VMA Psych

VMA Psych Your path to a healthier, happier future. VMA Psych is a leading psychology clinic in the GTA, offering boutique mental health services and treatments.

Our dedicated team is here to support you and your family on your journey to well-being.

01/23/2026

Stop relying on willpower alone.
"If-Then" plans help bridge the gap between intention and action by giving your brain a clear signal. What is your "If-Then" plan for today?

01/22/2026

Your mind’s first draft isn’t always the truth. By practicing the "Three Stories" method, you train your brain to pause before spiralling. Which story are you telling yourself today?

01/21/2026

Is your body’s "check engine" light on? 💡

Stress often shows up physically before we even realize we are overwhelmed. Tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, or shallow breathing aren't signs of failure—they are just requests for care.

Today, try to treat rest and nourishment not as rewards you have to earn, but as basic necessities. Whether it’s drinking a glass of water or taking a 2-minute stretch, remember that micro-steps still count. 🌿

👇 What is one small way you will care for your body today?

01/21/2026

Perfectionism is often praised, but for many people with ADHD it is not a strength. It is a coping strategy. When focus feels unreliable, standards get pushed higher. When mistakes feel costly, control feels safer. On the outside it can look like you have it all together. On the inside it can feel exhausting, rigid, and impossible to rest. If this resonates, you are not broken and you are not alone. Understanding the why is the first step toward doing things with more ease and less self pressure.

Racing thoughts can make everything feel urgent and true. Writing them down can help slow the moment, create distance, a...
01/20/2026

Racing thoughts can make everything feel urgent and true. Writing them down can help slow the moment, create distance, and bring more balance into how you respond. This simple exercise is often used in therapy to support anxiety, overthinking, and low mood. Let us know in the comments if this feels like something you would try

Shift one unhelpful thought today. Small changes add up.
01/19/2026

Shift one unhelpful thought today. Small changes add up.

01/16/2026

Happy !

Your brain doesn't need more pressure; it needs the right inputs. Here are the 3 tools mentioned in the video:

1️⃣ Alpha Binaural Beats (8-13 Hz): Use headphones to "tune" your brain for focus.
2️⃣ Micro-Breaks: A 60-second pause every 20 mins stops attention fatigue.
3️⃣ Dedicated Workspace: Train your brain that this chair means work.

Which one are you trying today? Let us know below. 👇

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01/15/2026

This , we are borrowing a concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

We often confuse the destination with the journey. You can’t always control whether you hit a "Goal" today, but you can always choose to act on a "Value."

If you are feeling stuck, swipe to Slide 4 to learn about "Committed Action" and how to distance yourself from that inner critic.

Which value are you focusing on today? Let us know below. 👇

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01/14/2026

It’s not just "being tired."

Have you ever noticed that after a bad night’s sleep, your patience wears thin, your anxiety spikes, and small stressors feel unmanageable?

That’s because sleep and emotional regulation are deeply connected. Think of sleep as a nightly "reset" button for your brain. Without it, your emotional processing center goes into overdrive.

For this , we are looking at Sleep as a Mental Health intervention.

Swipe or watch the video to learn: 1️⃣ Why your brain needs rest to handle stress. 2️⃣ One tiny change (consistent wake times) that helps. 3️⃣ A simple 15-minute wind-down routine.

If sleep is a struggle right now due to stress or trauma, be gentle with yourself. It’s not a failure—it’s a signal that you need support.

Do you ever feel like you go from 0 to 100 in a split second? Sometimes, an emotional explosion feels sudden, but it’s a...
01/13/2026

Do you ever feel like you go from 0 to 100 in a split second?

Sometimes, an emotional explosion feels sudden, but it’s actually been simmering beneath the surface for hours. We just didn’t notice the heat rising until it boiled over.

For this week’s , we’re sharing a core skill from the therapy room: The "Temperature Check."

It’s not about fixing the feeling immediately; it’s about noticing it. When you can spot tension, anxiety, or frustration at a level 3, you have the power to respond with intention, rather than reacting blindly when it hits a 10.

Swipe through 👉 to learn how to run a quick diagnostic on yourself today.

Checking in with yourself is a powerful form of self care.
01/12/2026

Checking in with yourself is a powerful form of self care.

01/09/2026

Focus Friday: You can’t out-caffeinate a lack of sleep.

We often treat sleep as "time off," but for your brain, it is the most active time for memory consolidation and cognitive repair.

If you are constantly distracted, forgetting things, or feeling mentally "foggy," check your sleep schedule before you question your competence.

A tired brain looks a lot like a distracted brain.

👇 How many hours did you get last night? Be honest.

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5409 Eglinton Avenue W Suite 105
Central Etobicoke, ON
M9C5K6

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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