Anxiety and eating disorders often go hand-in-hand, creating a cycle of control, worry, and self-criticism. This post explores why these struggles are so intertwined — and how online therapy from Ottawa can help you find calm, confidence, and balance, no matter where you are in Ontario.

Did you know your gut and brain are constantly talking to each other? Stress, anxiety, and worries about food or body weight can disrupt this connection, affecting mood, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Therapy and lifestyle strategies that support gut health can help you feel calmer, more balanced, and in tune with your body — without obsessing over food or perfection.

Struggling to turn your brain off at night? You’re not alone. Many people find their anxiety ramps up the moment they crawl into bed. Without the busyness of the day to distract us, our brains replay worries, regrets, or “what-ifs” on repeat. In this post, we’ll explore why overthinking is especially common at night and share 7 therapist-approved strategies to calm your mind, ease anxiety, and finally get the rest you need.

Back-to-school season is often painted as exciting and fresh—but for many kids, teens, college students, and even parents, it also brings back-to-school anxiety.

Explore the connection between weight loss and mental health from a therapist’s perspective. Learn how to set balanced, sustainable goals, protect your emotional wellbeing, and avoid diet culture traps while pursuing a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and your body.

If you find yourself constantly thinking about food—what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat—you’re not alone.

Vision boards work on a deeper level than we often realize, they may offer a scientifically grounded method for manifesting your dreams.

When exercise becomes something you want to do because it makes you feel good, it becomes something you can sustain for the long haul.

If you’ve ever tried to push away panic or anxiety, you know it can backfire. The more you fight the feeling, the more intense it becomes.

Here’s why you should stop trying to control your anxiety—and what you can do instead to start living fully, even with anxiety by your side.

Let’s break down why diet culture is harmful, why diets don't work, and how they can lead to disordered eating and other long-term issues.

High-functioning anxiety is tricky. It hides behind a mask of productivity, accomplishment, and an outward appearance of control.

Anxiety. It’s a word we hear often, but how many of us truly understand what it means to live with it?