Present Mind Psychotherapy

09/19/2026

One way to boost self-esteem is to update a troubling memory about yourself, says psychologist Marisa Franco. As your current self, go back in time and give your younger self the reassurance you needed to hear back then.

"It's about looking back at these memories, giving yourself catharsis and allowing those feelings to move through you more so they don't continue to shape your sense of self right now," Franco says.

Get the instructions on how to do this exercise in the comment below.

08/15/2026

There comes a point when what once protected us begins to limit us.

We mistake familiarity for safety, and staying the same can feel easier than facing the uncertainty of change. But growth asks us to outgrow the versions of ourselves that were built to survive, not to fully live.

Transformation isn't about becoming someone else. It's about having the courage to become more fully yourself.

08/12/2026

Therapist, David Stefanos, MSW, RSW, shares:

"My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I also work from a trauma-informed lens, recognizing the ways our past experiences can shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world.
David works with teens and adults. He has evening availability for virtual appointments."

Learn more about David: https://www.present-mind.ca/david-stefanos

07/26/2026

Fear shrinks. Courage expands. You were built to find out what you're capable of — and you don't get that answer without leaving the dock.

05/20/2026

Advice from Top Couples Therapists

To help make sense of the inexact science of love and partnership, I reached out to six of the most talented and in-demand couples therapists I know. What follows is their most essential advice — hard-won from years in the room with real couples navigating real struggles. Whether you're in a relationship that's thriving, one that's strained, or somewhere beautifully in between, there is something here for you.

Read more: https://www.present-mind.ca/blog/advice-from-top-couples-therapists

05/15/2026

Get to know Iris Glaser in this Flip the Script: Interview with a Therapist
Learn more: https://www.present-mind.ca/iris-glaser

05/10/2026

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing this mindful breathing meditation created by a child (age 5).

A simple reminder to pause, breathe deeply, think about the good things, and enjoy a moment of calm together.

Wishing all mothers, caregivers, and families a peaceful and enjoyable day.

05/09/2026

Couples therapist, Kim Tanzer, MSW, RSW shares healthy communication strategies for couples.

"The way we learn to handle big emotions often begins in our family of origin. Unless our parents modeled how to talk about feelings and repair after conflict, we tend to carry unhealthy patterns into adulthood."

by Kim Tanzer, MSW, RSW Learning to communicate with emotional intelligence is a skill most of us were never taught. The way we learn to handle big emotions often begins in our family of origin. Unless our parents modeled how to talk about feelings and repair after conflict, we tend to

04/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Iris Glaser, MACP, RP (Qualifying) on completing Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 through the Gottman Institute.

This is a meaningful milestone that reflects Iris' dedication to helping couples build stronger, more connected relationships. The Gottman Method is grounded in decades of research and offers practical, effective tools for improving communication, navigating conflict, and deepening emotional intimacy.

Please join us in celebrating this accomplishment and Iris' commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for the individuals and couples we serve.

01/21/2026

Are you interested in advancing scientific understanding of how depressive symptom affect relationships? Here is an opportunity to participate in a research study conducted by the Dozois Mood Lab at Western University.

-Conducted entirely online (remote participation)

-1 baseline survey + 14 short daily surveys + 3- and 6-month follow-ups

-Focused on improving our understanding of how partners support each other during this time

-Participants receive compensation

- Total time commitment is approximately 2 hours of surveys spread across 6 months.