How to Overcome the Stigma of Seeking Therapy
Mental health is a topic that can stir up a range of emotions - fear, shame, embarrassment, and even anger. It is often associated with...
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Nicole Lobo
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
Why are boundaries so important?!
POV: You are sitting in a therapy session explaining why you are frustrated at your mother for telling you you were wrong to be angry at...
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Nicole Lobo
- Dec 23, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to Be Well Therapy Studio!
Hello there (again!) and welcome to my new and improved practice, Be Well Therapy Studio! If you are a new visitor, returning visitor,...
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Nicole Lobo
- Aug 17, 2020
- 5 min
FAQ: Do you offer a sliding scale or reduced rate?
Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes for therapists setting a sliding scale or reduced rate? Check out this post to find out!
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Nicole Lobo
- Jun 11, 2020
- 5 min
I've never been to therapy before...what should I expect when I reach out?
With the current pandemic causing some anxiety, unease, and dysfunction in our lives during this time; many individuals have been...
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Nicole Lobo
- May 6, 2020
- 4 min
FAQ: "Do You Accept Insurance?"
Many prospective clients often reach out for a free therapeutic consultation prior to scheduling the first appointment. After getting...
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Nicole Lobo
- Apr 2, 2020
- 6 min
Psychotherapy vs. Counselling: What's the Difference?
What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a counsellor? Check out this post to find out!
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Nicole Lobo
- Mar 6, 2020
- 4 min
Accessing Quality Counselling: My Personal Fundamentals in Private Practice Work
As a therapist in private practice, I see the need for quality therapy; these are my personal fundamentals to make accessing therapy easier.
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Nicole Lobo
- Jan 20, 2020
- 3 min
Am I a Pessimist or Just Fed Up!?
I often hear people commenting about how a particular viewpoint or their "general personality" is either optimistic or pessimistic. For...
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Nicole Lobo
- Dec 6, 2019
- 7 min
A Client's Growth: A Story of Vulnerability and Courage
Hello again and happy December! Besides the hustle and bustle that is this time of year, I realize that this is also a time for deep...
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Nicole Lobo
- Oct 15, 2019
- 7 min
Navigating Burnout + 8 Self-Care Ideas to Try!
Hello lovely people of the internet! I hope you all are well and have navigated through the food-coma weekend we call "Thanksgiving." All...
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Nicole Lobo
- Sep 25, 2019
- 5 min
The Mind and Body Connection: Understanding the Impacts of Physical Pain & Emotional Pain
Picture this: It's your first day of a new job that you have been anxiously waiting for. You aced the interview and are confident in your...
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Nicole Lobo
- Jul 26, 2019
- 5 min
What To Know For Your First Counselling Session
Taking the step to reach out to a therapist is a huge leap and often involves a lot of research, emailing, and discussion. Deciding that...
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Nicole Lobo
- May 6, 2019
- 4 min
Anxiety Series Part 1: Understanding Anxiety
As a therapist, I hear the word "anxiety" get thrown around quite often, as one might imagine. It made me wonder...are we overusing the...
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Nicole Lobo
- Apr 4, 2019
- 4 min
The Hills and the Valleys...
Life is all about the climb. The hills and valleys we travel tell a story about the life we live, the people we are, and the moments that...
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Nicole Lobo
- Nov 27, 2018
- 5 min
Feeling Overwhelmed & Running Out of Steam
As we near closer to the busy and chaotic Christmas season and winding down of the 2018 year, it is only fair to assume many of us are...
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Kim McCullough, MA
- Apr 27, 2018
- 5 min
Are you on the edge of the empathy abyss?
I'm so excited to share my first guest post with all of you today! Kim is a fellow grad school colleague of mine from Vancouver Island,...
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Nicole Lobo
- Apr 12, 2018
- 4 min
Silencing the Internal Critic
This week, I ran another poll and discovered many of my readers were interested in the topic of silencing the internal critic, and it...
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Nicole Lobo
- Apr 12, 2018
- 4 min
Silencing the Internal Critic
This week, I ran another poll and discovered many of my readers were interested in the topic of silencing the internal critic, and it...
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Nicole Lobo
- Mar 29, 2018
- 6 min
Staying Strong When Everything Goes Wrong
I published a poll at the beginning of this week asking what everyone would be interested in reading on the blog and was pretty shocked...
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