I am passionate about people’s inner worlds and witnessing their self-awareness and healing unfold through psychotherapy.
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I have always been fascinated by people’s emotions, thoughts, behaviours, desires, and resiliency. In my late teens, I already knew in my heart I wanted to be a psychotherapist to assist people in their self-discovery and healing journeys, as supporting family, friends, and sometimes strangers during hardships felt natural to me. Besides, experiencing the benefits of psychotherapy first-hand throughout my life inspired me to pursue formal education and training as a psychotherapist. I now have the privilege and honour to support teens and adults in moving through life challenges and mental health-related issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addictions, trauma, stress management, anger management, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, insecure attachment, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I also support couples in developing a healthy and strong bond so they can find their way back to each other and navigate life together with more confidence and ease.
My Approach
My approach to treatment is holistic as I consider the diverse contributing factors involved in a client’s suffering and the strengths and resources that can aid their healing and growth. My practice is anchored in values of partnership, acceptance, non-judgement, compassion, and honesty. Through a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive lens, I tailor therapy to clients’ individual needs and preferences by using varying therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Compassionate Inquiry (CI). I offer services in English and Portuguese.
Qualifications
M.A in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University, Canada
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying – Supervised by Mithila Ballal
Fun Fact about me!
I love spending time with my son in addition to beach being one of my favourite places.