A: Not at all - and I'd actually encourage you not to wait until you are. Most of the people I work with are functioning reasonably well on the outside but carrying something that has become too heavy or too persistent to keep managing alone. You don't need to hit rock bottom to deserve support. The best time to start is usually before things get worse.

A: If something is consistently getting in the way of living the life you want - whether that's anxiety,(/anxiety-therapy-ontario) poor sleep,(/cbt-insomnia-therapy) exhaustion, relationship difficulties, or a general sense that something isn't working - it's worth exploring. A free 15-minute discovery call is a low-stakes way to find out whether therapy might help, without committing to anything.

A: This is one of the most common things I hear, and one of the most important. Sometimes it's the fit, sometimes the approach, sometimes the timing. I pay close attention when someone tells me what didn't work before. That information is often more useful than anything else in figuring out what might. My approach is eclectic and personalized (/clinical-foundations)-I don't apply the same formula to everyone.

A: I typically have availability within a few weeks. A discovery call is the fastest way to find out current openings and to see whether we're a good fit before scheduling a first full session.