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Short, practical reads on anxiety, burnout, relationships, and everyday mental health — written for Ontario readers by Marva Johnson, RP.
Coaching or Therapy? How to Tell Which One You Need
Published August 17, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
Coaching and therapy get talked about as if they were the same thing. They are not, and the difference matters more than most people realise when deciding where to start.
What a First Therapy Session Is Actually Like
Published August 10, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
Booking a first session is often the hardest part. Here is a plain-language walkthrough of what actually happens, from the paperwork to the questions to what happens next.
Why Saying No Gets Easier With Practice
Published July 28, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
If you are the person everyone relies on, "no" can feel like letting people down. Here is why that feeling is learned, and four low-stakes ways to practise saying it.
Five Signs It's Burnout (Not Just a Bad Month)
Published July 17, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
Everyone has hard weeks — burnout is something else. Five signs the tank is truly empty, and a practical next step for each one, from an Ontario Registered Psychotherapist.
Anxiety at 2 a.m.: Five Ways to Calm a Racing Mind
Published July 15, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
When worry wakes you in the middle of the night, it can feel like your mind has a motor you can't switch off. Here are five practical, evidence-based techniques you can use tonight — and how to know when it's time to get support.