Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Some seasons feel like standing at the edge of the water. Wide open. Quiet. A little overwhelming. And still, there is room to breathe. The holidays are supposed to feel warm and joyful. Every commercial shows twinkly lights, family harmony, and people laughing over perfectly timed cookies. But if you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unexpectedly sad this time of year, you are not alone. The holidays have a way of stirring the deeper

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Two different colours, same direction. That's what teamwork in therapy looks like. So, you’ve decided to start couples' therapy Making that first appointment can feel like a big step. You might wonder, What’s going to happen? Will we have to air all our dirty laundry right away?  The short answer is no. Early couples' sessions are less about diving into every argument and more about getting the full picture of your relationship. Think of it as taki

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Morning light, warm coffee, and quiet moments before the first session begins. The calm you see and the chaos you don’t From the outside, online therapy can look pretty serene. A softly lit office, a tidy background, maybe a plant or two. What you don’t see on camera is the dog stationed just out of view, the tea that went cold three sessions ago, and the quiet shuffle between holding space for deep emotions and remembering to drink water. Therapis