Stop and smell the roses 🌹 isn't just a saying, it's a mindfulness exercise to stop and notice the positive emotions we feel. What positive moment did you experience today?

How do you know when you have the right therapist? You feel it. #gutfeel #therapist #righttherapist #selfcare #selfworth #selflove #counselling #safe #therapyquotes

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When you step into a therapy session, know that it's a safe space for you to talk about anything and everything. #validation #selfcare #selfworth #selflove #therapy #counselling #safespace

Some thoughts from our founder

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I refer everyone I know to First Session. If you’re looking to try therapist or to find a therapist, I encourage you to check it out!

Episode 1 of Actualize is live!

Latest Actualize podcast episode out now with Alex Auerbach

Episode 6 live

Needing inspiration to get out of the rat race and find deeper meaning in your life? Check out @cluesdotlife. This clip is of Andy on First Session's Actualize Podcast.

I recently sat down with Kelly Hrudey on First Session's podcast to discuss mental health inside and outside the game of hockey. Kelly shares his experiences dealing with anxiety, panic, and OCD. His main advice: reach out for help as soon as you consider it. Full episode:

Dropping our new episodes here on X

We’re 5 years old 🎂

If you build the courage and urgency to start therapy for the first time, a therapist who’s not a fit can sadly mean an abrupt ending even before the work has begun. This is why I started First Session

Talked to a counsellor! ps. If you live in Canada and you’re looking for a therapist/counsellor, I had a great experience finding someone through firstsession.com. You can watch intro videos for providers and book an intro call directly.