The Therapist Diaries

  Hello and Welcome back to The Therapist Diaries,   Can you believe it’s been a whole year since I wrote my very first blog post? Honestly, I can’t. Over the last twelve months, I’ve gone from working as a Crisis Intervention Specialist, to becoming a clinician in a youth residential centre, and finally taking the leap into independent private practice. Along the way, I wrestled with the LCSW exam, figured out the endless learning curve of running my own business, moved countries, moved in with my boyfriend, and continued navigating my own mental and physical health journey. And somehow, amidst all of that, I’ve kept a long list of side projects alive too. Through every challenge, change, and unexpected turn, one thing has remained constant: gratitude. I’ve never lost sight of how blessed I am, nor how much of this journey would have been impossible without the love, encouragement, and support of the people around me. Looking back, here are five lessons this year has taught m...

Hello and Welcome Back to The Therapist Diaries,  It's all over the new recently, AI is taking over! As many are concerned over its usage and the future impacts on the job market, those of us in healthcare roles are also concerned about the society's growing dependence on it, and if it does more harm than good when it comes to mental and physical wellbeing.  If you've found yourself asking ChatGPT about anxiety, relationship problems, stress at work, or whether your childhood experiences may still be affecting you today, you're certainly not alone. Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common source of information, guidance, and emotional support for millions of people. As a therapist, I've noticed a growing number of clients arriving in sessions after having lengthy conversations with AI about their mental health. Some use it to process emotions, others use it to journal, and many turn to it during moments when they feel overwh...