by Darcie Clarke | Jun 25, 2025
We often talk about feeling “safe” in relationships or environments, but what we’re really describing isn’t physical safety — it’s emotional safety. It’s that deep, steady sense that we can be who we are — without fear of being shamed, ignored, dismissed, or punished...
by Darcie Clarke | Jun 18, 2025
Many people come to therapy carrying a heavy emotional weight: “I feel like I’m always doing something wrong.” “I can’t believe I said that. I’m such a bad person.” “I just don’t feel good enough — ever.” Often, underneath these thoughts is a deep confusion between...
by Darcie Clarke | Jun 11, 2025
There’s a quiet ache that many people carry: “I wish I could say what I really feel.” “I don’t want to upset anyone.” “I always go along with things — even when I don’t want to.” Assertiveness isn’t about being loud or forceful. It’s not about winning arguments. It’s...
by Darcie Clarke | Jun 4, 2025
There’s a quiet kind of power in knowing where you end and where others begin. We often think of boundaries as walls, as something cold or rigid — but in therapy, boundaries are more like garden fences: they don’t shut others out, they protect what’s growing...
by Darcie Clarke | May 20, 2025
You’re tired—but it’s more than that. You care deeply—but lately, even that feels exhausting. Sound familiar? You might be experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s shed some light on these two very human, very...
by Darcie Clarke | May 14, 2025
Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. It doesn’t always look like panic attacks or worst-case-scenario spirals. Sometimes it hides in overthinking, perfectionism, irritability—or that constant hum of unease in the background of your day. This Mental Health Awareness Month,...
by Darcie Clarke | May 13, 2025
Let’s be real—therapy often gets a bad rap. Cue the clichés: lying on a couch, dramatic breakthroughs, awkward silences. But what actually happens in therapy is far more grounded—and human. Think of therapy as a conversation with intention. It’s a space to...
by Darcie Clarke | May 6, 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a perfect time to clear the air about therapy. Despite growing awareness, many myths still linger that keep people from getting the support they need. So let’s talk about it. Here are some of the most common myths I hear as a...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 29, 2025
Take a deep breath—in through your nose, out through your mouth. In that simple moment, your body begins to shift. Breath isn’t just life-sustaining—it’s therapeutic. In clinical practice, breathwork is emerging as a powerful, research-supported tool for emotional...
by Darcie Clarke | Apr 22, 2025
Somatic self-care invites you to tend to your well-being through the body—not just the mind. It’s a gentle, grounded approach to nurturing your nervous system, restoring a sense of safety, and reconnecting with yourself. Here’s how to begin building your own somatic...
