Many people come to therapy wondering why they feel anxious, stuck in repeated patterns, or unworthy, even when life seems “fine” on the surface. Often, these struggles trace back to childhood trauma. As a Registered Psychologist offering trauma therapy in Coquitlam, I often meet adults carrying invisible burdens from the past. Patterns that once helped… Read more »
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Somatic Therapy vs. Talk Therapy: A Coquitlam Psychologist Explains the Difference
If you’ve ever left a therapy session thinking, “I understand why I feel this way, but why hasn’t anything changed?” — you’re not alone. While traditional talk therapy helps you understand your thoughts and patterns, insight alone often isn’t enough. That’s because trauma, anxiety, and depression become stored in the body — not just the… Read more »
Why You Feel Tired After Doing “Nothing”: Understanding Emotional Exhaustion
You finally have had some time to rest. You currently have no big deadlines or plans. Yet somehow, you still feel completely drained. Even after sleeping in and having some down time, your body feels heavy, your mind foggy, and your motivation is nowhere to be found. If that sounds familiar, you’re not lazy or… Read more »