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Finding the right therapist can feel difficult, especially when you are already dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, grief, anger, trauma, or a major life transition. Sometimes, the first step is simply finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable enough to be honest about what you are going through. At Anchored Therapy Centre, we are pleased to introduce Alexander Tran, a compassionate therapist who provides psychotherapy for individuals, teens, couples, and fami

Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference in how comfortable you feel opening up, exploring difficult experiences, and working toward change. At Anchored Therapy Centre, we believe therapy begins with finding a therapist you feel safe, understood, and comfortable with. We are pleased to introduce Jacqueline Brun, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), who provides individual therapy, teen therapy, couples therapy, and marriage counselling in Mississauga,

Pulling Yourself Back to the Present Moment Have you ever felt your heart start to race, your thoughts spiral, and your body tense up? That feeling of being overwhelmed—whether from anxiety, anger, or stress—can feel like you’re being swept away by a current. In these moments, what you need is an anchor. "Grounding" is the psychological practice of pulling your focus away from the storm in your mind and anchoring it in the present moment. These techniques are simple, discreet

The Loudest Voice in the Room is Often Our Own Think about the last time you made a mistake. What was the first thing you said to...

Understanding Perfectionism and People-Pleasing Perfectionism and people-pleasing go hand in hand. They often stem from a desire to meet high standards set by ourselves or others. This might mean trying to be the best employee, an ideal parent, a supportive friend, or a perfect partner. In this relentless pursuit, we frequently measure ourselves against standards that are impossible to achieve. The outcome of such efforts? Exhaustion, burnout, resentment, anxiety, and a growi