Nicole Laoutaris

She/Her/HersToronto, ON

About the author

Nicole Laoutaris is a freelance writer and adult learning professional specializing in mental health, wellness, and lifestyle content with degrees from Wilfrid Laurier and Seneca.

Therapy What Does a Successful Relationship with Your Therapist Look Like?

What does a successful relationship with your therapist look like? Compare counsellors, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session. Watch intro videos and book appointments.

Nicole Laoutaris · May 7, 2023

Therapy How to Practice Self-Love this Valentine’s Day

The season of love is upon us! More accurately, that one day of the year laser focused on romantic love—Valentine’s Day.

Nicole Laoutaris · Feb 2, 2023

Therapy Why do New Year's Resolutions fail? Goal-setting and mental health

Do you ring in every new year with a laundry list of life-changing resolutions? How make goals that you can actually keep.

Nicole Laoutaris · Jan 18, 2023

Therapy Costs & Coverage How Much Does Therapy Cost?

Explore the average costs for therapy in Canada with our comprehensive guide updated for 2024.

Nicole Laoutaris · Jan 8, 2023

Communication Journaling for Mental Health

How to start and keep journaling for mental health. Compare counsellors, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session. Watch intro videos and book appointments.

Nicole Laoutaris · Sep 4, 2022

Therapy Techniques (Modalities)Learning about Mindfulness in Therapy, Exercises and Techniques

Learn common exercises and techniques used during mindfulness therapy.

Nicole Laoutaris · Mar 3, 2022

Anxiety What is Imposter Syndrome?

What is imposter syndrome? Compare counsellors, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session. Watch intro videos and book appointments.

Nicole Laoutaris · Jan 18, 2022

Therapy How Can Therapy Help Me?

Learn how therapy can help. Compare counsellors, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session. Watch intro videos and book appointments.

Nicole Laoutaris · Jan 18, 2022

Communication What is Active Listening? Tips from First Session Therapists

What is active listening? Tips from therapists. Compare counsellors, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session. Watch intro videos and book appointments.

Nicole Laoutaris · Jan 18, 2022

A collage of eight stylized silhouettes of human heads against colorful backgrounds, each filled with different abstract and symbolic elements representing various mental states or concepts. The designs include heads filled with pills, clouds, fish, tangled lines, a nebula, speech bubbles, abstract hands, and geometric patterns, illustrating diverse psychological themes.

Types of Therapists Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist vs. Social Worker vs. Psychotherapist

In Canada, there are four major categories of regulated mental health professionals to get familiar with.

Nicole Laoutaris · Dec 9, 2021

Mental Health Specializations Relationship Therapy

Learn about the techniques and approaches for relationship therapy. Watch intro videos and compare therapists, counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session.

Nicole Laoutaris · Dec 6, 2021

Mental Health Specializations Gender and Affectional Orientation, Sexual Orientation and 2SLGBTQIA+ Therapy

Learn about the techniques and approaches for sexual orientation and LGBTQ2IA+ therapy. Watch intro videos and compare therapists, counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists on First Session.

Nicole Laoutaris · Dec 6, 2021