Making the choice to invest in your mental health is a courageous step toward an upward trajectory. Even those not struggling from pressing issues stand to gain immeasurable benefits from having a sounding board and a place to explore curiosity. Together, we will work toward developing insight, wholeness, and a deeper understanding of what might be at the root of your struggles to cultivate positive and lasting change.
I take a collaborative and honest approach to session. My goal is to develop a strong therapeutic alliance that builds trust, respect, and support. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is the key to therapeutic progression. Once this bond is formed, the therapist can encourage and challenge one to break free from dysfunctional strategies and find new direction.
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents as well as couples therapy. I have an integrative style, pulling from different modalities and techniques to compliment your goals. During the initial session, I strive to get to know you and understand you. In couples therapy, we will strive toward decoding disconnection and finding alignment. Psychodynamic/Analytic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy are all part of my approach to treatment. My job is to provide a treatment plan that is completely tailored to you – because nobody fits in a box.
I work with those experiencing difficulties with anxiety and stress, depression, mood and grief, relational conflict, trauma, life transitions, personality, body-image, marital and pre-marital, internal conflicts, family dynamics and self-esteem. I take being confided in very seriously and will protect your privacy and best interests. I work within my clinical skills and competencies to ensure you are met with professional guidance and standards. I am proud to support individuals from different socio-cultural identity groups, backgrounds and walks of life.
I hope that you will find our therapeutic relationship to be genuine, candid, supportive, and real. I look forward to connecting with you.
Areas of Experience and Training:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Bisexual
Coping Skills
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Women’s Issues
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I have been working in mental health for over a decade. I serve individuals aged 18 and older facing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, anger issues, and other challenges. I use an integrative approach, drawing from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Relational/Attachment Therapy, and other therapies.
I believe that to suffer is human, but to grow and heal is also human. With this in mind, I aim to empower you to tap into your inner resources and develop new ones where needed. I hope to help you find self-compassion and inner peace in the present moment while facing hardships, and to support you in living a life that is in line with your values.
I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto, as well as additional training in various therapeutic approaches. I’m a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
In therapy, you can expect me to bring warmth, genuineness, acceptance, and calm into the session, which I hope will extend into your life.
Areas of Experience and Training:
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Stress
Anger Management
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Women’s Issues
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I am a registered psychotherapist in good standing with the CRPO. I hold a Masters degree in psychology and have been in the field of mental health for approximately 12 years.
I work with couples, families, and individuals providing in-person therapy as well as virtual therapy. In couples therapy, I incorporate Gottman theory, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and attachment therapy. I work with individuals suffering from various anxiety disorders, including panic, phobias and OCD, as well as depression, negative thinking trauma and sexual pain disorders. Moreover, I am especially passionate about treating women and couples struggling with grief related to infertility and I am a member of Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.
I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques as well as pulling from different theoretical orientations such as psychodynamic theory, attachment theory and motivational interviewing techniques.
I firmly believe that it is the relationship between client and therapist that is the greatest indicator of therapeutic success. Indeed, only once this bond is formed can the therapist push, encourage and challenge one to break free from dysfunctional strategies to form a healthy and balanced mindset and actually change.
I take a very straightforward approach in session and I do not shy away from challenging my clients. I hope that upon meeting me, you will find that I am real, supportive, honest and sincere. I take the honour of being confided in very seriously and I look forward to hearing your story.
Areas of Experience and Training:
Anxiety
Infertility
Depression
Career Guidance
Coping Skills
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Infidelity
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Phobia
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Women’s Issues
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I have dedicated my psychotherapy work towards helping individuals work through and heal from challenging and painful life experiences. I provide psychotherapy for a wide range of difficulties, including trauma (due to relationships; workplace; cultural/religious/sexual/gender discrimination/racism); Complex PTSD ( childhood abuse; domestic violence; sexual/emotional/psychological abuse); depression; anxiety; anger, and grief. Other areas I treat include relationship and interpersonal difficulties; attachment styles; chronic pain/illness/disability; chronic stress, and difficult life transitions.
I completed my master’s degree in counseling psychology at the University of Toronto. I have worked in the mental health field for 10+ years. I integrate several therapy methods and modalities including emotion/emotionally focused therapy (EFT/EFIT); somatic body-based tools; cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT); mindfulness therapies and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
I treat both teens and adults. Within a therapeutic relationship, I hope to provide you with compassion, empathy, patience, and validation. My work is anti-oppressive and culturally sensitive. I will tailor my treatment approaches to fit your individual needs. I offer virtual and in-person sessions. Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation.
Areas of Experience and Training:
Anger/Anger Management
Anxiety (generalized, health anxiety, panic)
Attachment issues
Career Guidance
Chronic pain/illness/disability
Complex PTSD (childhood trauma, sexual abuse, emotional, physical abuse, etc)
Depression
Domestic abuse/violence
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gender identity issues
Grief
Life transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
PTSD
Racial/cultural discrimination
Relationship and interpersonal issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep issues/Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women’s Issues
Work stress/burnout
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Alicia holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). Something that Alicia values most about therapy is providing each client with a safe space to be themselves. Therapy is about slowing things down and to begin doing things that we don’t do outside the therapy room. The goal is to serve each client with individualized care and help them take part in the process of becoming a more mindful and aware person. Alicia works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum and relational issues. Modalities such as Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused therapy, Somatic and Acceptance-based work, are used with clients depending on their needs. Alicia looks forward to joining you on this journey and guiding you through it with a better sense of self.
Areas of Experience and Training:
Anxiety
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
ADHD
Antisocial Personality
Behavioural Issues
Career Guidance
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Spirituality
Stress
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