When people hear "OCD," they usually picture someone who likes things clean and organized. In my practice, that's rarely the full picture. Many of the clients we see with OCD have never mentioned a cleaning ritual in their life. What they're carrying is something much harder to talk about, and the cleanliness stereotype is often part of why they've stayed quiet about it for years. The presentation I see most often looks like this. A thought arrives, uninvited, and it's distur

Want to feel more confident in interpersonal situations? Psychology has some surprisingly simple answers. Being likable isn't about having the funniest personality, always knowing what to say, or trying to impress everyone around you. A lot of it comes down to how people feel when they're with you. Do they feel heard? Comfortable? Interesting? Accepted? Social psychology has spent decades studying attraction and interpersonal relationships. Clinical psychology also gives us p

Finding the right psychologist can feel surprisingly difficult. There are hundreds of therapists and psychologists in Toronto, all with different specialties, training, fees, and approaches. So how do you know who is right for you? The best psychologist is not necessarily the one with the most impressive website or the longest list of credentials. What matters most is finding someone who is qualified to help with your concerns, whose approach fits your needs, and with whom yo