Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Vital Minds Psychotherapy Welcome to Vital Minds Psychotherapy! We provide online therapy across Ontario and in person therapy in Hamilton. Ask us about our Affordable Therapy Program.

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Feeling stressed? Writing it out can be one of the simplest ways to calm your mind. These 10 prompts are designed to hel...
09/24/2025

Feeling stressed? Writing it out can be one of the simplest ways to calm your mind.

These 10 prompts are designed to help you process emotions, find perspective, and bring yourself back to centre. Whether you answer one question or all ten, the act of slowing down and reflecting is what makes the difference.

Save this post for your next journaling session and give yourself the chance to breathe a little easier.

09/23/2025

Finding the right therapist matters!

At Vital Minds Psychotherapy, our team is licensed, trained through recognized schools, and practice with evidence-based approaches. This ensures your therapy is ethical, safe, and effective!

Many people think therapy is only for a “crisis,” but the truth is—it can support everyday growth. Therapy teaches subtl...
09/22/2025

Many people think therapy is only for a “crisis,” but the truth is—it can support everyday growth.

Therapy teaches subtle shifts that change the way you live, love, and care for yourself. From questioning negative self-talk to celebrating small progress, these tools make a difference far beyond the therapy room.

Sometimes it’s not about “needing” therapy—it’s about allowing yourself the support you deserve.

09/21/2025

ERP for perfectionists isn’t about being ‘perfect’ at exposures, it’s about learning to sit with imperfection.

Remember, the goal isn’t to do it ‘right,’ it’s to do it real!

09/19/2025

Why do our therapists love psychoeducation?

Because when clients understand what’s happening in their brain & body, they feel more in control of their healing.

Therapy isn’t only about processing emotions, it’s also about learning skills that empower long-term growth.

Your mental health toolkit doesn’t have to be complicated. 🌿 Sometimes, the smallest practices create the biggest shifts...
09/18/2025

Your mental health toolkit doesn’t have to be complicated. 🌿 Sometimes, the smallest practices create the biggest shifts.

From grounding yourself with the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to reframing your thoughts and taking micro-breaks, these little “cheat sheets” can help you reset in the middle of a busy day.

✨ Save this post for when you need a reminder that caring for your mind can be simple—and powerful.

09/18/2025

When a client resists in psychodynamic therapy, it isn’t ‘failure’, it’s valuable info.

Resistance often protects against painful thoughts or feelings coming to the surface. Exploring it together can uncover what’s really going on beneath the defenses.

✨ “Faith and fear both demand you believe in something you cannot see. You choose.” – Bob ProctorMeet our new intern, Ar...
09/17/2025

✨ “Faith and fear both demand you believe in something you cannot see. You choose.” – Bob Proctor

Meet our new intern, Arianna Velocci — a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MACP candidate. With empathy and compassion at the heart of her work, Arianna creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported.

Her collaborative and integrative approach draws on CBT, ACT, EFT, MBCT, somatic therapy, and the Gottman Method to guide individuals and couples through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, ADHD, perfectionism, and more. Arianna believes healing is not meant to be done alone, and she is honoured to walk alongside her clients as they grow, heal, and embrace self-acceptance. 💫

📍 Hamilton + Online Sessions

Things My Therapist Has Said That Resonate With Me🪞 Sometimes the words we hear in therapy stay with us long after the s...
09/16/2025

Things My Therapist Has Said That Resonate With Me

🪞 Sometimes the words we hear in therapy stay with us long after the session ends. These gentle reminders can shift the way we see ourselves, our worth, and our healing journey:

“You don’t have to earn rest.”

“It’s okay to take up space.”

“A boundary is not a wall; it’s a doorway that lets the right people in.”

“Healing is not linear, but it is always progress.”

“You survived your hardest days — that means you can trust yourself moving forward.”

Which one speaks to you the most today?

09/16/2025

Three coffees a day might feel like hydration…and sometimes like a coping skill.

But let’s be real: caffeine ≠ coping.
Coping skills are strategies that help regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and support long-term well-being (think grounding, deep breathing, movement, journaling, therapy—yes, even naps).

Coffee can give you a temporary boost, but it won’t help you cope with stress in the clinical sense.

Healthy coping is about balance, not just buzz

09/16/2025

✨ When you have an amazing therapist who challenges you ✨

Sometimes the most basic needs are the foundation of our mental health.

Did you eat today? Sleep? Move your body? Connect with someone?

•When these basic needs aren’t met, your body and mind feel it:

•Hormonal changes (like elevated cortisol) increase stress.

•Irregular eating and disrupted sleep patterns affect energy and mood.

Over time, these patterns can fuel anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.

This isn’t just about “self-care”—it’s about meeting fundamental human needs that support physiological balance and psychological well-being.

If you’re curious, check out Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to see how these building blocks support mental health:

🔗 https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

💡 Remember: Your physical health is VITAL to your mental wellbeing.

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849 Upper Wentworth Street
Hamilton, ON
L9A5H4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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