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#36: Ask A Therapist: Coping With Addiction When You Feel Stuck | Theepana Siva, Registered Therapist

BOOK A SESSION WITH THEEPANA HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/theepana/ [https://bbtherapy.ca/theepana/] Top Specialties: Addiction/Substance Use, Relationship Issues, PTSD, Emotion Regulation, and Anxiety In this episode of Ask A Therapist, I bring three listener-submitted questions directly to Theepana. • I’ve been struggling with addiction for a while now, and just recently relapsed. I never thought that could happen to me, but terribly sad to say it has. How can I make sure this doesn’t happen again? • I’ve been dealing with addiction for years now, but I don’t feel ready for therapy. What are some coping mechanisms I could use instead? • My addiction issues are affecting my relationship and I keep letting people down. It doesn’t seem like I can do anything right. Each question is answered with thoughtful insight, offering reassurance for anyone navigating relapse, shame, addiction, and the healing process. Please note that each of our therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details. LINKS: BOOK A SESSION HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/theepana [https://bbtherapy.ca/theepana/] SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969] FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ [https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/] Have a question for a therapist? Send it to mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com [mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com]

#35: Ask Justin: Has therapy become a business instead of a care field?

Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, our founder and CEO, shares insights on common misconceptions, offers a real look at what therapy actually involves, and answers your questions about mental health, therapy, or just being human… all in a quick, digestible format. In this episode of Ask Justin, Justin answers one of your real questions: "Would you consider therapy has become a business instead of a care field in some aspects, considering we live in a capitalistic society?" Got a question for Justin? Submit yours here: Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com DM us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca]⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justinthetherapist⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/justinthetherapist/] Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous! For booking a therapy session, visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠ [www.bbtherapy.ca]⁠ to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you.

#34: Let's Talk Schema Therapy (and why you react the way you do) | Nikki Addario, Registered Therapist

BOOK A SESSION WITH NIKKI HERE: ⁠https://www.bbtherapy.ca/nikki [⁠https://www.bbtherapy.ca/nikki] Top Specialties: 2SLGBTQIA+, Mood Disorders, Teens & Adolescents, Emotional Regulation, and Trauma Nikki Addario is a registered therapist offering individual therapy in Mississauga and virtually. She supports clients navigating mood disorders, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, and identity-related concerns, including those within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Nikki creates a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space, using schema therapy to help clients better understand themselves while building insight, flexibility, and self-compassion. In this episode, Nikki introduces schema therapy - an approach that explores the deeper patterns (or “schemas”) that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. The episode also highlights how schema therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Nikki shares how she adapts this approach to each individual client, making the work flexible, personalized, and deeply relevant to their unique experiences. Finally, Brooke and Nikki reflect on the value of understanding our patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, and how this awareness can open the door to meaningful, lasting change. Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details. LINKS: SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969⁠ [⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969⁠] BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: ⁠www.bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠] FOLLOW US: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/⁠] Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

#33: Ask Justin: Tell Me The Reality of The Industry

Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, our founder and CEO, shares insights on common misconceptions, offers a real look at what therapy actually involves, and answers your questions about mental health, therapy, or just being human… all in a quick, digestible format. In this episode of Ask Justin, Justin answers one of your real questions: "Please stay Real, I know studying something can be really different than practicing it. So tell us the reality of the industry." Got a question for Justin? Submit yours here: Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com DM us: ⁠⁠⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca]⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠@justinthetherapist⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/justinthetherapist/] Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous! For booking a therapy session, visit our website ⁠⁠⁠bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠ [www.bbtherapy.ca]⁠ to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you.

#32: ADHD & Autism: Beyond The Stereotypes | Fran Stalteri, Registered Therapist

BOOK A SESSION WITH FRAN HERE: ⁠https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/fran/ [https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/fran/] Top Specialties: Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD Fran, MACP, RP, is a registered therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, and virtually. He supports clients navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotional regulation. In this episode, Fran breaks down common questions and misconceptions about ADHD and autism. He explores what ADHD really is beyond stereotypes, and how living in a world not designed for neurodivergent people can impact daily functioning and self-worth. Fran discusses common autistic experiences, including differences in communication, navigating social rules and social norms, and interpreting nonverbal cues. Finally, Brooke and Fran reflect on the importance of approaching neurodivergence with compassion and curiosity, including insights inspired by Love on the Spectrum, and how increasing understanding can shift the way we relate to ourselves and others. Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details. LINKS: SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969] BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: www.bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠ [www.bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠] FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ [https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/] Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com