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Practicing Experiential and Narrative Psychotherapy with a Holistic Approach. Message me for details, Free Consultation and Reduced Rates available

08/13/2025

5 simple steps to pause, breathe, and respond with kindness 💙

Which one do you need most today?

08/11/2025

The Women by Kristin Hannah is a powerful, emotionally gripping novel that shines a long-overdue spotlight on the forgotten female nurses of the Vietnam War. Through the eyes of Frankie McGrath, a young woman who enlists to serve, Hannah explores themes of courage, trauma, sisterhood, and the brutal cost of war. With vivid historical detail and deeply human characters, the story confronts the personal and societal aftermath of a war that changed a generation. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, The Women is a tribute to resilience and a compelling reminder of the stories that history too often overlooks.

08/08/2025

I Feel Bad When Others Are Upset: Managing Empathy Without Emotional Overload

If you’ve ever taken on the emotional weight of someone else’s pain, you’re not alone. This blog breaks down why we often feel overly responsible for others' emotions, and how to set healthy emotional boundaries without losing your empathy.

📖 Read the full post: https://www.ontariotherapists.com/post/i-feel-bad-when-others-are-upset

08/06/2025

Guilt vs. Growth
✅ Feeling bad doesn’t mean you are bad
✅ You can learn to recognize healthy guilt vs. toxic guilt
✅ It’s okay to take up space without apology

You deserve to feel safe in your own mind, not stuck in a loop of guilt and self-blame. Therapy can help you rewrite the script.

08/01/2025

"I feel bad... but I don't know why."
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Feeling bad without a clear reason can be confusing, overwhelming, and isolating, but it’s more common than you might think.

In our latest blog, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about unexplained emotional discomfort and offer compassionate insights to help you better understand what’s going on beneath the surface.

✨ Read now at OntarioTherapists.com or click the link here: https://www.ontariotherapists.com/post/i-feel-bad-frequently-asked-questions

07/30/2025

Do you ever find yourself saying “I feel bad”… but you're not even sure why?

Guilt, shame, self-doubt: they can sneak into our everyday thoughts and weigh us down.

Whether it’s apologizing for things you didn’t do wrong, constantly second-guessing yourself, or just feeling like you're too much or not enough, these patterns often come from past experiences that taught us we had to earn love or avoid conflict at all costs.

The good news? You’re not broken. You’re human, and these feelings make sense in context.

Therapy can help untangle the “why” behind your guilt and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Keep an eye out for this Friday's post for more information!

07/25/2025

Rebuilding Trust in a Relationship After Cheating, Lying, or Secrecy:

Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship. The road to healing can feel uncertain when that foundation is shaken by cheating, lying, or secrecy. However, rebuilding trust in a relationship is possible with commitment, open communication, and mutual effort. This article explores strategies for couples working through betrayal and seeking to restore the bond they once shared.

Learn more at, https://www.ontariotherapists.com/post/rebuilding-trust-in-a-relationship

07/23/2025

What Rebuilding Trust Looks Like?

Trust can feel fragile after it’s been broken, but rebuilding it doesn’t mean “going back to how things were.”

It means creating something stronger and safer than before. Here’s what that process can look like:
✅ Honest, consistent communication
✅ Owning your mistakes and making amends
✅ Setting clear boundaries
✅ Showing up — over and over again

It takes time. It takes effort. But many relationships do recover (and even thrive) after rupture.

You don’t have to do it alone. A therapist can help guide the process.

07/18/2025

💔 Rebuilding trust after it's been broken isn’t easy, but it is possible.

Whether it’s due to betrayal, dishonesty, or emotional disconnection, the road back to trust requires vulnerability, patience, and real work from both people in the relationship.

The first step? Naming the hurt and taking responsibility without defensiveness. Healing starts when we listen to understand, not to respond.

Remember: Trust isn’t just given, it’s earned. And with consistent effort and openness, it can be rebuilt.

07/16/2025

While kids are incredibly resilient, they sometimes face emotional struggles they can't explain. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who cares, your support can make all the difference.

Children don’t always express sadness in obvious ways, but with patience, empathy, and consistent care, you can help them feel seen, safe, and supported. It’s not about having perfect answers; it’s about showing up, listening without judgment, and making space for their feelings to unfold. 💛

07/09/2025

New Blog Post: How to Help a Sad Kid Feel Seen, Heard, and Supported

Kids may bounce back quickly, but that doesn’t mean they don’t struggle emotionally. Sometimes, they can’t put their feelings into words — that’s where you come in.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, knowing how to support a sad child matters. It’s not about having all the answers, it’s about being present, listening with empathy, and creating a space where they feel safe to feel.

Small moments of care can make a big impact. 💛

Read the blog today: www.ontariotherapists.com/post/how-to-support-a-sad-kid

07/07/2025

The Gift of Fear is a compelling and empowering read that challenges the way we think about fear, intuition, and personal safety. Written by security expert Gavin de Becker, this book offers a vital message: fear is not always a weakness, it can be your greatest ally when it comes to survival.

De Becker draws from his decades of experience protecting public figures and victims of violence to explain how our intuition sends us subtle (but accurate) warnings before danger strikes. With a mix of real-life case studies, psychological insight, and practical advice, he shows how ignoring or rationalizing away fear can have dangerous consequences, especially for women, who are often socialized to prioritize politeness over safety.

One of the most powerful aspects of the book is its insistence that true fear is a gift, distinct from worry or anxiety. Where worry is manufactured, fear is instinctive and often based on subconscious recognition of danger signals. De Becker teaches readers how to recognize these signals, like forced teaming, charm as a tool of manipulation, or persistent boundary-pushing, and respond with confidence.

While some of the content is intense or unsettling, particularly in its exploration of domestic abuse, stalking, and workplace violence, it’s handled with a clear sense of purpose: to educate and protect. De Becker’s tone is direct but compassionate, advocating for empowerment rather than paranoia.

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Thank you kindly for taking the time to read my biography. My name is Spring Berriman; I'm a Registered Psychotherapist, currently practicing in Toronto.

After a successful 15+ year career in the real-estate industry, I made the choice to pursue my true passion, that of helping others. The most personally rewarding aspect of any job I held during this time in real-estate - be that as office manager, executive assistant or operations manager - was that of supporting others in the workplace, thereby fostering strong working and interpersonal relationships, and helping my colleagues to realize their best selves. As a deeply compassionate therapist, I believe strongly in creating a safe space for mutual growth, wherein cohesion and alliance advance the therapeutic processes of healing and development. With avid curiosity and respect, we’ll explore the innermost workings of your mind, heart and spirit. I believe in taking a client-centered approach to my practice, acknowledging you as an individual and working as your pace dictates. Without preconceived agenda, I'll work alongside you holistically in seeking your truth. In addition to Individual Therapy, I also offer Couples Therapy and Group Therapy. I also offer Psychotherapy sessions via Doxy.me - much like Skype or Facetime, but secure - for those who are prevented from attending in person. My office is located at Main and Kingston Rd. in the Upper Beaches. I invite you to contact me in order to begin your journey. Psychotherapy is not presently funded by OHIP, however, extended health benefit plans may offer assistance, in Ontario psychotherapy session as also now tax deductible. Please check your benefits package or consult your tax professional for more details. Individual sessions are typically 50 minutes in length, while couples sessions are 75 minutes, payment is accepted via cash, E-transfer or credit card via Square. Kindly contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule a FREE 50 minute consultation at which we can determine if we would be a good fit in working together, and at this time the matter of rates, among many other things, may be discussed.