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I want to be a therapist...what should I consider before getting started during a global pandemic?
Happy January my lovely followers! I hope you had a safe and healthy holiday season with those you love. The holidays looked and felt...

Nicole Lobo
Jan 21, 20214 min read
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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!

Nicole Lobo
Aug 17, 20205 min read
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Life after Yorkville's MACP Program: 1-Year Post-Graduation
Hello readers! I hope you are enjoying your Summer so far, despite the current state of the pandemic that is continuing to face our...

Nicole Lobo
Jul 10, 20206 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Jun 11, 20205 min read
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25 Things I Have Learned by 25
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!! Holy geez I'm 25...that is so weird to think about! Why is it weird? Well, part of me feels older than 25; beyond my...

Nicole Lobo
May 21, 20204 min read
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FAQ: "Do You Accept Insurance?"
Many prospective clients often reach out for a free therapeutic consultation prior to scheduling the first appointment. After getting...

Nicole Lobo
May 6, 20204 min read
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Psychotherapy vs. Counselling: What's the Difference?
What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a counsellor? Check out this post to find out!

Nicole Lobo
Apr 2, 20206 min read
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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.

Nicole Lobo
Mar 6, 20204 min read
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Yorkville University MACP Program: FAQs About My Experience
Dear prospective Yorkville University goer's, current graduate level students, and anyone else who has come across this post today, Dear...

Nicole Lobo
Feb 12, 20209 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Jan 20, 20203 min read
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Year End Review: 2019 Edition
Well blog-readers...another year has came and went and it is time to begin the very thing I advocate for the most in my practice...

Nicole Lobo
Dec 24, 20192 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Dec 6, 20197 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Oct 15, 20197 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Sep 25, 20195 min read
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Therapist
The excitement and anticipation of meeting a new client for the first time, reaching an "ah-ha" moment, and walking alongside someone on their journey through life has been one of my most passionate endeavors since beginning my career as a psychotherapist. As much as I love what I do, there are some aspects of being a therapist that have given me a run for my money. So for all you future therapists out there, or even if you're just curious about the behind the scenes thoughts

Nicole Lobo
Sep 9, 20197 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Jul 26, 20195 min read
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Chronicles of a New Therapist: Graduation & Working as a Therapist!
The time has finally come where I can write about the fact that I have finally completed my graduate school degree in Counselling...

Nicole Lobo
Jun 7, 20194 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
May 6, 20194 min read
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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...

Nicole Lobo
Apr 4, 20194 min read
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Chronicles of a New Therapist: Seven Month Check-In + Last Month of Clinical Practicum!
Hello everyone! Hope your days have been filled with enough sunshine and not as much snow...at least over here in London, Ontario, Canada...

Nicole Lobo
Mar 20, 20196 min read
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