Watson Therapy

03/06/2025

New Blog Post is out! Check it out on our website.

The world seems to be getting more and more chaotic by the hour. The stress that comes from the lack of predictability and the constant borage of "urgent" new stories can take a toll on all of us. If you are having a harder time sleeping, losing interest in things that are important to you or find yourself unable to pull away from your phone, this post is for you.

If you or someone you know is struggling to cope with all the wild things happening in the world right now. Reach out for support, you don't have to navigate this alone.

The world is increasingly stressful for all of us. Why should we worry about stress anxiety and burnout and what can we do about it?

11/29/2024

New Office Space opens on Sunday, December 1st!!
We are so excited to welcome all our clients, old and new, to our new office space at 53 Ainslie St N. The new space will give us more flexibility to fit into your schedule and provide more service to more people!
Bonus: parking is available at the back of the building!

09/09/2024

"I think most people struggle with this. Their lights are always green. Just the thought of slowing down makes them feel like they’ll fall behind. Stopping and taking a much-needed break makes them feel guilty." - Brene Brown

There is soooo much pressure to keep up, do more, be productive, earn more, do it perfectly. The idea of stopping or evening slowing is often something our body starts to tell us before our mind is ready to listen. If you are feeling burnt out, exhausted but cant sleep, if you are overwhelmed at the idea of getting everything done, know that it isn't you that failing. It is society that is failing you.

Come talk about it. 💜

09/07/2024

We are ending our summer holidays and heading into a time of routine. This is a great time to focus on building up your wellness reserve and preparing for the dark months ahead. If you struggle in the winter, take things time to build a routine you are proud of, something that feels manageable and enjoyable and helps you and the people in your life thrive.

09/05/2024

We will work with you to optimize your coverage, getting you the most benefit for the benefits that you have.

We are also lucky to be able to offer a reduced rate (sliding scale) for folks who need it. At this time there is a wait list for these session, but please reach out so we can make a plan.

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06/26/2024

Walking through the doors for the first time is not easy. Hopefully knowing what you can expect during that first session will help.

All therapist should begin by reviewing some basic things including confidentiality & it's limits and what we call informed consent. This is important information for you to know about your rights as a client.

What happens after this depends on the therapist, their background and the type of therapy they do. But you should be able to expect the first session to be more focused on getting to know each other. I always say you are a full person and with a whole life to catch me up on and that takes times. They will likely ask questions about your currently life (friends, family, job, hobbies etc.), your background (who you grew up with, some key life experiences etc.) and about the things that has lead you to the office. The focus really is about getting a picture of who you are and what has lead you through the door.

If you have more specific question, reach out! We would be happy to answer them.

06/23/2024

Not knowing what to expect when you walk into therapy for the first time can be very intimidating. Watson therapy is in an old limestone building close to the river in Galt. The door to the office leads to the only office upstairs so once you are here you wont get lost. Check out our Instagram page for more photos. If you have any questions reach out we are happy to walk you through it to help it feel as comfortable as it can.

05/27/2024

Grief is complicated and messy, and for a lot of us our instinct is to "manage" it, contain it, make it small and appropriate. But grief is intense and whether you make space for it or not it will find a way to show up in your life. This is how grief can become insurmountable.
At its core, grief is about love, and make space for it is an important want to honor that love.

Andrew Garfield gets emotional when talking about the recent loss of his mother, and relates her life to the life of Jonathan Larson, the man he portrays in ...

05/23/2024

Warm weather is here!☀️ But with it comes added pressure to look a certain way. Social Media is rapidly filled with images of "beach bodies" and promises of rapid weight loss. If you are struggling with your body, feeling uncomfortable or anxious. If you are getting on a scale frequently to check your body's "goodness" or "worth", or if this is the year you want to learn to embrace your body and treat it well, now is a great time to start.
Treating our bodies as though they are valuable, deserving of movement🤸🤸‍♀🤸‍, nourishment and belonging is the best way to build a sustained change. A scale cannot tell you you are good enough, only you can do that. Make this summer different, treat your body differently. If you want support with this, please reach out, we are here for you.

Also don't forget your sunscreen 🕶

05/15/2024

There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Solitude helps us find peace and calm, but more importantly it helps us remember ourselves. It is in solitude that we remember where others stop and we begin. Our boundaries, goals, values and dreams all become more clear when we spend time, even a little, in solitude. This means time alone and tuned into ourselves, not time alone and watching a screen or engaged in another distraction. If you are feeling lost, conflicted or overwhelmed, take some time to be in solitude, tune into yourself and see what comes up. If you want support with this we are here to help.

05/08/2024

Book Recommendation!!

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris is a fantastic book (also available in Audiobook format for those who prefer to listen). If you are feeling stuck in the struggle of trying to rid yourself of difficult emotions this book will give you tools to change that. There are also tons of free resources that accompany the book to help you apply what you read.

05/07/2024

If you are caught off guard by feeling exhausted, burnt out or so overwhelmed that your body is shutting down or tuning out, you are definitely not alone. We all have days where we are so caught up doing things (often for other people) that we completely miss things like hunger cues and changes in our emotions. The real problem with this is that it often makes us more reactive, and can lead to us behaving in ways we aren't proud of.
The good news is that there are LOTS of things that we can do to help change this cycle. One of the simplest is to start checking in with yourself more. Now I am sure that you can go down a rabbit hole and find all sorts of things a check in "should" include. The important thing is that you do it and it works for you. So set an alarm to go off twice a day and when it does ask yourself "how am I" and then do something with that information.

If you are having a lot of trouble getting out of the loop reach out and we will be happy to help you find a way forward.