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Notes on healing, trauma, and the nervous system.

Honest, practical writing on trauma, EMDR, ADHD, and recovery, from Melissa Huang, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in North York and online across Ontario.

How to manage ADHD burnout
ADHD and Neurodiversity
How to Manage ADHD Burnout: A Compassionate Guide
Why ADHD burnout happens, what it feels like, and gentle, realistic ways to recover, plus how trauma and shame keep it cycling.
June 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Therapy coverage checklist, does insurance cover therapy in Ontario
Fees and Insurance · Ontario
Does Insurance Cover Therapy in Ontario? A Plain-Language Guide
A clear guide to therapy coverage in Ontario: extended health benefits, what to check on your plan, whether a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is covered, and what to do if you have no coverage.
June 16, 2026 · 6 min read
A friendly guide to different types of therapy, CBT, ACT, person-centered, family and mindfulness
Getting Started · Ontario
What Therapy Approach Is Best for Me? A Friendly Guide to Different Types of Therapy
Confused by CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT and IFS? A warm, plain-language guide to the main types of therapy, what each one helps with, what a session feels like, and how to choose the right fit for you.
June 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Virtual EMDR Therapy in Ontario: What It Is, Who It Helps, and What to Expect
Trauma Therapy · Ontario
Virtual EMDR Therapy in Ontario: What It Is, Who It Helps, and What to Expect
Wondering if virtual EMDR therapy actually works, and whether it might help you? This post breaks down what EMDR is, how it works online, who it helps, and what to expect from your first session. Virtual sessions available across Ontario, with in-person therapy in North York, Toronto.
June 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Can Therapy Actually Help My Trauma, Or Am I Wasting My Time?
Trauma Therapy
Can Therapy Actually Help My Trauma, Or Am I Wasting My Time?
Many people quietly wonder: "Can therapy actually help my trauma, or am I wasting my time?" We explore how trauma affects the nervous system, why healing can feel so difficult, and what trauma therapy actually looks like.
May 17, 2026 · 7 min read
You Might Have ADHD If, Signs That Often Go Unnoticed in Adults
ADHD and Attention
You Might Have ADHD If… Signs That Often Go Unnoticed in Adults
ADHD isn't just about being hyperactive or easily distracted. Many adults with ADHD were the quiet daydreamers, the perfectionists who worked twice as hard, or the ones labeled "lazy." If you feel like you're working harder than everyone else just to stay afloat, this post might be for you.
May 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Healing from Trauma, What to Expect in Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Healing from Trauma, What to Expect in Therapy
What actually happens in trauma therapy? Will I have to relive everything? How long will it take? This post demystifies the process and helps you understand what healing from trauma actually looks like.
May 28, 2026 · 7 min read
PTSD and Brain Injury After a Motor Vehicle Accident, The Double Recovery No One Talks About
Brain Injury and MVA
PTSD and Brain Injury After a Motor Vehicle Accident, The Double Recovery No One Talks About
Recovery from a car accident isn't only about broken bones. For many people there's another layer, PTSD, and the cognitive changes of a brain injury. If you're struggling with anxiety, memory problems, or being on edge after an accident, you're not alone.
May 28, 2026 · 9 min read

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