BOOK A SESSION WITH OMHANI HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/omhani/

Top Specialties: Cultural Identity, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Relationships, and Emotional Wellbeing

Omhani is a registered therapist who works with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and questions around identity and belonging. Her approach is person-centred and culturally informed, creating space for clients to explore their experiences in a way that honours their values, community, and lived experiences.

In this episode of Ask A Therapist, I bring three listener-submitted questions directly to Omhani:

• What if I’m hesitant about therapy because my community has historically been hurt by the mental health system?

• If I can’t attend therapy every week because of finances, does leaning on friends and family still count as real support?

• What if I’ve tried CBT before and didn’t like it - Is therapy still for me?

Each question is answered with thoughtful insight, offering reassurance for anyone wondering whether therapy can adapt to their culture, their resources, and their personal preferences.

Please note that each of our therapists 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 SESSION WITH OMHANI HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/omhani/

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969

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BOOK A SESSION WITH JESSICA HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/jessicaaceto/

Top Specialties: Anxiety, Panic, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Trauma

Jessica works with individuals navigating anxiety, panic, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and the impacts of trauma. Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and focused on helping clients better understand their emotional patterns and build sustainable coping strategies.

In this episode of Ask A Therapist, I bring three listener-submitted questions directly to Jessica:

• What does real self-care actually look like beyond bubble baths and spa days?

• What if therapy feels like it’s not working because you struggle to feel your emotions?

• Is it normal to have a harsh inner voice - and what can you do about it?

Each question is answered with practical insight and clinical perspective, offering clarity for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, disconnected, or overly self-critical.

Please note that each of our therapists 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:

Have a question for a therapist? Send it to [email protected]

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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: Why do I get triggered when I want to vent, and someone says "everything happens for a reason"?

Got a question for Justin? Submit yours here:

Email us: [email protected]

DM us: ⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠ OR ⁠@justinthetherapist⁠

Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!

For booking a therapy session, visit our website ⁠bbtherapy.ca⁠ to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you.

BOOK A SESSION WITH DANA HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/dana/

Top Specialties: Life Transitions, Emotional Regulation, Complex Trauma & PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem & Confidence

Dana is a registered therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, emotional regulation challenges, relationship patterns, and the impacts of complex trauma.

In this episode, we explore attachment styles in depth - how anxious and avoidant patterns form, how trauma influences the way we connect with others, and what secure attachment actually looks like in real life. Dana shares practical insight into how these patterns show up in relationships and what it takes to move toward healthier, more emotionally safe connections.

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:

Have a question for a therapist? Send it to [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @bbtherapy.ca

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: My partner cheated a year ago. We’re still together, and they’ve changed... but sometimes I still bring it up when I get triggered. They say I need to ‘let it go,’ but I can’t help it. How do I heal when they’re tired of talking about it?

Got a question for Justin? Submit yours here:

Email us: [email protected]

DM us: ⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠ OR ⁠@justinthetherapist⁠

Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!

For booking a therapy session, visit our website ⁠bbtherapy.ca⁠ to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you.

BOOK A SESSION WITH ZOHREH HERE: https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/zohreh/

Top Specialties: Immigration & Acculturation Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Challenges, Identity

Zohreh is a registered therapist who works with individuals and couples navigating the emotional and relational challenges that can come with immigration, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Her work pays particular attention to how cultural identity, family dynamics, and systemic stressors can shape mental health and relationships.

In this episode, we explore immigration experiences in depth, breaking down first-generation and second-generation struggles and how these different realities can show up in clients’ needs for support. We also discuss relationship challenges that may be intensified when immigrating as a couple, as well as the emotional complexity of building a life between cultures.

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:

Have a question for a therapist? Send it to [email protected]

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Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, founder and CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy, 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’m 30, still renting, single, and figuring things out. Everyone around me seems to be ‘there’ already... house, kids, career. I’m happy for them, but I can’t stop feeling like I missed the mark somewhere.

Got a question for Justin? Submit yours here:

Email us: [email protected]

DM us: ⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠ OR ⁠@justinthetherapist⁠

Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!

For booking a therapy session, visit our website ⁠bbtherapy.ca⁠ to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you.

BOOK A SESSION WITH MARINA HERE:

https://bbtherapy.ca/our_team/marina/

Top Specialties: Complex PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Teen Violence, Women’s Issues, and Trauma

Marina is a registered therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Windsor and via phone or video. She supports clients navigating sexual trauma, complex trauma, and related challenges, with a strong emphasis on creating safety, trust, and care within the therapeutic space. Marina brings a deeply trauma-informed approach to her work and speaks to the importance of pacing in therapy, especially when working with experiences that may be difficult to name or fully understand at first.

In this episode, we explore sexual trauma, complex PTSD, and how therapy can become a true safe space for processing. Marina shares insight into how trauma can show up in subtle ways, why some experiences may not be immediately recognized as traumatic, and how thoughtful, client-led care supports long-term wellbeing.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault for a portion of the conversation.

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:

Have a question for a therapist? Send it to [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @bbtherapy.ca

Welcome to Ask Justin, where Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT, founder and CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy, 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 change depending on who I’m with - at work, with friends, with family. Everyone thinks I’m easygoing, but honestly I don’t even know who I am when I’m alone. How do I stop shape-shifting to fit in?

Got a question for Justin? Submit yours here:

Email us: [email protected]

DM us: ⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠ OR ⁠@justinthetherapist⁠

Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous!

For booking a therapy session, visit our website ⁠bbtherapy.ca⁠ to find a therapist who’s the right fit for you.

BOOK A SESSION WITH SYDNEY HERE

Top Specialties: Teens and Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Young Adults, Trauma, and Identity

Sydney Klassen, MSW, RSW, is a registered social worker based in Toronto who offers individual, family, and group therapy. She is passionate about supporting kids and teens through anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, identity exploration, and medical trauma. In this episode, we dive into playful connection, early development, and the lasting impact of childhood and medical trauma on emotional wellbeing. Sydney shares how she creates safe and creative spaces that help clients of all ages open up, build trust, and find healing.

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:

Have a question for a therapist? Send it to [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @bbtherapy.ca