Academic Procrastination
What is it?
Academic procrastination is the persistent delay of educational tasks—such as papers, studying, or projects—despite knowing that the delay will lead to negative consequences. This isn't a sign of laziness or a lack of motivation. Instead, it's a signal that something deeper is at play, often rooted in complex emotional challenges like anxiety, perfectionism, or a fear of failure. It is a treatable condition, and we're here to help you understand and help you develop tools to cope with.
What does it feel like?

It feels like a constant battle with your own to-do list. You know exactly what needs to be done, but a wall of overwhelm, a fear of not being good enough, or a feeling of "I just can't start" keeps you stuck.

This isn't about laziness or a lack of academic ability. You are fundamentally struggling to connect your immediate actions with your future academic goals. The behavior you see on the surface is just a sign of the complex emotional issues beneath it.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for academic procrastination helps you address its root causes, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, or burnout. We work to help you separate your self-worth from your performance and implement practical, sequential strategies to initiate and complete academic tasks effectively. With the right support, you can build habits that stick, reclaim your confidence, and finally feel proud of your progress.

What modalities are used?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Integrative Therapy
EMDR Therapy
ADHD & Executive Functioning Support
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Heather Lash
Addictions
What is it?
Addiction is a chronic and compulsive reliance on a substance (like alcohol or drugs) or a behavior (like gambling or pornography) despite harmful consequences. It's not a sign of weakness or a lack of willpower. It's a medical condition where the brain's reward pathways have been fundamentally altered, making the substance or behavior feel essential for survival. Addiction is a signal that something deeper is hurting, unheard, or unresolved, and it's a condition we can support you with.
What does it feel like?

It's the all-consuming pull of a craving that seems to override everything else—your thoughts, your plans, and your intentions. It's the shame that follows a choice you didn't want to make and the constant feeling of being trapped in a cycle you can't control. This often leads to the disruption of relationships and routines you once held dear.

You are fundamentally coping with a hijacked reward system.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for addiction helps you understand the "why" behind the behavior, because recovery isn't just about willpower—it's about connection. We provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to address the root causes of addiction, rebuild trust in yourself, and learn how to cope without numbing. By managing cravings and building a sustainable life rooted in resilience and healthy coping mechanisms, you can move from dependence to freedom.

What modalities are used?
Somatic Informed Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parts Work therapy
Who Can Help?
Heather Lash
Adult Attachment Difficulties
What is it?
Adult attachment difficulties are persistent challenges in forming and maintaining healthy, secure emotional connections with others. These difficulties often stem from early life experiences and can manifest as patterns of anxiety, avoidance, or a combination of both in your relationships. It is not a sign of a character flaw, but a learned set of emotional and behavioral responses that can be understood and changed.
What does it feel like?

A deep need for connection is at the core of human experience. When you have adult attachment difficulties, it can feel like a fundamental part of your blueprint for relationships is flawed. You may find yourself stuck in the same painful dynamics, wondering why you can't form the kind of healthy, safe connections you long for.

If You Struggle with Anxious Attachment
It may feel like you're on a constant emotional rollercoaster, where your sense of security depends on the availability and responsiveness of a partner. Your mind may be consumed with thoughts of the relationship, a fear of abandonment, or a constant need for reassurance. You may find yourself in a push-pull dynamic—yearning for closeness but simultaneously pushing it away out of fear. This can lead to a cycle of intense anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion.

If You Struggle with Avoidant Attachment
It may feel like you're carrying a deep, quiet loneliness, even when you're in a relationship. You may be highly self-sufficient and independent, but closeness and emotional intimacy feel uncomfortable or even suffocating. In an effort to protect yourself from getting hurt, you may have built a wall around your heart and feel a strong need to pull away from people when they get too close. This can lead to a feeling of numbness, an inability to be vulnerable, or a fundamental inability to trust others with your emotions.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for adult attachment issues offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore how your past relationship experiences are shaping your present. We help you recognize and understand your patterns of anxiety or avoidance and their impact on your current connections. By doing this work, you can begin to rewrite the script of your relationships, developing a more secure sense of self, learning to trust others, and building a foundation for healthy, fulfilling connections.

What modalities are used?
Attachment-Focused Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Anxiety
What is it?
Anxiety is an experience of intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. It's not a sign of overreacting or a lack of mental toughness. Instead, it's a signal that your nervous system is in a state of constant alert, leading to both physical and mental distress. Anxiety is a treatable condition, and we're here to help you understand its roots and find effective strategies to manage it.
What does it feel like?
Feeling overwhelmed, on edge, difficulty sleeping, intrusive thoughts, or physical tension.

When your mind races faster than your breath, when every decision feels like a trap, and when peace seems like something only other people get to have.

It's the constant, low hum of worry, the churning in your stomach, or the sudden, overwhelming wave of panic that floods your body. It can feel like your thoughts are on a loop, your body is on high alert, and sleep is always just out of reach. Fundamentally, this is what it feels like to have a nervous system that is stuck in the "ON" position.

How therapies can help?
Feeling overwhelmed, on edge, difficulty sleeping, intrusive thoughts, or physical tension.

Anxiety isn't just a feeling; it's a message from your nervous system. Therapy isn't about eliminating anxiety, but about learning to understand its voice and respond to it with confidence. We offer a safe space to explore the root causes of your worries and develop concrete strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and physical sensations. Through therapeutic support, we help you reframe thought patterns, build resilience to stress, and find a sense of inner safety, helping you move from a place of constant overwhelm to one of calm and control.

What modalities are used?
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Somatic Informed Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Sandra Gautreau
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Heather Lash
Childhood trauma
What is it?
Childhood trauma refers to a distressing event or a series of events that a person experienced during their early years that overwhelms their ability to cope. It is not just a bad memory; it is an emotional wound that, left unaddressed, can deeply impact your adult life, contributing to a range of issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. We can help you understand and begin to heal from the echoes of the past.
What does it feel like?

It may feel like you're carrying a wound from a past you can't fully remember or understand. You may have a constant, quiet feeling that something is wrong with you, as if you're fundamentally flawed, but you don't know why.

This can manifest as a deep-seated inability to trust others, leaving you on high alert in relationships and constantly bracing for disappointment or rejection. You might also struggle with a push-pull dynamic—yearning for connection while simultaneously building a wall to keep people out. This can lead to overwhelming emotions that feel hard to manage, or a sense of being disconnected from your own feelings and body.

Ultimately, these are not signs of weakness; they are the intelligent ways your mind and body learned to survive in an unsafe world.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for childhood trauma offers a safe and compassionate space to process the emotional wounds of the past. We help you understand how these experiences may be impacting your present-day thoughts, emotions, and relationships. By engaging in this work, you can begin to heal from the pain, develop a greater sense of self-compassion, and build a new foundation of safety and trust for the future.

What modalities are used?
Adolescent Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Heather Lash
Sandra Gautreau
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Chronic pain
What is it?
Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts for three to six months or longer. It’s not just a physical sensation but a complex condition that involves both the body and the mind. It can deeply impact your ability to work, socialize, and enjoy daily life, contributing to feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. While the pain itself may not always go away, we can help you learn to manage its impact and improve your quality of life
What does it feel like?

It feels like you're carrying an invisible weight, a constant hum of pain that never truly goes away. You may find that your body is a battleground you can't escape, and exhaustion has become a familiar companion. This struggle is often unseen by others, leading to a deep sense of frustration and isolation.

This can manifest as a feeling of being disconnected from your own body, a loss of your old self, or a grief for the life you once had. The constant management of pain can make it difficult to be present in your relationships or to engage in the activities you once loved. Ultimately, this isn't a sign of personal weakness. It's a signal that your body and mind are locked in a struggle that requires new tools to work with.

How therapies can help?

Our Approach to Chronic Pain
Chronic pain isn't just a physical sensation; it's a complex experience that impacts your nervous system, thoughts, and emotions. Our holistic approach helps you move beyond simply enduring the pain to finding a new relationship with your body, so you can live a more fulfilling life.

Mindfulness for Chronic Pain
Our mindfulness approach teaches you how to observe your pain without judgment and begin to quiet the nervous system's alarm bells. We can help you interrupt the cycle of fear and avoidance, reducing the anxiety that often accompanies pain and helping you find moments of calm and peace amidst the discomfort.

Individualized Yoga Instruction
Our individual yoga sessions are not a one-size-fits-all class. We work with you to create a personalized practice that honors your body's unique needs and limitations. Through gentle movement and mindful stretching, we help you increase body awareness, build strength, and gently improve your functional mobility. This practice helps you feel more at home and in control of your own body.

What modalities are used?
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Individual Therapy
Individualized, One-on-one Yoga Instruction
Mindfulness Coaching
Who Can Help?
Natalie Anthony
Amanda Carver
Codependency
What is it?
Codependency is a behavioral pattern where your sense of self-worth and identity become excessively intertwined with another person's needs, feelings, or problems. It's often rooted in a deep-seated need to control, rescue, or fix others, leading to a loss of your own boundaries and a reliance on external validation. It is a treatable pattern that can be understood and changed.
What does it feel like?

This often manifests as a mix of intense anxiety and deep-seated guilt. You may feel a constant need to fix, help, or save others, even when they haven't asked you to. This can lead to a quiet resentment that you are always giving and never receiving. You might have difficulty distinguishing your own needs, feelings, and identity from the other person's, and your biggest fear may be that they will leave you if you stop this behavior. Ultimately, this isn’t a sign of love or loyalty; it’s a powerful, unconscious pattern driven by a need for external validation and a fear of being alone.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for codependency offers a safe, non-judgmental space to rediscover your authentic self. We help you understand the root causes of your people-pleasing and learn to find your voice and needs. By doing this work, you can begin to set healthy boundaries, build a sense of self-worth from within, and develop relationships that are balanced, reciprocal, and emotionally healthy.

What modalities are used?
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Heather Lash
Sandra Gautreau
Corporate Wellness and Employee Wellbeing
What is it?
Corporate wellness and wellbeing involves addressing the collective challenges of a workplace that can impact employee health, morale, and productivity. This goes beyond individual stressors to include issues like chronic workplace pressure, burnout, and a lack of tools for emotional regulation and communication. Investing in wellness is a proactive strategy to build a more engaged, resilient, and effective workforce.
What does it feel like?

It can feel like you're managing a team that's constantly running on 1% battery. Your team members may be technically "on," but they have no time or space to recharge. You might notice your team as a whole seems to operate more as a resource than a group of people, with their collective energy and attention being drained by a never-ending stream of emails, meetings, and deadlines.

This can manifest as a lack of focus, reduced innovation, and a growing sense of being on a corporate hamster wheel. You may find that your team's collective morale is low, leading to tension and a growing sense of disconnection from their work and each other. Ultimately, these aren't signs of a failing team. They are signals that your professional system is overloaded, and your team needs new tools to recharge and sustain themselves.

How therapies can help?

Our Corporate Wellness Programs
Our corporate wellness programs offer a holistic approach to supporting your employees' mental and physical health. By providing accessible and engaging workshops, we help you foster a culture of well-being that promotes resilience, reduces burnout, and boosts team cohesion.

Mental Health-Focused Workshops
Our mental health workshops are designed to equip your team with the tools to navigate the demands of a fast-paced work environment. We lead engaging sessions on topics like stress management, burnout prevention, and building emotional resilience. These workshops empower employees to better manage their emotional well-being, leading to increased productivity and a more positive workplace culture.

Yoga & Mindfulness Seminars
Our yoga and mindfulness seminars offer a practical way for your team to de-stress and recharge. These sessions focus on mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to reduce physical tension and improve mental clarity as well as desk stretches and other ways to incorporate movement to help ease mind and body. By integrating these practices into the workday, we provide your employees with a simple yet powerful tool to manage stress and enhance their overall energy and concentration.

What modalities are used?
Workplace Yoga Offerings
Mindfulness Coaching
Individualized, One-on-one Yoga Instruction
Workplace Wellness and Mental Health Custom Programs
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Natalie Anthony
Depression
What is it?
When you struggle with depression, you are experiencing more than just temporary sadness. It is a persistent mental health condition characterized by a pervasive sense of hopelessness and a loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities. It can deeply impact how you think, feel, and function every day. Depression is a signal that something significant is happening in your mind and body that requires attention, which we can help you to identify.
What does it feel like?

Depression is more than just feeling sad; it is a persistent, heavy feeling that can make the world seem gray and joyless. It can feel like a fundamental loss of energy, where even the smallest tasks are a struggle, and things you once found exciting now feel flat and uninteresting. You may find yourself struggling with negative self-talk, feeling disconnected from others, or noticing changes in your sleep and appetite.

You are fundamentally coping with a loss of emotional and physical vitality.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for depression offers a space to process its root causes and to begin the journey of healing. We help you to challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build a greater sense of resilience. By engaging in this work, you can begin to find a sense of renewed purpose, rediscover joy in your life, and move from a place of hopelessness to one of healing and hope.

What modalities are used?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Integrative Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Difficulty prioritizing self care
What is it?
Difficulty prioritizing self-care is a common challenge that involves a persistent struggle to make time and space for your own well-being. This isn't a sign of weakness; it's often rooted in feelings of guilt, a sense of obligation to others, or the belief that your own needs are less important. When left unaddressed, this can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and a loss of personal identity.
What does it feel like?

It feels like you're constantly pouring from a cup that never gets refilled. You may find yourself with a growing list of tasks for everyone else, while your own needs get pushed further and further down the list. A nagging feeling of guilt may appear whenever you consider taking time for yourself, as if rest is a luxury you haven't earned.

This can manifest as a deep sense of exhaustion, both physically and mentally, and a quiet resentment that you are always giving and rarely receiving. You may struggle with the belief that prioritizing your own well-being is selfish, and this can lead to a feeling of being completely drained. Ultimately, you are not being selfish; you are grappling with a core challenge: the belief that your needs are less important than everyone else's.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for prioritizing self-care offers a supportive space to understand the barriers that are preventing you from taking care of yourself. We help you to challenge the belief that your needs are selfish and to develop a compassionate and mindful relationship with yourself. Through this work, you can begin to set healthy boundaries, replenish your energy, and build a more sustainable life rooted in resilience and self-worth.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Individual Therapy
Individualized, One-on-one Yoga Instruction
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Heather Lash
Sandra Gautreau
Difficulty with Communication in Relationships
What is it?
Difficulty in communicating in relationships involves a persistent breakdown in the ability to effectively express your needs, thoughts, and feelings to a partner, family member, or friend. This often leads to patterns of conflict, miscommunication, and emotional distance. This is a valid challenge that can be understood and improved through intentional effort. We can help you build the skills needed to create clearer and more meaningful connections.
What does it feel like?

When connection feels more like a constant negotiation, and the space between you and the people you care about feels like a wall you can't break through, this is what interpersonal communication struggles feel like. It can manifest as a deep sense of loneliness, even when you're in a crowded room, or the frustration of having the same conversation over and over with no resolution.

You may find yourself walking on eggshells to avoid conflict or feeling misunderstood even when you're trying your hardest to be heard. This can lead to a cycle of resentment, emotional distance, and a growing fear that genuine connection is just out of reach. Ultimately, you're not failing at relationships; you are coping with a fundamental disconnect between your desire for connection and your ability to achieve it.

How therapies can help?

Therapy offers a supportive space to learn a new language for connection. We help you identify the unspoken patterns and fears that lead to misunderstandings. You will develop practical skills for active listening, expressing your needs clearly, and setting healthy boundaries. By doing this work, you can move from a place of conflict and distance to one of mutual understanding and rebuilt trust.

What modalities are used?
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Parts Work therapy
Integrative Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Digestive health issues (IBS, SIBO, bloating)
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EMDR Consultation (for Therapists)
What is it?
EMDR consultation is for clinicians who want to deepen their competency and confidence in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a key step for those who are struggling with complex cases, feeling unsure about the standard protocol, or needing guidance on how to integrate EMDR into their existing clinical approach. This is an essential part of professional development and a commitment to providing effective, ethical care.
What does it feel like?

You might feel like you have the tools, but a complex case has left you feeling stuck or unsure of the next step. You may feel anxious about adhering to the protocol or worry that you're not doing the work correctly. It's the pressure of wanting to provide the most effective treatment for your clients, coupled with the frustrating feeling that you lack the guidance you need to move forward.

How therapies can help?

EMDR consultation offers a structured, supportive space to deepen your practice and transform theoretical knowledge into confident application. We can help you navigate complex case conceptualizations, understand protocol nuances, and build a personalized toolkit for effective resource development. By doing this work, you can move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered, ensuring you provide ethical, purposeful, and transformative care to your clients.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Emotional Regulation
What is it?
"When you struggle with emotional regulation difficulties, you have trouble influencing which emotions you have, when you have them, and how you experience and express them. Your emotions may often feel overwhelming and uncontrollable, dictating your actions and making it difficult to find balance. This is a treatable condition, and we can help you develop the skills to understand, manage, and respond to your feelings in a more effective way. "
What does it feel like?

It can feel like being on an emotional rollercoaster, where your feelings go from 0 to 100 in an instant. You might feel a sudden rush of emotion and act impulsively, or you might completely shut down, unable to express yourself. This can often lead to conflict with the people you care about, as you may find yourself over-relying on them to help you soothe yourself.

Fundamentally, you have a hard time returning to a calm baseline state after your emotions have come on strong.

How therapies can help?

Therapy offers a compassionate space to build the skills you need to navigate emotional storms. We work to help you develop a more flexible nervous system and a reliable "brake" or "dimmer switch" for your feelings. By understanding your emotional triggers and practicing new ways to respond, you can move from just coping with overwhelming emotions to navigating them with clarity, intention, and confidence.

What modalities are used?
Parts Work therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Who Can Help?
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Amanda Carver
Heather Lash
Executive functioning and adhd support
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Generational Trauma
What is it?
"Generational trauma refers to the psychological and emotional impacts of a traumatic event or collective events (such as war, systemic oppression, or genocide) experienced by your parents, grandparents, or earlier ancestors, which have been passed down and affect your life today. These effects are transmitted through both genetic changes (epigenetics) and through learned behaviors and family dynamics. It is a complex but treatable condition, and we can help you understand and work towards healing from the legacy of the past. "
What does it feel like?

Generational trauma feels like carrying an emotional weight that isn't entirely your own. You may find yourself with a deep-seated sense of anxiety, mistrust, or shame that doesn't seem to have a clear source. This can manifest as difficult attachment patterns or a feeling of disconnection in your relationships, as if you are living out a story that belongs to someone else.

You are fundamentally carrying emotional pain and difficult patterns that have been passed down through your family's behaviors, beliefs, and even biology.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for generational trauma helps you recognize these inherited patterns and process unacknowledged family history. We provide a supportive space to help you understand how past events may be impacting your present. By doing this work, you can begin to break the cycle, build emotional freedom for yourself, and create a legacy of healing for future generations.

What modalities are used?
Spiritual Psychotherapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Individual Therapy
Who Can Help?
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Grief and Loss
What is it?
Grief is the deep sorrow and emotional response to losing a loved one, a relationship, or going through a significant life change. It is not something to ""get over,"" but a process that asks to be felt and understood. While it is a natural part of life, when grief feels overwhelming or begins to impact your daily life, professional support can provide guidance and help you gently navigate your path to healing.
What does it feel like?

It may feel like the world keeps moving while yours has come to a stop. You might find that memories of what you've lost bring both warmth and an unexpected wave of pain, leaving you feeling like you're grieving in a language no one else speaks.

This can manifest as a deep sense of numbness, profound sadness, or even guilt. It may make it difficult to function in your daily life or feel connected to others, leaving you with a sense of profound isolation.

How therapies can help?

Grief isn’t something to “get over” Your  love, loss, and longing are tangled together, asking to be felt, honored, and gently understood. Therapy can help you learn what is a normal part of the grief experience, how to connect to others in time, how to get the support you need. Processing with your threapist can help you to re organize your life and connection with your loved one after loss as well as develop coping tools.

What modalities are used?
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Inner Child Therapy
Spiritual Psychotherapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Heather Lash
Sandra Gautreau
Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, thyroid issues)
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Identity and Community Connection (Indigenous-Focused)
What is it?
We recognize that Indigenous individuals are often managing the ongoing impacts of colonization and historical trauma. This can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection from your family, culture, and community. We offer a safe and supportive space to explore your identity, reconnect with your heritage, and work towards healing from these systemic wounds.
What does it feel like?
Disconnection, identity confusion, longing for cultural roots.

It's a longing you can't name, a feeling that your story is incomplete, and a spirit that aches for something older, deeper, and true. This can manifest as a deep sense of disconnect from yourself or your culture, leaving you with identity confusion or a profound longing for your cultural roots.

Fundamentally, this is what it feels like when the sacred ties to your history and community have been strained or severed.

How therapies can help?
Disconnection, identity confusion, longing for cultural roots.

Therapy can help the healing to begin where roots are remembered, where language, land, and lineage are reclaimed, and where the echoes of systemic and historical trauma are met with strength, ceremony, and belonging. You may be guided to find cultural connections in your community, if you would find that helpful.

What modalities are used?
Culturally Competent Therapy for Indigenous and First Nations Peoples
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Individual Therapy
Who Can Help?
Heather Lash
Immigration & Resettling Challenges
What is it?
Immigration and resettlement are profound life transitions that present unique psychological and emotional challenges. Beyond the logistical complexities, individuals often navigate feelings of isolation, cultural disconnect, and a profound sense of loss for their support system and familiar life. These transitions can also be complicated by past trauma and the stress of adapting to a new environment. We offer a supportive space to help you process these experiences and build resilience during this significant life change.
What does it feel like?
Culture shock, language barriers, loneliness, or identity confusion.

Home feels like a memory, and the present feels like a puzzle you're constantly trying to solve. You might feel like you're constantly translating your identity to fit in, and a true sense of belonging feels just out of reach. This can manifest as culture shock, profound loneliness, and identity confusion.

On top of this, you may also be navigating the practical and systemic struggles of language barriers, finding housing, or facing discrimination while learning to navigate an entirely new system.

How therapies can help?
Culture shock, language barriers, loneliness, or identity confusion.

Immigration and resettlement is about mroe than transitions. It Signals that your journey carries resilience, grief, and hope. Your therapist can help you work through re-settlement and learn to embrace the quiet strength or  building life between worlds. We are here to help you move through this demanding process, providing the mental health support you need to build your new, stable life.

What modalities are used?
Cultural Integration Support
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Who Can Help?
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Immune system support
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Imposter Syndrome in Therapists
What is it?
Imposter Syndrome in Therapists is the persistent, internal feeling of being a fraud, despite having the education, training, and qualifications necessary to practice. This is not about being an actual fraud, but an exhausting pattern of self-doubt and the fear that you are not good enough or will be “found out.” It is a common challenge that can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a feeling of professional isolation. We offer a supportive space for you to process these feelings, develop self-compassion, and feel confident in your skills.
What does it feel like?

It's the feeling of walking into the therapy room every day and feeling like you're playing the part of a therapist. It's the silent anxiety that someone will see past the certificate on the wall and realize you're not qualified enough to be there.

A pervasive part of this experience is the belief that every other therapist is doing a better job. You might find yourself scrolling through professional social media or reading articles, only to see the highlight reel of a colleague’s success—the book they published, the speaking gig they landed, the client they "perfectly" helped. In these moments, you're not comparing your full, messy reality to their full reality; you're comparing your behind-the-scenes struggles to their front-facing performance. This creates the myth of the master therapist—the all-knowing, mistake-free expert you believe you can never become.

Ultimately, you may find yourself struggling to internalize your own successes, dismissing them as luck.

How therapies can help?

Clinical supervision offers a dedicated space to transform professional self-doubt into authentic confidence. I work with my supervisees to help them move beyond theoretical jargon to find their unique clinical voice, aligning it with the evidence-based elements of successful integrative therapy. By doing this work, you can gain confidence in your approach and develop a practice that is both effective and genuinely your own.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties
What is it?
When you struggle with insomnia and sleep difficulties, you are dealing with a persistent problem in the quality, duration, or timing of your sleep. This can significantly impact your daytime functioning, leaving you feeling chronically exhausted and mentally impaired. We can help you understand the root causes of these issues and develop a healthy sleep routine to restore your body's natural rhythm.
What does it feel like?

When the night stretches longer than your thoughts can bear, and sleep feels like a door that won’t open no matter how softly you knock, this is what insomnia feels like. Your days may be a blur of fatigue, making it hard to focus, concentrate, or regulate your appetite. The feeling of exhaustion has become a constant companion, yet your body struggles to relax into rest.

Ultimately, you are coping with a disconnect between your desire for sleep and your body’s inability to relax into it.

How therapies can help?

Therapy offers a space to understand that sleep struggles aren't about failure—they're about safety and a nervous system that hasn't found its rhythm. We work to help you identify the cognitive and behavioral barriers preventing restorative rest and provide the tools to reclaim healthy sleep patterns. Healing begins when you stop blaming yourself for being tired and start honoring the part of you that is trying to survive, so you can finally get the rest you deserve.

What modalities are used?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Sleep (CBT-I)
Mindfulness Coaching
Individualized, One-on-one Yoga Instruction
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Sandra Gautreau
Natalie Anthony
Intrusive thoughts
What is it?
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or urges that can be distressing and feel out of character. This isn't a sign of who you are or what you want; it is a common mental health challenge that can cause significant anxiety, guilt, and shame. Trying to suppress them often makes them worse. Therapy can help you understand these thoughts and develop effective ways to respond to them.
What does it feel like?
You might feel as if your mind has been hijacked, forcing distressing thoughts into your awareness at the worst possible times. These thoughts feel out of your control and can leave you with a deep sense of shame and guilt. It's the exhausting battle of trying to fight your own mind while keeping a brave face for the world.

You might feel as if your mind has been hijacked, forcing distressing thoughts into your awareness at the worst possible times. These thoughts feel out of your control and can leave you with a deep sense of shame and guilt. It's the exhausting battle of trying to fight your own mind while keeping a brave face for the world.

How therapies can help?
You might feel as if your mind has been hijacked, forcing distressing thoughts into your awareness at the worst possible times. These thoughts feel out of your control and can leave you with a deep sense of shame and guilt. It's the exhausting battle of trying to fight your own mind while keeping a brave face for the world.

Therapy for intrusive thoughts offers a supportive space to learn that these thoughts are not a reflection of your character—they're a mental health symptom. We help you develop a new relationship with your thoughts, one based on mindfulness and acceptance rather than fear and suppression. Through this work, you can begin to quiet the inner anxiety and build a greater sense of peace and control in your own mind.

What modalities are used?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Individual Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Integrative Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Lack of boundaries
What is it?
Lack of boundaries is a persistent difficulty in establishing and maintaining personal limits in your relationships and at work. This can manifest as an inability to say "no," taking on too much responsibility, or allowing others to disregard your needs. This isn't a sign of weakness; it's a key source of resentment, burnout, and conflict.
What does it feel like?

It may feel like you’re a door with no lock. You may find yourself always available, always accommodating, and always saying "yes," even when your mind and body are screaming "no." The boundaries between your needs and others’ needs feel blurred, leaving you with little to no space or time for yourself.

This can lead to deep-seated resentment and a growing sense of exhaustion as you constantly pour from an empty cup. You may fear being seen as selfish or difficult, so you compromise your own energy and well-being. Ultimately, this is not a sign of being a selfless person; it's a powerful habit rooted in the fear of conflict or rejection. It's the silent battle between what you need and what you believe you must give.

How therapies can help?

Therapy offers a supportive space to explore the root causes of your difficulty setting boundaries and to build the skills you need to protect your energy and time. We help you find your voice, practice saying "no" without guilt, and understand that your needs are just as important as everyone else's. By doing this work, you can create a greater sense of personal freedom and build healthier, more balanced relationships.

What modalities are used?
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Individual Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Life Transitions
What is it?
When you experience a life transition, you are facing a period of intense change that shifts the fundamental structure of your life. These are not just events; they are profound emotional and identity adjustments. It can relate to major life changes like career shifts, moving, or aging, loss of independence or ability, parenthood, or even major relatiosnhip changes.
What does it feel like?
Uncertainty, loss of direction, grief, or overwhelm.

It feels like you're trying to find stability on shifting ground. You may be grappling with the uncertainty of the future, a profound sense of grief for what was, or a complete loss of direction. This can bring on a mix of anxiety, depression, or overwhelm as you navigate the unknown.

Ultimately, this is a call to rewrite your internal script—the beliefs you hold about yourself and your future.

How therapies can help?
Uncertainty, loss of direction, grief, or overwhelm.

Life transitions aren’t breakdowns—they’re invitations. To reimagine, to rebuild, to reclaim. Whether it’s a new job, a loss, a move, or a shift in identity, this isn’t the end of your story. It’s the turning of a page. Therapy can help you make sense of this re-chaptering of your story and support you along the journey. We are here to support you in moving from instability to a confident new chapter.

What modalities are used?
Mindfulness Coaching
EMDR Therapy
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Nutritional deficiencies
What is it?
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PTSD
What is it?
When you live with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you are experiencing a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is characterized by persistent, intrusive symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and intense anxiety. PTSD is not a sign of weakness; it is a natural response to a deeply distressing experience, and it is a treatable condition. We can help you find healing and regain a sense of safety and calm.
What does it feel like?
Constant alertness, avoidance, emotional numbing, or sleep issues.

When your body flinches at memories your mind tries to forget, and the world feels like a place you constantly have to brace for. It can feel like you are in a persistent state of alertness and hypervigilance, always on guard for a threat that may or may not be there. This often leads to a deep need to avoid certain people or places, emotional numbing, and a constant negative mood.

Fundamentally, this is what it feels like when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.

How therapies can help?
Constant alertness, avoidance, emotional numbing, or sleep issues.

You are not broken, you are surviving. PTSD is evidence. Of what you’ve endured, of how fiercely your system fights to protect you. Healing isn’t linear, and safety isn’t always obvious. But your story is still yours to reclaim, one breath at a time. You are fundamentally coping with a fragmented sense of safety. Our goal is to help you process the past trauma and retrain your nervous system so you can reclaim your present life.

What modalities are used?
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Adolescent Therapy
Individual Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Heather Lash
Sandra Gautreau
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
What is it?
A panic attack is a sudden, intense surge of fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes. This surge occurs in the absence of any real physical danger and is often accompanied by overwhelming physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness. We can help you understand these episodes and develop effective strategies to regain a sense of safety and control.
What does it feel like?

When your heart feels like it’s sprinting toward danger, when your breath forgets how to stay, and when the world suddenly narrows into a tunnel of fear. This is what panic feels like. You may experience intense physical symptoms such as a racing heart, chest pain, dizziness, and trembling. At the same time, you may feel a sense of impending doom, the fear you are having a heart attack, or the terror that you are "going crazy."

This can lead to paralyzing, catastrophic thoughts and a chronic worry that another panic attack is coming, causing you to limit your life experiences. Ultimately, you are coping with a powerful misfire of your internal threat detection system—a false alarm. It’s not weakness. It’s panic.

How therapies can help?

Therapy offers a space to learn that panic isn't your enemy—it’s your nervous system trying to protect you. We work to help you process the underlying anxiety and retrain your body to recognize and de-escalate these intense, terrifying alarms. By doing this work, you can move from a place of fighting the feeling to one of listening to what it's trying to say, finding a greater sense of calm and control.

What modalities are used?
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Parenting Challenges
What is it?
Parenting challenges involve managing the immense and often unexpected demands of raising another human being. These difficulties extend beyond behavioral problems and include complex emotional burdens, social pressures, and significant shifts within your family structure. We offer a supportive space to help you navigate these stressors, build stronger family connections, and find more joy in your parenting journey.
What does it feel like?

When the silence after bedtime feels heavier than it should, or you’re constantly questioning whether you’re doing enough—pause. You are navigating a constant push-pull between being a supportive caregiver and an authoritative guide, which can lead to exhaustion, guilt, and self-doubt.

You may be struggling to manage your own emotions or your child’s behavioral challenges while also navigating work-life balance or conflict with your partner. Ultimately, this is what it feels like when you're overwhelmed by the pressures of modern parenting.

You're not failing, you're feeling.

How therapies can help?

Parenting challenges aren’t proof of inadequacy—they’re reminders. That love is messy, that growth is nonlinear, and that showing up—imperfectly, consistently—is the bravest thing you do. You don’t need to be flawless. You just need to be there. Therapy for parenting challenges offers a supportive space to navigate the immense and often unexpected demands of raising children. We can help you process the complex emotional and practical stressors and guide you to parent in a way that aligns with research on child development and human attachment. By doing this work, you may foster stronger family connections, set healthy boundaries, and find a renewed sense of purpose and joy in your parenting journey.

What modalities are used?
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Adolescent Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
People pleasing
What is it?
People pleasing is a compulsive pattern of prioritizing other people's needs, feelings, and approval over your own. This is not about being kind; it's a deeply ingrained strategy to avoid conflict, gain a sense of worth, or prevent rejection. Left unaddressed, it can lead to feelings of resentment, burnout, and a loss of your own identity.
What does it feel like?

It may feel like you're a human "yes" button, always available and always accommodating. You may find yourself agreeing to things you don't want to do, and you feel a sense of dread or resentment every time you do it. The need to maintain peace and make others happy becomes an internal compass, guiding your choices while your own needs get left behind.

This can manifest as a deep sense of exhaustion, as if you're constantly wearing a mask or performing a role. You might find yourself with blurry or non-existent boundaries, feeling like a chameleon who changes their colors to fit in. Ultimately, this is not a sign of being a good person; it is a powerful habit driven by a deep-seated fear of rejection, conflict, or being seen as difficult.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for people pleasing offers a safe space to uncover the root causes of your behaviors and to build a healthier foundation for your relationships. We help you learn to set and maintain boundaries, find your authentic voice, and develop a strong sense of self-worth that is not dependent on external approval. By doing this work, you can finally feel seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are.

What modalities are used?
Adolescent Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Individual Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Perfectionism
What is it?
When you struggle with perfectionism, you aren't just striving for excellence; you are driven by an unrelenting, often painful, demand for flawlessness in yourself. This goes beyond setting high standards, manifesting as chronic dissatisfaction and a deep-seated fear of failure. It is a form of self-criticism that prevents you from feeling adequate, and it is a treatable condition.
What does it feel like?
Procrastination, overworking, anxiety, self-criticism.

When your worth feels tied to flawless execution, and rest feels like a reward you haven’t earned, you're experiencing the pressures of perfectionism. It can manifest as an endless cycle of all-or-nothing thinking and relentless self-criticism.

You may find yourself overworking to an extreme or procrastinating out of a deep-seated fear of not being good enough, which can lead to anxiety and a fear of vulnerability. You’re not behind, you’re just human.

How therapies can help?
Procrastination, overworking, anxiety, self-criticism.

Perfectionism isn’t ambition—it’s armor. Built to protect, but heavy to carry. You don’t need to be exceptional to be enough. You don’t need to be polished to be powerful. You’re allowed to show up as you are, not just as you wish you were. Therapy for perfectionism isn't about lowering your standards; it's about unlearning the exhausting belief that you must be flawless to be worthy. We provide a space to explore the root causes of your rigid standards and challenge the all-or-nothing thought patterns that fuel your anxiety. You'll work on separating your self-worth from your performance, developing greater self-compassion, and finding a healthier path to excellence. By doing this work, you can move from a place of constant pressure to one of greater freedom and fulfillment.

What modalities are used?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Integrative Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Who Can Help?
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Amanda Carver
Sandra Gautreau
Phobias
What is it?
Phobias are more than just a dislike or fear; they are intense, irrational fears of a specific object, situation, or living thing. The level of fear is so overwhelming that it leads to avoidance behaviors that can significantly disrupt your daily life and limit your freedom. It's a treatable condition, and we can help you understand and overcome the fear's power.
What does it feel like?

It may feel like a normal fear button is stuck in the "on" position, causing your body to sound a powerful alarm even when you know there's no real danger. Your mind might understand that the fear is illogical, but your body reacts as if your life is in immediate peril.

This can manifest as an intense feeling of dread, a racing heart, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. You may feel a profound sense of losing control, leading you to avoid the specific object or situation at all costs. This avoidance can cause your world to shrink, leaving you feeling isolated, ashamed, or embarrassed by a reaction you can't seem to control. Ultimately, this is not a weakness; you are coping with a powerful, miswired fear response that can be understood and managed.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for phobias provides a safe and structured approach to overcoming your fears. We help you understand the underlying thought patterns and physical sensations that trigger your anxiety. Through gradual and supported exposure, you can learn to manage your fear and build confidence in your ability to face your triggers. By engaging in this work, you can begin to reclaim your freedom and live your life without limits.

What modalities are used?
Adolescent Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Individual Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Postpartum Transitions
What is it?
The postpartum transition is a period of profound physical, emotional, and relational changes that follows childbirth. Beyond the demands of physical recovery, this phase involves a significant psychological shift into a new identity as a parent. These challenges can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of anxiety, sadness, and an intense adjustment to a new sense of normalcy. We offer a supportive space to help you navigate these complex changes and find balance while caring for your new family.
What does it feel like?
Mood swings, anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm.

When your body feels unfamiliar, your emotions swing without warning, and the quiet moments feel louder than they should. This is what it feels like to navigate postpartum transitions. It can feel like a constant state of flux, from the physical recovery and hormonal shifts to the exhaustion of sleep deprivation.

You may be navigating a shifting identity, or even relationship strain, as you try to find your footing in this new role. Sometimes, a traumatic birth experience can add another layer to this process, impacting your mental health and ability to adapt.

How therapies can help?
Mood swings, anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm.

Therapy for postpartum transition offers a supportive and nonjudgmental space to process the immense emotional and identity shifts of new parenthood. We can help you navigate the unexpected challenges, challenge unrealistic expectations, and learn to quiet the guilt. By engaging in this work, you can begin to find a new sense of self, build a foundation of self-compassion, and feel more connected to yourself, your baby, and your partner.

What modalities are used?
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Who Can Help?
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Procrastination
What is it?
When you struggle with procrastination, you aren't just lazy or undisciplined; you are engaging in an emotional regulation strategy. You prioritize avoiding a negative feeling in the present—such as anxiety, stress, or self-doubt—over dealing with the consequences later. It is a treatable pattern, and we can help you understand the root of these feelings and develop healthier ways to manage them.
What does it feel like?

It's the paradox of knowing what you need to do, but feeling completely unable to start. You may be stuck in an emotional loop, moving between the anxiety of an impending deadline and the temporary relief of distraction (like scrolling or watching TV). This can manifest as difficulty with time management or prioritization, impulsivity, or an inability to maintain focus.

Fundamentally, you are struggling with your internal motivation and emotional tolerance, which can often make it feel like your self-worth is tied to your achievement.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for procrastination helps you get to the root of the issue so you can stop a to-do list from feeling like a monument to everything you haven't done. We work to help you separate your self-worth from your productivity and replace avoidance with effective action strategies. Through this work, you can begin to rewrite the story and move from a place of guilt to one of confidence.

What modalities are used?
Individual Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
EMDR Therapy
ADHD & Executive Functioning Support
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Sandra Gautreau
Professional Stagnation & Skill Plateau
What is it?
Professional stagnation and skill plateau is a common period in a therapist’s career where you feel stuck in your growth. It’s the sense that you’ve mastered the basics but are not progressing, leading to a lack of challenge, motivation, and professional fulfillment. This is a normal phase that indicates you are ready to deepen your expertise and expand your skills.
What does it feel like?

It feels like you've been on a professional treadmill, running hard but not moving forward. The work that used to be challenging and exciting has become routine and predictable. You may find yourself with a growing sense of boredom, a lack of purpose, or the constant anxiety that you're falling behind your peers.

This can manifest as a deep sense of frustration, knowing you're capable of more but feeling stuck in the same place. You might look for the next goal, only to find the path ahead looks just as flat as the one behind you. Ultimately, this is not a sign of your professional failure; it's a signal that your skills are ready for a new challenge. It's a call for change.

How therapies can help?

Workshops offer a flexible and effective way to refresh your clinical skills and reignite your passion for the work. Our courses are designed to help you move beyond the daily routine by providing structured, on-demand training in new therapeutic approaches and cutting-edge research. By investing in your own professional growth, you can expand your toolkit, gain a renewed sense of clinical curiosity, and feel confident that you're providing the most informed and purposeful care.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Workshops
Workplace Wellness and Mental Health Custom Programs
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Heather Lash
Sandra Gautreau
Relationship Issues
What is it?
When you face relationship struggles, you are dealing with persistent patterns of conflict, miscommunication, and emotional distance that impact your deepest connections—whether with a partner, family member, or friend. These struggles often reflect core issues around trust, needs, and boundaries. Therapy can help you understand and change these patterns, fostering healthier communication and stronger connections.
What does it feel like?
Miscommunication, resentment, emotional distance, or recurring conflict.

When connection feels more like conflict, when silence speaks louder than words, and you’re wondering how love turned into something so heavy—this is what relationship struggles feel like. It can manifest as emotional distance, a recurring cycle of miscommunication, or deep-seated resentment.

You may be experiencing a breakdown of intimacy or trust, and a lack of clear boundaries. Ultimately, you're struggling to maintain a healthy balance between your individual needs and your shared connection.

How therapies can help?
Miscommunication, resentment, emotional distance, or recurring conflict.

Therapy offers a space to learn that relationship struggles aren't signs of failure—they're signals. These signals show that needs aren't being met, and that inherited patterns are asking to be seen. We help you identify these toxic patterns and build the skills to communicate effectively, rebuild trust, and foster mutual understanding so that healing is possible when both people feel safe enough to show up and be heard.

What modalities are used?
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Who Can Help?
Sandra Gautreau
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Heather Lash
Amanda Carver
Skin conditions (acne, eczema)
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Spiritual Experiences and Awakening
What is it?
A spiritual awakening is a profoundly personal period of inner growth and transition. It often involves a change in identity, a deep exploration of your life's purpose, or a healing process from distressing past events. While this journey can lead to great clarity and meaning, it can also bring feelings of disorientation, emotional distress, and isolation. We offer a supportive space to help you navigate this transition, integrate your experiences, and find a renewed sense of self and purpose.
What does it feel like?

It may feel like you've been following a map your whole life, only to find the ground beneath you is completely new. You may be grappling with fundamental questions about your purpose, and your old beliefs and identity no longer seem to fit.

This can manifest as a deep sense of longing, a profound feeling of connection to all living things, or a rush of creative energy that feels difficult to manage. It's often accompanied by a sense of isolation because you may feel like you’re experiencing a reality that no one around you understands. Ultimately, you are not losing your mind, you are fundamentally expanding your perception of it.

How therapies can help?

Therapy for spiritual experiences and awakening offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to process the emotional and psychological impact of your journey. We can help you integrate these profound experiences into your daily life so that you feel more grounded and less isolated. Through this work, you can learn to navigate your changing identity and build a new foundation for a life that is in alignment with your renewed sense of purpose.

What modalities are used?
Spiritual Psychotherapy
Somatic Informed Therapy
Individual Therapy
Inner Child Therapy
Who Can Help?
Sandra Gautreau
Stress
What is it?
Stress is your body and mind’s natural reaction to feeling overwhelmed or threatened by internal or external demands. While stress is not always negative, chronic stress can become a harmful state of persistent activation that feels mentally, emotionally, or physically overwhelming. Therapy can help you understand your unique stress responses and develop effective strategies to manage them, so you can move from a state of overwhelm to a place of greater calm and resilience.
What does it feel like?
Irritability, fatigue, difficulty focusing, or physical symptoms like headaches or muscle tension.

When your mind feels like it’s racing without a finish line, when your chest tightens at the thought of one more thing, and when rest feels like a luxury you can’t afford. This is what it feels like to be overwhelmed by stress.

It can manifest as constant irritability and fatigue, difficulty with concentration, or physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or digestive issues. You may feel stuck in a state of constant fight or flight, which can lead to burnout or chronic avoidance. Ultimately, you are struggling because your coping demands exceed your resources.

How therapies can help?
Irritability, fatigue, difficulty focusing, or physical symptoms like headaches or muscle tension.

Therapy offers a space to learn that stress isn’t weakness—it’s a signal that your body is carrying too much. We help you identify your stress triggers, recalibrate your nervous system, and build sustainable strategies for emotional regulation and resilience. By doing this work, you can begin to honor your body's needs, stop apologizing for needing space, and build a life of greater peace and balance.

What modalities are used?
Mindfulness Coaching
Individual Therapy
Individualized, One-on-one Yoga Instruction
Integrative Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Natalie Anthony
Khrystyna Yevstakhevysch
Sandra Gautreau
Heather Lash
Stress and adrenal fatigue
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Theoretical Confusion & Lack of Integrative Framework
What is it?
Theoretical Confusion & Lack of Integrative Framework is a common challenge for new therapists trying to develop their own clinical identity. You might feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of therapeutic theories and struggle to integrate them into a cohesive, personalized approach. This can lead to a sense of being lost in a session, unable to see a clear path forward with a client.
What does it feel like?

It can feel like you've been given a thousand-piece toolkit from all of your training, but without a set of instructions. You might feel a mix of excitement and overwhelm, as you try to make sense of all the different theories and techniques you’ve learned. It's the fear of not knowing what to do next with a client, leaving you feeling less like a guide and more like a guesser.

This can manifest as a deep sense of internal conflict, as you try to decide what to hold onto and what to let go of. You may worry that you're being "unprincipled" or "unfocused" by not committing to a single approach. The challenge is in moving from a student who follows a manual to an artist who creates their own unique practice.

Ultimately, you are grappling with the beautiful but complex process of synthesizing your knowledge, values, and experiences into a coherent, authentic, and truly your own way of helping others.

How therapies can help?

Clinical supervision provides a structured space to transform theoretical knowledge into a clear, confident, and integrated clinical framework. I can help you move from feeling overwhelmed by different approaches to building a unique model that aligns with your personal strengths and values. By doing this work, you can gain confidence in your professional identity and provide consistent, purposeful care to your clients.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Therapist Secondary Trauma and Burnout
What is it?
Secondary trauma and burnout are common occupational hazards for therapists. Secondary trauma is the emotional residue of working with clients who have experienced trauma, which can impact your worldview and sense of safety. Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged workplace stress. Both can lead to a loss of passion for your work and a feeling of professional isolation
What does it feel like?

It can feel like the echoes of other people's pain are following you home. You may experience a deep, bone-deep exhaustion that sleep can't seem to touch, a persistent feeling of being emotionally drained, and a growing sense of numbness to stories that would have once affected you deeply.

This can manifest as a feeling of professional cynicism, a lack of hope for your clients, or a frustrating sense of losing your own empathy. You might notice yourself becoming more irritable, withdrawing from colleagues, or struggling to leave work at the office. Ultimately, this isn’t a sign of being a bad therapist or a failure on your part. It is a natural and intelligent response to the immense emotional demands of this profession—a signal that your nervous system is in need of care and compassion.

How therapies can help?

Clinical supervision provides a safe and essential space to process the emotional toll of your work. We can help you identify the signs of compassion fatigue and burnout before they become overwhelming and establish the boundaries you need to protect your emotional well-being. By doing this work, you can begin to process difficult sessions, reclaim your passion for the work, and ensure your practice is sustainable for years to come.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Individualized, One-on-one Yoga Instruction
Workplace Yoga Offerings
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver
Trauma
What is it?
Emotional responses to distressing experiences, sometimes manifesting as flashbacks, avoidance, or emotional numbness.
What does it feel like?
You may feel stuck in the past, experience emotional triggers, or struggle with trust and safety.
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Unclear or emerging professional identity
What is it?
Unclear or Emerging Professional Identity is a period of professional uncertainty about your clinical role, therapeutic niche, or sense of purpose in the mental health field. This can manifest as feeling lost after graduation, questioning your therapeutic approach, or feeling unsure of your place as you transition from trainee to licensed professional. It's a normal and valid part of the journey toward finding your unique path as a therapist.
What does it feel like?

You feel like you're searching for your clinical "voice," unsure of your therapeutic style or what makes you unique. You might feel a pressure to have all the answers, silently comparing yourself to mentors and supervisors. It's the anxiety of navigating a new professional landscape, a feeling of being caught between what you've learned in a textbook and the reality of a session.

This can manifest as a feeling of professional ambiguity or uncertainty, as if you’re a generalist without a specialization. You might find yourself comparing your journey to the seemingly straightforward paths of more established clinicians. It can be a challenge to integrate your personal identity and values with your new professional role, leaving you feeling like you have to choose between who you are and what you do. Ultimately, you are not lost; you are fundamentally in the complex and creative process of uncovering your unique professional self.

How therapies can help?

Clinical supervision offers a space to transform professional uncertainty into a clear, authentic identity. I can help you move towards confidently owning your unique style. By exploring your clinical work and theoretical interests, you can develop a clear direction and build a practice that is both effective and genuinely your own.

What modalities are used?
Clinical Supervision
Group Supervision and Dyadic
EMDR Consultation
Who Can Help?
Amanda Carver

Still have questions?

What can I expect from therapy?

A supportive, confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings with a therapist using evidence-based approaches.

How do I find a therapist?

The most important aspect in finding a therapist is finding someone that you click with. Schedule a complimentary consult call to get a feel for the therapist before committing. At Vistas, you can book a free meet and greet.

What are the different types of therapy?

Therapies include EMDR, Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, Attachment-Focused, Psychodynamic, Polyvagal, Neural Desensitization, Rogerian, and Integrative Therapy.

How long does therapy last?

It varies. Short-term for acute issues or long-term for ongoing support. Depends on goals and commitment.

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Therapy is helpful for everyone, especially those experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges.

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