When Everything Feels Expensive
- Talisa Haskins
- May 7
- 2 min read
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Written by Talisa Haskins
If therapy has started to feel like a luxury, you’re not alone.
The truth is, everything has become increasingly more expensive - groceries, gas, and everything in between. Many people are wondering what can stay… and what has to go.
Financial stress is incredibly common. Recent surveys suggest that a large majority of young people in Canada feel overwhelmed about their financial future. Even for those who are financially stable, rising costs can create uncertainty and pressure.
While the current economic climate feels particularly challenging, financial stress itself isn’t new. Many people live paycheque to paycheque. When unexpected expenses pop up, it can feel like you’re never going to catch a break. Adding in regular self-care like therapy? It may start to feel out of reach.
Common signs of financial stress include:
Difficulty sleeping
Increased worry or anxiety
Strained relationships
Feelings of hopelessness
A sense of dread about the future
The reality is that when finances feel tight, it impacts more than just our bank account - it affects our focus, mood, relationships, and overall well-being.
Have you ever been so worried about money that you couldn’t sleep… and then found yourself late, distracted, or overwhelmed at work the next day?
It becomes a vicious cycle.
When life gets more expensive, our stress often does too.
Breaking free from this cycle can feel overwhelming, especially when there doesn’t seem to be room in the budget. Thinking about therapy may feel unrealistic. But therapy doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing.
Therapy is a support - not a luxury.
And there are flexible ways to make it work:
Therapy may be covered through extended health benefits (and we offer direct billing!)
Even one or two sessions can help you develop coping strategies
Monthly sessions can provide ongoing support at a manageable pace
Sliding scale and lower-cost options are be available
Prioritizing your mental health doesn’t mean committing to weekly sessions forever. Sometimes, it simply means starting with a conversation and exploring what support could look like for you right now.
Taking care of your mental health can actually help you think more clearly, make decisions more confidently, and navigate financial stress with greater resilience.
When everything feels expensive, support can still be within reach. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Ready to start your journey?
Explore our therapists and find your perfect match today!
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