Everest Therapeutics

02/03/2026

About the perimenopause & rage though...

If you’re in perimenopause and noticing increased irritability, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or a shorter fuse, you may have been told — directly or indirectly — that it’s “just hormones.”While hormones absolutely play a role, this explanation is incomplete and often minimizing.Perimeno...

02/02/2026

What My Bones Know isn’t a feel-good healing story — and that’s exactly why it matters.

This book captures what complex trauma recovery actually looks like: slow, frustrating, nonlinear, and deeply human. There are no tidy breakthroughs or “aha” moments that fix everything. Instead, there’s repetition, doubt, grief, and the long work of learning how to feel safe in your own body.

For anyone navigating complex trauma — personally or professionally — this read validates what often goes unsaid: real healing takes time, and it’s allowed to be hard.

A powerful reminder that complexity doesn’t mean failure — it means depth.

02/01/2026

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, a time to name what too often goes unnoticed — and to talk about how we can better support young people.

Some important facts:

1 in 3 teens in Canada report experiencing some form of dating violence, including emotional, physical, or digital abuse.

Emotional and psychological harm (control, jealousy, monitoring, threats) is the most common — and often the hardest to recognize.

Many teens don’t identify their experiences as abuse, especially when harmful behaviours are normalized as “love,” “passion,” or “care.”

Experiencing dating violence in adolescence is linked to higher risk of anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and unhealthy relationship patterns later in life.

Prevention starts with:

talking openly about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships

teaching boundaries, consent, and emotional safety

helping teens trust their instincts when something feels off

ensuring they know where to turn for support

If you’re a teen, parent, caregiver, or educator — these conversations matter. Early awareness can be protective, empowering, and life-changing.

Support, education, and safe relationships are not optional — they’re essential.

01/28/2026

Rest is not a reward for productivity.
It’s not something you have to justify, earn, or push yourself to the brink for.

Rest is a biological need.
A nervous system reset.
A form of care — not a failure.

If you’ve been taught that rest must be deserved, this is your reminder:
your body doesn’t operate on merit. It operates on needs.

01/26/2026

January is Setting Boundaries Month.

Bravery isn’t shutting people out.
And it isn’t explaining yourself into exhaustion.

Bravery is noticing your limits — and honouring them.
It’s choosing self-respect without guilt, and connection without self-abandonment.

Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges to healthier relationships, safer nervous systems, and more honest connection. 🌿

You don’t need permission to protect your wellbeing.

01/19/2026

ADHD counselling isn’t about trying harder or becoming more “organized.”
It’s about understanding how your brain and nervous system actually work — and building support that fits you.

For many people, ADHD shows up as chronic overwhelm, emotional intensity, time blindness, burnout, and years of internalized shame. Counselling helps name those patterns, reduce pressure, and create tools that feel realistic and sustainable.

Support works best when it meets you where you are — not where you think you should be.

01/15/2026

If you hear barking in the background, meet Emmett 🐕
Therapy room dog in training.
10/10 emotional support.
Still working on inside voices.

01/15/2026

Emotional regulation isn’t about staying calm — it’s about understanding your reactions and having tools when things feel overwhelming.

In this blog, Jerica breaks down what emotional regulation really is, why it can be difficult under stress, and how small, practical skills can support steadiness over time.

https://www.everesttherapeutics.ca/post/understanding-emotional-regulation-why-it-matters-how-to-build-it

Emotional regulation is the ability to notice, tolerate, and respond to emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. It doesn’t mean staying calm all the time — it means staying connected to yourself when emotions are strong.Many people were never taught how to regulate emotions, especially th...

01/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome Colleen to Everest Therapeutics 🤍
She offers individual and couples counselling, using trauma-informed and DBT-informed approaches to help clients build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded.

Now booking.

Colleen Doucette - Colleen Doucette - Everest Therapeutics, Counsellor, Moncton, NB, E1C, (506) 501-8586, You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — from yourself, your partner, or the life you want to be living. You might be navigating low mood, chronic stress, anxiety, or complex e...

01/07/2026

Today is International Mind–Body Wellness Day, a gentle reminder that your emotional and physical experiences are connected. Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm often show up in the body long before we find words for them — and that’s completely human.

Small moments of awareness go a long way: a slow breath, a quiet stretch, a bit of grounding.
Your body is trying to take care of you.
Meet it with kindness today.

01/07/2026

Meet Colleen, our bilingual holistic therapist offering in-person counselling in Moncton. Colleen blends mental health support with a whole-person approach, helping clients feel grounded, supported, and understood as they navigate anxiety, mood concerns, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing.

Her work integrates mind–body connection, nutrition-informed insights, and a gentle, client-centered style for those seeking deeper, integrative healing.

✨ Colleen’s caseload is currently full, with a waitlist opening for February 2026.
If you’d like to be added to her waitlist, please reach out through our Jane link in bio.

We’re so grateful to have her as part of the Everest team and excited for the clients she’ll support in the year ahead. 🌿🤍