Vital Minds Psychotherapy

Vital Minds Psychotherapy Welcome to Vital Minds Psychotherapy! We provide online therapy across Ontario and in person therapy in Hamilton. Ask us about our Affordable Therapy Program.

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11/14/2025

Supporting men’s mental health, one moustache at a time!

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at Vital Minds Psychotherapy!If you ...
11/13/2025

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at Vital Minds Psychotherapy!

If you have any other questions, please reach out to the clinic.

Email: info@vitalminds.ca
Phone: 905-618-7777

11/10/2025

You’re not controlling everything because you want to, you’re doing it because uncertainty feels unbearable. Let’s work on making space for imperfection!

11/06/2025

Sometimes we say ‘I’m sorry’ not because we did something wrong, but because we’re anxious.

When you overthink, your brain craves relief from uncertainty, and apologizing gives you a quick sense of control and safety.

It’s not guilt, it’s regulation. But over time, this can reinforce the belief that peace only comes when others are okay with you instead of learning to self-soothe through the discomfort of not knowing.

10/30/2025

At night, our mind has fewer distractions. The silence gives your intrusive thoughts room to speak which is why they feel so much louder before you go to bed!

A lot of what we call “bad habits” are actually our nervous system trying to protect us from things that used to feel un...
10/27/2025

A lot of what we call “bad habits” are actually our nervous system trying to protect us from things that used to feel unsafe. Trauma doesn’t always show up as flashbacks or big events, sometimes it lives quietly in the ways we think, react, or disconnect from ourselves.

When your body has lived in survival mode, it learns patterns that once kept you safe, even if they don’t serve you anymore. Healing isn’t about judging those patterns, it’s about getting curious about why they formed in the first place.

The goal isn’t to shame yourself into changing, it’s to slowly build safety within your body so you can respond to life instead of just surviving it. Healing isn’t linear, it’s awareness, compassion, and small nervous system shifts that remind your body that you’re safe now 🤍


10/25/2025

Impulsivity in ADHD isn't about not listening, it's about the brain acting faster than it can process instructions. It's not defiance, it's dysregulation!

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10/23/2025

OCD isn’t about being “extra clean” or “super organized.”

It’s your brain’s smoke alarm going off even when there’s no fire.

Every time you try to quiet it with a ritual or compulsion, the alarm learns to ring louder next time.

Healing begins when we stop fighting the alarm and learn to tolerate the sound — trusting that the fire isn’t real.

CBT or DBT — what’s the difference?Both are evidence-based therapies that can help you create meaningful change in your ...
10/10/2025

CBT or DBT — what’s the difference?

Both are evidence-based therapies that can help you create meaningful change in your life but they take different paths to get there.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) helps you identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts to change how you feel and act.

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) helps you accept your emotions, regulate them, and respond with balance and intention.

To learn more visit www.vitalminds.ca

10/09/2025

Suppressing memories doesn’t make them disappear it just stores them in the body, waiting for safety to let them surface.

Trauma work isn't about digging up the past, it's about helping the body and mind release what's still being held.

10/04/2025

Reassurance may calm anxiety in the moment, but lasting change comes from helping clients build tolerance for uncertainty and strengthen self trust!

10/02/2025

Meet Makayla!

Makayla has a natural gift for connecting with kids, preteens, and teens creating a safe, supportive space where they feel heard, understood, and valued. She focuses on helping young people and their families navigate challenges like anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, eating disorders, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Her goal? To empower kids and teens with tools that build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and foster confidence as they move through life’s ups and downs.

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849 Upper Wentworth Street
Hamilton, ON
L9A5H4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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