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Organizing your narrative

A space for thoughtful materials you can read, share, or sit with over time. Articles, worksheets, and podcasts are designed to offer practical insight and gentle structure — whether you’re reflecting on your own, supporting someone else, or looking for ways to bring these ideas into your work.

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Recent articles

I write about the lifelong journey of parenthood, relational overcorrection, and life transitions. Relatable articles to help you sort through life’s messes.

Let’s talk about what happened: A guide for the adult child revisiting their childhood

What it takes to speak to your parents about childhood without blame, labels, or therapy speak.

The nervous system era of therapy-speak

Why our favourite neuroscience phrases might be keeping us from real self-understanding.

Why we need a harm reduction approach to AI use for therapy and emotional companionship

AI is becoming a go-to for emotional support—but banning it won’t work. Instead, we need a harm reduction approach: guide safer use, add guardrails, and meet people where they are.

AI, agreeability, and the loss of therapeutic friction

As AI becomes more agreeable and affirming, we risk losing the productive tension that drives growth.

Stockpiling emotions: The other kind of hoarding

Emotional hoarding can pull us out of the present and create false comfort, sometimes leaving us more unsettled in the end.

The problem with pretty quotes about apologies

Exploring the nuanced reality behind apologies, forgiveness and expectations — and how blindly following self-help mantras can sometimes cause more harm than good.

The case against the dramatic monologue

What feels like a moment of empowerment in TV dramas can, in real life, leave us further from the closure we hoped.

When AI makes mistakes: Lessons from an impromptu focus group

Therapists reflect on how quickly we trust AI—even when it's wrong—and stress the importance of questioning its output over doubting ourselves.

Turning impulsive reactions into constructive interactions

Impulsive reactions can harm relationships, but with awareness and compassion, they can become moments of connection.

Every mind needs a journal

Journaling isn’t just for childhood memories and teenage crushes.

Curiosity saved the cat… or at least the relationship

Curiosity is a powerful tool for deepening relationships, fostering compassion, and keeping connections vibrant by motivating us to truly understand others and ourselves.

You don’t need to be authentic all the time

Authenticity is more about balancing your values with social awareness, not just saying or doing whatever you feel in every situation.

When attachment wounds show up on a date (uninvited) 

One of the common relationships that is brought to my office is the relationship that does not yet exist – the one with the life partner who is yet to be found.

Sorting it out: The importance of making sense of your story 

At some point, we all experience an overwhelming event - something that shapes us in a fundamental way.

The AI therapist: Can a chatbot actually care? I had to find out

A client that I didn’t see for some time told me that during our therapy break, she used AI for emotional support following a job loss. 

Embracing imperfect help: The key to sustainable parenting

Help rarely comes in a perfect package. Accepting support means embracing imperfections.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to some of the most common questions I receive about how I work, what to expect, and how to know if it’s the right fit.

I offer consultation, resources, and workshops for mental health professionals who work with trauma, attachment, parenting, and relationship transitions. 

I also provide psychotherapy and assessment services in both French and English for children, adolescents, and adults. My primary areas of practice include trauma-related disorders and dissociation, attachment issues, parenting challenges, and peripartum disorders. I also conduct court-ordered parenting assessments under Section 30 of the Children’s Law Reform Act (formerly known as “Custody and Access” assessments).

I am current accepting clients for professional consultation, training workshops, and parenting assessments.

As of now, my waitlist for therapy is closed and I am not accepting new clients.

Please contact me for information on mental health assessments and parenting assessments.

Yes, services are available in French and English.

I integrate attachment-based, and cognitive-behavioural interventions, and narrative to support my clients.

Yes, I am  a certified facilitator of the Circle of Security Parenting Program, is trained in the assessment of parent-child Emotional Availability (EA), and certified in the treatment of perinatal disorders and birth trauma, as well as the assessment of Reflective Functioning (RF) with the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI).

Yes, I offer a variety of workshops, trainings, and speaking engagements on a variety of mental health topics, including trauma and dissociation, attachment, parenthood and matrescence, peripartum mental health and trauma, divorce and separation, and psychotherapy skills. More informaiton and registration details can be found on the Workshops page.

I can also provide trainings and workshop tailored to your interests - contact me to discuss.

You can also sign up for my newsletter to receive information on upcoming workshops.

Existing clients can access the online portal through the following link: Online Portal.

You can reach me via email at drrana@sorted-mind.com or by phone at (343) 321-5060 ext 800.

The office is situated in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Disclaimer 

The information, stories, and examples shared on this website, and any of Dr. Rana’s social medial accounts and articles are intended for educational and informational purposes only. While I may draw upon my experiences as a practicing psychologist, all client details have been carefully modified to protect privacy and confidentiality. In many cases, I combine elements from multiple cases or alter identifying details so that no individual can be recognized. Even if you believe you recognize yourself or your story, please know that these narratives are composites and not reflective of any single person. 

I have the utmost respect for my clients and the courage they show in sharing their experiences with me. My intention is always to honor that trust and to use these insights to help others while maintaining strict ethical standards regarding confidentiality. 

Please note that the content provided here is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or professional mental health care with a qualified clinician. 

If you have any concerns or questions about the content shared, please feel free to reach out to me directly. 

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