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Carissa Farias
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q) (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
498 Eagle Street N. Unit 202, Cambridge, ON N3H
Let's Connect (226) 210-1002
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Being a teenager is tough. With pressures from school, parents, peers, and social media, it can feel like everyone is judging you. You might think, “I’m not smart enough,” “I’m not attractive enough,” or “Something is wrong with me!” If you feel overwhelmed by expectations and wish you didn’t care what others thought, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there and felt the same way. I help teens like you let go of these expectations and discover who they truly are and who they want to be. If you’re ready to stop trying to be liked by everyone else and start liking yourself so you can be yourself, you’re in the right place!
Our experienced therapists center their approach around you, ensuring it's trauma-informed and client-centered. Our primary goal is to foster a safe space for you to explore, enrich, and nurture your true self. Throughout your therapeutic journey, we are here to provide steadfast support, empowerment, unity, and moments of joy to accompany your growth.
We provide complimentary 15-minute consultations for us to connect and determine which therapist is the right fit for you. Remember, being gentle with yourself is key as meaningful change evolves gradually. Reach out today, and we make it a priority to connect with you on the very same day.
Call or Email Carissa Farias now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 210-1002
Let's Connect (226) 210-1002
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Johnson
- Manulife
- SunLife
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Carissa Farias
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 15529 Carissa Farias
- Attended Yorkville University, Master of Counselling Psychology (in progress)
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Burnout
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Atlas therapy
Kitchener, ON N2C
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Carissa Farias
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)