Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
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Are you a young adult, aged 18-35, struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, worry, or self-doubt impacting your daily life? Maybe you’re also navigating cultural transitions, facing discrimination, or reconciling conflicting cultural identities, and dealing with gender identity or sexual orientation issues. Despite trying various self-help methods, nothing seems to work for long, and you’re eager to make a lasting change.
Having faced anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, I deeply understand these challenges. As a person of colour and daughter of first-generation Canadian immigrants, I’m aware of cultural and discrimination complexities. I’m committed to inclusive mental health care and culturally sensitive practices for all.
My approach combines compassion, authenticity, and empathy with client-centered and humanistic principles, plus evidence-based methods like CBT and strength-based therapy. We’ll work together to create a supportive, tailored experience focused on your growth and well-being. If you’re ready for meaningful change, email me for a free 15-minute consultation!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $75
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alberta School Employee
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arete
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- ComPsych
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Nations Health Authority
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Homewood Health
- Humana
- iA Financial Group
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- LifeWise
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Sentara Health Plans
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
- UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- WSIB
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Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 18104 Neilyn Dela Cruz
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Degree/Diploma from Yorkville University Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) / 2022
- Attended Brock University, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies & Sociology (Honours), Graduated 2022
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Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- ADHD
- Antisocial Personality
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
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Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
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Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Location
Additional Location
True Self Counselling
Hamilton, ON L8P
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Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern