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How to Choose a Therapist: 4 Red Flags to Watch For
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many profiles online, it’s not always clear how to choose a therapist or what qualifications to look for. Therapy is deeply personal work, and the relationship you have with your therapist matters. While there isn’t one “perfect” therapist for everyone, there are some important warning signs to be aware of when deciding who to work with. Below are four red flags to watch for when choosing a therapist. 1. They’re not
One Psychology Clinic
Mar 83 min read
Personal Statements & References: The Part Everyone Stresses About
Welcome back to our Grad School Application Blog Series! I’m Micah, One Psychology Clinic’s Intern. On our last post , we expanded on the variety of graduate programs and talked through some helpful tips when deciding where to apply to. In this post, we move into the more intimate and critical parts of a graduate application; personal statements and references. This becomes the moment where you are most vulnerable and openly express your motives and overall goals for the futu
Micah Tumamao
Mar 15 min read
How to Choose Grad School Programs with Minimal Stress
Hi, it's Micah, One Psychology Clinic's intern! In our first post from our Grad School Application Blog Series, Applying to Graduate School: Real Talk , we uncovered the reality of graduate school applications and also the emotional readiness or negative beliefs that can arise during the decision process. As a recent graduate who just completed my own application cycle, I experienced many struggles throughout my first decision to apply. However, another bridge I had to cross
Micah Tumamao
Feb 94 min read
Applying to Graduate School: Real Talk
Hi, it's Micah, One Psychology Clinic's intern! This week we are focusing on what it's like to start to apply to graduate school programs, especially in the fields related to social work, counselling, clinical psychology and psychotherapy. The whole process of graduate applications are daunting and more emotionally demanding than expected. Online advice highlights the perspective that students should already have everything figured out prior to applying. Although there are ma
Micah Tumamao
Jan 203 min read
Time, Tasks, and Structure - Building Systems That Support The ADHD Brain
Introduction: Structure as Self-Support, Not Self-Control For many students and professionals with ADHD, “getting organized” can feel like a moving target. You make a new schedule, use it for a few days, and then it collapses under the weight of real life. That’s not failure, but neuroscience. The ADHD brain thrives on predictability and reward, yet it also craves novelty. Sustainable structure needs to work with that wiring, by balancing consistency with flexibility. This p
Ava Blundell Patterson
Nov 21, 20253 min read
ADHD & The Learning Brain: Understanding How Attention Really Works
ADHD: A Difference in How the Brain Regulates, Not a Lack of Willpower We’ve all heard that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) makes it hard to focus. But that single word, focus, doesn’t capture what’s really going on with the ADHD brain. Attention and focusing doesn’t just mean trying harder or putting in more effort, it’s about how our brains manage executive functions. Executive functioning includes skills like planning, organizing, and remembering what we
Ava Blundell Patterson
Oct 27, 20253 min read
Mental Health Terms People Commonly Misuse And What to Say Instead
Mental health language has quietly slipped into our everyday conversations, and honestly, no judgment if you’ve casually said things like...
One Psychology Clinic
Aug 5, 20253 min read
New to Therapy? What to Expect in Your First Session
Starting therapy for the first time can feel like a big leap, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Whether you’re a teen, a...
One Psychology Clinic
Jun 18, 20253 min read
The Blame Game: Why Do We Jump To The Worst Conclusions About Others' Intentions?
You walk in the door after a long day. Your partner barely glances up from their phone. Your stomach tightens, thinking they don’t care....
One Psychology Clinic
Jun 10, 20253 min read
Why Everyone Seems to Have It Together (Except You): The Trap of Social Comparison
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram or TikTok and felt like everyone else is thriving?Everyone seems to be travelling, working out...
One Psychology Clinic
May 29, 20253 min read
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