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Mind Garden Therapy

Woman of Colour/South Asian therapist. Registered Social Worker. Mental Health & Therapy..🌸 Do you just want everything to be okay? Your thoughts are the seeds.

Feeling down, irritable, stressed, stuck, mentally drained, or ALL of it? Dealing with painful and traumatic emotions is very tough but learning positive coping strategies & self-compassion can assist with getting your life back on track. Imagine a new YOU – inspired, motivated, creative, content, happy, and in control of your life! At Mind Garden Therapy, you will feel closer to this new you, with an empowered mind and on a path towards positive growth, just like a beautiful blossoming garden. My practice is rooted in the belief "Your mind is a garden. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds”. In a safe, nurturing, inclusive and non-judgemental space, together we will focus on growing the right seeds in the garden of your mind. If you're looking for extra support & guidance through challenging situations or you're ready to embark on a new journey in life (or even contemplating it!), I would love to assist you in getting one step closer to your goal(s). To blossoming from within...�

08/30/2025

“In a forest of a hundred thousand trees, no two leaves are alike. And no two journeys along the same path are alike.”

Where do go to find serenity and peace?

07/08/2025

Mindfulness isn’t about feeling better.
It’s about getting better *AT* feeling….

Especially the messy stuff.🧨

Fear? Sit with it.
Grief? Make space for it.
Anger? Breathe through it without flinching.

You don’t need to rise above your emotions. You need to be with them — with presence, not judgment.

That’s the real work. That’s where the healing starts. Feel it. Stay with it. Let it soften you.🌸

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06/19/2025

I had planted a peony rose bulb from my mom’s garden into mine almost two years ago, and seeing nothing happen brought on a wave of a bunch of negative thoughts. I often wondered, “Did I accidentally hit the bulb when digging? Maybe that's why it’s not growing!" or "Did I dig the hole deep enough? Should I have fertilized it after replanting? Did I choose the wrong spot?" But then, I woke up to a beautiful surprise yesterday... And there are many more on the plant waiting to bloom!! 😍🌷🌸 Nature is a great teacher of patience and perseverance indeed…!!

06/10/2025

Peace and serenity. Today's mindfulness practice — Watching the sun set. I couldn't help but feel immense gratitude for our big yellow star, constantly rising and setting without any fanfare, and hullabaloo yet its presence is so powerful in our lives! One of the key reason life on earth thrives!!!

06/04/2025

Sometimes, the signs of struggle aren’t loud—they don’t always come in the form of breakdowns or visible distress. Often, they’re subtle, showing up in the quiet moments and everyday behaviors.

Acknowledging these signs doesn’t mean weakness, it’s awareness! It’s the first step toward finding support, healing, and rediscovering strength.

Recognizing these signs is crucial to prevent struggles from escalating. Many ignore subtle emotional shifts, dismissing them as temporary. Early acknowledgment prevents deeper distress, strengthens resilience, and fosters self-awareness.

05/30/2025

**The Wounds That Shape Us**

Childhood trauma isn’t just about what happened to us—it’s also about what didn’t happen: the love we didn’t receive, the safety we never felt, the validation we craved. These early wounds imprint the nervous system, shape beliefs about self-worth, and influence how we connect with others in adulthood. 🌻 Let’s meet our pain with gentleness because the child within us still deserves to feel safe, seen, and loved✨🌸

05/29/2025

Yay!! One of my goals for this year achieved!! Officially an “EMDR Therapist”. Now on to the next milestone…

03/20/2025

“What It’s Like to Be a Therapist”

I saw this in a therapist group, and it might be the best way to explain what being a therapist is actually like. It’s a long read, but if you’ve ever wondered why seeing multiple clients a day is so exhausting, this breaks it down perfectly.

People often don’t understand why therapists say that five, six, or even eight sessions in a day is incredibly draining. After all, many jobs require long hours—so what’s the big deal?

Well, imagine this:
Sit across from someone for an hour. Listen as they share something deeply painful—maybe even something they’ve never told another soul. You can’t get up, check your phone, take a break, or let your mind wander. You must be fully present.

For the entire hour, you have to:
• Reflect, empathize, and synthesize everything they’re saying.
• Hold space for their pain without trying to fix it.
• Track the themes in their story, connect the dots, and help them make sense of it all.
• Consider how their past experiences, relationships, and emotions are influencing this moment.
• Manage your own emotions and physical state while doing all of the above.

Then, in just a few minutes, you write detailed notes, take a quick break (if you’re lucky), answer client messages, and do it all over again with the next person—who brings a completely different story, trauma, and emotional weight.

Now repeat this five, six, seven, or even eight times in one day. EVERY DAY.🔥

On top of that, there are emails, paperwork, crises, and the constant self-reflection: Did I say the right thing? Did I miss something important? Did I help them today?

Therapy is powerful, but it’s also emotionally and mentally exhausting. It’s not like other jobs, and that’s okay. But if you’ve ever wondered why therapists set limits on their schedules, this is why.✨

To all the therapists out there—keep taking care of yourselves, too.🪴

03/02/2025

Parenting is hard no doubt! After all it is something we learn on the go or from our culture, parents and society. But there is a big difference between discipline and disrespect when parenting!

As a psychotherapist, I see the long-term impact of how parents and caregivers speak to and treat children. Many adults dismiss or undermine children’s feelings, assuming they don’t understand, won’t remember, or will “toughen up” over time. But the truth is—children remember. They internalize the words, the tone, the dismissiveness, the anger, and even the absence of respect!

Disrespect toward a child can come in many forms—sarcasm, belittling, yelling, ignoring their emotions, or making them feel small for expressing themselves. These experiences shape their self-esteem, their ability to trust, and their emotional regulation. A child who is constantly dismissed may grow into an adult who struggles with self-worth, relationships, or even recognizing their own needs.

Respecting a child doesn’t mean giving in to their every demand. It means listening to them, validating their emotions, setting boundaries with kindness, and treating them with the same dignity we expect as adults. It means apologizing when we’re wrong, showing them that mistakes are a part of growth, and modeling the respect we hope they will carry into their own relationships.

Children are not “adults in training.” They are whole, evolving beings with feelings as real as ours. Teach them through love and respect, which is what genetic is parenting is all about— not through fear just because that is what we saw our parents/caregivers do when raising us! This awareness in parents is what I like to call Balanced Parenting — awareness of change + mindful of the emotional situation in the moment.

02/25/2025

Beyond Buzzwords: The Importance of Accurate Psychological Understanding

In today’s social media-driven world, many psychological terms are often thrown around casually, leading to misinterpretations and oversimplifications. There is difference between pop psychology and actual psychology!

Why does this distinction matter?

⚪Accurate Communication: Using psychological terms correctly fosters clearer communication and reduces misunderstandings.

⚪Effective Support: Understanding the nuances of mental health conditions allows for more appropriate and helpful support.

⚪Avoiding Misdiagnosis: Misusing diagnostic labels can lead to inaccurate self-assessments and hinder access to proper care.

⚪Promoting Deeper Understanding: Moving beyond buzzwords encourages a deeper understanding of complex psychological concepts.

Let’s strive to move beyond pop psychology and embrace a more nuanced and accurate understanding of mental health.

02/21/2025

Many people recognize fight, flight, or freeze as trauma responses, but fawning is often overlooked. It’s the act of people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or self-sacrificing in response to stress or fear—often at the expense of one’s own needs.
Fawning can look like:
•Saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”
•Avoiding conflict at all costs, even when it harms you
•Over-apologizing, even when you’ve done nothing wrong
•Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
•Suppressing your own needs to keep the peace
•Seeking validation through excessive caretaking
•Feeling anxious when someone is upset, even if it’s not about you
At its core, fawning develops as a survival mechanism—often in childhood, in response to unpredictable caregivers or environments.
But here’s the truth: You are allowed to take up space. Your needs matter. You don’t have to abandon yourself to be loved or accepted.
Healing from fawning means learning to set boundaries, tolerate discomfort in relationships, and recognize that healthy conflict does not equal danger. It’s about shifting from external validation to self-trust.
Does any of this resonate with you? Let’s open the conversation. How have you navigated people-pleasing in your own journey? ✨

02/18/2025

Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind, it lodges itself deep within the body. When we begin to heal and release it, our nervous system responds in ways that can feel unfamiliar, even unsettling. But this is part of the process.

🍁Shaking & Trembling: Your body is discharging stored survival energy. Just like animals shake after a threat, your body may tremble as it releases built-up tension.

🌊Tears & Emotional Waves: Old wounds resurface, often unexpectedly. You may cry without knowing why, feel anger bubbling up, or experience deep sorrow. This is your body processing what was once suppressed.

⚡️Extreme Fatigue or Sudden Bursts of Energy: Healing can be exhausting. Your body may demand deep rest, or you might feel bursts of energy as you reclaim your sense of safety.

💥Body Aches & Sensations: Trauma is stored in muscles, tissues, and fascia. As you release it, you might feel tension, aches, tingling, or even warmth moving through different parts of your body.

🌟Heightened Sensitivity: Sounds, smells, and emotions might feel more intense. Your nervous system is recalibrating.

☀️Moments of Peace & Clarity: After the storm, there is calm. Releasing trauma makes space for lightness, joy, and deep inner peace.

Healing isn’t linear, and releasing trauma isn’t always comfortable, but it is necessary. ✨Your body is wise, your body knows it. Trust it.🪷🌸

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Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9am
	5pm - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 9am
	5pm - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 9am
	5pm - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 9am
	5pm - 8pm
Friday	8am - 9am
	5pm - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://mindgardentherapy.janeapp.com/, http://Mind-Garden-Therapy.ca/

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