Well... I Guess I’m a Blogger Again
If you know me, you probably already know this won’t be your typical therapist blog.
I’m told blogs are great for SEO, and while I’ll definitely play that game because “Google likes words,” the posts I write here are going to be a bit more real.
Expect a mix of random thoughts, deep dives into mental health, and the things I’ve learned over the past 18 years doing this type of work. They’ll be a combination of funny, deep, and authentic.
The Notes App Realization
I’ve spent 18 years as a therapist encouraging my clients to journal, and only recently realized I’ve been doing it myself for years; I just never called it that.
After my mom passed away in January 2025, I noticed that often, when I’d start thinking about her, I would feel consumed by the weight of it all.
I would naturally grab my phone and start typing thoughts, realizations, and memories into the Notes app. Afterward, I’d notice I felt a bit better.
Between those moments of processing grief and the bursts of inspiration that hit when my ADHD meds kick in, I realized I’ve always enjoyed writing.
Interestingly enough, I had a blog in my twenties where I talked very candidly about fitness and other life things. Being a decent writer is also likely what got me through university.
So, here we are.
But also, you might be wondering how I got here in the first place.
Why I Left the “Safety” of a Government Job (“but what about the pension!?”)
Growing up, I actually wanted to be a police officer. But life happened, and things changed. I moved to Australia after university, and when I came back to Alberta, I fell into a role with a provincial health organization… if you know, you know.
I stayed there for 17 years.
That is where I was trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in 2022.
At first, I’ll be honest: I thought it sounded too good to be true. I remember thinking, “If this were legit, everyone would be doing it.”
Well, turns out it is legit. And I’m still not entirely sure why more therapists aren’t doing it.
Once I started seeing the results of ART, everything changed. I got into this profession to help people, and suddenly I had a really cool tool that allowed clients to experience meaningful change in a fraction of the time.
Working for a massive health organization was slowly stealing my soul, and I knew I could be doing so much more for people on my own.
I had, oddly enough, started ADHD medication in December 2023. Then, on January 3, 2024, I had a random call with a colleague where we briefly talked about private practice life.
And, well, I opened my practice in Devon literally a month later, on February 3, 2024.
After a year of not being able to keep up with how busy I was, I resigned from my “safe job” in January 2025. Now, I do ART and only ART.
No regrets.
Not many therapists structure their practice this way. I have my theories as to why, but that’s a blog for another day. What I do know is that my clients love it, and the results continue to amaze me.
Most of my client base comes from word of mouth, with people travelling from all over Alberta, which is the biggest compliment.
What’s Next?
As I move along with this blogging thing, I’m going to share the patterns I see, the things clients are tired of, and the parts of mental health care we need to talk more about.
I’m not here to quote textbooks or share the five best hacks to conquer anxiety. I’m here because I witness the insights, teachings, and results of this evidence-based therapy every single day. I want more people to know about it… and I’m bored and like to write.
People are tired of feeling stuck. They’re tired of trying to breathe through everything. They’re tired of retelling their painful stories over and over. And honestly, they’re tired of continuously being offered “masterclasses” by Instagram influencers.
I’m here to show that there can be a faster way to heal, without drugs.
It’s pretty magical, really.
Stay tuned. I’m a blogger again.
