Mystic Am Psychotherapy

08/24/2026

Returning to Self - Therapeutic Women’s Gathering!

September 17th 6-8 PM

Thank you to those who have already registered! I can’t wait to share space with you!!

We have limited space remaining, you don’t want to miss out on this experience.

This two-hour group is an opportunity to slow down, step away from the demands of everyday life, and create some intentional space for yourself.

The evening will include guided grounding and mindfulness practices, reflection, creative expression, psychoeducation, and opportunities for connection with other women. We’ll explore themes of rest, boundaries, self-trust, nervous system regulation, and the importance of community.

The group is designed for women who may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or simply looking for a supportive space to reconnect with themselves.

Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QjTc8DkZGn

08/20/2026

Returning to Self - Therapeutic Women’s Gathering!

September 17th 6-8 PM

Thank you to those who have already registered! I can’t wait to share space with you!!

This two-hour group is an opportunity to slow down, step away from the demands of everyday life, and create some intentional space for yourself.

The evening will include guided grounding and mindfulness practices, reflection, creative expression, psychoeducation, and opportunities for connection with other women. We’ll explore themes of rest, boundaries, self-trust, nervous system regulation, and the importance of community.

The group is designed for women who may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or simply looking for a supportive space to reconnect with themselves.

Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QjTc8DkZGn

08/18/2026

✨ Returning to Self — Therapeutic Circles for Women✨

🌿 I’m so excited to inform you that, Women’s Circles are BACK 😍 — now gathering on a monthly basis!🌿

*Returning to Self* offers an opportunity each month to pause, reconnect, reflect, and return home to yourself.

Rooted in mindfulness, holistic healing, and intentional psychoeducation, these therapeutic circles offer a supportive and meaningful space to reconnect with your body, breath, inner wisdom, and the parts of yourself that may need tending. 💫

Each gathering will offer space for reflection, connection, grounding, and practical tools to support you beyond the circle.

✨ Come as you are.
✨ Pause. Breathe. Reflect. Reconnect.
✨ Return to Self.

Interested in joining Amilie, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), for an upcoming circle?

If you qualify for coverage through your benefits with a psychotherapist, the therapeutic circle may be eligible for reimbursement.

🌿 Sign up below to be added to the list, receive updates about upcoming monthly circles and register:👇🏻

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QjTc8DkZGn

08/13/2026

Taking healthy risks can actually be good for your brain. 🧠✨

When we step outside of our comfort zone in safe and intentional ways—trying something new, having a difficult conversation, setting a boundary, or taking a chance on ourselves—our brain has an opportunity to learn and grow.

Healthy risk-taking can help build **confidence, resilience, problem-solving skills, and adaptability**. It can also activate our brain’s reward and learning systems, helping us discover that uncertainty doesn’t always equal danger.

Each time we take a healthy risk and realize, *“I can handle this,”* we create new evidence for ourselves.

Growth doesn’t always happen when we feel comfortable. Sometimes, it happens when we take a deep breath, trust ourselves, and take the next small step anyway. 🌱

**What healthy risk might be calling you today?**

07/13/2026

The Healing Power of a Smile

"A smile seems to have a favorable influence upon others and makes one likable and more approachable."— Leo Widrich

Have you ever noticed how naturally we are drawn to someone who carries a genuine smile?

Smiling has always been one of my favourite ways to connect with the world. Sharing a smile with others feels like part of my purpose—a small but meaningful way of bringing light, warmth, and compassion into the lives of those I meet. Sometimes the simplest acts hold the greatest power.

What fascinates me is that there's both science and a little magic behind every genuine smile.

When we smile, we activate muscles in our face that communicate directly with our brain. The zygomaticus major lifts the corners of the mouth, while the orbicularis oculi creates the soft crinkling around our eyes. When both muscles are engaged, we create what's known as a Duchenne smile, the kind of smile that reflects authentic joy.

This genuine smile doesn't just change how others experience us; it changes what happens within us. It sends signals to the brain that encourage the release of feel-good chemicals associated with happiness, connection, and emotional well-being. Smiling can help soften stress, regulate our nervous system, and gently shift our emotional state.

Here's something that amazed me:

✨ The average child smiles around 400 times each day.
✨ The average happy adult smiles 40–50 times a day.
✨ The average person smiles only about 20 times a day.

Maybe this is one of the many reasons healing often involves reconnecting with our inner child—that playful, curious, joyful part of ourselves that smiled without needing permission.

Today, I invite you to notice your smile. Offer one to yourself in the mirror. Share one with a stranger. Smile at someone you love. It may seem small, but these tiny moments of connection can create meaningful ripples—for yourself and for others.

Sometimes healing begins with something as simple as allowing yourself permission to smile again.

Happy and blessed Monday! Keep on smiling 😃

06/22/2026

Struggling with substance dependence or behavioural addictions? Recovery is about more than temporary fixes or bandaid solutions—it's about understanding the root causes, building healthier coping strategies, and creating lasting change.

As a therapist with lived experience, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support your recovery journey. Whether you're navigating alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, or other addictive behaviours, you don't have to do it alone.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to explore how therapy can support your goals and help you move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Book here: https://claritycounsellingservices.janeapp.com/?_gl=1*syvusq*_ga*OTg0NzU4MTcuMTc4MjE2MTU4Ng..*_ga_SZYCH0HBVE*czE3ODIxNjE1ODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODIxNjE1ODYkajYwJGwwJGgw #/staff_member/13

06/21/2026

☀️The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year—a time of light, growth, and reflection. Many people honour this transition through a fire ceremony, a symbolic practice of releasing what no longer serves them and creating space for what they wish to cultivate moving forward.

🔥 you gather around the fire, consider writing down old patterns, fears, self-doubt, or burdens you are ready to let go of. As the paper burns, imagine those things being transformed and released. Then, take a moment to set intentions for the season ahead—what do you want to nurture, grow, and invite into your life? The fire serves as a reminder that endings and beginnings often happen together, making space for renewal, clarity, and purpose.

06/19/2026

As a therapist, I've come to appreciate how much of life can pass by when we're operating on autopilot. Being intentional doesn't mean having every moment perfectly planned—it means choosing to be present with what is right in front of us.

Whether it's taking a few extra seconds to enjoy your morning coffee, listening fully to someone you care about, or noticing your thoughts without judgment, these small moments of awareness can have a profound impact on our well-being.

So here's my intentional message of the day: Slow down enough to notice your life while you're living it. Presence isn't about perfection—it's about connection, one moment at a time.

06/18/2026

05/22/2026

Distraction clarification/correction