One of the questions I ask most often in therapy is, "Where do you feel that in your body?" Other variations are “What do you notice?” or “What’s coming up for you?” For some people, these questions feels natural. For others, it can feel surprising or even a little confusing at first. After all, if we are talking about emotions, why am I asking about physical sensations? The answer is simple. Our emotions do not exist only in our minds. They are also experienced in our bodies

If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have anxiety or depression?” you are not alone. In my work as a therapist, this is one of the most common questions I hear. Many people come into therapy trying to figure out which mental health condition they are dealing with, only to realize that the line between anxiety and depression is not always clear. The truth is, anxiety and depression often overlap. They feed into each other. One can lead to the other, and many people experience both a

If you’re feeling exhausted before your workday even begins, dreading emails, or finding it hard to “turn off” your mind at night, you’re not alone. Many Albertans are quietly struggling with workplace burnout, often pushing through without fully understanding why it’s happening or how to recover in a lasting way. Burnout is not simply about being tired or needing a vacation. It is a complex emotional, psychological and physiological experience that develops over time when ou

Three-Part Series: Part 3: Coping Strategies for Anxiety - Practical Ways to Calm Your Mind Anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially when it begins to affect your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Many people experience anxiety as racing thoughts, physical symptoms such as a pounding heart or shortness of breath, or a persistent sense of worry that is difficult to turn off. In the first article in this series, What Is Anxiety and Why Do We Feel It, we explor

Three-Part Series: Part 2: How Therapy Helps With Anxiety Anxiety can feel overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting. Many people who experience anxiety find themselves caught in cycles of persistent worry, intense physical symptoms, or fear about situations that once felt manageable. If you live with symptoms of anxiety, you may already know how much it can affect your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. In the first article in this series, What Is Anxiety and W

Three-Part Series: Part 1: What Is Anxiety? Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Why We Feel Anxious Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns people experience. Many individuals struggle with racing thoughts, persistent worry, or uncomfortable physical sensations that seem to appear suddenly. If you have ever wondered why do I feel anxious, you are not alone. Experiencing anxiety is a very human response that affects people across cultures, ages, and life c

Anger’s got a bad rep. It’s an emotion not a lot of people like to admit they feel. I mean, it makes sense. Anger often brings out the worst parts of us and pushes people away. It can come out as irritability, annoyance or even rage. Very few people can say that they had a pleasant experience with someone that was expressing their anger at them. Yet, it is an essential emotion like all the rest. It is valid like all other emotions are valid, and it has a purpose like all othe