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- #54: Ask A Therapist: You're Doing the Work. So Why Do You Still Feel Stuck? | Dom, Registered Therapist
BOOK A SESSION WITH DOM HERE: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/our-team/dom
Top Specialties: Family Dynamics & Family Conflict, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions
Dom Goold, MACP, RP (Qualifying), is a therapist offering individual and couples therapy in Toronto and virtually. She supports clients navigating family dynamics, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. Dom helps clients explore their experiences, better understand their patterns, and work toward meaningful change in their relationships and everyday lives.
In this episode, Dom and Brooke explore three common questions that come up in therapy: how to recognize progress when we feel stuck, how to become more comfortable expressing our wants and needs, and why everyday responsibilities can feel so urgent and overwhelming. Dom shares a helpful analogy for understanding how growth can happen even when we can't see it yet, offering a different perspective on what it means to be in the middle of change.
Whether you're feeling stuck in your personal growth, struggling to communicate your needs, or finding it difficult to slow down when life feels overwhelming, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives on navigating change, relationships, and uncertainty.
Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you're looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: www.bbtherapy.ca
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
18 min - #53: Ask Justin (For Therapists): How Do I Challenge Clients Without Being Harsh?
Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, our founder and CEO, shares insights on common misconceptions, offers a real look at what therapy actually involves, and answers your questions about mental health, therapy, or just being human… all in a quick, digestible format.
In this episode of Ask Justin, Justin answers one of your real questions: "How do I challenge clients without sounding harsh?"
Got a question for Justin? Email us: [email protected]
DM us: @bbtherapy.ca OR @justinthetherapist
Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/
CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
4 min - #52: Anger, Activism & Why Therapy Is Political | Maria Fakhouri, Registered Therapist
BOOK A SESSION WITH MARIA HERE: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/our-team/maria-f
Top Specialties: Relationship Issues, OCD, Giftedness in Adults, Racial Identity & Social Justice, Depression
Maria Fakhouri, MA, RP, is a registered therapist offering individual therapy in Ottawa and virtually. She works with clients navigating relationship issues, OCD, depression, giftedness in adults, and questions surrounding racial identity and social justice. Maria brings a perspective that recognizes the connection between individual mental health and the broader social and political systems that shape our lives.
In this episode, Maria and Brooke explore anger and why it can be a healthy, necessary response to injustice. They challenge the idea that therapy should always be about finding calm, staying positive, or learning to manage our emotions in isolation from what's happening around us. Maria explains why this approach can feel dismissive for people experiencing oppression, and why acknowledging the realities of the world is an important part of meaningful mental health support. They also discuss what it means to say that therapy itself can be political, and why conversations about racism and systemic oppression can bring up defensiveness.
The conversation then turns to Palestine and collective oppression. Maria reflects on how people from different backgrounds can recognize their own histories of injustice in what is happening in Palestine, and why the idea that some lives are disposable has implications for all of us. Together, they explore the ways collective suffering and injustice affect our sense of safety, connection, and humanity.
Finally, Maria and Brooke shift gears to talk about activism, including common misconceptions about activists and the role that joy and fun can play in creating change. They explore how being part of something meaningful can make those moments of connection and enjoyment even more rewarding.
This episode is an invitation to think differently about anger, mental health, and our responsibility to one another, while making room for the joy that can exist alongside the work of creating a better world.
Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you're looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH MARIA F: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/our-team/maria-f
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
46 min - #51: Parenting, Motherhood & Supporting Kids and Teens (Rewind with Erin, Sydney, and Esther)
Welcome to Rewind with Brooke, where we revisit some of the conversations and insights shared by BB Therapy’s therapists across the Mental Health Matchmaker podcast.
In this episode, we’re bringing together clips from Erin Hatton, MACP, RP, Sydney Klassen, MSW, RSW, and Esther Lee, MDiv, RP for a conversation about parenting, motherhood, and supporting children and teens.
Together, these conversations touch on the many different sides of parenting, from understanding your child’s experiences to navigating your own as a parent.
MEET THE THERAPISTS:
ERIN: https://bbtherapy.ca/erin
SYDNEY: https://bbtherapy.ca/sydney
ESTHER: https://bbtherapy.ca/esther
Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you're looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH ERIN: https://www.bbtherapy.ca/erin
LISTEN TO ERIN'S FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/3-parental-burnout-neurodiversity-in-teens-and/id1752760969?i=1000661918406
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH SYDNEY: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/sydney
LISTEN TO SYDNEY'S FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/24-the-early-years-that-shape-us-and-supporting-teens/id1752760969?i=1000742030890
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH ESTHER: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/esther
LISTEN TO ESTHER'S FULL EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/21-motherhood-the-parts-we-dont-say-out-loud-esther/id1752760969?i=1000725324780
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
19 min - #50: Ask Justin (For Therapists): What Do You Do When Both People in a Relationship Feel They’re Right?
Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, our founder and CEO, shares insights on common misconceptions, offers a real look at what therapy actually involves, and answers your questions about mental health, therapy, or just being human… all in a quick, digestible format.
In this episode of Ask Justin, Justin answers one of your real questions: "How do you respond when both partners in couples therapy have completely different versions of reality? (Example: One partner says, I shut down because you attack me. The other says, I attack because you never listen. How do you find truth when both people feel completely justified?)"
Got a question for Justin? Email us: [email protected]
DM us: @bbtherapy.ca OR @justinthetherapist
Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/
CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
4 min - #49: Are We Burned Out From Trying to Keep Up? | Maddy, Registered Therapist
BOOK A SESSION WITH MADDY: https://bbtherapy.ca/maddy
Top Specialties: ADHD, School Issues, Addiction/Substance Abuse, OCD, Life Transitions, and Relationship Issues
Maddy is a therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Mississauga and virtually by phone or video. She supports clients navigating ADHD, school issues, addiction and substance abuse, OCD, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
In this episode, Maddy explores the pressure so many of us feel to keep moving forward, figure out what's next, and live up to the expectations around us. Maddy shares how social media, career pressures, and the constant stream of advice can make it difficult to hear our own voice, especially during major life transitions. From there, she digs into burnout, before exploring connection, mindfulness, and what we can do when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like the people around us don't fully understand what we're going through.
Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you're looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH MADDY: https://bbtherapy.ca/maddy
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
23 min - #48: Ask Justin: Who Is The Real Villain In Summer House, Kyle or Amanda?
Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, our founder and CEO, shares insights on common misconceptions, offers a real look at what therapy actually involves, and answers your questions about mental health, therapy, or just being human… all in a quick, digestible format.
In this episode of Ask Justin, Justin answers a reality TV related question and we thought it would be fun to tackle from a therapist perspective. The question is "In Bravo's hit series Summer House, who is the real villain? Kyle or Amanda?" PS: You don't need to know anything about Summer House to learn something from this episode!
Got a question for Justin? Email us: [email protected]
DM us: @bbtherapy.ca OR @justinthetherapist
Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/
CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
7 min - #47: Ask a Therapist: Why Is It So Hard to Feel Worthy of Good Things? | Jolie, Registered Therapist
BOOK A SESSION WITH JOLIE: https://bbtherapy.ca/jolie
Top Specialties: Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, and Teens & Adolescence
Jolie is a therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Mississauga and virtually by phone or video. Fluent in English, Arabic, Coptic, French, and Swahili, she supports clients navigating depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and challenges affecting teens and adolescents.
In this episode, Jolie shares a bit about her therapist journey, and explores why it can be so difficult to receive good things, healthy relationships, and kindness when we don't feel worthy of them. Jolie explains how our childhood experiences, relationships, and sense of self-worth can shape what we believe we deserve, and why receiving something as simple as a kind gesture can bring up complicated emotions. Finally, she tackles a difficult question about shame: what happens when you've done something you're not proud of and are afraid to bring it into therapy?
Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you're looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH JOLIE: https://bbtherapy.ca/jolie
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
15 min - #46: Ask Justin: Are All Men Emotionally Unavailable, Or Just The Ones I'm Going For?
Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, our founder and CEO, shares insights on common misconceptions, offers a real look at what therapy actually involves, and answers your questions about mental health, therapy, or just being human… all in a quick, digestible format.
In this episode of Ask Justin, Justin answers one of your real questions: "I feel like in a lot of my relationships, I’m the one asking for more communication, emotional openness, and deeper conversations. Is this something many women experience with men, or am I just choosing partners who struggle with emotional availability?"
Got a question for Justin? Email us: [email protected]
DM us: @bbtherapy.ca OR @justinthetherapist
Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/
CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
4 min - #45: Ask A Therapist: The Truth About Hypnotherapy & Finding the Right Therapist | Dalia, Registered Therapist
BOOK A SESSION WITH DALIA: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/dalia
Top Specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Relational Issues, and Teens & Adolescents
Dalia AlUsta, MACP, RP (Qualifying) is a therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, and virtually by phone or video. Fluent in both English and Arabic, she supports clients navigating anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, and challenges affecting teens and adolescents. Drawing on her background in both psychology and sociology, Dalia takes a holistic approach that considers not only a person's thoughts and emotions, but also the family, culture, and life experiences that shape them.
In this episode, Dalia unpacks one of therapy's most misunderstood approaches: hypnotherapy. Dalia shares why she combines hypnotherapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), explaining how accessing unconscious patterns while building practical coping skills can help create lasting change. Finally, Dalia answers a question many people have after a therapy experience that didn't feel quite right: how do you find a therapist who's actually the right fit for you? Dalia shares why the best therapeutic relationship is about more than credentials it's about finding someone who understands your story, your context, and your lived experience.
Please note that each of these practitioners is fully trained and licensed. If you're looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.
LINKS:
BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH DALIA: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/dalia
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969
FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/
Got a question for a therapist? Email us: [email protected]
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About Mental Health Matchmaker
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We're on a mission to make it easier to find the right therapist! Through candid conversations with therapists from all walks of life, we hear about their personal narratives and therapeutic methods,…
while also enjoying a few silly moments. Get ready for a mix of laughter and vulnerability, as we connect with the person behind each practitioner. The best part is that each is available for a free phone consultation: all booking details are included in the show notes of each episode.