bodytrust #sustainablewellness #psychotherapy #mentalhealth #eatingdisorderrecovery

If November feels heavier — there’s a reason.

The earlier darkness, the colder temps, the shift in daylight… your nervous system feels that.
For many people, this season brings more fatigue, irritability, low mood, emotional eating, and difficulty finding motivation.

This isn’t laziness — it’s biology.

And when we understand what’s happening in the body + brain during seasonal change, we can respond with support instead of self-blame.

You don’t have to white-knuckle this season.

You can learn how to work with your biology — not against it.

Save this if you needed the reminder 🩵

#seasonaldepression #SAD #novemberenergy #winterblues #mentalwellnesstips #emotionalregulation #nervoussystemhealth #highfunctioninganxiety #therapycanhelp #mentalhealthottawa #canadiantherapist #canadamentalhealth #intuitivewellness #winterseason #seasonalchange #mentalhealthsupport

You hit your goals. You crush your to-do list. You check all the boxes… and yet somehow, it still doesn’t feel like enough?

Perfectionism tricks your brain into believing happiness is in the next achievement. And your dopamine reward system adapts quickly — so each win gives a tiny hit, then resets. So you keep chasing.

Hyper-achievement also keeps your nervous system in a state of alertness — which blocks your body from actually feeling satisfaction. It’s like your brain never gets the “you’re safe now, slow down” signal.

Pausing, noticing, and letting your body + mind regulate is where true happiness begins — not in doing more, but in letting the moment land. 💛

#perfectionismrecovery #overachiever #nervoussystemregulation #mentalhealththerapist #healinghustleculture #restisproductive #anxietytherapist #ontariotherapist #selfcompassionpractice

Want to stop procrastinating — for real?

Here are 3 simple, doable micro-shifts that will help you start now (and stay moving):

1️⃣ The 5-Minute Rule Commit to just 5 minutes. Once you start, momentum usually carries you farther than you expect.

2️⃣ Break it into micro-steps Instead of “finish the whole thing” → turn it into one tiny, clear action. Small steps = easier to start.

3️⃣ Anchor the task to meaning
Ask yourself: Why does this matter? For my future self?
When the task has purpose — motivation rises.

Try this today: Pick ONE thing you’ve been avoiding. Set your timer for 5 minutes… and begin.
Your future self will thank you. 🫶🏻

#stopprocrastinating #productivitytips #5minuterule #mentalhealthtools #cbtstrategies #overwhelmtoaction #mindsetshift #overcomeprocrastination #therapytools

Friendly reminder: 🫶🏻 Wellness isn’t just about what you eat or how often you work out.

Because if your mind is overwhelmed…
if your emotions are ignored…
if you’re running on stress, self-criticism, or fear…

— then it doesn’t matter how “perfect” your routine looks on the outside.

True health is holistic.

Physical health means nothing without emotional + mental wellbeing to support it.

Both matter. Both deserve attention. Both count. 💛

#holistichealth #wellnessjourney #mentalwellness #emotionalhealth #mindbodyconnection #intuitiveeating #gentlenutrition #healthymind #stressawareness #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters #therapycontent #healingjourney #healthyrelationshipwithfood #wellbeingjourney

Anxiety isn’t “just in your head.”

It’s your body remembering — and trying to keep you safe.
When we start listening to what anxiety is telling us (instead of fighting it), real healing begins. 🌿

Where do you feel anxiety in your body first?

#anxietytherapist #somatictherapy #nervoussystemhealing #traumainformedcare #psychotherapist #ottawatherapy

You didn’t fail your diet.
Your diet failed you.

Because your body was never meant to run on punishment, guilt, or control.It was designed to keep you alive — to protect you — even when you try to fight it.

When you “fall off” a diet, it’s not because you’re weak or lack willpower. It’s because restriction triggers powerful biological and psychological responses. Your body starts craving food because it’s supposed to. Your brain fixates on what you’re not allowed to have because it thinks it’s keeping you safe.

This is where shame often creeps in — the belief that you’ve somehow “failed again.”But really, your body did exactly what it was meant to do.

My work is about helping you tune back in — to work with your body through gentle nutrition, mindful movement, and self-awareness instead of stress or control.

Because health isn’t about rigid rules or endless stress.
It’s about connection, trust, and balance — learning how to nourish yourself in ways that support both your physical and emotional wellbeing.

Your body has never been the problem.

The systems and messages that taught you to ignore it — those are what failed you.

If you’re ready to rebuild that trust and find peace with food, movement, and your body, we can do that work together — one gentle step at a time. 🤎

#mentalhealth #intuitiveeating #intuitivemovement #healthandwellness #psychotherapy #intuitiveeatingcoach #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisordertherapist

You’re not lost. You’re just in the middle of becoming.

Sometimes it’s not about finding yourself — it’s about giving yourself space to evolve into the next version of you. 🌙

The in-between might feel uncomfortable, but that’s usually a sign that something inside you is shifting for the better. ✨

#selfdiscovery #growthmindset #innerwork #psychology #psychotherapy #ontariotherapy #ottawatherapist

Ever notice how the “rules” that promise control around food usually lead to more stress and overeating?

It’s time to ditch:

❌ Clean plate club
❌ Specific meal times
❌ Carbs are bad

When we stop eating by rules and start eating by connection (to hunger, fullness, values), overeating and bingeing lose their power.

Your body doesn’t need more rules — it needs trust. 🫶

#intuitiveeatingtherapist #bingeeatingrecovery #edrecoveryjourney #mentalhealthandfood #eatingdisordertherapy #psychotherapy #mentalwellness

Most mental health changes don’t come from huge overhauls — they come from consistent, tiny shifts in how we move through our days.

Here are 5 therapist-backed habits you can start today to support your mind and mood 🧠🤗

#mentalhealth #psychotherapy #mindset #cbt #rewireyourbrain #mentalwellness #mentalhealthhabits #therapisttips

Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or battling disordered eating?

You’re not alone! Discover why these challenges often coexist and how online therapy can provide support, no matter where you are. Start building a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself today. 🤎 Link in Blog Story!

#mentalhealth #onlinetherapy #ottawatherapist #eatingdisordersupport #anxietysupport #mentalwellness #onlinepsychotherapy

Do you ever sit down to rest and immediately feel anxious, guilty, or restless?

You’re not alone — and there’s actually a reason this happens.

When your nervous system has been stuck in “go mode” for a long time, slowing down can feel unsafe. Your brain might associate rest with danger, laziness, or loss of control — especially if you’ve learned that productivity equals worth.

But rest isn’t optional; it’s how your body repairs, processes, and rebuilds.

You don’t have to earn it.

✨ Try this gentle reframe next time you pause:

“It’s safe to rest. I’m allowed to do nothing.”

Be patient with your nervous system — it’s learning that peace doesn’t mean danger anymore.

#rest #burnoutrecovery #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #healingjourney #perfectionism #anxiety

Thanksgiving can be joyful — but for anyone managing an eating disorder, food anxiety, or body image stress, it can also be overwhelming. 🧡

Here are 6 strategies to navigate the holiday with calm, connection, and self-compassion:
 1️⃣ Nourish yourself during the day with your usual meals and snacks (try not to restrict). 2️⃣ Ground yourself before eating or socializing. 3️⃣ Set gentle boundaries around food/body talk. 4️⃣ Build a “comfort plate” with foods that feel safe and enjoyable. 5️⃣ Focus on connection and values, not perfection with food. 6️⃣ Plan a grounding activity afterward.

No matter your eating patterns or recovery stage, you are allowed to enjoy food, family, and yourself without guilt. 🤎🍂

#EatingDisorderRecovery #IntuitiveEating #FoodAnxiety #FoodFreedom #MentalHealthSupport #SelfCompassion #HolidayWellness #OttawaTherapist

You’re working so hard to eat “perfectly” or hit that health goal… but somehow, it’s not working? 😩

The truth? Stress, anxiety, and perfectionism can actually backfire, disrupting your gut, mood, and energy — and making it harder to reach the very goals you’re chasing.

Curious why this happens — and what actually helps? Learn how gut health and anxiety therapy can help you break the cycle, support your mental wellness, and feel balanced in both mind and body. 💛

✨ Full blog in my story or here:
https://www.modernmindtherapy.ca/post/how-stress-and-food-anxiety-affect-gut-health-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-modern-mind-therapy

#GutHealth #MentalWellness #StressRelief #AnxietySupport #TherapyForAnxiety #GutBrainConnection #MindBodyHealth #FoodAnxiety #DisorderedEatingSupport #IntuitiveEating #SelfCare #MentalHealthAwareness

OKAY hear me out❗️🔥

If you’ve been taught that health means control — tracking every bite, burning every calorie, pushing harder when your body’s begging for rest — it makes sense that you feel stuck.

You’re not broken for feeling exhausted or disconnected. You’ve just been taught to control instead of connect.

Healing isn’t about perfect meal plans or more discipline. It’s about rebuilding trust with your body — learning to listen when it whispers instead of waiting until it screams.

When you shift from controlling to caring, your body starts to feel safer. Your system becomes stronger. And that’s where real change begins — from the inside out.

If you’re struggling with your relationship with food or exercise, know that you don’t have to do it alone. Working together, we can create an individualized plan that meets you where you are and helps you rebuild trust and balance with your body.

#intuitiveeating #bodytrust #eatingdisorderrecovery #healingnotcontrol #foodfreedom #bodyimagehealing #intuitivemovement #intuitiveeatingcoach #eatingdisordertherapist #psychotherapy #mentalhealth #healthandwellness

We can’t always control what happens to us — but we can choose how we respond. That’s where resilience, coping skills, and self-compassion come in. 🌱

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💛

#MentalHealthSupport #Resilience #TherapyJourney #psychotherapy #mentalwellness #ontariotherapy #anxietytherapist #moderntherapy

Many people hear the word acceptance and think it means giving up or settling. But in therapy, acceptance is something very different — it’s an active, intentional step toward healing.

When we accept what we’re feeling or experiencing, we reduce inner conflict and open the door to change.

This doesn’t mean you approve of everything that’s happened or that you stop caring — it simply means you’re acknowledging reality so you can move forward from a grounded place.

If you’re feeling stuck, therapy can help you learn how to practice acceptance in a way that feels safe and empowering.

📌 Save this post if you’re working on letting go of resistance.
📧 Reach out if you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey.

#Acceptance #TherapyTools #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapistThoughts #EmotionalResilience #CBT #ACT #HealingJourney #TherapyWorks #MindfulLiving #SelfAwareness #GrowthMindset #mentalhealth #psychology #psychotherapy

“Why do I always turn to food for comfort?”

You might think it’s a lack of control. But actually — it’s connection.

From the moment we’re born, food is more than just fuel. It’s our first form of comfort.

When babies cry, we feed them. Not just to nourish them — but to soothe them.

It’s how we learn: Food = safety. Food = love. Food = calm.

So when you reach for food when you’re sad, stressed, or overwhelmed — You’re not broken. 
You’re human. 
You’re doing what your nervous system learned to do long ago.
Studies show that eating (especially carbs or warm, soft foods) can activate the same calming pathways as physical touch. It’s not weakness — it’s wiring.

Healing isn’t about cutting off comfort.
 It’s about adding more ways to feel safe.

More regulation. More connection. More compassion.

Because you don’t heal by taking comfort away — You heal by expanding what comfort can be. 🤎

#psychotherapy #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #ontariotherapy #anxietytherapist #moderntherapy #eatingdisordertherapist #nervoussystemhealing #foodandfeelings #attachmenttheory #disorderedeatingrecovery #emotionaleating #traumainformedhealing #eatingdisordersupport #mentalhealtheducation #somatictherapy #moderntherapist

🧠 Therapist Tip Tuesday

Struggling with Anxiety? Try This Grounding Technique 🌱

This simple grounding tool can help you find calm in the chaos. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique next time anxiety hits—and save this for when you need it most. 💛

#mentalhealthmatters #therapytools #anxietyrelief #groundingtechniques #mindfulness #therapisttips #mentalwellness

Have you ever rewritten a message 5 times before hitting send…
 …then STILL worried it was “too much”?

You’re not alone.
 Overthinking messages, reading between the lines, second-guessing your words — it’s not just a “bad habit.”
 It’s often anxiety… rooted in a deeper fear of rejection. Maybe you’ve been ignored, dismissed, or made to feel like your emotions were “too much” in the past.
 Now your brain tries to protect you by keeping you in hyper-analysis mode.

But here’s the truth:
 You’re not too much. You’re human. And the right people will never ask you to shrink yourself to be loved. 🖤

Healing is possible. You can feel safe to express yourself without fear.

Ready to unlearn the anxiety that’s been holding you back? 
DM me or click the link in bio to start your journey. 🌱

#FearOfRejection #AnxietyAwareness #Overthinking #MentalHealthSupport #PeoplePleasing #SelfWorthJourney #TherapyWorks #InnerHealing #relatabletherapy #SelfGrowth #EmotionalWellbeing #HighlySensitivePerson #HealingJourney #MentalHealth

Failure is often viewed as something to avoid, but in reality, it’s part of how we learn. Mistakes aren’t signs of weakness — they’re evidence that you’re engaging, experimenting, and growing. In therapy, we often reframe failure as feedback ✨

#mentalhealth #overcomingfearoffailure #mindsetmatters #psychotherapist #ottawatherapist #ontariotherapy #mentalwellness #cogntivebehavioraltherapy #mistakesarelessons

⚡️Calories: Your Body’s Essential Fuel⚡️

Let’s clear up a HUGE misconception:

Calories are not the enemy — they’re your body’s source of energy.

Think of calories as fuel for your engine. Without enough fuel, your body can’t run properly.

Your brain, muscles, organs, hormones, and even your immune system rely on calories every second of the day.

When you restrict calories too much, your body starts to shut down important functions to conserve energy. This can lead to:

• Fatigue and brain fog
• Hormonal imbalances
• Slower metabolism
• Weakened immune system
• Mood swings and anxiety

Eating enough calories means supporting your metabolism, your mental health, your healing, and your overall well-being.
It’s not about “earning” or “burning off” calories — it’s about meeting your body’s needs.

✨ Instead of fearing calories, learn to respect them. Nourish your body well, and it will reward you with energy, clarity, and balance.

If you’ve been stuck in restriction, remember: your body deserves kindness and care—not punishment. 🫶🏻

#mentalhealth #calories #fuelyourbody #nutritionscience #intuitiveeating #eattothrive #bodycare #healtheducation #psychoeducation #eatingdisordertreatment #eatingdisordertherapist

Sometimes it’s not anxious attachment—it’s a response to mixed signals or emotional distance.

Even secure people can feel anxious in an unstable or avoidant dynamic.

You’re not “too much.” You might just need more than the relationship is offering.

#attachmentstyles #relationshipdynamics #therapyinsights #secureattachment #mentalhealth #relationshiptips #anxietytherapy #psychology

💭 “I’ll be happy when…” Sound familiar?

This is how perfectionism quietly shows up — by turning happiness into something you have to earn.

You tell yourself things like:
• “I’ll be happy when I lose the weight.”
• “I’ll rest when everything’s done.”
• “I’ll feel proud once I’ve achieved more.”

But the goalpost always moves, doesn’t it?
• There’s always more to do.
• More to fix. More to prove.

And if you keep waiting for “perfect,” you might wait forever.

What if happiness isn’t a reward — but something you’re allowed to feel now?

You can be a work in progress and still rest. Still laugh. Still love yourself.

✨ Stop postponing happiness. Perfection isn’t the goal. Wholeness is.

#perfectionismrecovery #mentalhealth #selfcompassionjourney #therapistthoughts #restisproductive #healingjourney #mentalwellness #psychotherapy #ontariotherapy #ottawatherapist #moderntherapist

Too often, we let our fears and doubts shape the way we approach challenges, limiting ourselves before we even begin. But real growth happens when we stop seeing obstacles as roadblocks and start viewing them as opportunities to expand our potential. Each challenge we face—whether in our emotions, relationships, or personal growth—holds the power to push us beyond our comfort zones and reveal strengths we didn’t know we had. By choosing to face these challenges head-on, we develop resilience, build confidence, and unlock new layers of our true selves. Remember: the limits you perceive are often just the beginning of what’s possible. 💫

#challengeyourlimits #growthmindset #therapeuticjourney #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #cbt #moderntherapist

Why You’re Still Stuck in the Overthinking Spiral (And It’s Not Your Fault)! 🧠

You’re not overthinking because you’re broken — you’re overthinking because your brain thinks it’s helping.

Overthinking is your mind’s attempt to prevent bad things from happening. You replay, analyze, and plan because a part of you believes if you just think it through enough, you’ll finally feel safe.

But here’s the trap: overthinking gives the illusion of control… while actually keeping you stuck in fear. It doesn’t lead to clarity — it leads to paralysis.

Real freedom starts when you stop asking, “How do I stop thinking this?”… and start asking, “What is this thought trying to protect me from?”

Anxiety and overthinking aren’t personality flaws — they’re survival strategies. But you can learn to meet them differently.

Follow for therapist-backed tools to retrain your anxious mind — not shame it. 🫶🏻

#overthinking #anxietyhelp #mentalhealthtools #cbtstrategies #anxiousmind #nervoussystemhealing #thoughtspiral #psychotherapy #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #anxiety #ontariotherapy #anxietytherapist #moderntherapy

🍁 September Has Arrived
A new month. A new rhythm. A quiet turning point.

The light changes. The air feels different. Schedules tighten. Expectations rise. Even if you’re not going “back to school,” this season carries the energy of transition — and transitions, no matter how routine, can be hard.

They ask us to let go of what was familiar and step into what’s still unknown. That in-between space? It can feel disorienting. But it can also be an invitation — to reflect, to grow, to realign.

September can stir up anxiety, pressure, or unexpected emotions — and that’s completely normal. If you’re feeling unsettled mentally, emotionally, or even physically, know that you’re not alone. This is part of the process.

Therapy can offer a grounded space to navigate the shift — with intention, compassion, and support. ✨ Here when you’re ready.

#seasonofchange #mentalwellness #therapistthoughts #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #seasonoftransition #therapysupport #septembershift #psychotherapist #mindfultransitions #anxietysupport

Do you ever sit down to relax… and immediately feel guilty?

Like you should be doing something more productive?

If rest feels like a task you don’t know how to do, you’re not alone — and it might be rooted deeper than you realize.

Many of us carry this struggle because of the messages and experiences we had early in life:

• Maybe you were raised in a family where hard work was praised above all else, and rest was seen as lazy or selfish.

• Maybe you learned to push through anxiety or discomfort by staying busy, because emotions were too overwhelming to sit with.

• Or perhaps your nervous system developed in a way that keeps you on high alert — always ready to respond — making true rest feel unsafe.

These early experiences shape how your brain views rest — not as a healing necessity, but as something earned or even dangerous.

The good news? Rest isn’t a luxury or a weakness. It’s a vital part of emotional and physical health.

And with the right support, you can retrain your mind and body to experience rest as safe, restorative, and necessary.

Here are two simple ways to start:

1️⃣ Practice a few minutes of mindful breathing each day — noticing when your body feels tense and gently inviting it to soften.

2️⃣ Give yourself permission to pause without judgment — remind yourself that rest fuels your ability to keep going.

Want to learn more about how to rest without guilt and build lasting calm?

I’m here to support you — let’s start your therapy journey together. Click the link in bio to get started. ✨

#mentalhealth #restisproductive #therapysupport #highfunctioninganxiety #nervoussystemhealing #burnoutrecovery #restwithoutguilt #mentalwellness #healingjourney

Why do you attach the way you do?

Your attachment style isn’t random—it’s rooted in early experiences and shows up in how you connect, love, and set boundaries.

In this post, I’m breaking down the 4 main attachment styles—so you can better understand yourself and your relationships.

✨ Awareness is the first step to healing.
✨ You’re not “too much” or “too distant”—you’re just wired a certain way (for now).
✨ And the good news? Attachment styles can shift with insight, safety, and support.

#AttachmentStyles #RelationshipPatterns #TherapyTalk #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxiousAttachment #AvoidantAttachment #HealingAttachment #SecureConnection #InnerChildHealing #SelfAwarenessJourney

For years, we were told carbs are the enemy.
But here’s the truth:

🥖 Bread isn’t dangerous.
❌ Guilt isn’t a food group.
❤️ Nourishment includes joy.

Healing your relationship with food means unlearning the lies diet culture taught you—and that starts with one bite at a time.

You can enjoy food without fear. You deserve to feel safe around your plate.

#foodfreedom #eatingdisordertherapist #edrecovery #antidietculture #intuitiveeating #allfoodsfit #disorderedeatingsupport

What if movement could be a meaningful part of your life—without feeling heavy, forced, or rigid?

Let’s talk about that.

If skipping a workout makes you anxious...
If rest days come with guilt...
If movement feels like punishment instead of care...

That’s not discipline. That’s disconnection.

As an eating disorder therapist, I see it all the time: routines that look “healthy” on the outside but are fueled by fear, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking.

Here’s the truth:
👟 Movement can still be consistent, valuable, and aligned with your health goals—without being obsessive or rigid.
You don’t have to choose between structure and freedom.
You don’t have to sacrifice your mental wellbeing to support your physical health.

You deserve a relationship with movement that feels:
✔️ Grounded
✔️ Flexible
✔️ Sustainable
✔️ Joyful

✨ You can move your body regularly because it feels good—not because you’re afraid not to.
✨ You can take rest days without spiraling.
✨ You can work toward your health goals without punishing yourself to get there.

That’s what intuitive movement is all about—reclaiming movement as something that supports your life, not controls it.

📩 DM me if this speaks to you. You’re not alone in this. 🤎

#IntuitiveMovement #EDRecovery #JoyfulMovement #SustainableFitness #DitchTheRules #MovementNotPunishment #RestIsProductive #EatingDisorderTherapist #FitnessWithoutFear #GentleNutrition #healthwithoutobsession

Why does your brain only focus on the negative?  
➡️ Slide to learn about negative filtering and your brain’s belief system.

#psychotherapist #negativefiltering #cogntitivebehaviouraltherapy #ottawatherapist #moderntherapist #changeyourbrain #anxiety #counselling #mentalhealthsupport

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