Mental Health Matchmaker

#38: Ask A Therapist: Parental Disapproval in Relationships, Newcomer Challenges in Canada & Social Anxiety | Amman, Registered Therapist

BOOK A SESSION WITH AMMAN HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/amman/ [https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/amman/] Top Specialties: Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Codependency, and Burnout Amman is a registered therapist who works with individuals navigating relationship issues, anxiety, burnout, and patterns of self-doubt and codependency. Her approach is practical and insight-driven, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns in a grounded and supportive way. In this episode of Ask A Therapist, I bring three listener-submitted questions directly to Amman, focusing on relationship dynamics, life transitions, and the experience of anxiety when it begins to feel unfamiliar or overwhelming. Each response offers thoughtful clinical insight, helping listeners make sense of their experiences while exploring how therapy can support clarity, self-trust, and emotional regulation. 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 WITH AMMAN HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/amman/ [https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/amman/] SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969] Have a question for a therapist? Send it to mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ [https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/]

#37: Community, Care & Connection with Councillor Martin Reid and Justin The Therapist

In this special episode, Justin The Therapist steps into the host seat for a candid conversation with Ward 9 Councillor Martin Reid. With a background in social work, marriage and family counselling, frontline community support, and municipal leadership, Martin brings a unique perspective on care, connection, and what communities actually need to thrive. Together, Justin and Martin explore the importance of human connection, kindness, psychological safety, and emotional vocabulary, both within relationships and across communities. They also discuss the grand reopening of BB’s Mississauga location, entrepreneurship and local support systems in Mississauga, faith-based approaches to care, and the importance of wraparound services. The conversation also touches on Justin and Martin’s shared background in marriage and family therapy, leading into a deeper discussion around relationships. This episode is a little different from our usual therapist interviews, and that’s intentional. We’re always exploring new ways to have meaningful conversations, highlight important voices, and create content that genuinely resonates. Let us know if you enjoyed this style of episode; we’d love to hear your thoughts. 00:00 – Get to know Martin and his background 14:00 – The grand reopening of BB’s Mississauga location & Martin’s mission: support, amplify, and connect 17:50 – Human connection, kindness, and caring 24:00 – Martin’s background with Tyndale and a faith-based approach 29:00 – Psychological safety and emotional vocabulary 40:00 – Entrepreneurship and support in Mississauga 48:00 – Shared background in marriage and family therapy programs LINKS: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 Have a question for a therapist? Send it to mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/

#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