Breaking the Cycle: Addressing OCD and Shame for Children of Immigrants

Amanda Neves Therapy

What does it feel like to live with OCD, especially when it’s misnamed, misunderstood, or stigmatized? Simran Chahal, RSW and therapist at Amanda Neves Therapy, shares a deeply personal reflection on navigating OCD within the context of culture, identity, and mental health. With honesty and insight, she discusses how early symptoms were overlooked, how shame shaped her experience, and how finding the right language and support transformed her relationship with OCD and self-worth.

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A Review of "Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss"

Amanda Neves Therapy & Associates

The death of a parent can be a devastating life milestone. In particular, the loss of a mother is a unique experience for a daughter, especially early on in life. In this book review, ANT therapist Stephanie Premrl shares her insights on “Motherless Daughters”, as well as her own experiences of grief, loss, and healing.

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Understanding Your Attachment Style: How Attachment Therapy in Toronto & Ontario Can Transform Your Relationships

Amanda Neves Theray

Discover how understanding your attachment style can transform your relationships, reduce relationship anxiety, and build emotional resilience. In this guide, Amanda Neves, therapist in the Riverdale neighbourhood of East York, Toronto and virtually across Ontario, explains the four main attachment styles - anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure - and offers practical steps for using attachment therapy to strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and create deeper, healthier connections.

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"I'll be home for Christmas, please don't plan on me": A guide to holiday boundary setting

Amanda Neves Therapy

The holidays are often a time for togetherness and celebration, but when this article was first written in 2020, many of us were navigating the added strain of COVID-19 restrictions. With gatherings limited around the globe, stress levels ran high and assertiveness skills were put to the test. While the circumstances have shifted in 2025, holiday stress is still very real. Between family expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures, it’s common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin this time of year.

That’s where boundary setting comes in. Learning to prioritize your values, needs, and wants isn’t just a COVID-era skill - it’s one of the most effective ways to manage holiday anxiety, reduce burnout, and improve relationships. In this article, we’ll walk through practical coping strategies for setting healthy boundaries so you can enjoy more connection, balance, and ease this holiday season.

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