Inspiring stories. Practical tools. Local support.

Scroll below to find links to practical tools, local resources and wellness webinars based on the course I regularly run for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

From tight deadlines to conflicts with your neighbour, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. The biggest one I’ve ever faced was an aggressive cancer.

At first I felt outmatched and unprepared. But as my treatment got underway, I discovered I had plenty of coping skills and tools I could leverage — acquired through a lifetime of blunderful misadventures.

And that’s what these resources are all about: the little things you can do and the inner qualities you can cultivate to make whatever challenge you’re facing a little bit easier.

— Josh

Lina Ma Wellness Clinic

Lina Ma Wellness Clinic offers compassionate, holistic care rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Lina Ma is a registered TCM practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience. She specializes in treating mental health conditions through acupuncture and customized Chinese herbal formulas. Her work supports patients with anxiety, depression, and post-concussion symptoms, helping restore balance, clarity, and resilience. Lina is known for her attentive approach, evidence-informed practice, and commitment to long-term wellbeing for lifelong mental wellness. Learn more.

Melissa Lowe, MSW RSW

Melissa Lowe, RSW offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults and couples. Using approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method, we explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, relationship dynamics, and addiction, working toward meaningful change together. In-person and virtual sessions are available. Learn more.

Crocus & Robin Counselling Services

Crocus & Robin Counselling Services offers affirming, inclusive psychotherapy for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We provide a warm, non-judgmental space to explore identity, relationships, mental health, and life transitions. Our work is grounded in compassion and evidence-based approaches, including CBT, and honours each person’s lived experience. You deserve care that sees you fully, honours your strengths, and supports you in building a life aligned with your values. Request a complimentary phone consultation today. Learn more.

Chris Lobsinger, M.S.W., RSW

Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want. 30+ years of results-oriented service with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families to resolve common and uncommon problems. Also specialize in hypnotherapy, a useful skill in relieving anxiety, addiction, unwanted habits, pain, and many other concerns. Extensive experience as a musician, actor, traveller, and outdoorsman greatly inform my heartfelt, creative style. Work well with reluctant clients. Brief therapy for lasting change. Learn more.

Will Therapy Services

Will Therapy Services is a team of dedicated and skilled therapists specialized in the treatment of all forms of trauma from ages 0+. Additionally, our team has extensive experience with child and teen mental health, attachment, depression, anxiety, parenting, grief, addictions, personality disorders, self-esteem, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, suicidality and self harm, mental health training, along with overall wellness enhancement. Learn more.