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We're on a mission to make it easier to find the right therapist! Through candid conversations with therapists from all walks of life, we hear about their personal narratives and therapeutic methods, while also enjoying a few silly moments. Get ready for a mix of laughter and vulnerability, as we connect with the person behind each practitioner. The best part is that each is available for a free phone consultation: all booking details are included in the show notes of each episode.

  1. 3d ago

    #48: Ask Justin: Who Is The Real Villain In Summer House, Kyle or Amanda?

    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 a reality TV related question and we thought it would be fun to tackle from a therapist perspective. The question is "In Bravo's hit series Summer House, who is the real villain? Kyle or Amanda?" PS: You don't need to know anything about Summer House to learn something from this episode! Got a question for Justin? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com DM us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justinthetherapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous! LINKS: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: ⁠⁠http://www.bbtherapy.ca/⁠⁠ CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? ⁠⁠https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969⁠⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/⁠⁠ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

    #48: Ask Justin: Who Is The Real Villain In Summer House, Kyle or Amanda?

  2. Aug 12

    #47: Ask a Therapist: Why Is It So Hard to Feel Worthy of Good Things? | Jolie, Registered Therapist

    BOOK A SESSION WITH JOLIE: https://bbtherapy.ca/jolie Top Specialties: Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, and Teens & Adolescence Jolie is a therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Mississauga and virtually by phone or video. Fluent in English, Arabic, Coptic, French, and Swahili, she supports clients navigating depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and challenges affecting teens and adolescents. In this episode, Jolie shares a bit about her therapist journey, and explores why it can be so difficult to receive good things, healthy relationships, and kindness when we don't feel worthy of them. Jolie explains how our childhood experiences, relationships, and sense of self-worth can shape what we believe we deserve, and why receiving something as simple as a kind gesture can bring up complicated emotions. Finally, she tackles a difficult question about shame: what happens when you've done something you're not proud of and are afraid to bring it into therapy? 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: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH JOLIE: https://bbtherapy.ca/jolie SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

    #47: Ask a Therapist: Why Is It So Hard to Feel Worthy of Good Things? | Jolie, Registered Therapist

  3. Aug 3

    #46: Ask Justin: Are All Men Emotionally Unavailable, Or Just The Ones I'm Going For?

    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: "I feel like in a lot of my relationships, I’m the one asking for more communication, emotional openness, and deeper conversations. Is this something many women experience with men, or am I just choosing partners who struggle with emotional availability?" Got a question for Justin? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com DM us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justinthetherapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous! LINKS: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: ⁠http://www.bbtherapy.ca/⁠ CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? ⁠https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/⁠ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

    #46: Ask Justin: Are All Men Emotionally Unavailable, Or Just The Ones I'm Going For?

  4. Jul 27

    #45: Ask A Therapist: The Truth About Hypnotherapy & Finding the Right Therapist | Dalia, Registered Therapist

    BOOK A SESSION WITH DALIA: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/dalia Top Specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Relational Issues, and Teens & Adolescents Dalia AlUsta, MACP, RP (Qualifying) is a therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, and virtually by phone or video. Fluent in both English and Arabic, she supports clients navigating anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, and challenges affecting teens and adolescents. Drawing on her background in both psychology and sociology, Dalia takes a holistic approach that considers not only a person's thoughts and emotions, but also the family, culture, and life experiences that shape them. In this episode, Dalia unpacks one of therapy's most misunderstood approaches: hypnotherapy. Dalia shares why she combines hypnotherapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), explaining how accessing unconscious patterns while building practical coping skills can help create lasting change. Finally, Dalia answers a question many people have after a therapy experience that didn't feel quite right: how do you find a therapist who's actually the right fit for you? Dalia shares why the best therapeutic relationship is about more than credentials it's about finding someone who understands your story, your context, and your lived experience. 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: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH DALIA: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/dalia SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

    #45: Ask A Therapist: The Truth About Hypnotherapy & Finding the Right Therapist | Dalia, Registered Therapist

  5. Jul 20

    #44: Ask Justin (For Therapists): What Do I Do When Both Partners Are Escalated?

    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: "What do I do when both partners in a session are emotionally escalated?" Got a question for Justin? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com DM us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justinthetherapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous! LINKS: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/ CURIOUS ABOUT CLINICAL SUPERVISION? https://bbtherapy.ca/services/clinical-supervision/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

    #44: Ask Justin (For Therapists): What Do I Do When Both Partners Are Escalated?

  6. Jul 13

    #43: The Silent Toll: PCOS, Women's Health, and Body Dysmorphia | Vino, Registered Therapist

    BOOK A SESSION WITH VINO HERE: www.bbtherapy.ca/vino Top Specialties: Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Women's Issues, Eating Disorders, Immigrants and Cultural Stress, Identity, Burnout & Stress, and Relationship Issues Vino Thayalan, MACP, RP (Qualifying), is a registered therapist offering individual and couple therapy in Mississauga and virtually across Ontario. She works with clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, women's issues, eating disorders, cultural stress, identity, burnout, and relationship challenges. Fluent in both English and Tamil, Vino creates a compassionate, curious space where clients can better understand their own stories. In this episode, Brooke and Vino explore generational trauma and the stigma around mental health in POC communities. They discuss how creating rapport and curiosity rather than "digging up graves" can help clients feel safe exploring their own stories. The conversation also moves into women's health, including the often-invisible toll of conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and how people manage chronic pain and self-advocacy while holding careers together. Finally, Vino shares what body dysmorphia really feels like beyond the buzzword, and how she supports clients understand and gently quiet the anxious parts of themselves. 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: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH VINO: www.bbtherapy.ca/vino SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

  7. Jul 6

    #42: Ask Justin: Why Do I Only Feel Chemistry With People Who Don't Choose Me?

    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 feel more chemistry with people who don’t choose me fully?" Got a question for Justin? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com DM us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bbtherapy.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justinthetherapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rest assured, your questions will remain anonymous! LINKS: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

    #42: Ask Justin: Why Do I Only Feel Chemistry With People Who Don't Choose Me?

  8. Jun 29

    #41: The Hidden Cost of Being Who Everyone Expects You to Be | Meeraa, Registered Therapist

    BOOK A SESSION WITH MEERAA HERE: https://www.bbtherapy.ca/meeraa Top Specialties: Life Transitions, Guilt & Shame, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Identity Meeraa is a registered therapist offering individual, couple, and family therapy in Mississauga and virtually across Ontario. She works with clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, depression, and feelings of guilt and shame. Fluent in both English and Tamil, Meeraa creates a compassionate space where clients can better understand themselves while building confidence, authenticity, and self-compassion. In this episode, Brooke and Meeraa explore the impact of cultural expectations, particularly for second-generation immigrants growing up between collectivist and individualistic values. They discuss how shame, family expectations, and people-pleasing can influence our sense of self, and why so many people feel like they're constantly performing different versions of themselves depending on where they are. The conversation also dives into perfectionism and the fear of not being "enough," along with the importance of finding validation from within rather than constantly seeking it from others. Finally, Meeraa shares why playfulness, vulnerability, and allowing yourself to be seen without performing can be powerful parts of 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: BOOK A THERAPY SESSION WITH MEERAA: http://www.bbtherapy.ca/meeraa SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mental-health-matchmaker/id1752760969 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/bbtherapy.ca/ Got a question for a therapist? Email us: mentalhealthmatchmaker@gmail.com

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We're on a mission to make it easier to find the right therapist! Through candid conversations with therapists from all walks of life, we hear about their personal narratives and therapeutic methods, while also enjoying a few silly moments. Get ready for a mix of laughter and vulnerability, as we connect with the person behind each practitioner. The best part is that each is available for a free phone consultation: all booking details are included in the show notes of each episode.

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  • Creator
    Building Bridges Psychotherapy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Building Bridges Psychotherapy
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    Mental Health Matchmaker