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Anxiety and the Nervous System: Why Your Body Reacts Before Your Mind

    When most people think of anxiety, they picture racing thoughts or constant worrying. But here’s the surprising truth: your body often reacts before your mind even realizes you’re anxious. As a Registered Psychologist based in Coquitlam, I see this quite often. Clients describe pounding hearts, tense shoulders, sweaty palms, stomach issues, and a… Read more »

An Integrative Path to Healing: Nervous System Therapy with a Coquitlam Psychologist

If you’ve ever felt like you should be fine by now – but joy, ease and freedom still feel just out of reach – let’s chat. Maybe you’ve done the “work“. You’ve read the self-help books, journaled your heart out, tried to “stay positive”… and yet, the same patterns keep resurfacing. That familiar “one step forward, two… Read more »

Do I Need a Referral to See a Psychologist in BC?

One of the most common questions people ask when considering therapy is: “Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in British Columbia?” The Short Answer: No Referral Needed! You do not need a referral from a doctor to book an appointment with a registered psychologist in BC — including right here in Coquitlam…. Read more »