Common Concerns in Therapy
People may see a psychologist for many reasons. Here are some of the most common concerns we see at our practice. Others include workplace conflict, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, decision making. If you are experiencing something that is not mentioned here, please reach out to us.
Anxiety, OCD, & Phobias
Depression
Signs of depression include feelings of hopelessness, irritability, sadness, emptiness, guilt, worthlessness. It may also be difficult to find enjoyment from things you usually do, to concentrate, sleep, eat, or feel motivated to do things.
Children
When your child is not feeling well, it can be such a worry for a parent! We work with children who are experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and many other challenges. These illnesses can sometimes present as school refusal, behaviour challenges, or in other ways.
Teenagers
Adolescence is a confusing time for most, especially in our age of social media. We see many teenagers who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
Sometimes, a low mood in teenagers can be hard to spot, as it may come across as irritability or withdrawing from the family. Self-harm, constant worrying, missing school, and eating concerns are some of the symptoms of mental illness in teenagers.
Teenagers find a great benefit in having an objective person to talk to who is not a parent or someone associated with their school.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders involve an all-consuming preoccupation with food and weight which greatly interferes with everyday activities. They can develop in females or males. The struggle to overcome these illnesses without help is often exhausting and challenging.
Some of the signs of Anorexia Nervosa include weight loss, irregular period, avoiding eating in public, maintaining a very restricted diet, skipping meals, exercising excessively. Some of the signs of Bulimia Nervosa include going to the bathroom immediately after meals, large amounts of food disappearing from the cupboards, or using laxatives or vomiting to control weight.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing signs of disordered eating, reach out to us.
Post-Partum Anxiety and Depression
Symptoms include mood swings, crying, worrying, irritability, and sadness. If these symptoms last longer than two weeks, are distressing to you, or make it difficult to carry out daily activities, you may have post-partum depression.
Feelings of depression may also come with symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive worry, constantly feeling “on guard,” or avoiding certain people or places.
Post-partum depression is a serious illness. If it is not treated, it can have long term consequences for both you and your baby. Some behaviours that women use to cope with the negative feelings may actually make things worse, such as staying up late to get alone time, not attending support groups or social events, or using drugs or alcohol to deal with problems.