I provide online psychotherapy to clients across Ontario, and this space is for anyone looking for support, practical tips, and insights to help with mental health and emotional well-being.

Even if you are not ready for personal counselling or cannot access it right now, my news and guidance articles offer strategies for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship challenges. I aim to give you practical tools that build resilience, self-awareness, and balance in everyday life.

I provide online services to clients across Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, London, Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, and many smaller towns. No matter where you live, my news and guidance page is here to offer friendly, professional support whenever you need it.

Check back often to see new articles, insights, and strategies that can help you take care of your mental health and feel more balanced in everyday life.

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How Online Therapy in Ontario Can Help You Improve Mental Health

Learn how Ontario-based therapist Karyn Dowdall offers online therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth.

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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder in Ontario, Canada

Learn how Seasonal Affective Disorder affects people in Ontario and the Toronto GTA and simple ways to improve mood in winter.

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Andrew Huberman on Gratitude and Affirmation: How Personal Stories Rewire the Brain

Andrew Huberman explains how personal gratitude and affirmations rewire the brain for healing and emotional balance.

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Altruism in Therapy: How Helping Others Improves Mental Health in Canada

Learn how altruism based therapy can improve mental health, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost well being in Canada.

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How Understanding Food Addiction Can Improve Emotional Well-Being

Research from the Center for Nutritional Psychology and the Journal of Metabolic Health: discuss food addiction and emotions.

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How Short Inspirational Videos Can Help Reduce Stress

Discover how just five minutes of inspiring video each day can boost hope and lower stress levels.

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In-Person Therapy: Benefits of Mirror Neurons

Discover why mirror neurons make in-person therapy more effective for building strong therapeutic relationships.

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Five Things We Don’t Do In Therapy

For the purpose of clarity, here are five things not to expect when doing therapy with a registered psychotherapist.

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Is CBT for Me?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for your mental fitness plan.

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Teens Tuning Out is a Good Thing?

Teenagers are genetically wired to tune us out!

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Feeling SAD?

Forecast calling for SAD.

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Emotions are for Processing Not Packaging

How to Deal with Emotions.