Therapy is for everyone
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What This Practice is About
Therapy is about human connection, and I believe therapy should be accessible for everyone. This small private practice is a result of my experiences, the support of my clients, and my goal to make therapy more affordable.
I have limited influence and means, but I have a passion and sense of obligation for doing good.
If you see the world through the same lens, and are in need of support… I’m glad we found each other!
I believe in a “halo-halo” (mix-mix) approach. Every individual is unique, so my strategy is to meet specific requests and needs.
I will use a lot of tools and modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, etc.) and incorporate them into our sessions, depending on what resonates with you.
I focus on a culturally competent method that centres intersectionality, and aims to decolonize and depathologize the therapeutic space.
Areas of Support
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The world is design for neurotypical people. Every system expects us to adapt and somehow thrive. I’m neurodivergent myself, and I understand the frustrations. If you’re looking for support and understanding, this is a good place to start.
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Most of my clients who live with BPD or depression have hit a wall in their therapy journey. No, you’re not too difficult and it’s not “hopeless.” If you want to give this a try, I’m ready whenever you are.
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There’s no right way to grief. There’s no way to make the pain of loss go away. But if you want to move through your grief and gain some insight, tools, and companionship as you figure out your next steps; that’s what I’m here for.
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When the small things feel like big things and you’re having trouble recognizing yourself, it’s the time to get some support. Whether you’re looking for tools, companionship or understanding, I’m here for support.
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Life sometimes takes us to places we never expected. And sometimes we are exactly where we want to be, but somehow things feel rocky. Whether you’re adapting to becoming a parent, a new position at work, divorce, or any other impactful chapter, I’m here to support you.
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Culture matters! I try my best to stay culturally competent so that you feel understood without over explaining. Whether you are new to Canada or your family has been here for a while, culture can shape how we move and how we’re perceived. This is a space where identity matters and can be explored.
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Whether an individual or joint journey into relationship dynamics, this is a space where we work on improving our relationship skills. We focus on self-advocacy, boundary setting, and communication to improve your satisfaction in interpersonal relationships.
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Sometimes we deal with anxiety all of our lives, sometimes something happens and opens the door for anxiety to come in. We can work on developing a tool kit that helps you stay regulated at a pace that feels comfortable.
Meet Your Therapist
My name is Luisa! I’ll be at the other side of your screen, so let me tell you a little bit about myself.
I was born and raised in Arequipa, Peru (look it up! It’s a beautiful city), and immigrated to Canada in 2014. After lots of traveling, working, and studying, I became the therapist you will soon meet.
I am a queer individual, an only child, and the biggest advocate of Peruvian cuisine. And, if you want to know more about me, just ask! I’m an open book!
My approach is simple: You’re the expert in yourself, I am the expert on what I do, and we collaborate.
I don’t pretend to know more about you than yourself, but I want to get to know the real you. My job is to listen and understand, and then offer you my expertise so we can co-create a space that feels truly yours.
Services
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Therapy can feel intimidating, so if you’re still not sure, feel free to book a consultation. But if you are ready, then I am too!
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FAQs
What services do you offer?
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My focus is on counselling psychotherapy. Please take a look at the Areas of Support section above for more information. If there’s something you want to work on but don’t see it listed above, please reach out!
As a registered College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) therapist, there are some limitations to my role, such as medication and diagnosis. But I’m very happy to provide guidance and point you in the right direction to get the care that you need.
How do I pay you? Do you take insurance?
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I use Jane, so you can create a profile and securely store your banking information for payment to be automatically collected at the end of the session. If a card payment not possible, I’m happy to discuss other payment options with you.
And about insurance… Yes! Please check with your insurance provider to ensure you have coverage for psychotherapy. You’ll get a receipt after payment has been collected (usually at the end of our sessions) with all the necessary information for your insurance claim.
What are your credentials?
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I’m a registered CRPO psychotherapist with independent status. My registration number is 15738. This means I have fulfilled the necessary educational and experiential requirements that allows me to be your therapist.
You can also access my LinkedIn, Instagram, and Psychology Today profile to see my educational and professional background, and any cool education upgrading I’ve been doing over the years.
These prices are not affordable for me, can we make arrangements?
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While the set prices help me operate this little private practice, money is not what runs this business. If you think we would be a good match, please reach out! You can set up a consultation or reach out using my contact form, and we can hopefully find a way to accommodate your budget.
Questions? Let’s connect!