Lisa Shouldice MA, RP, CCP Psychotherapy Clinic

04/16/2026

New blog: Assertiveness for Women — The Power of Saying No: A 3-Step Guide. Learn practical steps to set boundaries, speak up confidently, and reclaim your time and energy. Read the full post: https://wix.to/gG6mJPR

Women's Assertiveness Learning to Be More Assertive A 3-Step Guide

04/14/2026

Love languages aren’t just a trend.

They shape how you give — and receive — love.

You may show care through actions.
Your partner may need words.
Or time.
Or touch.

Without understanding this, both people can feel unseen… while trying their best.

Connection isn’t just about love.
It’s about translation.

Learn how to communicate your needs more clearly through the link in bio.

04/12/2026

Your attachment style shapes how you date.

Anxious: fears losing connection
Avoidant: fears being overwhelmed
Disorganized: both at once
Secure: can stay present in closeness

You’re not “too much” or “too distant.”
You’re patterned.

And patterns can be understood — and changed.

If you’re curious how your attachment shows up in dating, explore more in the link in bio.

04/09/2026

How to Be Assertive in Relationships: A Guide for Women

We discuss the challenges women face with assertiveness in relationships and provide practical steps to address them. We talk about how socialization teaches women to prioritize harmony, but explain that the first step to being assertive is acknowledging your own feelings—whether that’s annoyance or resentment. We share that partners actually want honesty, and we recommend a two-step approach: have one focused conversation about what bothers you (keeping it to about 10 minutes), then use a single sentence to refer back to it in the future. This prevents defensiveness and avoidance while allowing you to communicate your needs effectively.

04/06/2026

Sexual compatibility isn’t superficial.

It’s part of long-term connection.

Desire, boundaries, preferences, identity — all of it matters.

These conversations can feel uncomfortable early on.
But avoiding them creates bigger problems later.

Healthy relationships make space for honesty — even around difficult topics.

If you want support navigating intimacy and connection, visit the link in bio.

04/01/2026

Understanding Different Types of Burnout: How to Recognize What You’re Experiencing

We discuss the various types of burnout that people can experience, particularly those with autism and ADHD, and how to distinguish between work burnout and depression. We explore how work burnout differs from depression—while depression feels globalized and persistent, work burnout often improves temporarily with vacation but returns with dread when returning to work, causing nervous system agitation. We emphasize that awareness is the first step in identifying which type of burnout you’re experiencing so you can seek appropriate treatment, whether that’s time off work or professional support.

03/30/2026

Chemistry can start a relationship.

Emotional intelligence sustains it.

Can you sit with someone else’s pain without shutting down?
Can you communicate without attacking or withdrawing?
Can you hold space without losing yourself?

These are the skills that build long-term connection.

Not just attraction — but emotional capacity.

If you want to strengthen how you show up in relationships, visit the link in bio.

03/27/2026

Dating culture teaches us to focus on finding “the one.”

But what if the real work is becoming someone who can sustain love?

The way you communicate, regulate emotions, handle conflict, and show up in hard moments matters more than chemistry.

The right person won’t fix your patterns.
But your patterns will shape every relationship you enter.

If you want a healthy relationship, start by becoming someone who can build one.

Explore more dating and relationship insights through the link in bio.

03/26/2026

Not sure whether CBT or EFT is the right therapy for you? Discover the differences, benefits, and how each approach can help you heal in my new blog post. Read more: https://wix.to/QqjaRQB

Therapy approaches: CBT vs. EFT That approach is right for me?

03/26/2026

We discuss how to effectively support a partner who struggles with ongoing anxiety. While caretaking comes from a place of love, doing things for them can actually make anxiety worse by enabling avoidance and shrinking their world. Instead, we talk about the importance of accompanying them through challenges rather than removing those challenges, allowing them to build confidence in themselves. We also explore the need for healthy boundaries on both sides, recognizing that it’s okay to take space when needed, and emphasize how seeking professional help can guide you toward supporting your partner in healthy ways that avoid codependence. Learn more link in bio

03/23/2026

Every couple has conflict.

What matters is how you handle it.

Do you shut down?
Get defensive?
Attack?
Avoid?

These patterns don’t mean you’re broken.
They mean you learned a way to survive connection.

But survival patterns don’t build safe relationships.

Learning to communicate differently changes everything.

If you want to improve how you show up in conflict, explore support through the link in bio.