Uprise Psychology & Wellness

09/19/2025

As parents, it’s easy to put yourself last. But the truth is, when you care for your mental health, you’re also caring for your child’s wellbeing. Therapy, rest, and support aren’t luxuries, they’re essentials for raising resilient kids.

If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or email at info@uprisepsychology.com
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09/18/2025

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but the right support makes all the difference. Beth, Liv, and Riley each bring a warm and compassionate approach to help you navigate life’s challenges. 🌿 Take this opportunity to connect with one of them and see if it’s the right fit for you.

If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or email at info@uprisepsychology.com
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09/12/2025

🍂 Fall is nature’s reminder that change can be both beautiful and necessary. As the season shifts, it’s the perfect time to pause, reset, and realign with what feels grounding. Whether it’s letting go of old habits, creating cozy rituals, or simply breathing in the crisp air, give yourself permission to slow down and care for your mental health this season.

If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or email at info@uprisepsychology.com
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09/09/2025

Starting therapy can feel intimidating—especially if your therapist is “just starting out.” But here’s the secret: working with a newer therapist might be one of the most supportive, affordable, and effective decisions you make.

✨ **Double the care**: you get your therapist’s attention *plus* the expertise of a licensed supervisor.
✨ **Affordable access**: high-quality therapy at a fraction of the usual cost.
✨ **Fresh perspective**: curiosity, flexibility, and up-to-date training in evidence-based practices.
✨ **Passion & investment**: newer therapists are motivated, attentive, and deeply committed to growth.

A “newbie” might just be the perfect fit.
👉 Read more here: The Hidden Benefits of Working With a Newbie Therapist

https://uprisepsychology.com/2025/09/the-hidden-benefits-of-working-with-a-newbie-therapist/

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09/07/2025

🎉 Welcoming New Therapists to Uprise Psychology & Wellness! 🧠✨

We’re thrilled to introduce Olivia (Liv) Lazimbat, Riley Desmarais and Beth Pentland, new therapists joining our practice—each bringing unique backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise, but all united in their commitment to psychologically safe, inclusive, and evidence-based care.

Whether newly entering the field or bringing years of experience, our therapists are grounded in Uprise’s values:
🟡 Trauma-informed
🟡 Compassionate
🟡 Anti-Oppressive
🟡 Client-centred
🟡 Rooted in current, research-backed approaches

Our team supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, eating and body image concerns, relationship issues, and life transitions.
We also offer low-cost therapy options through our student and early-career clinician, ensuring access to high-quality care for more people in our community.

📞 Now accepting new clients and offering free consultations
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📍 Virtual & in-person sessions available

We’re proud to keep growing a team that meets people where they are—with empathy, integrity, and real support for change.

09/07/2025

September has a reputation for reinvention—but what if that fresh-start energy leaves you overwhelmed instead? If you’ve been feeling restless, scattered, or simply not “back-to-normal” after summer’s laid-back rhythm, you're far from alone. In our latest post, we unpack the surprising roots of “September Anxiety”—from sudden routine shifts to seasonal changes—and help you reclaim calm with five practical, gentle strategies:

• Ease into new routines (no need to leap all at once)
• Ditch the all-or-nothing mindset—progress in small steps
• Schedule moments of joy—don’t let fun fall by the wayside
• Ground yourself each day—mindful breathing, meditating, or just stretching
• Reach out if you need help—therapy is here, and you're not alone

Feeling off-kilter this September? Give yourself the break you deserve—and read on to feel more grounded than ever.

Feeling Anxious This September? Here’s Why (and What to Do About It) by uprisepsychology | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized By Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C. Psych. September can be a tricky month for mental health. After the slower pace of summer, life suddenly speeds up. Kids go back to school, wor...

09/05/2025

Therapy doesn’t have to look a certain way.
Sometimes healing starts with something as simple as listening to your favourite song, building something with your hands, having a snack, or just lying on the floor.

These moments create comfort, safety, and connection because therapy is about finding what works best for you.

If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or email at info@uprisepsychology.com
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Disclaimer: My social media accounts are for educational purposes only and should not be considered psychotherapy or medical care.

08/28/2025

September can feel like a “second New Year.” 🍂

Fresh notebooks, changing routines, earlier mornings, new expectations… it’s a lot. And with that comes anxiety — even if you thought you were “ready.”

Here’s the truth: back-to-school (or back-to-routine) anxiety is completely normal. It doesn’t mean you’re unprepared or weak — it means your nervous system is working hard to adjust to change.

That’s why compassionate reframes matter. 💛
Instead of judging yourself for feeling anxious, you can remind yourself:
✨ Anxiety = adjustment, not failure
✨ It’s okay to move at your own pace
✨ You’re not the only one finding this hard (no matter what social media looks like)

So if September feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone. These shifts take time — and your worth is not measured by how quickly you “get it together.”

Be gentle with yourself this season. 🍁

💬 What’s one kind reframe you want to carry with you into this back-to-school season?

If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or check the link in bio.
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Disclaimer: Our social media accounts are for educational purposes only and should not be considered psychotherapy or medical care.

08/27/2025

🌟 Meet Riley, the newest member of our team at Uprise!

Riley is a dedicated therapist offering both in-person and virtual sessions with immediate availability. Whether you’re looking for support navigating life’s challenges or working toward personal growth, Riley is here to help.

✨ What you should know about Riley:
🗓️ Immediate availability
🏡 Offering in-person & virtual therapy
💻 Free 15-min consults available

We’re so excited to welcome Riley to our community and can’t wait for you to meet them! Interested in working together? Book your first session or a FREE 15-min consultation through the link in our bio.

08/25/2025

🍂 Feeling more anxious than usual this September? You’re not alone.

Transitions—even positive ones—tend to stir up anxiety. September comes with shorter days, cooler weather, packed schedules, and memories of “back-to-school” pressures. For many, those old associations can re-activate feelings of stress, perfectionism, or overwhelm.

If you’ve noticed your sleep, mood, or focus shifting this month, it may be *September anxiety* showing up. The good news: there are ways to calm your nervous system and move through this season with more ease.

Swipe through to learn:
✨ Why September often triggers anxiety
✨ Signs you might be experiencing it
✨ 5 simple ways to soothe your mind + body this month

Your feelings make sense—and you don’t have to power through alone. 💛

👉 Comment “September” below and I’ll send you the full blog with more tools to support you.
If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or check the link in bio.
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Disclaimer: Our social media accounts are for educational purposes only and should not be considered psychotherapy or medical care.

08/21/2025

Sometimes clients worry that what they do in therapy is “weird” but from our perspective, it’s completely normal.

The silences, the laughter, the tears, the last-minute revelations… they’re all part of how healing unfolds. Therapy isn’t about doing it “right” it’s about showing up as you are. 🛋️✨

If you need some extra help with your mental health, send us a DM or email at info@uprisepsychology.com
Follow Uprise for everyday mental wellness 🏡

Disclaimer: My social media accounts are for educational purposes only and should not be considered psychotherapy or medical care.