What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

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By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: A first therapy session at The Mindful Loft starts with a free 20-minute consultation to make sure we are a good fit. The session itself walks through confidentiality, your autonomy, and one open question: “What brings you here today?” Many clients tell me […]

Understanding the Emotional Aftermath of Infidelity: Why It Feels Like PTSD

art representing Infidelity and PTSD: Why Betrayal Can Feel Like Trauma

By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft Many people who discover a partner’s infidelity describe symptoms that look a lot like trauma: flashbacks, intrusive images, a racing heart, sleep disruption, and hypervigilance that will not switch off. This does not mean you are weak, dramatic, or “crazy.” It means your nervous system may […]

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